By Ayomide Otitoju The Ogun State Government has declared its preparedness to face any legal challenge arising from the Islamic burial of the late Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, who passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the age of 91. The burial, conducted according to Islamic rites, has…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lafarge Africa Plc has reported a robust financial performance for the second quarter of 2025, with profit after tax soaring by 248% year-on-year to N84.03 billion. The cement and building solutions company posted revenue of N268.63 billion for the quarter, representing a 70% increase from N157.80 billion in Q2 2024. Operating profit…
By Ayomide Otitoju In a move to support Nigeria’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), Fidelity Bank Plc has unveiled a new empowerment initiative designed to equip entrepreneurs with digital tools to enhance business efficiency and competitiveness. Through the Fidelity SME Empowerment Program (FSEP), the bank will provide 100 selected entrepreneurs with a complete digital operations…
By Ayomide Otitoju Security operatives on Tuesday barred suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from accessing the National Assembly premises in Abuja, where she had planned to resume legislative duties. Akpoti-Uduaghan arrived at the complex accompanied by supporters but was stopped at the first gate. Heavily armed police officers, patrol vans, and locked gates signaled…
By Ayomide Otitoju Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, is facing mounting scrutiny over allegations of large-scale land allocations to his family and close associates, raising concerns about unchecked political influence within President Bola Tinubu’s administration. According to documents obtained by Peoples Gazette and reviewed by NewsOnline Nigeria, Wike reportedly approved 33 new land…
By Ayomide Otitoju Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment and grassroots development by supporting the 2025 edition of the Maracana Children’s Fest, benefiting more than 3,000 young people and families in Ajegunle, Lagos. The annual event, organized by the Nathaniel Idowu Foundation and held at the historic Maracana Stadium, brought together students,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Aliko Dangote, President/CEO of Dangote Industries Limited, has warned that Africa is becoming a dumping ground for substandard, often toxic petroleum products, as the continent continues to rely heavily on fuel imports due to insufficient refining capacity. Speaking at the West African Refined Fuel Conference in Abuja, Dangote revealed that his refinery…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday held a high-level closed-door meeting with key members of his economic and fiscal team at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, as part of ongoing efforts to address Nigeria’s economic challenges. In attendance were Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; Minister of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ecobank Nigeria has reported strong financial performance for the first half of 2025, reflecting the impact of its ongoing transformation strategy aimed at driving revenue growth, improving asset quality, and enhancing operational efficiency. According to the bank’s financial results, revenue rose by 30% year-on-year to ₦113.7 billion, up from ₦87.6 billion in…
