By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s economy grew by 4.2 per cent in the first half of 2026, up from 3.9 per cent in the corresponding period of 2025, as increased government revenues supported higher infrastructure spending by state governments, the World Bank has said. The bank disclosed this in its latest Nigeria Development Update, titled “Beyond…
By Ayomide Otitoju Zenith Bank Plc will launch the maiden edition of its Girl-Child Empowerment Programme on Monday, October 12, 2026, to promote girls’ education, skills development, confidence and leadership. The virtual event, themed “Banking On Her Tomorrow,” is an initiative of the bank’s Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dame Dr Adaora Umeoji,…
Protests against foreign nationals turned violent in parts of South Africa on Thursday, with vehicles set ablaze and foreign-owned shops looted amid renewed tensions over immigration and asylum applications. Violence was reported in Soweto, Johannesburg, and the coastal city of Durban, following fresh demonstrations by groups campaigning against undocumented migration. In Durban, allegations that a…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has directed its members to report to work as usual, distancing itself from an indefinite strike declared by the FCT Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). In a statement issued on Thursday, the TUC said the NLC had announced…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Court of Appeal in Kaduna has dismissed an appeal filed by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai challenging the state High Court’s decision to deny him bail. In its judgment in Appeal No. CA/K/254C/2026, the appellate court affirmed the lower court’s ruling, holding that the trial judge exercised his discretion judicially…
By Ayomide Otitoju A 55-year-old motorist escaped without injury after a moving train collided with his Honda car at the PWD railway crossing in Lagos, leaving the vehicle extensively damaged and causing traffic congestion in the area. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident, saying the train was travelling towards Agege when…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has received members of the Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), led by its President, Queensley Sofuratu Seghosime, at the NNPC Towers in Abuja. The meeting provided an opportunity for both organisations to discuss areas of mutual…
By Ayomide Otitoju Peter Obi has faced criticism over his claim that he won Nigeria’s 2023 presidential election, despite acknowledging that he has no evidence to support the assertion. In a recent interview with the BBC, Obi reportedly said: “I don’t like going back to the past. I won the last election. There’s no evidence,…
By Ayomide Otitoju JMG Limited and its home appliances division, Jamara Home, participated in the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) Exhibition held from October 5 to 7, 2026, at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos. The exhibition formed part of activities marking MAN’s 54th Annual General Meeting and the sixth Adeola Odutola Lecture. It brought together manufacturers,…
