Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Sterling Financial Holdings posts 75% jump in annual profit

Nigeria, May 16 -- Sterling Financial Holdings reported a 74.8 per cent increase in net profit for 2025, compared to the preceding year, amid improvement across the group's key revenue streams, accord... Read More


The shrinking pool of marriageable men, By Osmund Agbo

Nigeria, May 16 -- Shortly after midnight on 16 April, a terrified teenage boy placed a 911 call from inside his family's residence in Annandale, Virginia. Moments later, police officers arrived to en... Read More


Athletics Championships: Nigeria win relay gold, silver as medal chase continues in Accra

Nigeria, May 16 -- Team Nigeria continued its strong outing at the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana, winning gold in the women's 4x100m relay and silver in the men's event o... Read More


FG welcomes S&P upgrade, says it reflects growing confidence in Nigeria's economic reforms

Nigeria, May 16 -- The Federal Government has described the latest upgrade of Nigeria's sovereign credit rating by S&P Global Ratings as further evidence that the country's economic reforms are beginn... Read More


JUST IN: Tinubu confirms joint operation with US killed ISIS commander in Nigeria

Nigeria, May 16 -- President Bola Tinubu has confirmed that Nigeria and the US carried out a joint operation to kill a prominent terrorist. "Overnight, Nigeria and the United States recorded a signif... Read More


When countries steal; are they thieves?, By Owei Lakemfa

Nigeria, May 16 -- The United States (US) and some of its partners, notably the United Kingdom (UK) went to Venezuela and carted away 13.5 kilogrammes of enriched uranium. The material, which can be u... Read More


Trump says US partners with Nigeria to kill Islamic State top commander

Nigeria, May 16 -- United States President Donald Trump has announced the killing of Abubakar Mainok, also known as Abu-Bilal al-Mainuki, a senior Islamic State commander described as the group's glob... Read More


Eno rides roller coaster at N30bn resort project clouded in procurement secrecy

Nigeria, May 16 -- Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State on Thursday night inspected the nearly completed ARISE Palm Resort in Uyo, riding one of the newly installed roller coasters alongside commission... Read More


First Bank appoints new executive director

Nigeria, May 16 -- First Bank of Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of First HoldCo Plc, has appointed Julius Omodayo-Owotuga as an Executive Director of the bank, effective 13 May. The appointment was di... Read More


Nigeria implements 30-day visa exemption for Rwandans

Nigeria, May 16 -- Nigeria has announced that it will henceforth implement a 30-day visa exemption for Rwandans. The Nigeria Immigration Service, in a statement on Friday, said it has "completed all ... Read More