Mikel Arteta has expressed confidence in Arsenal’s ability to upset Manchester City in the Premier League title race when the top two clash on Sunday. The Gunners hold a six-point lead heading into their visit to the Etihad Stadium, although they have played one game more than City. Arsenal’s dip in form since losing the […] read more Arteta backs Arsenal to stun Man City in EPL title showdown

In a push to deepen confidence in its project delivery, Cruxstone Development & Investment Limited has appointed Building Construction Limited (BCL) as the official construction partner for The Autograph Plus. The Autograph Plus is the company’s flagship 22-storey mixed-use development located on Adeola Hopewell Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. It is a milestone development that reflects […] read more Cruxstone deepens delivery confidence, appoints BCL for Authograph Plus

…Says ‘leadership must be understood as sacred trust, not avenue for personal gain’ As Nigeria prepares for another electoral cycle, Christ Global Network (CGN), an umbrella body for apostolic and Pentecostal bishops has reiterated that the importance of credible, peaceful, and transparent elections cannot be overstated. The body identified the forthcoming 2027 general election as […] read more Nigeria’s progress depends on moral, spiritual, collective renewal – CGN

At a time when happiness feels increasingly out of reach for many, Jehovah’s Witnesses (JW) are inviting the public to experience their 2026 annual convention series, themed ‘Eternal Happiness.’ The three-day convention will be held over 17 weekends across 44 cities in Nigeria, between May 15 and 17, 2026. “Who doesn’t want to be happy?” […] read more JW 2026 convention to explore spirituality for lasting happiness

A group, Goodluck Jonathan Legacy Project (GJLP) has described recent comments by Atiku Abubakar, a former vice president and one of the national leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), on former President Goodluck Jonathan as unfortunate and revisionist. Juan Amechee, national coordinator of GJLP, in a statement made available to BusinessDay on Thursday, said […] read more 2027: Group faults Atiku over Jonathan inexperience comments

Nuhu Tafida, district head of Bogoro Local Government Area of Bauchi State, has given 21 days closure ultimatum of alcohol shops, and vowed to sanction all defaulters who violate the order. The district head gave the directive ‎during a sensitisation with the beer parlours and alcohol sellers in his palace Friday. ‎ Tafida explained that […] read more District Head gives 21-day closure ultimatum of alcohol shops in Bogoro LGA

Over four hectares of farmland have been destroyed in Gassa community, Ropp District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, raising fresh concerns over food security in the state. The development was disclosed in a statement made available to journalits on Friday in Jos, signed by Rwang Tengwong, national publicity secretary of the […] read more Destruction of farmland in Plateau sparks food security fears

      The Catholic diocese of Katsina-Ala has empowered about 150 parishioners to promote self-reliance and enhance sustainable livelihoods of worshippers.    The initiative was carried out by the Foundation for Justice, Development and Peace (FJDP) of Katsina-Ala Diocese, in partnership with the SPRiNG Project.    The initiative provided start-up support to 150 beneficiaries […] read more Catholic diocese empowers parishioners to promote enhance sustainable livelihoods

Joseph John Hayab, current chairman of Northern Christian Association (CAN), who also serves as the Country Director for Global Peace Foundation Nigeria, an organisation that works to mitigate identity-based conflicts using a value-driven approach to peacebuilding, with the slogan: ‘We are one family under God’ in this interview with BENJAMIN AGESAN, spoke about the insecurity […] read more Leaders who manifest wickedness today, will always reap what they sow – Northern CAN Chairman

Reckitt Nigeria has announced the commissioning of a new public sanitation facility in Abule Egba, Lagos, built by MN Environmental Services, one of four health and hygiene enterprises in Nigeria from the 2025 cohort of the Reckitt Catalyst programme. The facility will serve over 30,000 commuters monthly, bringing critical Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) infrastructure […] read more Reckitt’s catalyst programme drives sanitation impact in Nigeria

The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has disclosed that a total of 1,714 pilgrims from the state will participate in the 2026 Hajj exercise. Abdulsalam Abdulkadir, the Board’s Secretary, made this known in a statement on Thursday explained that preparations are in top gear to ensure a hitch-free exercise, with arrangements in place for […] read more Kwara to airlift 1,714 pilgrims for 2026 Hajj – Board

…To prioritise candidate over party The Christian community in Rivers State, conservatively placed at 80 percent of the state’s over 9 million population, will vote as a bloc during the 2027 general election irrespective of political party affiliation. Christians dominate the state by as much as 70 percent, analysts say, with the Muslims and traditional […] read more Rivers’ Christians vow 70% bloc vote in 2027

...As delays, partial disbursements slow the implementation of capital projects read more Nigeria records 42% health budget performance amid partial disbursements – BudgIT

…As Mayor of Housing shows how to make summit bigger Major fallout of the real estate exhibition & investment summit just held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State for the south-east and south-south is suggestion on how-cost of building can be crashed. Most speakers and participants including Mustapha Njie of TAF Africa Global, My-ACE China of […] read more BusinessDay property summit in PH reveals what FG must do to crash cost of housing, rent

The Niger State College of Agriculture, Mokwa, has matriculated 45 students into its 2025/2026 Pre-HND and part-time programmes. Speaking at the ceremony, Shaba Maliki (Dr), Acting Provost of the school commended the courage of the newly admitted students under the Centre for Continuing Education (CCE), particularly those enrolled in the Pre-HND programmes in Agricultural Production […] read more 2025/2026 Session: Niger State College of agriculture matriculates 45 students

For the first time, MAX AMUCHIE, creator of The Insecurity Triad, sets out the definitive formulation of the framework—an original analytical construct developed to explain the converging architecture of insecurity in Nigeria and across West Africa. A nation does not collapse all at once. It erodes — layer by layer, system by system — until […] read more The Insecurity Triad: Money, Land, and Mind — A Definitive Articulation

The Adamawa State Government, in collaboration with UNICEF and other development partners, has launched a major education initiative aimed at enrolling thousands of out-of-school and vulnerable children across the state. The programme, implemented under the Education Cannot Wait (ECW) project, seeks to expand access to education, particularly for children affected by conflict, displacement, and poverty. […] read more Adamawa govt, UNICEF partner to boost school enrollment for vulnerable children

On the March again! The 2027 general election is around the corner. In less than nine months from now, the electorate will be going to the polls to elect those who will govern them for the next four years in various capacities. Barring any changes in the election timetable released by the Independent National Electoral […] read more 2027: The journey to Agodi Government House begins, with aspirants jostling to succeed Makinde

PalmPay says it has strengthened its in-app security features to ensure safer digital payments across Nigeria. The digital platform disclosed that it has moved its in-app security features beyond reactive fraud management to proactive protection to help strengthen brand trust. Aiyudu Omoruyi, manager, anti-fraud, PalmPay, stated that the platform’s security framework is built on a multi-layered […] read more PalmPay strengthens in-app security features for safer digital payments 

In this interview with ADEOLA AJAKAIYE in Kano, Hassan Tahir Yaro, CEO, HASYAR Farm, on behalf of the leadership of the Kano Small & Medium Scale Traders, Farmers and Entrepreneurs Development Association, outlines the group’s ambitious drive to formalise informal businesses, expand export opportunities, and strengthen agricultural productivity, while calling on government at all levels […] read more We are worried about high energy costs, export bottlenecks in Kano – Yaro

There is a quiet misconception in many growing companies that vision alone is enough to sustain momentum. Founders are often the engine because they are decisive, driven and deeply involved. But what happens when the engine steps back? That question is where real companies are separated from fragile ones. Building something that outlives a founder […] read more Why it is important for start-ups to build systems that outlive founders

Segun Phillips, the managing director of Sabre Works Limited, is championing a different narrative in the built environment – one rooted in structure, transparency, and long-term value creation. Since founding the company in 2017, Phillips has positioned Sabre Works as a vehicle not just for property acquisition, but for wealth creation, community building, and sustainable […] read more Building a sustainable future in real estate must be institutional, not personality-driven ­– MD, Sabre Works

There is a scene that plays out in Nigerian homes with familiar regularity. The lights go out. The generator starts. Life adjusts. What that routine does not show is this: Nigeria has an installed electricity generation capacity of 15,500 megawatts (MW), yet on most days in early 2026, the national grid has delivered fewer than […] read more Power sector reforms and the trust deficit in Nigeria’s electricity market

Review: “When Applause Lies: Communication, Power & the War Between Reputation & Perception in Nigeria” by Prof. E. S. Dandaura Overview Professor E. S. Dandaura’s inaugural lecture at Nasarawa State University, Keffi (delivered on April 15, 2026), offers an ambitious and timely intervention in Nigerian communication scholarship. Drawing on four decades of academic and professional […] read more The applause trap: A candid examination of Nigerian PR’s war on trust

The Abia State Government has formally inaugurated a 23-member planning committee to oversee preparations for the 3rd Abia International Trade Fair scheduled for 2026. The initiative underscores the state’s commitment to advancing commerce, attracting investment, and strengthening industrial growth across the region. Ikechukwu Emetu, deputy governor and chairman of the Committee, while speaking at the […] read more Abia State government inaugurates planning committee for 3rd International Trade Fair 2026

History has been made in the annals of leadership of the “noble colleagues’ landed profession” following the emergence of ESV Mallam Bature Ali Muhammad, FNIVS as the 27th President of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV). It is indeed a well-deserved position earned purely by merit, dint of hard work and astute […] read more Bature makes history at NIESV

Ademola Lookman was on the scoresheet, but Real Sociedad beat Atletico Madrid 4-3 on penalties to win the Copa del Rey on Saturday, following a 2-2 draw after extra time. Goalkeeper Unai Marrero proved decisive, saving two spot-kicks as Sociedad secured their fourth title. Atletico twice came from behind in a dramatic contest. Ander Barrenetxea […] read more Copa del Rey Final: Lookman makes history, but Atletico fall to Real Sociedad 

As 2027 presidential election approaches, there is significant and growing discontent in Northern Nigeria regarding the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu, particularly the removal of the fuel subsidy, which many in the region feel has caused severe hardship. While the North was crucial to Tinubu’s 2023 victory, providing a high percentage of his total […] read more 2027: How subsidy removal may affect President Tinubu electoral victory in the North

The strategy of using Nigerian universities and finishing in some foreign ones known as ‘split-site initiative’ will not only save cost but will free more spaces for more Nigerian scholars. This strategy is said to allow a student to start in a Nigerian university and conclude in a foreign one. This is even more important […] read more ‘Split-site initiative’ in overseas doctorate scholarships to arrest capital flight — PTDF

… Names cure to polluted underground water body As demand for a pan-Niger Delta clean up and solution to mass pollution in the oil region rises, a Rivers-born Nigerian environmental scientist, Suka Momta, has unveiled what he calls solution to global environment pollution. The Ogoni-born scientist said the discovery has been tested in some polluted […] read more Suka Momta, Nigerian born environment scientist, reveals solution to oil pollution

The Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) has announced plans to honour its past Governing Council Members and Director General in recognition of their invaluable contributions to the growth and development of the Association. This initiative underscores the Association’s deep appreciation for the visionary leadership, dedication, and selfless service of those who have steered the affairs of […] read more Insurers to celebrate past leaders on leadership legacy, continuity

Building on its track record of community-focused projects, including the renovation of Government Day Secondary School in Akamkpa, Cross River State, Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers has completed a significant renovation of the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu, reinforcing its commitment to impactful interventions across health and education in Nigeria. The renovation has revitalised both the hospital’s […] read more Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers takes CRS to Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu

…Growth sectors of yesteryear have been neglected, observers say There was a time when Nigeria’s economy carried the quiet confidence of a nation that produced much of what it consumed. From vehicle assembly lines in Kaduna and Lagos to textile mills in the North and rubber-fed tyre factories in the South, the country’s industrial map […] read more From boom to bust: Why reforms have failed to rebuild Nigeria’s economy

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…As income-to-rent ratio rises over 70% against 30% UN benchmark The minimum wage is no longer meeting the needs of many Nigerians. The cost-of-living crisis is making a nonsense of the wage, which is further compounded by the high cost of rent in many cities. For many Nigerians who earn the current minimum wage, affording […] read more Housing: High rent in Nigeria puts minimum wage earners in dilemma

…What are Tinubu’s chances of victory in 32 governors’ domain? As Nigeria inches toward the 2027 general election, a familiar political question has resurfaced: do governors truly control presidential outcomes in their states? With a wave of defections by opposition governors swelling the ranks of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the last two […] read more How instrumental are governors to presidential election success?