Nigeria: Remembering an Icon

[This Day] Today January 7, 2026 marks 15 years since the passing of a true legend, Prince Samuel Omitayo Adetola Adejuwon. A nation builder, community developer, and champion of socio-economic progress, he left an indelible mark on our community. Source

Nigeria: Lotus Bank Board Names Ajani-Lawal Md/CEO, Araoye Retires

[This Day] The Board of LOTUS Bank has announced a leadership transition in the bank with the appointment of Dr. Isiaka Ajani-Lawal as its Managing Director/CEO, effective from December 2025. Source

Nigeria: Gov Sule Distributes 1,000 Mattresses, 500 Double-Bunk Beds to College of Education

[This Day] Lafia -- Governor Abdullahi Sule has distributed 1,000 mattresses and 500 double-bunk beds to students of the College of Education, Akwanga, in Nasarawa, to improve their learning environment. Source

Nigeria: Winners Emerge in Opobo Marathon, Late King Jaja Honoured

[This Day] Musa Bala Sati (male) and Hope Lebe Mbeabuari (female) have emerged winners in the 8th edition of Opobo Marathon held in Opobo Town, Rivers State, with athletes from across the country competing in the annual road race. Source

Nigeria: PTAD Paid N29.99bn to Retirees Under DBS in Q3 2025

[This Day] The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), has said it paid a total of N29.99 billion to retirees who received their retirement benefits through the old pension order of Defined Pension Benefit scheme in the third quarter 2025. Source

Nigeria: Businesses Bet On Stronger Naira, Improved Activity As Confidence Builds Into 2026

[This Day] Nigerian businesses are entering 2026 with renewed optimism, underpinned by expectations of naira appreciation, stronger business activity and improving operating conditions, the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN), December 2025 Business Expectations Survey, has revealed. Source

Nigeria: 206 Die of Lassa Fever in Nigeria Last Year, Says NCDC

[This Day] Abuja -- The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said Lassa Fever claimed a total of 206 lives in 2025, explaining that a total of 1119 confirmed cases, and 206 deaths were recorded in Nigeria out of the 9,270 suspected cases nationwide in 2025. Source

Africa: Afcon 2025 - Who Have an Edge in the Quarterfinals?

[New Times] After a thrilling Round of 16, filled with intensity, drama, and high-quality football, the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 is getting more interesting in Morocco. Source

Nigeria: Federal Government Targets 95 Percent Digital Literacy By 2030

[Leadership] The Federal Government has inaugurated a Joint Implementation Committee of the National Conference on Digital Literacy and Emerging Skills to drive the execution of resolutions and outcomes of the National Conference on Digital Literacy and youth empowerment in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda. Source

Nigeria: 2026 Won't Reward Experience Alone - Seven Leadership Decisions That'll Distinguish Institutions Built to Endure

[This Day] The defining test of leadership in 2026 will not be whether executives recognise risk. Source

Nigeria: Ademola Lookman Bags Man-of-the-Man Award, Again

[This Day] The ongoing Afcon 2025, Ademola Lookman, was yesterday again selected as Man-of-the-Match as Super Eagles defeated Mozambique 4-0 to book their passage to the quarterfinals of the tournament in Morocco. Source

Nigeria: Savouring the Impact of Ihs Empowerment Initiatives

[This Day] IHS Towers a global telecoms infrastructure company, which started operations in Nigeria, has impacted several communities, individuals and organisations in Nigeria, through its empowerment initiative and skills development, writes Emma Okonji Source