Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) and the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) have kicked off the N20 billion automobile credit fund, through providing consumer credit for Nigerians to purchase locally manufactured automobiles. In a landmark event in Lagos at the weekend, the first wave of beneficiaries drove off the manufacturing facilities of Simba […]

The bullish momentum in the Nigerian equities market persisted for the second trading week in February with a gain of N1.83 trillion amid investors’ optimism. The market experienced three days of gains and two days of losses. This fluctuating pattern highlights underlying volatility, yet the overall performance underscores a robust weekly gain. The All-Share Index […]

Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd has refuted what it described as false and misleading claims in a viral video that its fuel does not last. Chief corporate communications officer of the company, Olufemi Soneye, said the allegation is “baseless and entirely unfounded, originating from unverified and amateur research that lacks credibility, accuracy, and professional […]

As glowing tributes continue to pour in for the late Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, from prominent Nigerians and organisations across the globe, his family has given reasons the wife won’t be told about his demise. Adebanjo, who was 96 years old, died on Friday at his residence in Lagos, 55 days before his 97th […]

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Saturday said he’s prepared to remain in detention all his life until a proper and impartial judge handles his matter. Kanu alleged a serial executive and judicial fraud being perpetrated against him since 2021 when he was extraordinarily renditioned. The IPOB leader claimed that […]

Road users, Ohafia residents and their neighbours have urged the Abia State governor, Alex Otti, to rehabilitate the damaged Nmuri Hills axis of Umuahia-Bende-Ohafia road, saying it had become a death trap. They spoke exclusively to LEADERSHIP Sunday yesterday in Ohafia against the backdrop of recent multiple accidents which claimed the lives of over 15 […]

The local government election held yesterday in Katsina State was characterised by a notably low voter turnout and stringent security measures across the state. Despite these challenges, Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has expressed satisfaction with the peaceful conduct, attributing it to his administration’s achievements and commitment to democratic values. Reports from various polling units indicated […]

Their voices monotone and their faces staring mostly ahead, three Israeli hostages spoke in Hebrew on a Gaza stage before walking to freedom on Saturday, after more than 16 months of captivity in the Palestinian territory. The carefully choreographed handover to the Red Cross in Gaza came as part of an ongoing ceasefire deal with […]