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Wema Bank has announced a N120 million prize pool for the Hackaholics 6.0 Grand Finale following the emergence of 35 teams from regional pitch sessions that recorded 1,460 participants across seven cities in Nigeria. Announcing the prize structure, MD/CEO Wema Bank, Moruf Oseni, disclosed that the N120 million will be awarded...

Former Delta State House of Assembly member and Executive Assistant to the Governor on Political Matters, Hon. Misan Ukubeyinje, has thrown his weight behind Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s recent call for the urgent revamp and reactivation of the Warri Port, describing it as a bold and timely intervention in the interest of the...

Strategy advisory committee of Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has outlined priority policies, emerging risks and new strategic pillars to strengthen advocacy and value creation. Committee Chairman, Mr Olaniyi Yusuf, disclosed this on Thursday in Lagos during a draft blueprint presentation for 2026–2027. The document was presented to...

Guinea Insurance Plc has restated its commitment to strengthening its capital base in line with the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act 2025. The firm said in a statement on Thursday that the step was vital to its long-term growth and future competitiveness. The pledge was made during a courtesy visit...

*Hails Komolafe’s Leadership in Strengthening Regulatory Credibility The African Energy Policy Alliance (AEPA) has commended the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) for its transparent handling and timely release of the Frontier Exploration Fund (FEF) to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, describing the move as “a model of...

The Police Service Commission (PSC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has announced the commencement of the recruitment of 50,000 police constables into the Nigeria Police Force, following the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.The recruitment exercise is aimed at boosting community policing, improving internal security, and increasing...

Kaduna State Government says the hosting of the 2026 Nigeria Public Relations Week (NPRW) and the 63rd Annual General Meeting as well as the Conference of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) will serve as a national endorsement of the state’s peace and development initiatives. The Commissioner for Information...

The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has inaugurated several key civil-military cooperation projects in Otampe Oklenyi Community, Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue. Abbas inaugurated a newly built three-classroom block, staff room, and renovated five classrooms and latrine convenience on Tuesday at Otampe Oklenyi Primary School,...

Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged corps members to be conscious of their behaviour online. He described the digital space as a powerful platform capable of shaping influence, visibility, innovation and long-term opportunities. Sanwo-Olu gave the charge in his address at the closing of  the orientation course for the 2025...

The Lagos State Government, on Tuesday, commenced the distribution of textbooks to public primary and secondary schools to ensure access to learning materials and high-quality education across the state. It was reported that the flag-off ceremony was held at the state’s Resource Centre, Ojodu-Berger, Lagos. Speaking at the event, the...