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Wednesday, 24 June 2026

Shareholders Applaud GTCO’s N12.76 Dividend, N500b Capital Milestone

By ebosele@hotmail.com. – Shareholders of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) have commended the management of the financial institution for delivering what they described as the highest dividend payout in Nigeria’s banking sector, declaring a total of N12.76 per share…

Nigeria Targets Growth Of Women-Owned Firms With New Reforms

The Nigerian Government has outlined policies and financial market reforms aimed at tackling the persistent barriers facing women-owned businesses, particularly limited access to credit, markets, and long-term capital.Speaking at the grand finale of the “Give to Gain” Summit in Abuja…

Nigerdock Marks 40 Years Of Impactful Growth

By Moses Ebosele,ebosele@hotmail.com Nigerdock has celebrated its 40th anniversary, highlighting four decades of contributions to Nigeria’s maritime and industrial development.Speaking on the milestone, the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Maher Jarmakani, described the journey as one defined by resilience, continuous reinvestment…

Nigeria Moves To Expand Deep Blue Project, Boost Fish Production

Nigeria is set to strengthen its maritime security framework and reduce dependence on fish imports, as the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, announced plans to expand the Integrated National Security and Waterways Protection Infrastructure, also known as…

Tinubu Celebrates NIMC DG on Birthday, Urges Sustained Momentum

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Identity Management Commission, Bisoye Coker-Odusote, on the occasion of her birthday.In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the…

NRS Faults Viral Claim Of New Vehicle Tax

The Nigeria Revenue Service has dismissed as false and misleading a viral infographic alleging that the Federal Government has introduced a new vehicle tax effective July 1.In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the NRS Chairman, Zach Adedeji,…

Photo News

Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat (left); Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu (second left) presenting an artistic portrait of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu (right) and his wife, Mrs. Mutiat Disu (second right) during a State banquet in…

Air Peace Cuts Abuja–London Flights Over Fuel Supply Constraints

Nigeria’s leading carrier, Air Peace, has reduced the frequency of its Abuja–London service to three flights per week, citing ongoing challenges with Jet A1 (aviation fuel) supply.The airline disclosed this in a statement shared on its official X (formerly Twitter)…

Tuggar Joins Bauchi Guber Race

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has declared his interest to contest for the Bauchi state governorship in the 2027 general election.He said this while addressing party supporters at a political rally on Saturday in Bauchi.Tuggar said he would…