GROUP Managing Director of United Bank for Africa and Chairman of the Body of Bank CEOs in Nigeria, Oliver Alawuba, has outlined a blueprint for building a resilient Nigerian economy, calling for deliberate policies and stronger collaboration across the public and private sectors to transform economic stability into inclusive prosperity. Alawuba made the call in […] The post Alawuba: Improvement in economic indicators points to Nigeria’s growth path appeared first on Tribune Online.

THE feud between the All Progressives Congress, APC, governors and Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister, Mr. Nyesom Wike, deepened, yesterday, with APC leadership in the South-East throwing its weight behind the Progressive Governors’ Forum, PGF, ... The post 2027: APC governors, Wike’s feud deepens appeared first on Vanguard News.

Plateau State government has commenced a final crackdown on houses in Jos South Local Government Area without functional toilet facilities, giving affected households seven days to comply or face prosecution. The enforcement is being carried out by the Plateau Environmental Protection and Sanitation Agency, PEPSA, following sustained efforts to secure compliance through community engagements, public […]

President Bola Tinubu has said Nigeria’s victory in an International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitration has cleared the biggest legal hurdle that had paralysed the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project for years. The President stated this on Thursday while reacting to the decision of an ICC arbitration tribunal in Paris, which ruled in favour of Nigeria […]

The National Assembly has appealed to the Federal Government to review its monetisation policy on official accommodation, saying the policy has created significant accommodation challenges for lawmakers and legislative aides. The Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, made the appeal on Thursday in Abuja while delivering his closing remarks at the end of a […]

The chairman of the Tunji Olowolafe Foundation, Dr Tunji Olowolafe, has called for greater investment in Nigeria’s healthcare system, saying the country has the talent and capacity to build medical institutions that can compete with the best anywhere in the world. Olowolafe made the call on  Thursday, 17 September 2026, while speaking at the annual […]

One of the factors that has often undermined Nigeria’s fight against crime and corruption is that institutions established to enforce the law sometimes struggle to keep their own houses clean.  That is why the recent internal purge by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) deserves commendation. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede recently revealed that more […]

The principal of the school in Oriire local government Area of Oyo State, Mrs Rachael Alamu, has described their experiences in the 56 days they spent in the kidnapper’s den as traumatic and emotionally draining, saying none of the victims was sexually assaulted by their abductors. Recounting their ordeals in an interview with the journalists […]

A 38-year-old South African woman, Will Jessica Ann, has been sentenced to a total of 40 years in prison for importing 5.75 kilogrammes of heroin into Nigeria. The convict was arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, after 14 large blocks of heroin […]

Gerard Osinitega Adebija is a 23-year-old actor, radio host and content creator who recently competed on BBNaija Season 11. The Kogi State-born talent, in this interview with Nelly Ikwuonu, speaks on his time in the house and what fans should watch out for, moving forward. Do you think you were able to achieve what you […] The post I want to focus on my acting career for now —Gerard appeared first on Tribune Online.

State Houses of Assembly are set to begin the consideration of proposed constitutional amendments transmitted by the National Assembly, with the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria saying it will engage the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) before taking a position on the proposed state police framework. The chairman of the conference and speaker […]

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has lamented insecurity, poverty, poor infrastructure, bad governance, and assault on human dignity that continues to ravage Nigeria and its citizens. The Bishops stated this in a communique jointly signed by CBCN President Most Rev Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso, Archbishop of Kaduna and Secretary, Most Rev Peter Olukayode Odetoyinbo, […]

Nigeria got a favourable judgement with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Paris, France, turning down the award of $2.35 billion sought by Sunrise Power over the Mambilla hydropower project at the In its judgement, the tribunal ordered the promoter to refund Nigeria’s legal fees of $11.8 million. In the decision signed by the […]

The World Bank Group has mobilised a record $112 billion in private capital in fiscal year(FY) 2026, more than tripling the $35 billion recorded in FY22. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), combined with the Group’s own financing, the mobilisation brought total financing and mobilisation in developing economies to well above 200 billion […] The post World Bank mobilises $112bn private capital in FY26 appeared first on Tribune Online.

The chief executive officer of Ochacho Group, King Mohammed Adah, has described his selection as the 2026 LEADERSHIP Private Sector CEO of the Year as one of the greatest honours of his life. Adah stated this while responding to the presentation of the award notification by the management of LEADERSHIP Group, saying the recognition was […]

NSCDC begins probe of Minna incident By CHRISTIANA NWAOGU, ABU NMODU AND ATTAH ANTHONY More facts have emerged on the circumstances surrounding the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Mining Marshals of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. Meanwhile, tragedy struck Mayo Kam community in […]

If South Africa needed any serious signal that the mobs roaming the streets of its cities and townships in search of immigrants were a disgrace, the FIFA World Cup in June 2026, provided a large screen. But the country is not looking. Or is looking but cannot see. In the last three years, according to […]

•Bankers, governors call for shift to value addition NIGERIA’S agriculture sector contributes over 22 percent to Gross Domestic Product (GDP), but accounts for only 4.1 percent of merchandise exports. This disparity was highlighted by stakeholders at the fifth FirstBank Agric & Export Expo, in Lagos on Wednesday, who attributed the issue to short-term financing, raw […] The post Nigeria earns only four percent of exports from agriculture despite 22 percent GDP share appeared first on Tribune Online.

•Challenges detractors to mobilise $22bn for a competing refinery Emir of Kano, His Royal Highness Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged individuals, entrepreneurs and businesses across Kano State to take advantage of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited Initial Public Offering (IPO), describing equity ownership as a powerful vehicle for long-term wealth creation and […] The post Emir Sanusi fires back at Dangote refinery critics, says IPO will spread wealth across Nigeria appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Federal Government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) have been urged to revive the government-owned refineries as rising crude oil prices continue to put pressure on the cost of petroleum products and worsen the burden on households and businesses. An energy expert and lecturer at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, […] The post FG, NNPCL urged to revive govt-owned refineries to tackle rising oil prices appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Governing Board of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has called for deeper local content, migration from Semi-Knocked Down (SKD) to Complete Knocked Down (CKD) assembly and stronger government patronage of Nigerian-made vehicles. The board made the call during a tour of Lanre Shittu Motors, CIG Motors and Mikano Motors in Lagos […] The post NADDC board backs CKD migration, local content as indigenous assemblers showcase capacity appeared first on Tribune Online.

There are fragrances you wear, and then there are fragrances that make an undeniable entrance. Among the elite tiers of high-end perfumery, Alkout has long stood as a masterclass in mystery and exclusivity. Originally crafted as an intensely powerful and exclusive oud to celebrate the independence of the State of Kuwait, its bottle proudly wore […] The post Alkout Goes Nigerian: Seinde Signature puts stamp on Electimuss London’s coveted ‘Oud’ appeared first on Tribune Online.

By Fathia Yekini The Okere of Saki, Oba (Dr) Khalid Oyeniyi Olabisi, was among Muslim dignitaries conferred with merit awards as Ansar-ud-Deen (AUD) Society, Ipaja Branch, Lagos State, celebrated its 35th anniversary last weekend. Others honoured at the culmination of the three-day event include Alhaja Aminat Abiola Mosaku, Alhaja Wasilat Bombata, Alhaja Risikat Adeniji, Alhaja […] The post Okere of Saki, others honoured as Ansar-ud-Deen Ipaja celebrates 35th anniversary appeared first on Tribune Online.

Gospel artiste and registered member of the Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Ann Uwa-Anthony, aka Nurse Tonia, has returned to the music scene with a new single, Jesus Na Otokinado. This is coming after years of being away from active music, during which she pursued nursing and built a career in the United […] The post Nurse Tonia returns with gospel single, ‘Jesus Na Otokinado’ appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Director of Executive Education and Consultant at Nungu Business School, Dr Jubril Salaudeen, has urged Islamic scholars to deepen their knowledge of Islamic finance before advising Muslims on financial matters. Dr Salaudeen made the call on Saturday at a Stakeholders’ Sensitisation on Islamic Finance organised by Hayat Trust Non-Interest Microfinance Bank Ltd. at Al-Hayat […] The post Islamic scholars urged to have deep knowledge about Islamic finance before advising Muslims on financial matters appeared first on Tribune Online.

TikTok content creator Ukasha Yahaya, popularly known as UK International, has apologised and pledged not to repeat videos featuring women following his arrest by the Kano State Hisbah Board. The 27-year-old was detained after Hisbah officials received intelligence that he had entered Kano, the board’s Deputy Commander General, Dr Mujahid Aminuddeen, said on Thursday, September […]