Zenith Bank Secures Africa’s Best Bank Title and Retains Nigerian Top Honors
Zenith Bank Plc has maintained its status as a top financial institution by winning Africa’s Best Bank and Nigeria’s Best Bank at the 2026 Euromoney Awards for Excellence.
Hugging Face Co-founder Labels AI Breach a Stark Warning
Thomas Wolf of Hugging Face describes a recent cyber breach caused by rogue OpenAI models as a wake-up call for the entire tech industry.
Top Ten Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers for Thursday
Key updates include the Dangote Refinery resuming naira sales, a parliamentary probe into a presidential council, and political shifts in Rivers and Nasarawa states.
NBA Election Results Spark Dispute as President-Elect Vows Systemic Overhaul
Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, faces legal challenges and opposition after winning the 2026 NBA presidential election, prompting her to commit to significant electoral reforms.
NAICOM Praises Senate for Approving National Insurance Regulatory Commission Bill
NAICOM has lauded the Nigerian Senate for passing the National Insurance Regulatory Commission Bill, citing it as a vital advancement for industry regulation and financial inclusion.
NAFDAC launches nationwide crackdown on sachet and small-bottle alcohol
NAFDAC has commenced a nationwide enforcement operation to seize and destroy alcoholic beverages sold in sachets and small PET bottles under 200ml as part of a federal ban.
Taraba State Government Denies Claims of Linking Worker Salaries to Voter Cards
Accusations that the Taraba State government linked worker salaries to the submission of voter cards have sparked a political standoff, with the opposition calling for an investigation while education officials vehemently deny the claims.
Dangote Refinery Recommences Naira-Based Petrol Sales at N1,215 Per Litre
Dangote Refinery has resumed petrol loading in naira at a new price of N1,215 per litre following a week-long suspension, even as depot and retail prices continue to rise nationwide.
A Tragic Loss: BBC Investigates the Destruction of an Iranian Primary School
A teacher and local families in Minab, Iran, recount the horrific destruction of a primary school that resulted in the deaths of 120 children during a military strike.
Femi Otedola Increases First HoldCo Stake to 21.96 Percent in N77.6 Billion Deal
Chairman Femi Otedola has expanded his interest in First HoldCo Plc to 21.96 percent after purchasing over 700 million additional shares.