Holcim Bows Out of Nigerian Market with Sale of Lafarge Shares to Chinese Firm
Swiss cement giant Holcim has completed its long-anticipated withdrawal from Nigeria, sealing a $1 billion deal to transfer its controlling 83.81 percent stake in Lafarge Africa Plc to China’s Huaxin…
Lagos Residents Warn of Safety Risks from Victoria Island Construction Project
Residents and business owners around a construction site at 28 Saka Tinubu Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, have called on the state government to urgently address what they describe as a…
NCC Unveils Robust Cybersecurity Framework to Safeguard Nigeria’s Telecom Sector
By Ameh Gabriel The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is intensifying efforts to secure the nation’s telecom networks with a new cybersecurity framework designed to strengthen digital infrastructure and improve online…
Liverpool, Man City Draw Real Madrid as Premier League Clubs Face Tough Champions League Tests
By Ameh Gabriel Liverpool and Manchester City will both take on 15-time European champions Real Madrid in the league phase of the 2025/26 Champions League, while Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle…
EcoCrete: Lafarge Africa Unveils Groundbreaking Low-Carbon Concrete for Greener Construction
Lafarge Africa Plc has unveiled EcoCrete, a new Ready-mix concrete designed to reduce carbon emissions and promote greener construction practices in Nigeria. The innovative product is said to lower carbon…
Police Arrest Painter Over Kidnap of Client’s 7-Year-Old Son
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have apprehended a 32-year-old painter, Chigozie Clement, for allegedly masterminding the kidnap of his client’s seven-year-old son in the Alapere area of Ketu.…
Arewa Forum Decries Demolition of Alaba Rago Market, Seeks Government Intervention
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has voiced concern over the recent demolition of Alaba Rago Market in Lagos, describing the move as a major blow to livelihoods and economic activity…
Presidential Aide Urges End to VIP Police Escorts, Calls for Private Security Reform
Nigeria must put an end to the use of police officers as escorts for Very Important Personalities (VIPs), says Hadiza Bala-Usman, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy and…
Dangiwa Tours Lekki Free Trade Zone, Moves to Establish Building Materials Hub to Boost Housing Affordability
A major step toward lowering the cost of housing construction in Nigeria is underway, as plans have been finalized to establish a dedicated building materials hub within the Lekki Free…
Passport Fees in Nigeria Set to Double from September 1
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a significant increase in the cost of obtaining an international passport, with the new rates scheduled to take effect from September 1, 2025.…