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Nigerian energy firm unveils graduate trainee programme for

NewsDeskNgDec 1, 2025December 1, 20250

Energia Ltd., a leading Nigerian independent energy company, has unveiled a graduate trainee programme to accelerate the career growth of young Nigerian professionals in the energy sector. Mr Oladimeji Bashorun, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Energia Ltd., said this in a statement on Monday in Lagos. Bashorun said the programme, a...

Azman air commits to full compliance of equipment leasing act

NewsDeskNgDec 1, 2025December 1, 20250

The Equipment Leasing Registration Authority (ELRA), has commended Azman Air for its commitment to the full compliance with equipment leasing act. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Monday by Adebola Brookslyn, Head of Media and Corporate Communication of ELRA. Brookslyn quoted the Registrar/CEO,...

Ecobank Nigeria Launches Cash Tender Offer for 2026 Senior Notes

NewsDeskNgDec 1, 2025December 1, 20250

Ecobank Nigeria Limited has announced the launch of a tender offer for its outstanding U.S.$300 million, 7.125% Senior Note Participation Notes due 2026. The bank in a statement said: “As at the date of this announcement, $150 million of the Notes remain outstanding. “The proposed offer commenced on Friday, 28 November...

Movement seeks fulfilment of FG’s promise on 2m electric tricycles

NewsDeskNgDec 1, 2025December 1, 20250

The Nineteen Seventeen Northern Consensus Movement (NSNCM) has appealed to the Federal Government to provide the two million electric tricycles promised to its members who registered under the community transport initiative of the Presidential Campaign Council. Dr. Auwal Abdullahi, National President of the movement, made the appeal at a news...

NUJ FCT Chair, Grace Ike honoured with Excellence in Media Leadership & Advocacy Award

NewsDeskNgNov 29, 2025November 29, 20250

It was a moment of pride and reflection on Saturday as the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, was honoured with the “Excellence in Media Leadership and Advocacy Award” by the School of Communications and Media Studies, Learn To Live Business School UK...

Textile experts push cultural fabrics as tourism driver

NewsDeskNgNov 29, 2025November 29, 20250

Fashion and textile experts on Friday said Nigeria could strengthen its tourism economy by embracing traditional fabrics, investing in local artisans, and boosting production. They spoke at a Lagos symposium organised by Wear Nigeria, with the theme ‘The Role of Traditional Textiles in Sustaining the Tourism Industry.’ Prof. Pamela Cyril-Egware...

Nigeria moves to T+2 settlement cycle

NewsDeskNgNov 29, 2025November 29, 20250

Nigeria has formally shifted from a T+3 to a T+2 settlement cycle, marking a significant advance in the ongoing modernisation of its capital market. It was reported that T+2 settlement means securities and funds from trades will now be settled two business days after they are executed. Mr Temi Popoola,...

Timi Frank demands immediate release of Guinea-Bissau opposition leader, election results

NewsDeskNgNov 29, 2025November 29, 20250

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Comrade Timi Frank, has raised fresh alarm over what he describes as “a dangerous assault on democracy in Guinea-Bissau,” following reports of a staged coup plot leading to the detention of main opposition leader Domingos Simões Pereira and the withholding of presidential...

Youth Quake: West African Leaders Demand Reforms” Applauds FG

NewsDeskNgNov 28, 2025November 28, 20250

‎The Pan-African Youth Union (PYU) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening youth structures across Africa through a coordinated reform process aimed at improving representation, inclusivity and accountability.‎‎Mr Moumouni Dialla, President of the union, said this on Friday during the West African Regional Consultation on Youth Reform in Abuja.‎‎“We observed that...

Tension in Zamfara as Government Allegedly Frees Over 500 Convicted Banditry Inmates

NewsDeskNgNov 28, 2025November 28, 20250

Tension has gripped parts of Zamfara State following reports that the state government has released more than 500 inmates previously convicted for various banditry-related offences over the last six years. Sources within the Gusau Correctional Centre confirmed that among those freed were 69 convicted hardened bandits who allegedly received a...