A few months before the 2023 general elections, the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, warned voters to reject any politician who promised an easy road. “Anybody who tells you that it is going to be easy,” he said in Kaduna in October 2022, “please, don’t vote for him. It’s either that he’s lying to you, […]

The Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM) has expressed concern over fresh attacks by suspected armed Fulani terrorists, which claimed the lives of two youths in Rim and Wereng communities in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. LEADERSHIP reports that the victims were identified as Joel Bwede, 39, and Justice Dadong, 22. Their deaths have left […]

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, on Thursday signed the 2026 State Appropriation Bill into Law, describing it as “a breath of fresh air” and the beginning of a new chapter of unity and progress for the state. At a brief ceremony held at the Government House, Port Harcourt, Fubara expressed gratitude to God, stakeholders, […]

…Call for stronger support for indigenous manufacturers Leading economists, financial experts and industry stakeholders have described the Dangote Group’s investments as major drivers of industrialisation and economic transformation across Nigeria and Africa, citing their impact on job creation, import substitution, foreign exchange conservation and economic competitiveness. The experts spoke at the Lagos Economic Summit themed […]

The N41.80 trillion worth of Open Market Operation (OMO) bills scheduled to mature in the remainder of the second half of 2026 is expected to put further pressure on liquidity in the financial system, even as investors staked a total of N36.623 trillion across fixed-income instruments in August. Analysts at Cordros Securities said the sizeable […]

Even though Bolt and inDrive have vowed to remain in Nigeria despite the exit of ride-hailing company Uber, drivers and operators have warned that high platform commissions, rising fuel and maintenance costs, and regulatory pressures could undermine the sector and lead to further exits by other platforms, LEADERSHIP can report. Recall that Uber discontinued its […]

After a two-year absence, 10 Nigerian stocks have been added to the FTSE Frontier Index ahead of the country’s return to frontier status, a move aimed at boosting foreign inflows into the NGX and the country’s equities market. The companies are Aradel Holdings, Dangote Cement, First HoldCo, Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), MTN Nigeria Communications, […]

OPay, a leading fintech company in Nigeria, has reaffirmed that it remains fully operational and has no plans to suspend or discontinue its operations in Nigeria, following a Live Town Hall held in Lagos on Wednesday, 2nd September 2026 to address misinformation circulating on social media about the company. The Town Hall brought together OPay […]

The federal government has tied the expansion of Nigeria’s gas sector and the rollout of the Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano (AKK) and Obiafu–Obrikom–Oben (OB3) gas pipelines to a broader push for green industrialisation, as it urges African leaders to convert climate action into tangible economic gains. Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, made the […]

Wife of the farmer governor and first lady of Niger State, Hajiya Fatima Umaru Bago has been supportive of her husband’s administration through the facilitation and initiation of various intervention and empowerment programmes, essentially targeted at women and children. She has supported vulnerable households and strengthen small businesses across Niger State. Her Excellency, Hajiya Fatima […]

By Abdullahi Sambo Richifa, Kano Afrinvest has unveiled a range of Sharia-compliant investment products covering asset management, trusteeship, securities, and access to stock markets worldwide. The products were presented in Kano on Wednesday during a roadshow organised by the company’s Kano office, which began at the office and ended in the busy Sabon Gari area […]

Stakeholders in Kano State have begun moves to develop an inclusive agricultural land access policy to address barriers preventing women, youths and persons with disabilities from acquiring farmland. The stakeholders reached the resolution at a one-day policy roundtable on sustainable access to farmland for women and youths, organised under the Resilient and Inclusive Agrifood Systems […]

The Federal Workers Forum (FWF) has written to President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly, demanding an immediate review of federal civil servants’ salaries and an increase in the minimum wage from N70,000 to N300,000. The letter, dated 2 September 2026 and signed by the FWF National Coordinator, Andrew Emelieze, and General Secretary, Ogundele Ayodele, […]

Edo Queens have advanced in the WAFU-B qualifiers for the CAF Women’s Champions League after a convincing 5-1 victory over USFA of Burkina Faso in the semi-final. The impressive performance has attracted commendation from the immediate past South South Organising Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Blessing Agbomhere, who congratulated the team and its […]

Lagos State Ministry of Health has said that Alimat Oshodi, a 21-year-old patient, received emergency treatment worth N93,950 free of charge, countering claims on social media that she was denied care and asked to pay at a government hospital. The ministry said its investigation confirmed that the state’s social health protection mechanisms worked seamlessly in […]

The Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR) has appointed Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State as its National Patron in recognition of his contributions to the development of the Nigerian Hajj industry and his consistent efforts to safeguard the state’s Hajj slots. Governor Namadi’s appointment was announced during the faith-based civil society organisation’s recent post-Hajj lecture, held […] The post IHR appoints Gov Namadi national patron appeared first on Tribune Online.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has dismissed a case filed by an unknown petitioner against Nigeria over alleged crimes against humanity. The filing, titled “Formal Communication Requesting Investigation into Systemic Kidnappings in Nigeria as Crimes Against Humanity” (Document No. ICC-RoC46(3)-01/26), was dismissed for failing to comply with the court’s established procedures. The development followed what […]

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President Bola Tinubu has commended the Daily Times of Nigeria (DTN) on its historic centenary, hailing the iconic publication as the ultimate custodian of the nation’s political, social, and democratic history over the past 100 years. The President, who gave the commendation while delivering the keynote address and formally unveiling The Nigerian Grand Book at […]

Nigeria’s livestock sector has for too long been discussed primarily through the language of conflict. Farmer-herder clashes, cattle rustling, open grazing, land disputes and insecurity have dominated public discourse, obscuring the enormous economic potential of livestock production. Nigeria has one of the strongest economic cases for taking livestock seriously. The country has one of Africa’s […]

The minister of defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), said Nigeria had recorded significant improvements in its security situation, with terrorist groups no longer able to carry out the brazen attacks that characterised previous years. Musa made the assertion yesterday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he said security forces had intensified operations […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former President Goodluck Jonathan have celebrated former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, as he clocks 70. In separate birthday messages, the leaders described Mustapha as a statesman, patriot and accomplished public servant, while commending his […]

Axxela Limited, a gas and power portfolio company in sub-Saharan Africa, has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, providing a comprehensive overview of the company’s environmental, social and governance performance across its operations during the year. The report, themed “Enabling Access, Deepening Impact”, highlights Axxela’s performance across key metrics and underscores its efforts to expand its […] The post Axxela releases 2025 sustainability report, achieves targets across key performance indicator appeared first on Tribune Online.

Hajj Mabrur Ventures Limited (HMVL) has strengthened its drive to create new opportunities for Nigerians with its online marketplace, The Souke, following a partnership with the international Islamic publishing outfit, Dawah Corner. Established in 2024 under Hajj Mabrur’s subsidiary, HMV Travels and Logistics, The Souke provides Nigerians with convenient access to a wide range of […] The post Hajj Mabrur, Dawah Corner deepen Saudi-Nigeria collaboration appeared first on Tribune Online.