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'I was called a joker': Tony Elumelu reflects on early banking acquisition

Nigeria, June 26 -- The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Chairman, Tony Elumelu, has reflected on the intense scepticism he faced early in his career, specifically regarding his acquisition of Crystal Ban... Read More


Police arrest suspected armed robber with human body part, firearms in Lagos

Nigeria, June 26 -- The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old suspected armed robber who was allegedly found in possession of a suspected human body part. The suspect was also said to... Read More


Bandits burn Niger primary school despite collecting N10m levy from communities

Nigeria, June 26 -- Suspected bandits have reportedly burnt down a public primary school in Dekara, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, despite allegedly collecting a N10 million protection le... Read More


DELSU student wins car at MTN Live It 100 activation

Nigeria, June 26 -- Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, erupted in excitement as MTN Nigeria brought its Live It 100 on Campus activation to the institution. The activation forms part of MTN Puls... Read More


Fresh contenders emerge as MILO Basketball enters 26th year

Nigeria, June 26 -- New finalists from Katsina, Ekiti and Taraba have emerged as the biggest talking points ahead of the 26th edition of the Nestle MILO Secondary School Basketball Championship, under... Read More


Resident doctors threaten nationwide strike over OAUTHC doctors' industrial action

Nigeria, June 26 -- The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has threatened to embark on a nationwide solidarity strike if the ongoing industrial dispute at the Obafemi Awolowo University T... Read More


Providus, Unity Bank to begin joint operations after merger

Nigeria, June 26 -- Providus Bank Limited and Unity Bank Plc have announced plans to commence operations as a single entity following the successful merger of the two financial institutions. The deve... Read More


Cornerstone Insurance's 2025's profit drops more than half as FX gains dry up

Nigeria, June 26 -- Cornerstone Insurance's profit for last year dropped by more than half, relative to 2024's level, hammered by an end to a windfall income that naira devaluation handed lenders and ... Read More


FG hands over Enugu Airport to private operator

Nigeria, June 26 -- The Federal Government has formally handed over the management and operation of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, to Aero Alliance Limited under a public-private partne... Read More


When nations lose their image, development becomes a mirage, By Dipo Baruwa

Nigeria, June 26 -- Nigeria has gone through countless reform agendas since independence. In the democratic dispensation, successive administrations have anchored their political successes on promises... Read More