Court Stops Police Enforcement of Tinted Glass Permits
By OLuwakemi Kindness The Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State, has ordered the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector-General of Police to suspend the enforcement of tinted glass permits for motorists. In an interim ruling on Friday, the court directed the police to “respect judicial processes pending further proceedings” in Suit No. FHC/WR/CS/103/2025, filed […]
NEXIM Bank Secures BBB+ Rating, Doubles Profit to ₦30.47bn
By Oluwkemi Kindness The Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM) has earned a “BBB+” credit rating from Agusto & Co., confirming its strong financial position and ability to meet obligations among Nigeria’s development finance institutions. According to reports, in 2024, NEXIM posted an operating profit of ₦30.47 billion, more than double the ₦13.75 billion recorded in 2023. […]
SEC DG Pushes for Urgent West African Capital Market Integration
By Oluwakemi Kindness Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has called on West African countries to fast-track capital market integration. This is as he warns that delay will limit the region’s ability to mobilise the massive investments needed for economic transformation. Speaking in Abuja at the Experts Meeting on Validation […]
Cricket: Nigeria Secure Convincing Win Over Botswana
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Men’s National Cricket Team, the Yellow Greens, showcased resilience and all-round brilliance as they swept aside Botswana in their latest ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier clash, recording a comprehensive victory to keep their campaign on a positive note. Electing to bat first after winning the toss, Nigeria weathered early […]
Avoid Ponzi Schemes, Save Safely -NDIC Warns Nigerians
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has issued a fresh warning to Nigerians against falling victim to Ponzi schemes and fraudulent investment platforms. It stresses that only funds kept in licensed and insured financial institutions are protected. The caution was delivered during the NDIC Special Day at the 20th Abuja International Trade […]
No Retiree Will Be Left Behind – PenCom
By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaking at the Stakeholders’ Conference on the Workings of the CPS in Abuja, PenCom’s Director General, Omolola Oloworaran, described the gathering as “a continuation of a national conversation that directly impacts the lives, dignity, and future of millions of Nigerian workers and retirees.” Represented by the Acting Commissioner for Technical, Hafiz Kawu-Ibrahim, […]
Team Nigeria Arrives Ghana in High Spirit for Africa Zone 2 Championship
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Team Nigeria has touched down in Accra, Ghana, to participate in the 2025 Africa Aquatics Zone 2 Championship. The competition which runs from October 3 to 5 will witness a Nigerian contingent made up of young and promising athletes who departed Nigeria yesterday and arrived the same day, immediately settling down to […]
NTF President Ifedayo Akindoju Passes Away, Nigerian Tennis Mourns
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF) has been thrown into mourning following the death of its President, Engr. Ifedayo Akindoju, who passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Akindoju, widely regarded as a pillar of Nigerian tennis, led the Federation with passion, commitment, and vision. Under his leadership, the sport witnessed a resurgence […]
Basketball Veterans, Olympic Official Hail CDS Championship
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The fourth edition of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Southwest Zone Independence Day Basketball Championship continued in Lagos on Wednesday with thrilling encounters, inspiring performances, and renewed calls for grassroots basketball development in Nigeria. The championship, staged at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, is part of the CDS’ strategic initiative to use […]
Imo State Crowned Champions of Maiden Under-19 Nigeria Independence Cup
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The curtain fell on the maiden edition of the Under-19 Nigeria Independence Cup on Wednesday, with Imo State emerging champions after a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over Kebbi State at the Training Pitch 2 of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. The highly-anticipated final, which coincided with Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, saw […]