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Access Bank UK Polo Day to Rally Global Support for Education of Vulnerable Children
London, United Kingdom | June 30, 2026 – Access Bank UK is set to bring together an influential gathering of business leaders, philanthropists, royalty and high-net-worth individuals for its annual Polo Day on July 4, 2026, in Windsor, with a renewed commitment to expanding educational opportunities for vulnerable children.
Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu defends support for akara, boli Traders, says programme will continue despite criticism
Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has defended her recent remarks on empowering small-scale businesses such as akara and roasted corn, describing the initiative as part of the Federal Government's Renewed Hope Agenda aimed at improving livelihoods and reducing poverty.
Oluremi Tinubu unveils kidney disease clinic, health-tech academy in Jigawa
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday launched a new health centre and academy in Hadejia, Jigawa State, to promote early detection and prevention of chronic kidney disease.
Tinubu approves 27 road projects worth N3.9tn across 15 states
President Bola Tinubu has approved 27 road projects valued at over N3.9 trillion across 15 states as part of the Federal Government’s drive to improve road infrastructure nationwide.
Remi Tinubu defends akara comment, expands FG petty traders support
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has defended her recent remarks about small-scale businesses, insisting that the Federal Government’s economic empowerment programmes are not limited to akara sellers but also cover traders dealing in tomatoes, pepper, vegetables, roasted plantain and other petty businesses.
Petrol Climbs 55%, Kerosene Up 37%, Diesel Soars 86% In One Year
Nigeria’s most widely consumed transport fuel, Premium Motor Spirit, also known as Petrol, maintained a strong upward trajectory, as the average retail price paid by consumers rose to N1,596.25 per litre in May from N1,027.76 in the corresponding period last year, representing an annual increase of 55.31 per cent.
FG Working To Scrap Fine Option For Convicted Drug Traffickers – NDLEA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has disclosed that the Federal Government is working to remove the option of fines for convicted drug traffickers, describing the provision as a loophole that weakens the fight against drug-related crimes.
FG Approves NYSC Reform, Agency To Be Civilian-Led, Skill-Oriented
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a holistic reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) this is the first review of the agency in its 53-year history.
2027 timeline: INEC, parties clash over access codes for candidates’ upload
THE Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and political parties, yesterday, disagreed over issuance of access codes to parties to upload their candidates’ particulars on the commission’s portal.
Petrol: FCCPC Warns Marketers Against Consumer Exploitation Amid Global Drop In Oil Prices
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) Sunday warned operators in the downstream petroleum sector against exploiting consumers following refusal to reflect the sharp decline in global crude oil prices at retail pump stations.