UBA unveils innovation hub, business office at UNILAG
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has deepened its longstanding relationship with the academic community and reaffirmed its commitment to innovation, youth empowerment, and nation-building by commissioning the UBA Innovation Hub and Business Office at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) in Lagos State. The facility was commissioned by the UBA Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, represented by Group Managing Director/Chief Executive...
Justice Crack recounts detention experience with DSS
Justice Crack has shared his personal account of detention, stating that officials of the Department of State Services treated him professionally during his time in custody. In a statement titled “My Experience with the DSS (Part One),” he alleged that he was initially abducted by unidentified individuals who claimed to be DSS operatives but were later discovered not to be...
Seme Customs generates N9.79bn revenue in 3 months
The Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has disclosed that it generated N9.79 billion revenue between March and May 2026. The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Abdullahi Kaila, disclosed this during a press briefing at Seme on Monday, May 25. Kaila said the amount represented an increase of N7.6 billion compared to the N2.1 billion collected within the corresponding...
‘Factually inaccurate’: Airline operators deny debt to NCAA
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has reacted to the claim that its members are indebted to the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for services rendered by the agency. The AON stated that all services rendered by NCAA to domestic airline operators were fully paid for in advance on a cash-before-service basis. The AON, in a statement issued on Monday, added...
JAMB schedules June 13 for 2026 UTME mop-up exercise
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has fixed Saturday, June 13, 2026, for the conduct of its Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) mop-up exercise. The board said the mop-up is specifically for candidates who were successfully verified biometrically during the main examination but were unable to sit for it due to various challenges. This was disclosed in a statement issued...
NNPC, marketers oppose Dangote’s bid to halt fuel imports
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has asked a Federal High Court in Lagos to dismiss a suit by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals seeking to stop fuel import licences. In its filing, the NNPC argued that Dangote’s fuel prices are high and fluctuate, warning that granting the request could create a monopoly and threaten Nigeria’s energy security. The refinery,...
FG cancels $717m World Bank power loan
The Federal Government has cancelled $717.7 million in undisbursed funding from the World Bank, ending part of a $1.52 billion power sector recovery programme ahead of schedule. Documents show the decision followed a joint agreement between Nigeria and the bank after key reform targets were not met and sector challenges worsened. The programme’s closing date was also moved forward from...
Students unveil AI solutions at DeepFunding hackathon finale
Twelve student teams from across Nigeria showcased innovative AI solutions at the grand finale of the Nigerian National AI Hackathon, organised by DeepFunding and SingularityNET in Lagos. The competition, which drew participants from all six geopolitical zones, focused on building AI tools tailored to local needs, particularly in healthcare, language inclusion, and accessibility. Team “Doctor Robot” emerged winner with an AI-powered...
FG reopens Abuja–Kaduna–Kano road for Eid travel
The Federal Government has ordered the reopening of all sections of the Abuja–Kaduna–Kano highway currently under construction to ease travel ahead of the Eid al-Adha celebrations. Minister of Works, David Umahi, directed the contractor, Infiouest Nigeria Limited, to allow full access to the road to reduce congestion and improve safety during the festive period. According to a statement by the minister’s...
Court bars Mamuda Beverages over Fearless drink trademark dispute
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has restrained Mamuda Beverages Nigeria Limited from continuing to produce its "Pop Power" energy drink, after Rite Foods Limited alleged the product infringes on the trademark of its Fearless Energy Drink brand. Justice Binta Nyako, in a ruling granting an interim injunction, found that the packaging of Pop Power bears a striking resemblance...
