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Enugu State Governor, HE Peter Mbah and Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida By Emmanuel Thomas l Wednesday, August 05,2026 ENUGU, NIGERIA – In a major boost for Nigeria’s regional digital economy, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has formalized an agreement with the Enugu State Government for the operational lease of the NCC Digital Industrial Park and the NCC Learning Centre in Enugu. The landmark agreement signing was witnessed by the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, who led a…
Admin I Wednesday, August 05,2026 LAGOS – As MSMEs across the South-East seek opportunities for growth, market expansion and cross-border trade, Stanbic IBTC, in partnership with the iAnambra State Government, convened the Nigeria Business Summit Regional Tour in Onitsha to equip businesses with practical solutions for sustainable growth. The summit, organised in collaboration with the Anambra State Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade, brought together government officials, business leaders, trade associations, development partners and entrepreneurs to explore practical pathways for economic growth, business sustainability and increased participation in local and international trade. Speaking at the event, which took…
By SCM Foreign Desk WASHINGTON — A fresh wave of geopolitical friction and information warfare erupted across the Persian Gulf as Iranian military sources claimed to have detained American special operations forces in the Strait of Hormuz—an assertion immediately and categorically denied by the Pentagon. The dispute began after outlets linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported that Iranian naval units had intercepted a foreign craft carrying up to 50 U.S. personnel, including troops assigned to Joint Special Operations Command and Central Command (CENTCOM). According to statements attributed to Iranian military representatives, the personnel were seized…
By SCM Foreign Desk AN 81-YEAR-OLD French grandmother has jilted traditional retirement plans by flying thousands of miles to West Africa to meet her 24-year-old fiancé. The smitten OAP, whose names are still kept secret made the journey to Senegal to spend time with her youthful husband-to-be before bringing him back to France for a whirlwind September wedding. Despite a massive 57-year age gap, the jet-setting retiree insists she has found true love with the West African youngster, who is less than a third of her age. The pair are now packing their bags to return to France…
By Adesegun Adeshi Gbenga I Tuesday, August 04.2026 LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigerian banks have moved swiftly to contain the effects of a sophisticated global cyber campaign sweeping across sectors and continents, with industry sources assuring the public that the nation’s financial system remains strong, resilient and secure. The campaign, described by analysts as one of the most coordinated waves of attacks in years, is neither peculiar to Nigeria nor limited to finance. Organisations in telecommunications, healthcare, government, energy, technology and corporate registries across Europe, Asia, the Americas and Africa have been targeted by the same wave of intrusions, underscoring…
Admin I Tuesday, August 04, 2026 YAMOUSSOUKRO – Nigeria’s U20 boys, Flying Eagles will be aspiring to book a WAFU B tournament final ticket when they take on host nation Cote d’Iivore in a semi final clash on Wednesday evening at Stade Charles Konan Banny in Yamoussoukro. The Flying Eagles finished as runners-up in Group B having lost to Young Stallions of Burkina Faso 0-2 in their last group game. Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire last met in a crucial last group game in 2024 in Togo with Flying Eagles coming from behind to win the encounter 2-1 in Lome.…
Admin I Tuesday, August 04, 2026 LAGOS, Nigeria – A five-man team from the Confederation of African Football on Tuesday concluded its inspection of facilities put forward by Nigeria to host the organisation’s 48th Ordinary General Assembly and the 2026 CAF Awards. Led by Dr. Christian Emeruwa, the CAF team that also included Hervé Dassoundo (Commercial & Branding), Inas Ahmed (Travel & Accommodation), Salah Mostafa (Transport) and Mohammed Bakeer (Technology) inspected the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, the Transcorp Hilton Hotel and the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja. After arriving in Lagos on Sunday, the team…
Admin I Tuesday, August 04, 2026 ABUJA, Nigeria – Cup-holders Nigeria have their eyes trained hard on a ticket to the quarter-finals as they confront Egypt in Wednesday’s final match of Group C of the Women Africa Cup of Nations finals. Defeat by debutants Malawi in their opening match, shocking as it was, has been forgotten and replaced by the determination to push aside all before them to earn a FIFA World Cup ticket and retain the trophy. The champions showed grit and incredible energy in pipping Zambia 1-0 in their second game, to put their campaign back on…
Admin I Tuesday, August 04, 2026 ASABA, Nigeria – The NDDC Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has urged public and private organisations to invest in the Niger Delta Region as it is now conducive and safe. Speaking during the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit 2026 in Asaba, Delta State, Ogbuku described the oil-rich region as richly endowed and a haven for investors. The NDDC boss acknowledged the efforts of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, stating that the Renewed Hope Agenda has transformed the Niger Delta region into a peaceful and viable environment…
By Emmanuel Thomas I Tuesday, August 04, 2026 LAGOS, Nigeria — When Central Bank of Nigeria regulators dissolved the board of First Bank of Nigeria in 2021, the nation’s oldest lender sat burdened by more than ₦2 trillion in non-performing credit facilities and years of compromised governance oversight. Firm shareholder control with due regard for minority interest is a key ingredient to executing reforms and restructuring to deliver value to all stakeholders,” Otedola stated in an exclusive interview with Nairametrics. “To date, I have invested over ₦600 billion of my personal wealth in FirstHoldCo—a figure that speaks not…