Lagos — Ecobank Nigeria on Tuesday launched the Ecobank Business App, a mobile banking platform aimed at strengthening the growth and sustainability of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the country. Available now on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, the app enables business owners to manage payments, monitor transactions, oversee cash…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a temporary disruption of electricity supply in several parts of Minna, the Niger State capital, due to scheduled maintenance on a key power transformer. In a statement issued on Tuesday, TCN said the outage is to enable maintenance work on a 30MVA, 132/33kV power transformer (TR2) at…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismantled a network of covert warehouses used to stockpile counterfeit and banned medicines in Lagos State. The agency said the operation led to the interception of more than 10 million doses of fake drugs, including critical emergency medicines, describing it as “one of…
Tension heightened on Tuesday at the main gate of the National Assembly complex in Abuja as protesters under the #OccupyNASS movement gathered to demand a mandatory electronic transmission of election results. Angry Nigerians converged on the National Assembly to press for electoral transparency, but were met with a heavy deployment of soldiers and other combat-ready…
The corruption trial involving former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources and ex-OPEC President, Diezani Alison-Madueke, took a dramatic turn on Monday with new testimony from a former driver employed by businessman Kola Aluko. Mr. Sandro, who worked for Aluko’s company, described in detail how he chauffeured Alison-Madueke and Aluko in luxury vehicles, including a Rolls…
In a damning tale of shattered dreams and alleged financial deceit, dozens of homebuyers in Lagos are accusing Bamidele Onalaja, the Executive Director of RevolutionPlus Construction & Infrastructure Company Ltd, of swindling them out of millions in a botched real estate venture. Subscribers to the Flourish Apartments & Terraces project on Orchid Road, Lekki, claim…
Ports and Cargo Handling Services Limited, a subsidiary of SIFAX Group, has said its strategic decision of refocusing its business primarily on general cargo and break-bulk handling was responsible for its operational rebound in 2025. The improved performance follows a strategic repositioning of the terminal after a challenging 2024 where it lost some high-profile clients,…
Adron Homes and Properties Limited, a leading player in Nigeria’s real estate industry, proudly celebrates its 14th Anniversary, marking over a decade of transformative impact in affordable housing delivery, sustainable community development, and structured urban growth across the country. Over the last fourteen years, Adron Homes has evolved into a nationally recognised real estate…
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA), has announced the appointment of Loknath Mishra as Chief Executive Officer of UBA UK. The appointment which takes effect from February 2nd, 2026, reinforces the Group’s commitment to strengthening its international footprint and enhancing its role as a key financial bridge between Africa and the…
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…
