Olokola Free Trade Zone faces a new land dispute as the Aheri Kingdom supports industrial investment but opposes proposed acquisition of ancestral land in Ondo State.
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University Press Plc Reports ₦213.7m Profit as Revenue Climbs to ₦3.9bn!
University Press Plc reports ₦213.67 million profit after tax for 2026 as revenue rises 14.5% to about ₦3.895 billion, despite a sharp decline in annual earnings.
NIPCO Plans $3bn FLNG Project as Nigeria Deepens Indigenous Gas Ambitions!
NIPCO Group plans a proposed $3bn Floating LNG project in Nigeria with about 3 million tonnes of annual capacity, as the company evaluates locations, financing and indigenous construction opportunities.
SMEDAN Seeks Traditional Rulers’ Support for Food Security and Grassroots Economic Development!
SMEDAN has called for stronger partnerships with traditional rulers to advance food security, wealth creation and grassroots economic development across Nigeria.
Abdulrasheed Maina and the Long Shadow of Nigeria’s Pension Fraud Case!
Abdulrasheed Maina’s long-running pension fraud and money-laundering saga explained, from his EFCC wanted status and controversial return to government to his conviction, release and continuing legal questions.
PDP Declares 40-Day Mourning, Sets Up 11-Man Committee for Late Kogi Governor Ibrahim Idris!
The PDP in Kogi State has declared 40 days of mourning for former governor Ibrahim Idris and set up an 11-man committee to coordinate its burial activities.
Continental Reinsurance’s $156.1 Million Botswana Offer Opens New Chapter for Pan-African Capital Markets!
Continental Reinsurance has launched a $156.1 million public offer on the Botswana Stock Exchange as it seeks fresh capital to expand its pan-African reinsurance business.
Soldiers Rescue 23 Kidnapped Victims, Arrest Four Suspected Lakurawa Members in Sokoto!
Nigerian troops have rescued 23 kidnapped civilians and arrested four suspected Lakurawa members during separate security operations across Sokoto State.
Alaafin of Oyo Calls for More Education Funding, Highlights Need for Inclusive Learning!
Alaafin of Oyo Oba Akeem Owoade has called for increased education funding, stressing equal learning opportunities and stronger support for students with disabilities.
45,000-Litre Petrol Tanker Overturns in Epe: What the Lagos Incident Reveals About Emergency Preparedness!
A 45,000-litre petrol tanker overturned in Epe, Lagos, prompting a multi-agency emergency response after a reported mechanical failure caused the vehicle to lose momentum.
Carrick Takes Responsibility as Manchester United Surrender Two-Goal Lead to Brighton!
Michael Carrick accepts responsibility after Manchester United surrendered a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 to Brighton in the Carabao Cup at Old Trafford.
Weng Global Spotlight: Alex Otti Celebrates Chidi Amuta’s Memoir and a Life Shaped by Journalism!
Weng Global Spotlight examines Alex Otti’s tribute to veteran journalist Chidi Amuta and the significance of his memoir, Homage: Return to Familiar Places.
Customs, BAT Nigeria and the Bigger Question of Compliance in Nigeria’s Manufacturing Sector!
Weng Global Spotlight examines the growing Customs-BAT Nigeria partnership, regulatory compliance, illicit trade and why stronger industry cooperation matters to Nigeria’s manufacturing economy.