Access Holdings reports ₦474.17 billion profit after tax for the first nine months of 2026, up 5.9%, as lower impairment charges strengthen earnings.
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Adamawa Police Arrest 28-Year-Old Man Over Alleged Killing of Neighbour in Dispute Over Roasted Meat!
Adamawa Police have arrested 28-year-old Ibrahim Augustine over the alleged stabbing death of his 21-year-old neighbour following a disagreement over roasted meat in Mubi North.
Kwara Seeks Private-Sector Partnership with FrieslandCampina WAMCO to Boost Livestock Production!
Kwara State is seeking private-sector partnerships with FrieslandCampina WAMCO to boost livestock production, expand dairy farming and strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural value chain.
Wike Dismisses UniAbuja ASUU Strike Threat, Defends FCT Government’s Land Reallocation!
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has dismissed ASUU’s strike threat over disputed University of Abuja land allocations, escalating tensions with the academic union.
Lagos Relies on 4.5 Million Generators as National Grid Meets Just 20% of Electricity Demand, Ogunleye Says!
Lagos relies on an estimated 4.5 million generators as the national grid supplies only 20% of electricity demand, Commissioner Biodun Ogunleye reveals.
Seplat Energy Plans Second Exploration Well in 2027 After Major Oil and Gas Discovery in Nigeria!
Seplat Energy plans a second exploration well in Nigeria for 2027 after its Aku-01 discovery identified 19 million barrels of oil and 157 billion cubic feet of gas in place.
SAPETRO Acquires 40% Stake in Nigeria’s Offshore OPL257 as TotalEnergies Advances Egina South Development Plans!
SAPETRO has signed an agreement to acquire a 40% stake in Nigeria’s offshore OPL257 from TotalEnergies, strengthening its position in the Egina South oil development project.
US-Iran Conflict to Cut Global Refined Fuel Demand by 2.4 Million Barrels Per Day in 2026, Kpler Forecasts!
The US-Iran conflict is expected to reduce global refined petroleum products demand by 2.4 million barrels per day in 2026, according to Kpler, with a recovery projected in 2027.
DR Congo Seeks Russia’s Support to End Rwanda Conflict as Fighting Continues in the East!
DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi has asked Russia’s Vladimir Putin to support UN resolutions and diplomatic efforts to end the conflict involving M23 rebels and Rwanda.
Nigeria Secures Sub-Saharan Africa Seat on Global Research Board Through Ike-Muonso Election!
Nigeria has secured a seat on the WAITRO Board following the election of RMRDC Director-General Professor Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso as Sub-Saharan Africa representative.
Obasanjo Challenges Tinubu’s Borrowing Policy, Says Debt Threatens Future Generations!
Olusegun Obasanjo challenges President Tinubu’s borrowing policy, warning that Nigeria’s rising public debt could burden future generations.
Achraf Hakimi Scores First Career Hat-Trick as PSG Thrash Le Havre 5-1 to Strengthen Ligue 1 Lead!
Achraf Hakimi scored his first career hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain defeated Le Havre 5-1 in Ligue 1, strengthening their position at the top of the table.
Poland Deploys Riot Police After Constitutional Court Chief’s Suspension as President Aborts Senegal Visit!
Poland deploys police around its Constitutional Tribunal after the reported suspension of court chief Bogdan Święczkowski, forcing President Karol Nawrocki to abort his Senegal visit amid a deepening political crisis.
Tinubu Welcomes Airtel Nigeria’s Open Network Initiative, Calls for Improved Telecoms Services!
President Bola Tinubu welcomes Airtel Nigeria’s Open Network initiative, which allows subscribers to check network coverage, report service problems and support improved telecommunications services.
El-Rufai Demands Fair Trial as Detention Period Reaches 256 Days!
Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai renews his demand for a fair trial as his detention reaches a reported 256 days amid ongoing corruption and other legal proceedings in Nigeria.