The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked President Bola Tinubu to order a full probe into the alleged disappearance of ₦2.9 billion from two key federal agencies, citing findings in the Auditor‑General’s annual report released September 9, 2025. In a statement issued Tuesday, SERAP urged the President to direct Bosun Tijani, Minister of…
Small Business Ally is set to host Pop-Up Lagos from May 25 to 26, 2026 in Lagos as part of efforts to promote small and medium-scale businesses in the state. In a statement signed by the media consultant to the organisation, Mr. Sesan Aluko, it was disclosed that the event is targeted at Lagos-based businesses…
Dismissed soldier Soja Boi backs pay claims with receipts, dares Army to release payroll Dismissed Nigerian soldier, Rotimi Olamilekan, popularly known as Soja Boi…Photo Credit: Sahara Reporters A dismissed Nigerian soldier, Rotimi Olamilekan, popularly known as Soja Boi, has dared the Nigerian Army to release its payroll after displaying bank transaction alerts he said proved…
The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Aare Dr. Abisoye Fagade, has commended the Federal Government for lifting the suspension on regulatory activities within Nigeria’s hospitality and tourism sector, describing the decision as a significant step towards revitalising the industry and advancing inclusive sector development. Aare Fagade…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has requested Senate approval for new external loans totalling $6 billion to fund infrastructure projects, debt servicing, and port rehabilitation. In a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read during Tuesday’s plenary, the President sought approval for a $5 billion facility from First Abu Dhabi Bank. If approved, Nigeria’s…
On Saturday, March 28 2026, Zenith Bank held the climax of its month-long activities to commemorate March as women’s month. The event which held at The Civic Centre, was the second of such activity at the Centre, having held the International Women Day Seminar on the 9th of March, 2026. The event was to honour…
In a move to reaffirm his commitment to empowering African entrepreneurs, Chairman of Heirs Holdings, UBA Group and Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, has announced 3,200 beneficiaries for the 2026 TEF Entrepreneurship Programme. The announcement, made in Abuja, coincides with the philanthropist’s annual reflection on impact, purpose, and the…
I knew Chief Babaremilekun Adetokunbo Fani-Kayode, Q.C, SAN, of blessed memory, the father of David Oluwafemi Adewunmi Abdulateef Fani-Kayode aka FFK, in Ile-Ife, long before I met his querulous, garrulous and cantankerous son. Femi is a classic case of a wasted investment. He attended some of the best schools pedigree and/or money could purchase, but…
At the Africa Trade Conference (ATC) 2026 held in Cape Town, South Africa, policymakers, financiers and global business leaders gathered to confront one of Africa’s most persistent economic constraints: the continent’s vast trade financing gap. Hosted by Access Bank Plc, the conference brought together stakeholders from governments, development finance institutions and the private sector to…
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, on Thursday, hosted a captivating edition of its quarterly Business Series, bringing together accomplished female leaders and entrepreneurs to discuss the theme “Gen.W: The Evolved Woman.” The hybrid session which was held at the UBA House in Marina Lagos and also transmitted live to participants across…
