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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...

Gbajabiamila Calls For Investment In Education For Sustainable Devt

04.03.2026

The Chief of Staff (CoS) to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, has called on stakeholders and people of means to support government’s efforts in improving the education sector. Gbajabiamila made this call on Wednesday, during the distribution of educational materials to students of 23 secondary schools in Surulere and beyond. New Telegraph reports that some of...

Bala Mohammed Pardons 73 Inmates, Approves ₦13m For Fines

04.03.2026

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has granted state pardon to no fewer than 73 inmates in correctional centres across the state. The pardon was granted in exercise of his constitutional powers under Section 212 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), following recommendations by the State Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy. The Attorney...

UNICAL Suspends 9 Students Over Exam Malpractice, Forged Results

04.03.2026

The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has suspended nine students for two academic sessions for alleged involvement in examination malpractice and the submission of fake academic results. In a statement yesterday, the school said the Senate approved their suspension following a recommendation from the Ad Hoc Senate Committee on Examination Malpractice and the Students’ Disciplinary Committee....

Abia To Partner AfDB On $200m Agro Processing Zone

04.03.2026

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has expressed interest to co-finance the establishment of an agro-processing zone with the African Development Bank (AfDB). Governor Otti expressed the commitment when he received in audience the AfDB delegation led by its Team Lead, Dr Bernard Onzima, assuring that Abia State is ready to co-finance the project as...