Stakeholders have called for urgent reforms to strengthen local government accountability, rebuild public trust and adopt community policing as a sustainable response to insecurity. This was stated at the 2026 Nigeria Grassroots Governance Summit and Awards (NIGGSA) held in Lagos, with the theme ‘Community Policing, Building Trust at the Grassroots and Bridging the Gap Between […]

A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Committee Otunba Segun Showunmi has challenged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other opposition politicians to study Tinubu’s political strategies and learn how to manage opposition politics instead of constantly complaining about the ruling party. During a thank-you visit to the Kaduna State Secretariat of […]

The Federal Government has disbursed N38.93 billion to 166 public tertiary institutions nationwide under the Needs Assessment Revitalisation Fund. The intervention fund aims to address infrastructure gaps and improve teaching and learning facilities. The disbursement covers 79 universities, 46 polytechnics, and 41 colleges of education, with funds earmarked for approved projects to strengthen infrastructure and […]

First HoldCo Plc’s 9 months 2026 performance marks an important transition: the Group is moving from balance sheet repair toward a more resilient, capital-supported growth phase. The headline is compelling — profit before tax rose 60.8% year on year to N911.2 billion, while profit after tax advanced 65.1% to N744.5 billion; importantly, the quality of […]

TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc has returned to profitability, posting a profit after tax of N5.84 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, against a loss of N14.10 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, as higher revenue, improved operating performance and lower finance costs strengthened its financial position. The company’s unaudited financial […] The post TotalEnergies returns to profit, posts N5.84bn earnings in nine months appeared first on Tribune Online.

The death toll from Friday’s attack on Binnari community in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State has risen to 58, including 15 people who drowned while fleeing the attackers. Meanwhile, the state government has delivered emergency relief materials to families affected by the attack. The Taraba State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Victor […]

BY NSE ANTHONY-UKO, Abuja, AND CHIKA IZUORA, Lagos Nigeria’s petrol stock cover has remained below the 30-day safety benchmark for seven consecutive months, raising concerns about possible supply constraints towards the end of the year as petroleum marketers reportedly reduce imports amid claims that banks have declined to issue Letters of Credit (LCs) to importers. […]

|  NCDC approves N100, 000 weekly for quarantined contacts  |  Husband of index case tests negative BY PATIENCE IHEJIRIKA, SOLA OJO, By AZA MSUE, ACHOR ABIMAJE, Abdullahi Olesin, IBRAHIM OBANSA, Francis Okoye, PATRICK OCHOGA, GEORGE OKOJIE, Okem Green Mbah, Adebayo Waheed, Nnamdi Mbawike, EMMANUEL MGBEAHURIKE, JOSHUA DADA Following the current Ebola scare in the country, […]

Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc grew its profit after tax by 33 per cent to N370.4 billion in the nine months ended September 30, 2026, from N278.5 billion in the corresponding period of 2025, as a sharp increase in trading income and expansion in its balance sheet strengthened earnings. The financial services group’s unaudited results showed […] The post Stanbic IBTC’s profit jumps 33 percent to N370bn, as trading income surges to N210bn appeared first on Tribune Online.

Coronation Insurance Plc has renewed efforts to delist its shares from the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) as its core shareholders reaffirmed their commitment to acquire the holdings of minority investors, following the resolution of outstanding issues that had stalled regulatory consideration of the proposed transaction since December 2023. The insurer, in a notification dated October […] The post Coronation Insurance revive moves to delist as core shareholders renew interest appeared first on Tribune Online.

Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) nearly doubled its profit after tax to N14.69 billion in the nine months ended September 30, as a sharp increase in transaction fees lifted revenue and strengthened earnings. The Group’s unaudited financial statements showed that profit after tax rose by 86.5 percent, from N7.88 billion in the corresponding period […] The post NGX Group’s profit surges by 86.5 percent to N14.69bn appeared first on Tribune Online.

Unilever Nigeria Plc has reported a 20 per cent increase in net profit to N26.4 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, as revenue rose to N184 billion and improved margins strengthened the consumer goods manufacturer’s profitability despite mounting pressure on household spending. The company’s unaudited financial results showed that revenue increased by […] The post Unilever Nigeria’s profit rises 20 percent toN26.4bn, declares N11.5bn dividend appeared first on Tribune Online.

UPDC Real Estate Investment Trust (UPDC REIT) lost 17.26 per cent of its market value in the week ended October 23, 2026, emerging as the worst-performing stock on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), as renewed selling pressure reversed part of the sharp rally that had lifted the real estate investment vehicle in September. The trust’s units […] The post UPDC REIT sheds 17.3 percent despite 56.5 percent H1 earnings growth appeared first on Tribune Online.

Seplat Energy Plc has identified strong corporate governance, transparent financial dealings and management credibility as critical factors determining companies’ access to structured financing, as Nigeria seeks to deepen its capital market and mobilise long-term funding for economic growth. The company said sustained engagement with lenders, investors and regulators, alongside adherence to stringent disclosure requirements, could […] The post Governance, transparency key to unlocking structured finance —Seplat appeared first on Tribune Online.