JUST IN: Billionaire businessman, Oskar Ibru dies at 67
Olorogun Oskar Eyovbirere Ibru, billionaire industrialist and chairman of the Ibru Organisation, has died at the age of 67. His family revealed that he passed away after a brief illness.…
EXPLAINER: CBN eases rates slightly, keeps liquidity tight — What CFOs need to know
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken its first step towards easing monetary conditions in months, cutting the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points to 27.0%. The…
N20bn library fundraiser not for 2027 – Remi Tinubu
The wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Tuesday debunked claims that her 65th birthday anniversary fundraiser is tied to her husband’s 2027 re-election bid. Mrs Tinubu also revealed…
Guinness World Records shun Mandy Kiss’s marathon sex attempt
Guinness World Records has reacted to the announcement by Nigerian content creator, Ayomiposi Oluwadahunsi aka Mandy Kiss. Mandy plans to set a record for the most sexual partners in 24…
Bandits kill pregnant woman, abduct 8 in Kwara
Bandits, on Tuesday, launched a deadly attack on some villages in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing a pregnant woman and others. Residents said the attackers abducted eight…
14 banks have met new capital requirement – Cardoso
Olayemi Cardoso, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says about 14 banks have met the regulatory capital requirements. Cardoso spoke on the funding progress during a news conference…
PENGASSAN, NUPENG reject govt’s assets sale plan
Two of Nigeria’s influential oil sector unions have strongly opposed the Federal Government’s reported plans to divest significant stakes in joint venture assets managed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company…
Trump slams UN, European leaders in UNGA address
In an all-encompassing and combative speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), US President Donald Trump criticised the UN and European leaders and addressed issues ranging from the…
Three soldiers bag life jail for selling arms to terrorists
A special court-martial of the Nigerian army has convicted four soldiers for illegal arms trade and aiding terrorists in the north-east. The trial, convened by Ugochukwu Unachukwu, a brigadier general…
GTCO posts N600.9bn H1 profit, declares N1 interim dividend
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has announced a profit before tax (PBT) of N600.9 billion for the half year ended June 30, 2025, underscoring the Group’s ability to sustain…
