WAEC blames exam delays on fatal accident, logistics challenges
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has explained that delays in the conduct of Mathematics and Agricultural Science papers in some examination centres were caused by logistical and operational challenges, including a fatal road accident involving its personnel. In a statement issued on Monday by the Head of Public Affairs, Mrs Moyosola Adesina, the examination body disclosed that three officials...
Tinubu to commission key FCT projects, visit area councils
President Bola Tinubu will on Tuesday begin the commissioning of major infrastructure projects across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as part of activities marking the third anniversary of his administration. FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, disclosed this on Monday during an inspection tour of ongoing projects in Abuja, saying the president will kick off the exercise with the inauguration of the...
Tinubu swears in new power, foreign affairs ministers
President Bola Tinubu on Monday swore in Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Minister of Power and Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The ceremony was attended by family members of the appointees and senior government officials. The appointments followed the resignation of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and former Minister of Foreign...
EFCC arraigns couple over N1.09bn contract fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a self-proclaimed native doctor, Olorunbukunmi Taiwo, and his wife, Awolegan Omolola Omotola, before a Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti over an alleged N1.09bn contract scam. The couple was docked by the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC before Justice Abubakar Usman on a six-count charge bordering on obtaining money under false...
Lagos 2027: APC names Sonayon-James as Hamzat’s running mate
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has unveiled Mrs Damilola Sonayon-James as the party’s deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 general election. Sonayon-James, who currently serves as the APC Deputy Women Leader in Lagos State, will run alongside the party’s governorship candidate and incumbent Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat. Speaking during the unveiling ceremony in Lagos, the state APC...
United Capital expands into Ethiopia, Rwanda with new investment banking licences
United Capital Plc has secured regulatory approvals to operate investment banking businesses in Ethiopia and Rwanda, expanding its presence in Africa's financial services sector. The company announced on Monday that it had obtained an investment banking licence in Ethiopia, becoming the first foreign institution authorised to provide such services in the country. According to the company, the licence covers financial advisory,...
Afreximbank commits $83bn to Nigeria, backs Lagos as Africa’s trade gateway
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has invested $83 billion in Nigeria since its establishment, with a substantial portion of the funding directed to projects in Lagos, as the city prepares to host the next Intra-African Trade Fair. This was disclosed on Monday at the Invest Lagos 3.0 Summit, where government officials, investors and development partners gathered to discuss opportunities for...
EFCC’s bid to re-arraign NASS directors over N337m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday failed to re-arraign three senior National Assembly officials over an alleged N337.06 million fraud after a defendant filed a preliminary objection challenging parts of the amended charges. The defendants are Aishatu Bappa El-Nafaty, Director of Public Affairs in the Directorate of Special Duties and Parliamentary Security of the National Assembly; Mamud...
Tinubu reaffirms commitment to defeating terrorism, praises security forces
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s determination to defeat terrorism and other forms of insecurity, assuring Nigerians that criminal groups will not be allowed to threaten the nation’s peace and stability. In a message addressed to members of the Armed Forces and other security agencies on Monday, the president commended security personnel for their dedication, bravery and sacrifices in...
2027: Lagos APC names Sonayon-James as Hamzat’s running mate
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled Damilola Sonayon-James as the party’s deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 general election. Sonayon-James currently serves as the Deputy Woman Leader of the Lagos APC. The Lagos APC Chairman and Chairman of the Forum of 36 APC State Chairmen, Cornelius Ojelabi, on Monday, described Sonayon-James’ emergence as the outcome...
