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Dangote dismisses ‘false’ Elumelu rift claims and refinery financing rumors

Aliko Dangote's group has dismissed as false claims of a rift between him and Tony Elumelu, plus reports that personal borrowing financed the refinery.

Cardoso warns bank directors to strengthen governance or face regulatory action

CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso has warned Nigerian bank directors to strengthen corporate governance or face decisive regulatory action following the recent recapitalization exercise.

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Tinubu returns to Nigeria after historic UK state visit

President Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu returned to Nigeria Friday after a two-day UK state visit that produced a £746 million port deal and new migration and export agreements.

Tinubu speaks at Windsor Castle in historic Nigeria-UK first

President Bola Tinubu addressed a state banquet at Windsor Castle Tuesday, becoming the first Nigerian leader to speak there while calling for stronger Nigeria-UK ties on security and trade.

Tinubu mobilises 98,000 canvassers across Ondo for 2027

President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Ambassadors has launched in Ondo State, targeting 25 paid canvassers per polling unit to mobilise grassroots support for the 2027 presidential election.

Middle Belt group urges Goodluck Jonathan to run in 2027

A Middle Belt civic group has called on former President Goodluck Jonathan to return to national leadership in 2027, citing worsening poverty, hunger, and insecurity.

Rivers Senator Ipalibo Banigo Defects to APC, Blames PDP’s Internal Crisis

KEY POINTS Rivers West Senator Ipalibo Banigo has defected from the PDP to the...

Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal Defects from PDP to APC Amid Party Crisis

KEY POINTS Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal has defected from the PDP to the APC...

Rivers Assembly Rejects Four Fubara Commissioner Nominees

Rivers Assembly rejected four of Governor Fubara's nine commissioner nominees Monday after a screening session that lasted over two hours.

Cross River Sports Forms 2027 Support Group for Tinubu, Otu

Cross River State's Sports Commission has set up a grassroots political support group, tasking its members and 18 LGA coordinators with rallying votes for President Tinubu and Governor Bassey Otu in 2027.

Diaspora Group Warns Over Alleged Threats to Peter Obi

COPDEM diaspora Peter Obi warning highlights alleged security threats and urges investigation to safeguard Nigeria’s democratic stability.

South-South Leaders Back Amaechi for 2027 Presidency

KEY POINTS South-South political leaders say they unanimously support Rotimi Amaechi if he runs...

Tinubu Urges National Assembly to Begin State Police Amendment

Tinubu urges National Assembly to advance State Police amendment, linking constitutional reform to efforts to combat terrorism and banditry.

Obi, Odigie-Oyegun Escape Gunmen in Benin City

Obi, Odigie-Oyegun escape gunmen in Benin City after attackers disrupted an ADC meeting and opened fire near the former governor’s residence.

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Dangote dismisses ‘false’ Elumelu rift claims and refinery financing rumors

Aliko Dangote's group has dismissed as false claims of a rift between him and Tony Elumelu, plus reports that personal borrowing financed the refinery.

Cardoso warns bank directors to strengthen governance or face regulatory action

CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso has warned Nigerian bank directors to strengthen corporate governance or face decisive regulatory action following the recent recapitalization exercise.

Investors gain N26.5trn on Nigerian Exchange in April

Nigerian stock investors pocketed 26.5 trillion naira in April as the All-Share Index surged 20.13 percent and market cap climbed to a record 155.7 trillion.

Analysts urge Nigeria to plug N31trn deficit by listing state assets

Analysts say Nigeria can fix its 31 trillion naira budget deficit by listing state-owned assets on the stock market instead of piling on more debt.