By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law the 2026 Appropriation Bill, approving a total expenditure of ₦68.32 trillion, while also extending the implementation period of the 2025 budget to June 30, 2026. The development was disclosed on Friday in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has announced the acquisition of 24 new train cars to boost operations on the Lagos Red Line, in a move aimed at expanding capacity and improving commuter experience along the corridor. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed the development during an official visit to China with senior officials of the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that he remains unfazed by opposition figures, describing them as “noise-makers” who fail to respect the rule of law. Tinubu made the remarks on Thursday while addressing leaders and coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors drawn from the 36 states at the State House in Abuja. The…
By Ayomide Otitoju Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have attacked a commercial bus operated by Benue Links Nigeria, abducting several passengers believed to be candidates travelling for the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The incident occurred between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday along the Burnt Bricks axis of Otukpo in Otukpo Local Government…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ademola Lookman delivered a decisive performance as Atlético Madrid advanced to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League, edging past FC Barcelona 3-2 on aggregate despite a 2-1 second-leg defeat. In a closely contested quarter-final, Lookman’s composed and timely goal proved pivotal, restoring momentum for Diego Simeone’s side and ultimately securing progression….
By Ayomide Otitoju A new joint report has warned that ongoing conflicts in the Middle East could significantly disrupt African economies, undermining their fragile recovery from recent global shocks. The report, titled “Impacts of the Conflict in the Middle East on African Economies,” was released in Washington, D.C., during the Spring Meetings of the International…
By Ayomiode Otitoju FirstBank of Nigeria has partnered with the Ekiti State Government to launch the Innovation Enterprise Support Fund, an initiative aimed at empowering startups and accelerating innovation-led economic growth in the state. The programme is designed to provide funding, mentorship, and market access to high-potential enterprises, with a focus on strengthening Ekiti’s innovation…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to health and social welfare with the donation of food items and essential supplies to inmates at the Enugu Maximum Security Custodial Centre. The outreach was carried out by the bank’s newly inducted Legacy Class of 2026 under its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, the Fidelity…
By Ayomide Otitoju Sophia Mbakwe, Executive Vice President, Business Services at NNPC Limited, has highlighted the growing influence of women in Nigeria’s energy sector. She spoke while delivering the welcome address at the PENGASSAN Women Annual Convention 2026 held in Abuja. Mbakwe commended women for their significant contributions to the industry’s development, noting that their…
