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January 19, 2026 No Responses

At NGX Climate Roundtable, Seplat Energy Champions Net-Zero Pathways

By ebosele@hotmail.com – Seplat Energy Plc has reiterated that oil and gas will continue to play a critical role in Nigeria’s energy mix, while stressing the need for operators to conduct their activities responsibly, efficiently, and sustainably.This position was articulated...

January 19, 2026 No Responses

Senegal Defeat Hosts Morocco To Win 2025 AFCON

Senegal clinched the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title in emphatic fashion on Sunday night, defeating host nation Morocco in a pulsating final to lift their second continental crown and reaffirm their status as a powerhouse of African football.Senegal had...

January 18, 2026 No Responses

Afolabi Salutes Customs Boss Adeniyi On Birthday

By ebosele@hotmail.com Chairman of SIFAX Group, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, has extended warm birthday felicitations to the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, commending his exemplary leadership and far-reaching contributi...

January 18, 2026 No Responses

NDLEA Nabs Drug Kingpin After 12-Year Manhunt

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a long-wanted drug kingpin, Lekan Jimoh, popularly known as “Kanmo-kanmo,” bringing to an end a 12-year manhunt over his alleged involvement in the killing of three NDLEA officers...

January 18, 2026 No Responses

Super Eagles End AFCON With Penalty Win Over Egypt

Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali emerged the hero as Nigeria defeated Egypt 4–2 on penalties to secure the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Casablanca.The third-place playoff ended goalless after regulation time, with tournament rules sending both...

January 18, 2026 No Responses

Tinubu Returns To Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after participating in the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.In a statement issued on Saturday, Presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, explained thatthe president attended the summit alongside some members of...

January 18, 2026 No Responses

Edo Line Gets Acting MD

The Edo State Commissioner for Transportation, Saturday Uwuilekhue Idehen has received the Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of New Edo Line Transport Services Ltd., Mr. Smart Agbodion, and members of his management team following his recent...

January 17, 2026 No Responses

Madubuko Joins United Nigeria Airlines Board

By ebosele@hotmail.com United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) has announced the appointment of Prof. Madubuko Tochukwu Victor as a Director on its Board, effective January 1, 2026.City Business News reports that the appointment approved at the Extraordinary General Mee...

January 17, 2026 No Responses

UBTH Honours Agenmonmen With Humanitarian Excellence Award

By ebosele@hotmail.com The Management of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), led by the Chief Medical Director, Prof. (Mrs.) Idia Nibokun Ize-Iyamu, on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the Managing Director of Agen Lonspan Ind...

January 17, 2026 No Responses

Edo Begins Audit Of Abandoned Industries

As part of measures to revive moribund industries and stimulate economic growth, Edo State Government has commenced a comprehensive on-the-spot assessment of abandoned and non-functional industrial facilities across the state’s three senatorial districts.The...

January 17, 2026 No Responses

FG Bans Sand Mining On River Niger

The Federal Government has announced a ban on sand mining within a 10-kilometre radius of the River Niger to safeguard the First and Second Niger Bridges.The Minister of Works, Mr. David Umahi, disclosed this on Friday in Asaba during the...

January 17, 2026 No Responses

Stocks Close Higher As NGX Records N30b Gain

The Nigerian stock market rebounded on Friday, recovering from the previous session’s downturn as investors’ portfolios appreciated by about N30 billion.The positive performance was driven by gains in stocks such as Red Star Express, NCR Nigeria, SCOA and ...

January 16, 2026 No Responses

FRSC Boss Engages Global Experts To Redefine Road Safety

The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has participated in a high-level strategic engagement with global road safety leaders at a Transportation Research Board (TRB) workshop in the United States.The engagement brought toget...

January 16, 2026 No Responses

Dangote Rewards Cement Distributors With ₦15b In Gifts, Cash

By ebosele@hotmail.com. – Dangote Cement Plc has celebrated its top distributors and customers with ₦15 billion worth of rewards for their continued loyalty, resilience, and outstanding performance.The 2026 Distributors’ Awards Night, held at Eko Con...