Sterling Bank Plc has announced plans to raise $400 million through a combination of debt and equity instruments as part of efforts to enhance its balance sheet and expand its growth capacity. The bank disclosed this strategic move in a corporate notice issued to the Nigerian Exchange Limited, noting that the capital injection will support
Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) has announced the suspension of its 2025 Student Union Government (SUG) election, citing concerns over the electoral process and the need to ensure a transparent and credible outcome. The university’s management, in a statement released to the public, explained that the decision was made after careful consideration of reports highlighting irregularities
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has officially paid his final respects to former President Muhammadu Buhari in a deeply solemn and significant ceremony that brought together key figures from across the political and social spectrum. The event, held at the presidential villa, was attended by top government officials, traditional rulers, members of the diplomatic corps,
In a recent statement that has caught the attention of international observers, former U.S. President Donald Trump remarked that the United States is prepared to engage with China in what he described as a “very friendly fashion,” while asserting that America remains “way ahead” in the ongoing competition with the Asian giant. Speaking in a
In a renewed effort to promote awareness and protection of children’s rights, the Directorate of Citizens’ Rights (DCR), under the Lagos State Ministry of Justice, has embarked on a strategic partnership with schools across the state to empower students with knowledge on child rights and the juvenile justice system. The initiative, which took place on
The Lagos Multi-Door Courthouse (LMDC) has launched a series of sensitisation programmes targeted at Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of government, aimed at deepening awareness and promoting the adoption of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms in public sector conflict management. The initiative, which kicked off in Lagos this week, is part of the LMDC’s broader
Three Kenyan soldiers have been confirmed dead following a roadside bomb explosion in the northeastern region of the country, near the border with Somalia. The tragic incident occurred on Saturday, July 13, 2025, when a convoy of military vehicles was targeted by an improvised explosive device (IED) suspected to have been planted by the al-Shabaab
The acclaimed psychological thriller series Severance has emerged as the frontrunner in the 2025 Emmy Awards race, leading the nominations with an impressive 27 nods across major categories. Announced by the Television Academy on Tuesday, July 15, Severance dominated both the drama and technical fields, earning nominations for Outstanding Drama Series, Best Lead Actor (Adam
In a significant development in international trade, U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that Indonesia will face a 19% tariff as part of a new trade deal between the two nations. The announcement, made on Monday, July 14, 2025, marks a shift in U.S.-Indonesia trade relations, with the U.S. seeking to address trade imbalances and
A military survival training exercise in Colombia ended in tragedy after several soldiers drowned while attempting to cross a river. The incident, which occurred during a routine exercise aimed at strengthening endurance and tactical survival skills, in a remote area of the country’s jungle terrain. According to Colombia’s Ministry of Defense, the soldiers were part
