April 2026 – Page 20

Regulatory Clash Threatens Nigeria’s N400bn Airtime Market

29.04.2026

The Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria has called for an urgent resolution of the regulatory standoff between the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission and the Nigerian Communications Commission over airtime lending services, warning that the ongoing uncertainty is disrupting a market worth an estimated N300bn to N400bn annually. In a statement issued...

B’Haram Threatens Execution Of 176 Kwara Abductees Within 1 Week

29.04.2026

Boko Haram has reportedly issued a one-week ultimatum to the Federal Government, threatening mass execution of 176 women and children abducted from the Woro community in the Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. The attackers reportedly conveyed the threat through the abducted victims following a Jumu’ah prayer session last Friday. The traditional ruler of...

Tangwami Joins Adamawa Guber Race, Promises Reform

29.04.2026

A former Commissioner of Health under the administration of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State, Chief Felix Tangwami, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Chief Tangwami officially announced his ambition to vie for the governorship bid to bring positive change for the...

Court Backs FCCPC Oversight of Healthcare Consumer Complaint

29.04.2026

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has secured a legal affirmation of its powers to investigate patient complaints in the healthcare sector following a ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja. In a statement issued by its Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, the commission said the judgment strengthens accountability in medical practice...

FATE Foundation trains 8,945 entrepreneurs, targets expansio

29.04.2026

The FATE Foundation has marked its 26th anniversary, reporting expanded reach across Nigeria’s entrepreneurship ecosystem and increased engagement with small business operators. It said in a statement that over the past two and a half decades, the foundation has focused on supporting entrepreneurs to start, grow, and scale businesses. The foundation said it has graduated...

Prof. Eboh Assumes Office As UNIDEL VC, Unveils ‘RAISE’ Agenda For Growth

29.04.2026

The new Vice-Chancellor of University of Delta, Agbor (UNIDEL), Professor Eric Eboh, on Tuesday formally assumed duty, pledging to build on the institution’s existing foundation and steer it to greater heights through a strategic development framework anchored on research, innovation and institutional excellence. Eboh, who becomes the second Vice-Chancellor of the university located in Ika...

Argentil Group Unveils New Identity to Drive African Growth

29.04.2026

The Argentil Group has unveiled a new corporate brand identity in Lagos, positioning itself as a key player in investment, advisory, and capital deployment across Nigeria and Africa. According to a statement signed by the co-founder and Chairperson of Argentil Group, Mr Adekunle Adedeji, the event held recently at the Metropolitan Club, Lagos, drew senior...

Women Driving Nigeria’s Growth Agenda

29.04.2026

The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan SuleimanIbrahim, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to placing women at the centre of Nigeria’s economic transformation, declaring that empowering women is critical to achieving inclusive growth and national prosperity. Speaking at the grand finale of the “Give to Gain” Summit marking the 2026 International Women’s Month in Abuja,...

Nigeria’s aviation fuel crisis sparks call for reforms

29.04.2026

A fresh call for urgent intervention has been made to President Bola Tinubu as Nigeria’s aviation sector battles a deepening JetA1 fuel crisis, with stakeholders warning that the industry may be heading towards a systemic breakdown if immediate reforms are not implemented. The Aviation Safety Round Table Initiative, a prominent industry think tank, has urged...

Philippine Airlines grows Q1 profit amid Middle East risks

29.04.2026

Philippine Airlines reported higher earnings and revenue for the first quarter of 2026 but warned that escalating tensions in the Middle East could weigh on performance in the months ahead. The Philippine flag carrier posted a net income of $78.55m, representing a 2.6 per cent increase compared to the same period last year, while total...