The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Thursday demolished no fewer than 11-storey buildings consisting of three and four-bedroom flats in the Apo-Dutse area of Abuja. According to the Director, Department of Development Control, FCTA, Mr. Mukhtar Galadima, the demolition became necessary following the developer’s persistent disregard for building regulations and repeated failure to comply…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery yesterday resumed full operations, adjusting its gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, upward by seven per cent from N820 to N877 per litre. Despite the increase, the refinery’s new price remains lower than the N890–N900 per litre depot prices currently charged by many independent depot owners…
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered all parties involved in the suit seeking to halt the forthcoming National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to maintain the status quo pending the determination of the case. Justice James Omotosho, who gave the order on Thursday, warned that none of the parties should…
The Federal Government may drop some names from the presidential pardon list recently approved by the Council of State following widespread outrage over the inclusion of certain high-profile and violent offenders. The list, presented by the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), reportedly included convicted individuals linked to…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Headquarters Logistics Command has announced the temporary closure of sections of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Road, Lagos, on Saturday, October 18, 2025, to facilitate its routine 10-kilometre Walk/Jog Exercise. According to a statement signed by the Command Public Relations Officer, Squadron Leader Abigail Ologun, the exercise will commence at 6…
The newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has pledged to deliver elections so credible that even losers will willingly congratulate winners. Speaking during his confirmation by the Senate on Thursday, the Kogi-born Professor of Law assured Nigerians that his administration will work closely with relevant agencies, including…
As the world commemorates World Food Day 2025, the CEO and Team Lead of MedRoyal Food Hub, Princess Akran Medeyonmi Dada, has urged Nigeria to go beyond the conventional quest for food security and begin to build a sustainable and integrated food sovereignty system. Speaking in Lagos, Princess Akran stressed that the nation’s agricultural potential…
The Lekki Automobile Dealerships Union has expressed appreciation to the Lagos State Government for its ongoing environmental and urban renewal exercise along the Lekki corridor, describing it as a necessary step to improve drainage infrastructure, prevent flooding, and enhance public safety. In a statement issued by the Union, members acknowledged that the exercise, carried out…
• N50billion Special placement subscribed by 100%• Total Qualifying Capital now N264billion; above N200bn threshold• Bank further surpasses regulatory requirements for Commercial Bank with National Authorization Wema Bank Plc is pleased to announce that it has received all requisite regulatory approvals for its ₦50 billion Private Placement capital raise. This is in addition to the…
The Bodex Social Media Hangout (BSMH) team, led by its Convener, Bodex Hungbo, paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, at the Governor’s office as part of activities leading up to the sixth edition of the Bodex Social Media Hangout (BSMH 6.0). Themed “Social Media and A.I…
