Nigerpress | News Press | Activity https://nigerpress.com/members/newspress/activity/ Activity feed for News Press. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:54:47 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 a9df9f2d0b246728976e85e1077a650b News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=51336 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:17:24 +0100 SWOOT Stocks Surge: N27.45 Trillion Capital Gains Recorded in Q1 2026 on NGXThe elite cohort of companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) with valuations exceeding one trillion Naira, known as SWOOTs, reported a record N27.448 trillion in […]

]]> 35d5411cc526bc65de3699fbfb29ee6d News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=51335 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:17:06 +0100 Lagos Island Road Closures for Fanti Carnival 2026: Key Routes and DatesThe Lagos State Government has announced planned road closures on Lagos Island this coming Monday, April 6, 2026, to accommodate the staging of the annual Fanti […]

]]> a288663ee2bf068ca9f8fbdcaca3eb23 News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=51334 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:16:50 +0100 NRS Now Collects Mineral Royalties Under Nigerias 2025 Tax LawsIn a significant shift for Nigeria’s mining sector, the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has formally assumed responsibility for collecting mineral royalties from […]

]]> aefa462357d6c0a5983201a01aaa82c0 News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=51333 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:16:32 +0100 Consolidated Hallmark Profit Drops 65% Despite Strong Insurance UnderwritingConsolidated Hallmark Holdings Plc (CHH) has disclosed a severe 65% contraction in its full-year profit for 2025. This sharp decline underscores a challenging period […]

]]> dc84a9d1fcf00bfe9a4bcf193b3571a8 News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=51332 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:16:12 +0100 Wema Banks Audited 2025 Profit Soars to N221.8 Billion on Loan and Investment GrowthWema Bank Plc has released its audited financial results for 2025, confirming a substantial profit before tax of N221.8 billion. This figure, closely aligning with the […]

]]> 6a2fd5732c7bf29c745f121f4f4eaad6 News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=51254 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 20:04:38 +0100 Foreign Outflows on NGX Rise to N72.32bn Despite Improved Inflows in February 2026New data from the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) reveals a complex picture of foreign investor activity for February 2026. While inflows showed improvement, foreign […]

]]> 344e655e6af1b4d10fa3c1862895a142 News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=51253 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 20:04:16 +0100 From Absence to Influence: 7 Nigerian Women Leading Global CorporationsThe landscape of global corporate leadership has undergone a significant transformation over the past two decades. In 2005, a mere eight women led Fortune 500 […]

]]> 4154701c17454457c5a75123220f2ca0 News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=51252 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 20:03:58 +0100 Nigerias Health Sector Leaders: Top 10 Women Driving Change Amid Funding GapsNigeria’s health sector navigates a complex landscape of profound challenges and transformative innovation. Systemic underfunding persists, with the 2024 federal health […]

]]> e08b00de14686eeb174f39b6398d281b News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=51251 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 20:03:39 +0100 President Tinubu Donates Full Salary to Support Nigerian Soldiers and FamiliesIn a significant gesture marking his 74th birthday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the donation of his entire presidential salary accrued since taking […]

]]> d6165e119bc1e9c9155ffe79f5e8daba News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=51250 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 20:03:21 +0100 How FirstBank is Redefining Sustainability and ESG in NigeriaIn the financial sector, the concept of sustainability has evolved far beyond a mere buzzword. First Bank of Nigeria Limited, a cornerstone institution with over a […]

]]> 79ac911b0c1695b47718a81137a00098 News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=51204 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:48:37 +0100 Nigeria Addresses Therapy Shortage: Federal Government Launches New Education CommitteeIn a decisive move to confront a critical healthcare deficit, the Federal Government of Nigeria has established a high-level committee dedicated to expanding the […]

]]> 92cf7f4897ae0b829eb3f73eb2cc2f8b News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=51203 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:48:14 +0100 NSIB Workshop Tackles Aviation Evidence Integrity and Mental Health in LagosThe Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has successfully concluded a landmark stakeholder workshop in Lagos, marking a significant step forward for aviation […]

]]> ec4005c7ba426838d8019dfd8669b821 News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=51029 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:29:01 +0100 US Eases Venezuela Oil Sanctions to Address Global Crude ShortageIn a significant shift of policy, the United States has moved to ease financial restrictions on Venezuela’s state-owned oil enterprise, Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA). […]

]]> db5d7eda264e5e2c13299d6a57f598b3 News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=51028 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:28:34 +0100 Ogun State Factories Shut Down Over Deadly Safety ViolationsIn a decisive enforcement action, the Federal Government has mandated the immediate closure of three manufacturing facilities in Ogijo, Ogun State. The shutdown was […]

]]> 52f0bed4587b01a392ba769f60de5aeb News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=51027 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:28:09 +0100 Nigerias Current Account Surplus Plummets 65% in Q4 2025: CBN Data Reveals External StrainNew data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reveals a significant contraction in the nation’s external account, underscoring mounting pressures from global trade […]

]]> ee3d59aa66c77d0846f30ff60f52210c News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=51026 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:27:39 +0100 NRC Adds Extra Sallah Train Trips on Lagos-Ibadan and Abuja-Kaduna RoutesIn anticipation of the significant passenger surge during the Sallah festivities, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has implemented a strategic expansion of its […]

]]> 9a414c2fa7d11846b592b8401e1ce944 News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=51025 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:27:11 +0100 EFCC Recovers and Returns N3.9 Billion to NNPCL in Fraud CaseIn a significant move underscoring the ongoing fight against financial crime within Nigeria’s critical sectors, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has […]

]]> 534451bffe26501aafe1fac7d498aa67 News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=50975 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 06:08:27 +0100 Naira Rebounds to N1,363.5/$: Weekly Forex Recovery and CBN Market UpdateThe Nigerian Naira concluded a week of notable volatility with a firm recovery, closing at N1,363.5 per US Dollar in the official foreign exchange market on Friday. […]

]]> dcf00a8f4d52d3e6d596162e880bda43 News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=50974 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 06:08:03 +0100 NDPC Warns Content Creators: Respect Privacy Laws and Avoid Filming Without ConsentThe Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has issued a formal advisory to digital content creators, cautioning them against the unauthorized filming and […]

]]> d054120932d3d9a48c438c8b58abf3d0 News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=50973 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 06:07:37 +0100 FAAC Distributes N1.894 Trillion February Revenue to FG, States, and LGsThe Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has concluded its March 2026 meeting, approving the distribution of a total sum of N1.894 trillion in federally […]

]]> ea670da68c320cef627262831ed8268a News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=50972 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 06:07:15 +0100 Bolt Drivers in Lagos Protest Unsustainable Fares and Poor Working ConditionsDrivers for the Bolt ride-hailing platform in Lagos are voicing significant distress over deteriorating working conditions and fare structures they deem unsustainable. […]

]]> 9bf7579e9b0a19952ffbfa380cb56053 News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=50971 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 06:06:49 +0100 Delta State Approves N34 Billion for New Police Divisional Headquarters Across 25 LGAsThe Delta State Executive Council has sanctioned a substantial investment of N34 billion for the construction of modern police divisional headquarters across all 25 […]

]]> 16da9d1b659248690420323b51a1328d News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=50778 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 20:01:24 +0100 Anambra Manufacturers Seek Gas Transition to Tackle High Diesel and Fuel CostsManufacturers in Anambra State are raising urgent concerns over the escalating cost of fuel and diesel, which is severely impacting daily production operations. The […]

]]> a0de00bfc5b0efc1672d3d2ce876bd39 News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=50777 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 20:00:59 +0100 Atiku Camp Accuses Bwala of Requesting False Narrative Against Tinubu GovernmentThe media office of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has issued a sharp rebuke to President Bola Tinubu’s spokesperson, Daniel Bwala, accusing him of political o […]

]]> 655a4ce576d060447a271b9dd355d300 News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=50414 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:01:56 +0100 UK Study Visas to Nigerians Surge 59% in 2025: Key Trends and NumbersThe United Kingdom has witnessed a significant surge in study visa grants to Nigerian nationals, according to the latest official immigration statistics. In the year […]

]]> 55a087f113d9fa411c5bd8fc36a6854c News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=50413 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:01:38 +0100 Nigerias Sesame Seed Crisis: Tackling the 30% Export Rejection RateNigeria’s agricultural export sector is confronting a significant quality crisis, with a reported 30% rejection rate in international markets. Sesame seed exports are […]

]]> 08fa9e86056602b37e4156c2c7df0fbd News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=50412 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:01:19 +0100 Invest Lagos 3.0: Governor Sanwo-Olu Unveils 2026 Summit to Boost Capital and TradeGovernor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has formally announced the launch of Invest Lagos 3.0, the Lagos State Government’s premier international investment platform scheduled for […]

]]> ae2c926da4d7227fbde7a1dfd9cc5932 News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=50411 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:01:00 +0100 Kogi State Secures NEPZA License for Ajaokuta Economic City Free Trade ZoneIn a significant development for Nigeria’s industrial landscape, Kogi State has formally received the Declaration License for the Ajaokuta Economic City Free Trade Zone […]

]]> ed2d440b6f046ed8a064098150c35c4e News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=50328 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:05:22 +0100 JAMB 2026 UTME: How to Correct Your Subject Combination Before the DeadlineJAMB Commences 2026 UTME Subject Correction Window | Registration Update

JAMB Opens Correction Portal for 2026 UTME Subject Combinations
The Joint Admissions and […]

]]> 6d262a0ce2b79c5eb6122453a80342d8 News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=50327 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:05:03 +0100 Free Wi-Fi Launches at Lagos & Abuja Airports: FAAN & MTN PartnershipFAAN and MTN Launch Free Airport Wi-Fi, Enhancing Nigeria’s Digital Infrastructure

FAAN and MTN Partner to Provide Free High-Speed Wi-Fi at Nigerian […]

]]> 666619b33017a3caa2b2a626f00f27a3 News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=50326 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:04:43 +0100 CBN Sterilizes N3.57 Trillion in 3 Days as Banks Park Surplus Cash at SDF WindowCBN Sterilizes N3.57 Trillion in Liquidity Management Drive

CBN Intensifies Liquidity Mop-Up, Sterilizes N3.57 Trillion in Three Days
The Central Bank of Nigeria […]

]]> af32fa805bdae27fbe50224b4ac63ec5 News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=50325 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:04:25 +0100 Rwanda Raises Interest Rate to 7.25% to Curb Inflation, Bucks African Easing TrendRwanda Central Bank Raises Rate to 7.25%, Diverging from African Peers

National Bank of Rwanda Implements 50bps Rate Hike to Tackle Inflation
In a decisive move […]

]]> bf4765c1309684b0853e15c814ad2d39 News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=50324 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:04:06 +0100 Nigerias Borrowing Costs Drop as Fixed-Income Yields Fall on Strong DemandNigeria’s Borrowing Costs Decline as Fixed-Income Yields Fall | Market Analysis

Robust Investor Demand Drives Down Nigeria’s Government Borrowing Costs
Nigeria’s […]

]]> 7c254dbe9d2e5ddacd01078d2d91bb93 News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=50193 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:55:21 +0100 AMNI clarifies legal position regarding reported court order in Cenroc dispute AMNI International Clarifies Legal Position in Cenroc Dispute

AMNI International Clarifies Legal Position in Cenroc Dispute
AMNI International Petroleum […]

]]> 9b43f113471ceab69d10691d62b3059c News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=50192 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:55:00 +0100 Zichis Agro-Allied stock jumps over 157% month-to-date, breaks into N10 Zichis Agro-Allied Stock Soars 157% in February 2026, Breaks N10 Barrier

Zichis Agro-Allied Industries Sees Meteoric Share Price Rise
Shares of Zichis […]

]]> e85acc2790b570e9b5c17533e1c97833 News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=50191 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:54:37 +0100 Remote work platforms that offer $400–$2,500 monthly in 2026Remote Work Platforms Offering $400-$2,500 Monthly in 2026

Top Remote Work Platforms for Global Income in 2026
The professional landscape has undergone a […]

]]> c378018c30a81e7e5258c9edb6af7c17 News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=50190 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:54:17 +0100 CBN, others finalizing Eco currency framework ahead of 2027 launch ECOWAS Finalizes Eco Currency Framework for 2027 Launch | Central Bank Governors Meet

West African Central Banks Advance Plans for Eco Single Currency
Central […]

]]> 0a43bf2ceab022d60364c7e890033893 News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=50189 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:53:54 +0100 US spent over $40 million deporting migrants to third countries  Report Details $40 Million U.S. Program for Third-Country Migrant Deportations

Senate Report Reveals $40 Million Expenditure on Controversial Deportation […]

]]> b7e3bafdbef199b88ffb2da956167a99 News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=50114 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:43:57 +0100 Lagos to begin 4-week Lagos–Abeokuta expressway rehabilitation on Feb.11Lagos Announces 4-Week Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway Rehabilitation | Traffic Diversion Plan

Lagos State Announces Critical Rehabilitation of Lagos-Abeokuta […]

]]> 7ecfe37d840d120f07fb1d0d81743b82 News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=50054 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:57:02 +0100 Lagos to shut down Apongbon Bridge for six weeksLagos Announces Six-Week Apongbon Bridge Closure for Critical Repairs

Lagos Announces Six-Week Apongbon Bridge Closure for Critical Repairs
The Lagos State […]

]]> cd8730b3ac0b16e134d57c0bb9668f4e News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=50053 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:56:34 +0100 Yahaya Bello accuses EFCC of political trial in alleged N80 billion fraud case Yahaya Bello Accuses EFCC of Political Trial in N80 Billion Fraud Case

Former Governor Yahaya Bello Alleges Political Motive in EFCC N80 Billion Case
In a […]

]]> 6ea785f10bc36762620c4e180697e75a News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=50052 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:56:07 +0100 Cadbury Nigeria 2025 results: A recovery with room to grow Cadbury Nigeria 2025 Results: Analyzing a Turnaround with Future Challenges

Cadbury Nigeria Posts Strong 2025 Recovery, But Sustainability is Key
Following […]

]]> 29a1c28bd91867eafcd4a0b174308b4c News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=50051 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:55:38 +0100 FX stability, not rate level, key to sustainable growth – FolawiyoFX Stability Outweighs Rate Level for Nigeria’s Sustainable Growth, Says Coronation Chairman

FX Stability, Not Rate Level, Key to Sustainable Growth – Folawiyo […]

]]> d314079212dea8bed5f37042304ecd97 News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=50050 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:55:11 +0100 Vitafoam Plc to increase share capital to N750.5 million  Vitafoam Nigeria Plc Proposes Capital Increase to N750.5 Million and Bonus Issue

Vitafoam Nigeria Plc Seeks Shareholder Nod for Capital Restructuring
Vitafoam […]

]]> e18f6992590d68d7def67a619197ec25 News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=50020 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 01:01:45 +0100 BREAKING: FirstHoldco full year unaudited results decline 71% to N229 billion  FirstHoldco Reports Sharp Decline in 2025 Profit Amid Significant Impairment Charges

FirstHoldco Plc Announces 2025 Financial Results: Pre-Tax Profit […]

]]> fa30d40bc0dfec1833d65cdeb9e1d2af News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=50019 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 01:01:16 +0100 Zichis, Abbey Mortgage lead advancers as All-Share Index falls 0.09%Market Analysis: Nigerian Equities Dip Amid Selective Gains

Nigerian All-Share Index Edges Lower Despite Active Trading Session
The Nigerian equities market […]

]]> ccb775fba9025a7c4edde905048fcc72 News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=50018 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 01:00:42 +0100 Sanwo-Olu says Lagos state failed to achieve 10,000 CCTV installation plansLagos State Acknowledges Shortfall in 10,000 CCTV Installation Target | Security Update

Lagos State Governor Acknowledges CCTV Installation Target Not Met […]

]]> 28be495492f2fec909758036ef7f20d0 News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=50017 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 01:00:09 +0100 FAAN raises cargo port charges to N20 from N7, effective immediatelyFAAN Increases Cargo Port Charges to N20 After 18 Years

FAAN Announces Immediate Cargo Port Charge Increase to N20
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) […]

]]> 2d1ecbc0be14cbfe18a970e1541f68d8 News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=50016 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:59:37 +0100 First Holdco Plc grows gross earnings to N3.4 Trillion for the unaudited full year ended December 31, 2025First Holdco Plc Reports N3.4 Trillion in Gross Earnings for FY 2025

First Holdco Plc Announces Unaudited FY 2025 Results, Highlights Strategic Balance Sheet […]

]]> a05b30402b3eb42c62c658ff244e2720 News Press wrote a new post https://nigerpress.com/?p=49992 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:57:27 +0100 Lagos moves to seize unpaid taxes directly from banks and third partiesLIRS to Enforce Direct Tax Recovery from Banks and Third Parties

Lagos State Activates Direct Tax Recovery Powers
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service […]

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