Lagos is set to welcome a world-class British educational institution as Wellington College International partners with Rendeavour to establish its first African campus in Alaro City. The coeducational day and boarding school, scheduled to open in September 2027, will accommodate 1,500 students aged 3 to 18, offering the rigorous English National Curriculum alongside specialized programs
A Federal High Court in Lagos has struck out the N12.3 billion fraud charge against Honeywell Group Chairman Dr. Oba Otudeko and three others after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) withdrew the case, citing an amicable settlement between the parties. The EFCC had initially brought a 13-count charge against Otudeko, former First
The Federal Government of Nigeria has restated its strong commitment to forging closer economic ties with the Arab Republic of Egypt, with plans underway to establish a Nigeria-Egypt Joint Investment Council aimed at deepening strategic collaboration between both nations. This was made known by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy,
Justice Robin Knowles of the United Kingdom’s High Court has delivered a scathing verdict on the controversial arbitration process that led to the $11 billion award against Nigeria in favour of Process & Industrial Developments Limited (P&ID), describing the entire proceeding as deeply flawed. The judge, who recently set aside the massive award, did not
Africa’s foremost industrialist and President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has expressed deep concern over what he described as a troubling contradiction in the continent’s energy sector, one where African nations continue to export crude oil but depend heavily on foreign countries for refined petroleum products. Speaking at a recent economic forum, Dangote questioned
Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo, who recently lifted the FIFA Club World Cup with the London-based Premier League side, has paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, as part of his ongoing visit to Nigeria. The 27-year-old centre-back, who joined Chelsea in June 2024, was warmly received by Governor Sanwo-Olu
The Nigerian equities market extended its bullish run on Tuesday, with the All-Share Index (ASI) of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) soaring past the 132,000 psychological threshold, as investors continued to show renewed confidence in fundamentally strong stocks. Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc led the list of gainers, while Access Holdings Plc (ACCESSCORP) emerged as the
News Report – July 23, 2025 Honourable Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu, the Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, has met with former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Patricia Etteh, to foster stronger collaboration in addressing poverty and humanitarian challenges across Nigeria. The strategic engagement, held in Abuja, reflects the
News Report – July 23, 2025 Farmers under various cooperative societies across Nigeria’s South-East have applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the recent approval of the South East Investment Company, describing it as a bold and strategic move to revitalize agriculture, boost regional development, and empower local farmers. The farmers hailed the initiative as a
News Report – July 23, 2025 Thousands of N-Power beneficiaries may soon receive long-awaited payments as the Nigerian Senate has stepped in to resolve issues delaying the disbursement of ₦81 billion in outstanding allowances. The Senate’s intervention led to a high-level meeting involving the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, and
