Standard Chartered posts $4.8bn half year profit
Standard Chartered has reported a record financial performance for the first half of 2026, driven by strong growth in its Wealth Solutions and Global Banking businesses, while raising its income…
NGX opens August with N288bn gain
The Nigerian stock market began August on a positive note, with investors recording a combined gain of N288.44 billion as renewed buying interest in medium and large-cap stocks lifted the…
Otedola eyes 51% stake in First HoldCo, invests N600bn
Chairman of First HoldCo Plc, Femi Otedola, has revealed plans to increase his shareholding in the financial services group to more than 51%, saying majority ownership is essential to executing…
Air Peace expands West Coast with Lagos–Conakry–Bamako flights
Air Peace has commenced flight operations on the Lagos–Conakry–Bamako route, as part of its regional expansion strategy and strengthening air connectivity across West Africa. The inaugural flight departed the Murtala…
PTDF seeks accurate reportage of energy sector
By Faruk Shuaibu The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has emphasized the need for journalists to ensure accurate information is published to Nigerians while covering the energy sector. Speaking during…
Shettima: Criminals have no tribe, religion
Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Plateau residents to reject ethnic profiling and inherited bitterness, saying those behind violent attacks in the state do not represent any tribe, religion or…
Police gun down suspected bandit, recover AK-47, motorcycle in Katsina
The Katsina State Police Command has foiled a suspected bandit attack on Sabon Gulbi Village in Musawa Local Government Area, killing one of the attackers and recovering an AK-47 rifle,…
Gov. Ododo charges newly trained Forest Guards to Defend Kogi Against Criminals
Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State has charged the pioneer batch of the National Forest Guards in the state to serve with discipline, integrity and patriotism as they begin the…
Nwabali stars on PSL return
Stanley Nwabali, Super Eagles of Nigeria goalkeeper, produced a man of the match performance to ensure Chippa United claimed a point in their 0-0 draw with Golden Arrows in South…
Osun Poll: Despite Additional Polling Units, INEC Deploys Fewer BVAS Than in 2022
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has increased the number of Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) devices for the August 15 Osun State governorship election from 4,427 to 5,130 following…