UBA hosts ‘Gen.W’ forum to spotlight women leaders
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc on Thursday hosted another edition of its quarterly Business Series, bringing together prominent female leaders and entrepreneurs to discuss the theme “Gen.W: The Evolved Woman.” The hybrid event, held at UBA House in Marina, Lagos, and streamed live to audiences around the world, formed part of activities marking International Women’s Month. Discussions focused on...
Cardoso: Financial sector reforms rebuilding Nigeria’s economy
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has stated that ongoing reforms in the financial sector are strengthening the foundations of Nigeria’s economy, pointing to improvements in banking recapitalisation, inflation management and stability in the foreign exchange market. The apex bank disclosed this in a statement on Thursday following remarks by its governor, Olayemi Cardoso, during the Distinguished Alumni Lecture held...
Tinubu celebrates Mutfwang on birthday, praises his leadership
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, on the occasion of his birthday on March 12. In a statement issued on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President commended the governor for what he described as responsible leadership that has helped stabilise the state. Tinubu noted that the...
PSC promotes 13 CPs to AIGs, 17 DCPs to CPs, 54 others
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 13 Commissioners of Police (CPs) to the rank of Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs), following their successful performance in the recently concluded written examinations and oral interviews. The PSC Head of Protocol and Public Affairs, Torty Kalu, made this known via a statement issued on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Kalu said...
Wike plans infrastructure for new Waru-Pozema District
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Nyesom Wike, has announced plans to provide essential infrastructure in the newly created Waru-Pozema District to enable residents and developers to begin development in the area. Wike disclosed this on Thursday while speaking with journalists after inspecting several ongoing projects across the Federal Capital Territory. The minister said the administration would work...
Court declares Aiyedatiwa ineligible for 2028 Ondo gov election
A Federal High Court in Akure, the capital of Ondo State, has ruled that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa cannot contest the 2028 governorship election in the state, stating that doing so would breach the constitutional limit on years a governor can remain in office. Delivering judgment on Thursday, March 12, 2026, Justice Adegoke held that Aiyedatiwa’s tenure began on December 27,...
NiMet warns of rising meningitis risk in Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi, others
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a public health alert warning residents of several northern states about an increased risk of Cerebrospinal Meningitis. In a statement posted on its official X account on Thursday, the agency urged residents to remain vigilant and take preventive measures to curb the spread of the potentially life-threatening infection. According to NiMet, Cerebrospinal Meningitis is...
12 Rep members dump PDP, LP, NNPP for APC, ADC
A fresh wave of defections swept through the House of Representatives as 12 members announced their defections during plenary on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The defections saw some opposition members moving into the ruling All Progressive Party Congress (APC) and African Democratic Party (ADC). The lawmakers defected from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), Young Progressives Party (YPP), and New...
ISWAP names Abu Ameer as Pulka camp leader after commander’s death
The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has appointed a new commander for its Pulka camp in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State following the neutralisation of its former leader, Modu Kundiri. Intelligence sources revealed that the insurgent group designated Abu Ameer as the new Qa’id (commander) of the Pulka camp on the evening of March 11, 2026, in...
Muslim nations condemn Israel over Al-Aqsa Mosque closure during Ramadan
Eight Muslim and Arab countries have criticised Israel for closing the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem during the holy month of Ramadan. The condemnation came on Thursday after Israeli authorities shut all holy sites in the Old City of East Jerusalem, citing security concerns following ongoing airstrikes conducted alongside the United States against Iran, which have escalated into a regional conflict. The...
