Zedvance Finance has unveiled plans to significantly expand its lending activities to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with a target of deploying N500 billion over the next 18 months to support growth-oriented businesses across key sectors of the Nigerian...
Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Savannah Shield have arrested five suspected bandit and terrorist informants in separate operations across Niger State, recovering communication devices, cash and other items believed to be linked to criminal activities. The arrests...
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, Co-Chairman of the Lagos Finance and Investment Council (LFIC), Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, and Chief Executive Officer of Moniepoint Group, Tosin Eniolorunda, have...
Denmark's friendly against Ukraine has been abandoned after Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch. Footage showed Eriksen grabbing his chest before collapsing in the 65th minute as the match was subsequently abandoned. The team however said the former Manchester...
The Plateau Advocates for Peaceful Co-existence has faulted former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, over what it described as a misleading claim that highways leading to Jos, the capital of Plateau State, are unsafe for travellers. The group,...
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has been named the winner of the African category at the 2026 Banker Technology Awards, recognised for its innovations in digital payments, e-business, and the use of artificial intelligence to drive seamless cross-border...
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed an aerial surveillance aircraft to support efforts to rescue teachers and pupils abducted from Yawota and Ahoro-Esinle communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The development was disclosed by Oyo State...
At least 30 Nigerians featured on the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) "Worst of the Worst" deportation portal have been linked to fraud schemes involving more than N86.8 billion ($62 million) in confirmed losses, restitution orders, and...
Patients across public hospitals in Ondo, Osun, and Ekiti States are facing severe healthcare disruptions due to staff shortage and lack of essential drugs. The patients said shortage of health workers and drugs were affecting medical services in hospitals across...
The Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has cautioned pilgrims performing the 2026 Hajj against carrying excess luggage, warning that it could disrupt and delay their return flights from Saudi Arabia. Chairman of the Agency’s Preaching Sub-Committee, Sheikh Haliru Maraya, gave...