…Enugu records highest enrolment, Zamfara lowest despite Federal Government incentives A total of 15,281 candidates sat for the 2026 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) for admission into Federal and State Technical Colleges across Nigeria, according to the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB). The figure represents a significant decline from the 29,260 candidates who registered for the examination in 2025, raising concerns about enrolment levels in the country’s technical and vocational education system despite ongoing government efforts to promote Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). Mohammed Aminu Mohammed, Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of NABTEB, attributed the drop…
Author: Elvis Eromosele
Members of The Eternal Kingdom Wealth Ministry (EKWM) gathered on Saturday, June 13, 2026, for the church’s Spiritual Illumination Service (SIS), where the Lead Pastor, Pastor Monday Irenoa, delivered a thought-provoking message titled: “Success: The Enemy of Divine Advancement.” In a sermon that challenged conventional thinking, Pastor Irenoa warned that while success is often celebrated, it can become a subtle obstacle to God’s ultimate purpose for believers. According to him, many people are not advancing spiritually because they have become trapped by their present successes. “Many ignore God’s grace because of success,” he said. “You were not created merely to…
…Ranger’s success is more than a football story – it is a masterclass in vision, resilience, and strategic brand building. By Elvis Eromosele When Afrinvest signed a sponsorship deal with Rangers International FC in October 2023, few could have predicted the scale of the transformation that would follow. At the time, the partnership appeared to be little more than a corporate social responsibility initiative. Rangers were not among Nigeria’s dominant clubs, and Afrinvest’s expectations were modest. The investment firm saw the sponsorship as an opportunity to support a historic institution while generating some goodwill and brand visibility. Today, that partnership…
Every Democracy Day offers an opportunity for reflection. It is a moment to assess how far Nigeria has come, how much progress has been made, and how much remains undone. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s June 12, 2026 address sought to do precisely that, honour the heroes of democracy, defend his administration’s policies, and reassure Nigerians that better days lie ahead. The speech was rich in symbolism, history, and optimism. Yet, beyond the rhetoric, it raises critical questions about governance, economic hardship, security, and the state of Nigeria’s democracy. The challenge for the President is that while Nigerians appreciate speeches, they…
The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA) has expressed concern over the slow adoption of Nigeria’s country code top-level domain, .ng, warning that the trend could weaken efforts to strengthen the nation’s digital identity and online sovereignty. Speaking at the 2026 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D), Akinsola Adesanya, NIRA President, represented by Seyi Onasanya, said Nigeria’s domain name penetration remains far below its potential despite more than two decades of managing the .ng registry. According to him, the number of registered .ng domain names is disproportionately low when compared to Nigeria’s estimated population of 240 million people and…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced plans to confer national honours on 50 distinguished Nigerians in recognition of their contributions to the June 12 pro-democracy struggle and the fight against military rule. The honours, unveiled during the 2026 Democracy Day commemoration, will be bestowed on journalists, activists, lawyers, academics, public figures, and military officers who played significant roles in Nigeria’s journey back to democratic governance. According to the President, the recipients endured detention, harassment, persecution, exile, and other forms of repression during the struggle to restore democracy following the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election. Tinubu said their…
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Limited has appointed Bismarck Rewane as its new Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors, following approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The appointment brings one of Nigeria’s most respected economists and business strategists to the helm of the bank’s board as FCMB positions itself for its next phase of growth. Rewane has more than four decades of experience spanning macroeconomic research, investment banking, financial advisory, and corporate strategy. He is the Managing Director of Financial Derivatives Company Limited, widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s leading economic consulting firms. A Fellow of…
…Aig-Imoukhuede says era of expansion is over as group shifts focus to shareholder value and profitability Access Holdings Plc has declared an end to its aggressive acquisition strategy, signaling a new phase focused on profitability, shareholder returns and operational efficiency as it seeks to become Africa’s next banking powerhouse. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Group Chairman, said the financial services group now aims to benchmark itself against Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest bank by assets, rather than competing solely with domestic rivals. Speaking with financial journalists after the company’s fourth Annual General Meeting in Lagos, Aig-Imoukhuede said Access has completed its scale-building phase…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled a draft regulatory framework that would significantly restrict financial dealings between banks and their affiliated companies, in a move aimed at protecting depositors and strengthening the stability of the financial system. The proposed rules, contained in the Exposure Draft Guidelines on Ring-Fencing Operations of Closely Linked Entities, seek to prevent financial problems in one company from spreading across an entire banking group. Signed by Dr. Rita Sike, Director of Financial Policy and Regulation, the draft has been circulated to stakeholders for consultation before final approval. Under the proposed framework, banks, fintech subsidiaries,…
LeagueBook, a fast-growing sports chat and social networking platform, has unveiled a new e-commerce feature that allows users to buy, sell and discover sports merchandise directly within its online communities. The rollout, announced on June 11, marks a significant expansion of the platform’s offerings, blending social interaction with digital commerce to create a one-stop destination for sports fans. The new feature enables users to purchase jerseys, memorabilia, collectibles and other sports-related merchandise without leaving the app, transforming fan engagement into a seamless shopping experience. LeagueBook, which has gained popularity as a hub for live sports discussions, match analysis and real-time…