A review of admission policy into tertiary institutions which will liberalize it to accommodate more qualified candidates has been undertaken by the Federal Government. The review made known yesterday by the Federal Ministry of Education’s spokesperson, Folasade Boriowo is intended to provide opportunities for additional 300,000 candidates to gain admission yearly. In the current dispensation, […]

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has been nominated the consensus candidate by the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the June 20, 2026 election. The party took the decision after the only opponent cleared to contest the primary with him,  Atinuke Oluremi Omolayo, withdrew from the race. Two other aspirants – Mr. Kayode Ojo and Abimbola

Page Financials, fintech firm, has been honoured for the seventh consecutive year at BusinessDay Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards. The firm won two awards: Finance Company of the Year and Most Innovative Financial Institution of the Year. Representing the Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Ikem Nweke, at the event, Chief Operating Officer, Chinelo Awotoye,

Supreme Court has struck out an appeal filed by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to overturn the acquittal of Dismass Adoon, former aide to former Director-General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Patrick Akpolobokemi. The panel was led by Justice Mohammed Garba, with Justices Chioma Nwosu-Iheme, Haruna Tsammani, and Jamilu Tukur concurring. In its

Ananse, in partnership with Mastercard Foundation, and support of  Federal Ministry of Art, Culture & Creative Economy, has launched Ananse Centre for Design Lagos to empower young fashion creatives with skills, tools, and market access to grow their businesses in the creative economy and create sustainable jobs. The 1,200-square-meter facility Centre at 10A Nike Art

Three prominent African women have been announced as headliners for Women in Leadership Dinner to take place in Lagos. The event, organised by The Peak Performer Africa will feature Kwara State governor’s wife, Prof. Olubukola Abdulrazaq; former Managing Director of NPA, Hadiza Bala Usman; and corporate executive, Olatowun Candide-Johnson. The dinner forms part of the

Security expert and peace advocate, Otunba Adejare Adegbenro, has congratulated Seyi Tinubu on his 40th birthday, describing him as a visionary leader and a shining example of responsibility and innovation among Nigeria’s younger generation. In a goodwill message, Adegbenro praised Seyi for distinguishing himself through entrepreneurship, philanthropy and youth empowerment, noting he has carved an

Transcorp Hotels Plc, the hospitality subsidiary of Transnational Corporation Plc, has earned a triple win at the Seven Star Luxury Awards, the benchmark of excellence in the international luxury hospitality industry. At the ceremony in Tróia, Portugal, Transcorp got three awards, affirming its dominance in business, events, and leadership: Best Luxury Business Hotel (Nigeria &