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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


World Cup: Tchouameni rallies French team to honour mourning Deschamps

Nigeria, June 26 -- Real Madrid and France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni says the entire squad is determined to make head coach Didier Deschamps proud as Les Bleus prepare for their final 2026 FIFA W... Read More


Mr Ibu's son calls out dad's widow after financial appeal

Nigeria, June 26 -- Somtochukwu Okafor, the third son of the late actor John "Mr Ibu" Okafor, has pushed back against his father's widow, Stellamaris, after she publicly appealed for financial help to... Read More


My concerns about the dangers of introducing state police remain, By Jibrin Ibrahim

Nigeria, June 26 -- I think the mood of the Nation is that Nigeria needs to establish police services at the state level to address the massive growth of insecurity in the country. After decades of ag... Read More


Capital Under Fire: How conflict, corrosive capital are reshaping Ethiopia's foreign investment landscape

Nigeria, June 26 -- At its peak, Ethiopia was widely described by international financial institutions as one of Africa's most promising frontier investment destinations. Between 2010 and 2019, Ethiop... Read More


Police rule out terrorism, bomb attack in Lagos explosion

Nigeria, June 26 -- The Lagos State Police Command said it has concluded its investigation into Monday's explosion in the Mushin area of Lagos, ruling out terrorism, sabotage and any criminal use of e... Read More


State police Nigeria's best option, says Governor Uba Sani

Nigeria, June 26 -- Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has defended the proposed establishment of state police, describing it as the most practical solution to Nigeria's worsening insecurity and dismis... Read More