Dangote: Tinubu’s UK visit’ll boost Nigeria’s economy, investments
The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, says President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to the United Kingdom has opened new economic opportunities and strengthened Nigeria’s investment outlook. “I believe the visit has opened many doors. Diplomacy without economic outcomes is incomplete, and this has created opportunities for Nigeria,” Dangote told newsmen after a courtesy visit and Eid-el-Fitr homage to Tinubu...
Dangote: Fuel price hike beyond my control
The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, says Nigeria has no direct role in the Middle East conflict but will still feel its impact due to deep global economic interdependence. Dangote also warned that the Middle East war driving global oil volatility could have far-reaching consequences for Nigeria and African economies. The business mogul said this after a courtesy visit and...
Police repel attack during operation to arrest bandit leader in Kano
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in Kano State have repelled an attack by a mob during an operation to arrest a suspected bandit leader in Bichi Local Government Area, leaving one person dead and several others injured. The incident occurred at about 6:30 p.m. on March 22, following a distress call from Tudun Wulli Outpost. The operation was led by...
Atiku accuses Tinubu of undermining democracy, warns of authoritarian drift
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of eroding democratic institutions and steering Nigeria toward authoritarian rule, raising concerns over the country’s political trajectory ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, Atiku—speaking through his media office—condemned what he described as a “state-sponsored siege” by the Department of State Services on...
Wike jabs Makinde, warns PDP members against ‘unwinnable fights’
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Monday took a swipe at Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, cautioning against engaging in political battles without the capacity to win. Speaking during the 107th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party, Wike described as “unfortunate” remarks allegedly made by Makinde concerning meetings involving him and President Bola...
Oil prices slip after Trump halts Iran energy strikes
Oil prices dropped about 8% on Monday, March 23, 2026, after United States President Donald Trump said he would postpone any military strikes against Iranian power plants for five days. Brent futures fell $8.92, or 8.0%, to $103.27 a barrel at 12:31 p.m. EDT (1631 GMT), while U.S. West Texas Intermediate lost $7.17, or 7.3%, to $91.06. Extreme price changes in...
Elumelu celebrates birthday with $16m boost for 3,200 African entrepreneurs
Chairman of Heirs Holdings and United Bank for Africa, and founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Tony O. Elumelu has announced 3,200 beneficiaries for the 2026 TEF Entrepreneurship Programme as part of efforts to deepen support for young African entrepreneurs. The announcement was made in Abuja and coincided with his annual reflection on impact, purpose, and the role of entrepreneurship...
FG to roll out HIV prevention injection as 52,000 doses arrive
The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce a new long-acting HIV prevention injection, Lenacapavir, as part of efforts to eliminate HIV/AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, disclosed this on Monday during a media briefing organised by the National HIV, Viral Hepatitis and STDs Control Programme under the...
OnlyFans CEO Leonid Radvinsky dies at 43
Leonid Radvinsky, the chief executive officer of OnlyFans, has died at the age of 43 following a prolonged battle with cancer. In a statement issued on Monday, the company confirmed that the Ukrainian-born businessman “passed away peacefully after a long illness,” while requesting privacy for his family during this period. “We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Leo Radvinsky....
Ex-commissioner hails Uba Sani as servant leader after exit
A former Commissioner for Public Works and Infrastructure in Kaduna State, Arc Ibrahim Hamza, has described Governor Uba Sani as a servant-leader whose mentorship has significantly shaped the governance capacity of his appointees. In a statement issued on Monday, Hamza expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve in the Kaduna State Government over the past two and a half years,...
