Sanusi Abubakar Yakubu, National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), has commended the peaceful and credible conduct of the Guild’s Edo State election, describing it as a benchmark for internal democracy. The poll, which held on May 1, saw Joel Opute re-elected unopposed in an exercise widely praised for its transparency and orderliness by the AGN Electoral Commission, industry observers, and the media. Yakubu said the outcome reflects his administration’s commitment to due process, fairness, and institutional integrity. “The peaceful, transparent, and credible election which was successfully conducted in Edo State, marks a key milestone within our first…
Author: Elvis Eromosele
I am a legal practitioner. I am not a registered member of any political party in Nigeria. I am equally not an employee of any government. I owe no allegiance to anybody except the truth, justice and the Federal Republic of Nigeria. I was the lead counsel to Sen David Mark at the Supreme Court in the judgment delivered by the Supreme Court yesterday. When I checked INEC portal it was clear that INEC without prompting has restored to their portal the leadership of ADC. See INEC portal at:inecnigeria.org/political-part…. For me the restoration of the names of the leadership of…
Prof. Timothy Ashibel Anake has been appointed the 6th substantive Vice-Chancellor of Covenant University, widely recognised as the top-ranked university in Nigeria and West Africa by Times Higher Education. Prof. Timothy Ashibel Anake, a trailblazing academic, mathematician, and visionary leader, hails from Ketting-Bendi in Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. His journey began in the modest classrooms of Ketting Primary School and Community Comprehensive Secondary School, Four Towns, Uyo. His passion for mathematics led him to the University of Uyo for his B.Sc., followed by an M.Sc. and Ph.D. from the University of Ibadan and Covenant University.…
The Federal Government has declared Friday, May 1, 2026, a public holiday to mark this year’s International Workers’ Day, in honour of Nigerian workers and their contributions to national development. The announcement was made by Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior,on behalf of the Federal Government. In a statement released on Wednesday by Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary of the ministry, the minister congratulated workers across the country and praised their resilience, dedication, and commitment to duty. According to the statement, Workers’ Day remains an important annual occasion that provides the government with an opportunity to recognise the vital role of the…
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has announced plans to sell a 60 per cent stake in its fintech subsidiaries, MoMo Payment Service Bank and Y’ello Digital Financial Services (YDF), to its parent company in a ₦152.06 billion transaction. The deal will see MTN Group acquire majority ownership through its fintech arm, MTN Group Fintech B.V., while MTN Nigeria retains a 40 per cent stake. The proposal was disclosed in a shareholder FAQ ahead of the company’s Annual General Meeting scheduled for April 30, 2026, where investors will vote on the transaction. According to MTN Nigeria, the restructuring aligns with MTN Group’s…
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has denied allegations that it manipulated the corporate records of DAAR Communications PLC following a recent cyberattack on its digital system. The Commission made the clarification in a public notice shared on its official X account on April 29, 2026, describing the claims as false and misleading. CAC said the integrity of all company records on its portal remains intact, insisting that no data was altered, tampered with, or compromised despite the reported cyber incident. “The allegation is false and misleading. No data of any company was manipulated, tampered with, or altered,” the Commission stated,…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the 2026 Direct Entry registration deadline to May 8, 2026, and approved five additional centres to ease congestion and improve access for prospective candidates nationwide. The announcement was made in a statement by Fabian Benjamin, Public Communication Advisor to the Board, as part of efforts to ensure no eligible candidate is excluded from the admission process. According to JAMB, the extension is designed to reduce pressure on existing registration centres and give candidates more time to complete their applications. “As part of measures aimed at ensuring that no Direct Entry prospective…
Four months after the expiration of Nigeria’s National Broadband Plan (NNBP) 2020–2025, telecom operators are intensifying calls for a new, execution-driven broadband policy to accelerate digital infrastructure growth. Industry players say the country’s next roadmap must focus less on ambitious targets and more on practical implementation, stronger coordination, and policy alignment across federal and state governments. The push follows a performance review of the outgoing plan, which stakeholders say fell short in key areas such as infrastructure rollout and policy execution. Data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) shows broadband penetration reached just 51.97 per cent by December 2025, well below…
Nigerian workers are facing worsening living standards as rising inflation continues to erode the value of their earnings, the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has warned. In a policy brief signed by Muda Yusuf, its Chief Executive Officer, the organisation said persistent increases in the cost of living are undermining recent wage adjustments and placing households under growing financial pressure. According to CPPE, the current focus on salary increases is not enough to address the broader economic challenges confronting workers. While wage reviews remain important, the group stressed that they cannot keep pace with inflation, which continues…
NESCAFÉ, Nigeria’s leading coffee brand, is pleased to announce the launch of its nationwide Next Level Promo, running from April to June 2026. The campaign offers consumers over ₦80 million in cash and meaningful prizes that support entrepreneurial growth. During the campaign, consumers stand a chance to win cash, airtime, laptops, professional cameras, makeup kits, sewing machines, and access to exclusive masterclasses. Participation is simple: purchase any NESCAFÉ Original 3-in-1 promo pack from a participating store. Each pack contains a unique code. Dial *7022# and follow the prompts to enter your code for a chance to win. Winners will be…