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…Targets housing projects in Niger, Abuja, Edo Daniel Osiyemi and Hakeem Rahmon Gateway Mortgage Bank Limited announced significant improvement in its financial performance for fiscal 2024, recording growth across key performance indicators despite prevailing economic challenges. The Chairman of the bank, Evangelist Samuel Durojaye, disclosed this on Thursday at the 8th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the institution held in …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market earned N308 billion at the close of trading on Thursday. This follows a surge in share prices, including shares such as Caverton Offshore Support Group, Eunisell Interlinked Plc and Sunu Assurance Plc on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) jumped to 146,204.33 points from 145,719.09 points recorded the previous day. After …

The National Council and the South West Advisory Council of the Obidient Movement, OM, have declared false reports circulating in some newspapers and online publications that the list of names released by the Lagos Obidient Movement lacked extensive consultation in its compilation by executive members of the Lagos State Coordination Council of the movement. South West Coordinator, Hon. Seyi Sowunmi …

Dantsoho sets the agenda for the growth of African ports …Inaugurated as VP IAPH The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has outlined his key priorities to promote port development across the continent. This is in the context of his installation as Vice President (Africa) of the International Association of Harbors and Harbors (IAPH), …

Major General Mamman Jiya Vatsa, sentenced to death for treason in 1986, received a posthumous pardon from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Vatsa, a poet, was among 17 people who received presidential pardon following the approval of the National Council of State, which met in Abuja on Thursday. President Tinubu also granted a posthumous pardon to Herbert Macaulay, a Nigerian nationalist …

Post views: 44 By Silvernews Metro Desk The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested twelve suspected armed robbers in connection with the brutal robbery and killing of Arise News staff, Mrs. Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu, and a security guard, Mr. Barnabas Danlami, at Unique Apartment, Gishiri Village, Katampe District, Abuja. The tragic accident occurred on September 29, 2025, …

…Aso Rock weighs loyalty, competence in the final decision Daud Olatunji Intense lobbying among political heavyweights has gripped Aso Rock as President Bola Tinubu finalizes the appointment of a new chairman for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Barring last minute adjustments, the President is expected to present his preferred candidate, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, to the National Council of …

Latest news: Ministry of Health unveils Nigeria’s strategic directions for nursing and midwifery journalists By Raphael Ekpang Nigeria’s Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has unveiled the Nigeria Strategic Directions for Nursing and Midwifery (NSDNM) 2025-2030. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Mohammed Ali Pate, while inaugurating the NSDNM, commended the resilience of nurses in Nigeria, assuring them …

Former Nigerian High Commissioner to Britain, Dr Christopher Kolade, has diedThe nonagenarian was a teacher, perfectionist, orator, broadcaster, diplomat, cleric and boardroom guru.A family source said he died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday.Born in Erin-Oke, Osun State in 1932, he was the son of an Anglican missionary and completed his secondary education at Government College, Ibadan, after which he …

The President of the Young Lawyers Forum, Nigerian Bar Association, Ota Branch, Ogun State, Bolaji Kuyebi, has successfully graduated from the School of Politics, Policy and Governance (SPPG). The graduation ceremony, held on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Center in Abuja, brought together distinguished leaders, politicians and professionals from across Nigeria and Africa. Among the dignitaries …