The West Africa Youth Council (WAYC) has conferred the Nelson Mandela Leadership Award of Excellence and Integrity on Ambassador Eghosa Alvin Osunde in recognition of his contributions to ethical leadership, youth empowerment and community development across West Africa. Osunde, a philanthropist, businessman, pastor and Chairman of Hadi Group, was honoured for his commitment to integrity, […]
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The Lagos State Government has unveiled a strengthened tax enforcement framework that will allow it to recover unpaid tax liabilities through banks, employers, and business partners of defaulting individuals and companies, reinforcing its commitment to fiscal discipline and sustainable public finance. The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) said the move is part of a […]
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A senior reporter with The Nation, Alao Abiodun, has been shortlisted for the 2026 True Story Award, a prestigious international journalism prize. Alao’s investigative piece, titled “How Mothers Induce Obesity in Their Babies with ‘Organic Weight Gain Foods’”, has been nominated in the World 1 category of the award. The report uncovers a concerning trend […]
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In a major boost for educational development in Oyo State, philanthropist and education advocate Ajadi has unveiled a scholarship initiative aimed at supporting more than 10,000 students preparing for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examinations. The programme is designed to remove financial barriers that often prevent qualified students from accessing higher education. By […]
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A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has criticised the conferment of the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on billionaire businessman Gilbert Chagoury, describing the decision as disappointing and damaging to public confidence in Nigeria’s national honours system. Frank questioned the criteria used in […]
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Engineers India Limited (EIL) has been awarded a $350 million engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the expansion of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, a development that reinforces Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to strengthen domestic refining capacity and enhance energy security. The contract, awarded by Dangote Group, covers critical process units and associated infrastructure at the […]
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Independent Newspapers Ltd., publisher of The Independent, is set to mark its 25th anniversary with the 2026 edition of its annual awards ceremony. At a media briefing in Lagos on Wednesday, Mr. Yemi Adebisi, Chairman of the Awards Committee, said the awards will feature 25 categories, each with three nominees. Categories will span business, governance, […]
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I-Train Africa, an Africa based organisation that focuses on employability, workplace readiness, and career advancement will host a major impact gathering event in Lagos on the 17th of January 2026 at Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel Victoria Island Lagos. The event which promises to bring experts from different walks of life across the continent is part of […]
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Nigeria’s most underreported economic risk isn’t inflation or fuel pricing it is policy delay, and its impact is increasingly visible on corporate reputation, investor sentiment, and the financial bottom line. While political debate dominates headlines, businesses are quietly bearing the cost of uncertainty, and communications teams are struggling to manage the fallout. Policy stagnation has […]
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The Nigerian Exchange Limited has listed an additional 3.156 billion ordinary shares of United Bank for Africa Plc on its Daily Official List, a development expected to significantly enhance market liquidity and strengthen investor confidence in the banking stock. The newly listed shares arose from UBA’s recently concluded rights issue, which offered existing shareholders one […]
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