March 2026 – Page 239

APC Summons Ministers For Performance Review

05.03.2026

…As party source speculate cabinet reshuffle Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has begun summoning members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to present scorecards on the implementation of the Renewed Hope Agenda of the current administration. The first set of ministers who appeared at the...

We’ll Hold Okpehbolo Responsible If Obi Comes To Any Harm

05.03.2026

The Igbo Elders Consultative Forum has said Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpehbolo, will be held responsible if anything happens to former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi. New Telegraph recalls that Obi and other leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) were recently attacked in Benin City, Edo State capital, after...

Stakeholder Frets Over Failure Of AfCFTA In Nigeria

04.03.2026

The Chairman and Managing Director of Widescope Logistics International, Dr Segun Musa, has said that without concrete benchmarks, coordinated institutional reforms and export-driven strategies, Nigeria may struggle to maximise opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). He called for actionable policies, institutional competence and measurable targets to ensure that the continental trade agreement...

US Author Lauds Olukoya Over Contents Of New Year’s Message

04.03.2026

A United States author and Professor of Creative Writing, Sarah Bakewell, has lauded the message delivered by the General Overseer of a Lagos-based church, Dr Daniel Olukoya, the founder and General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, which dwells on ‘ Spiritual Gates and the year 2026 AD’. In a letter of commendation...

Nigerian Navy, SIFAX Partner To Strengthen Maritime Security

04.03.2026

The Nigerian Navy and SIFAX Group have agreed to deeper operational collaboration aimed at enhancing maritime security and safeguarding critical economic assets in Lagos. The company’s Corporate Communications Officer, Joseph Ogundiran, noted that the renewed partnership was reached during a visit by the Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral A.A. Mustapha, to the...

Kwara Gov Inspects IICC Project, Hails Execution Standards

04.03.2026

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed satisfaction with the pace of work and execution standards of the ongoing Ilorin International Conference Centre (IICC), optimistic that the project would be delivered later this year, all things being equal. The IICC is one of the legacy projects of the administration to refocus the local service economy...

Zenith Bank Commends Abiodun, Seeks Stronger Partnership With Ogun

04.03.2026

The management team of Zenith Bank Plc on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, at the Oke Mosan Government House, commending his administration for what it described as unprecedented transformation across the state. The delegation was led by the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the bank, Adaorah...

Danfodiyo Varsity Matriculates 6,505 Students For 2025/2026 Academic Session

04.03.2026

Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) has matriculated 6,505 students into its 17 faculties and colleges for the 2025/2026 academic session. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Bashir Garba, revealed this at the matriculation ceremony, noting that the students were admitted for the said session. Prof. Garba urged the students to be proud of their achievement and emphasised...

41 Osogbo Communities Storm IBEDC Office, Protest Epileptic Power Supply

04.03.2026

Scores of landlords and tenants in over 41 communities in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, on Wednesday, thronged the streets in protest over what they described as epileptic electricity supply by the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC). Armed with placards bearing varying inscriptions, the residents converged at Oke-Baale roundabout and marched to the IBEDC office...

CBN Takes Custody Of Locally Sourced Gold In Foreign Reserves

04.03.2026

…Cardoso pushes for reforms in solid minerals The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken into its reserves Nigeria’s refined Gold, bringing total gold holdings in CBN’s reserves to $3.5 billion. The CBN Governor, Mr Olayemi Cardoso, who confirmed the development, said the bank had taken delivery of responsibly sourced gold refined to London Bullion Market Association...