PZ Cussons Plc has officially agreed to divest its 50 percent stake in PZ Wilmar Limited to its joint venture partner, Wilmar International Limited, in a transaction valued at $70 million. This move marks PZ Cussons’ complete exit from the Nigerian palm oil industry, which it helped establish back in 2010. The deal, pending regulatory
Lagos, Nigeria – June 18, 2025The National President of the Council of Maritime Transport Unions and Associations (COMTUA), Mr. Adeyinka Aroyewun, has dismissed claims that the electronic call-up system is responsible for easing traffic along the Apapa corridor. According to Aroyewun, the traffic gridlock that plagued Apapa for years was largely due to major road
Makurdi, Benue State – June 18, 2025In preparation for the anticipated visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, government workers in Benue State have launched a coordinated clean-up exercise across major roads in the state capital, Makurdi. The clean-up, led by civil servants and supported by local authorities, is aimed at beautifying the city and ensuring
Jerusalem | June 18, 2025 In a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Israel reportedly carried out a large-scale overnight airstrike involving more than 50 fighter jets targeting multiple Iranian military and nuclear installations. According to defense sources cited by regional media, the coordinated strike struck facilities believed to be associated with Iran’s
Abuja, Nigeria – June 18, 2025President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially commissioned the newly completed Mabushi Bus and Taxi Terminal in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), a landmark step in his administration’s commitment to enhancing urban transportation and infrastructure development. The state-of-the-art terminal, located in the Mabushi district of Abuja, is designed to serve as
Washington D.C. | June 18, 2025 Former U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that American intelligence agencies know the precise location of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, amid escalating tensions between the two countries. Trump made the statement during a televised interview on Monday, in which he criticized what he called President Joe Biden’s
Lake Chad — June 18, 2025 In a decisive military operation, Nigerian security forces have successfully repelled an attempted infiltration by Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists targeting the Naval Base at the Lake Chad Fish Dam. According to reliable military sources, scores of insurgents were neutralised during the encounter. The terrorists reportedly launched a coordinated
The National Assembly has officially transmitted a set of tax reform bills to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his assent, marking a significant step in the administration’s drive to overhaul Nigeria’s tax system. The proposed legislation seeks to amend several key tax laws, including the Companies Income Tax Act, the Value Added Tax Act, and
Abuja, Nigeria | June 18 — 2025 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed the resilience and soundness of the Nigerian banking sector, assuring the public of continued financial stability despite ongoing global and domestic economic pressures. In a statement released on Monday, the apex bank noted that recent actions involving certain financial institutions
In a remarkable display of commitment to the welfare of Kwara State pilgrims, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has provided substantial financial assistance amounting to 264,280 Saudi riyals, equivalent to approximately N120 million, during an unannounced visit to the Kwara pilgrims’ accommodation in Makkah. This generous support was confirmed by the Kwara State Amiru Hajj and traditional
