Entrepreneurs John Dale and Lawrence Oyor launch KwikPort to help African exporters access verified international demand and simplify logistics in Nigeria’s non oil trade
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President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Olatunji Disu as Nigeria’s new Inspector-General of Police.
The ceremony took place at the State House in Abuja before the Federal Executive Council meeting.
Disu succeeds former IGP Kayode Egbetokun, who resigned from the position.
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Vitafoam Nigeria began 2026 with higher revenue and profit, supported by domestic demand growth, lower finance costs and a stronger balance sheet despite weaker exports.
Linkage Assurance posted a 24 percent rise in insurance revenue in 2025, supported by underwriting growth, reinsurance optimisation and improved profitability across core operations.
Nigeria’s pension regulator has approved a sharp increase in NSITF pensions, lifting monthly payouts and clearing years of arrears for more than 2,000 retirees.
Nigeria’s Air Force is investigating reports that a military aircraft killed two civilians in Kurigi, Niger State, during an operation against bandits.
Unicross has postponed its 24th matriculation ceremony indefinitely due to student protests over high gown fees and rising school charges, compounded by staff union actions.
JAMB says students already in universities may register for the 2026 UTME, provided they disclose their matriculation status and comply with admission regulations.
Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters will court-martial 16 officers after an internal probe found cases to answer, including allegations linked to coup plotting.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has upgraded major fintechs to national licenses, formalising nationwide operations and imposing higher capital and compliance standards.
Anambra State shut Onitsha Main Market for one week after traders defied the Monday sit-at-home order, escalating efforts to restore normal economic activity.
NNPC confirmed hydrocarbons at Chevron Nigeria’s Awodi-07 well, calling the offshore Niger Delta discovery a milestone for their joint venture and Nigeria’s energy strategy.
Customs Service said revenue reached N7.28 trillion in 2025, exceeding targets as reforms, digitalisation and stronger compliance lifted non-oil government income.
Entrepreneurs John Dale and Lawrence Oyor launch KwikPort to help African exporters access verified international demand and simplify logistics in Nigeria’s non oil trade