Lagos, Nigeria – After three years abroad, I found myself back in Nigeria, excited yet confronted with a familiar dilemma: how to manage my finances efficiently in the hustle and bustle of Lagos. Arriving at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, I was enveloped by the vibrancy of my home—its colors, sounds, and infectious energy. Yet, despite…
Gunmen have killed at least three people and kidnapped several others, including a Catholic priest, during a deadly early-morning attack on Karku village in Kauru Local Government Area of Southern Kaduna, Kaduna State. SaharaReporters gathered that the attack occurred around 3:20 a.m. on Saturday, plunging the community into mourning and once again highlighting the worsening…
The Lagos State Government has closed the Ladipo Spare Parts Market, located along Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road (Apapa–Oshodi Expressway), citing repeated environmental violations. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the closure via a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday. He stated, “This morning, the Lagos State government sealed Ladipo Spare…
Rite Foods Limited, the proudly Nigerian and world-class FMCG company, has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable manufacturing and clean energy adoption as it marked the 2026 International Day of Clean Energy with a high-level multi-stakeholders’ engagement focused on Nigeria’s energy transition journey and sustainable industrialization. The forum, themed “Nigeria’s Clean Energy Transition: Balancing Risks, Trade-offs…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Apapa Area Command received a notable visit from the Zonal Coordinator, Zone A, Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs (ACG) Mohammed Babandede, who visited to commend the Command for its exceptional achievements in revenue generation and its diligent anti-smuggling operations throughout 2025. During the familiarization visit, ACG Babandede addressed the officers, acknowledging…
In a powerful call to action, African leaders were reminded of their imperative to uphold sovereign autonomy at a policy workshop commemorating the 50th anniversary of General Murtala Muhammed’s assassination. The event, titled “Has Africa Come of Age? Murtala Muhammed’s Pan-African Vision 50 Years After,” took place at the Nigeria Institute of International Affairs and…
Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, has successfully concluded its inaugural Innovation Product Demo Day, a three-day innovation showcase, which took place from Wednesday, 28 to Friday, 30, January, 2026, at the Interswitch Innovation Lab Co-Working Space in Lagos. The landmark event brought together product managers, software engineers, and developers from…
For decades, homeownership in Nigeria remained an elusive dream for millions, restricted by rising rents, unstable housing markets, and mortgage systems beyond the reach of the average citizen. Fourteen years ago, Adron Homes and Properties Limited set out to challenge this reality with a bold and disruptive vision: to make land and homeownership affordable,…
The Chairman, Board of Directors, Management, and staff of Adron Group have congratulated the Government and people of Ondo State on the celebration of its 50th anniversary, describing the milestone as a significant chapter in Nigeria’s federal history and a testament to visionary leadership, resilience, and purposeful development. In a goodwill message issued…
First HoldCo PLC has released its unaudited financial results for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, achieving gross earnings of N3.4 trillion, a 4.8% increase year-on-year (y-o-y). This financial milestone highlights the company’s strategic initiatives to strengthen its balance sheet and improve asset quality, despite facing challenges from higher impairment charges. The Group’s financial…
