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Egbin Power bridges healthcare gaps with ICU, outreach
On the outskirts of Ikorodu, where Lagos gradually gives way to quieter, less serviced communities, General Hospital Ijede now has something most general hospitals in Lagos State do not — an intensive care unit (ICU). The facility did not come from government allocation or a donor agency; it came ...
Coalition commends youth minister’s humanitarian drive, leadership model
Youths in Ondo State have commended, the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, for his ongoing humanitarian efforts in the state, particularly the expansion of the renewable energy streetlight project that is reshaping urban and rural communities of the state. The youths under the aegis o...
Adamu granted bail after 40 days In DSS custody, sparks free speech debate
After more than 40 days in detention, social media critic Abubakar Adamu has been granted bail by the Federal High Court in Kaduna today Friday, bringing a temporary reprieve in a case that has ignited nationwide debate over freedom of expression. Adamu was arrested by Nigeria’s Department of Stat...
Nigeria banks face April deadline in new capital stress regime
Nigeria’s lenders are under pressure to meet an April 30 deadline set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to submit Board-approved Risk-Based Capital (RBC) stress test reports, marking a tougher phase of oversight after the industry’s recapitalisation exercise. The directive, issued March 6, 20...
NSIA cites US tariffs, FX revaluation as profit falls 91% to N161bn
..says Fund resilient despite headwinds The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has attributed the sharp 91 percent decline in its 2025 profit to N161 billion to a combination of foreign exchange revaluation effects and temporary U.S. tariff shocks, stressing that its core operating perfor...
CBN sets up payments service providers’ committee as transactions top N1 quadrillion
…To launch new Payments System Vision within next month   The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has inaugurated a Payments Service Providers Committee as digital transactions in the country surged past N1 quadrillion, underscoring the scale and growing importance of the ecosystem to the broader e...
FG to install over 5000 digital cameras in Jos, assist family of victims
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Jos, Plateau State, promised succour for families of the recent killings at Rukuba town, promising to immediately install over 5000 digital cameras to monitor the activities of criminals in the city. Tinubu stated this at an interactive session with a cross secti...
Jos killings: Tinubu orders 5,000 CCTV cameras, vows justice
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the deployment of 5,000 Closed-Circuit Television cameras CCTV, to Plateau state to strengthen security and communication following the Angwan Rukuba attack in Jos North Local Government Area that left 28 people dead. The directive formed part of measures ann...
Sule unveils Nasarawa Investment Summit 2026
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has unveiled the 2026 Nasarawa Investment Summit, announcing plans for a “Lafia Declaration” aimed at institutionalising reforms and providing a clear development pathway for the state capital, which he noted lacks a comprehensive master plan. Speaking a...
Skyway Aviation FY’25 profit more than doubles to N11.73bn
Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc delivered a robust financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025, with profit after tax (PAT) more than doubling to N11.73 billion, underscoring strong operational momentum and improved efficiency across its business lines. The company’s audited re...
Chief of Army Staff storms Plateau, leads security chiefs on peace mission
Waidi Shaibu, the Chief of Army Staff, on Thursday led heads of security agencies on an on-the-spot assessment of the security situation in Jos, Plateau State, as part of renewed efforts to restore calm and entrench lasting peace. During the visit, the COAS received a comprehensive operational bri...
Fidelity, AFG partner on aircraft leasing, acquisition for Nigerian airlines
Fidelity Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with Frankfurt-based Aircraft Finance Germany (AFG) to streamline aircraft leasing and acquisition. The alliance, announced during the maiden Nigerian Aircraft Acquisition and Investment Summit in Lagos on Thursday marks shift from the prohibiti...
Tinubu meets Idris Itno, Chadian leader
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday met President Idris Derby Itno of Republic of Chad, at the presidential Villa, Abuja Although details of the meeting which is currently ongoing are not available immediately, BusinessDay gathered that the visit is aimed at further strengthening diplomatic relationsh...
Improved weather to lift Nigeria’s cocoa midcrop output, quality
Nigeria’s 2025-2026 cocoa midcrop output is expected to rise, bolstered by improved weather conditions in key growing regions, which is also expected to enhance bean quality. Farmers told BusinessDay that the intermittent rainfall since the beginning of the year has helped prevent dry spells i...
Despite Ogun State’s terrible road network, govt. budget over N34bn on official vehicles
While motorists dodge potholes and broken roads across Ogun State, government records show that more than N34 billion has been budgeted on the purchase of official vehicles for lawmakers, commissioners, local government chairmen, and senior officials between 2023 and 2025. SODIQ OJUROUNGBE reports T...
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