By Darasimi K. Green Africa Airways has acquired a second owned ATR 72-600 aircraft with asset financing from Access Bank to expand capacity on domestic routes. Green Africa Airways has expanded its fleet with the acquisition of a second owned aircraft, supported by an asset-financing partnership with Access Bank Plc, in a move aimed at…
By Darasimi Kikelomo FCT workers have faulted a court ruling suspending their strike, accusing the FCT Administration of pension and housing fund violations. Workers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed strong dissatisfaction with a ruling of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) suspending their ongoing strike action and adjourning the dispute to…
By Darasimi Kikelomo Women from across the globe are set to convene today for the Unleash the Power of Your Voice Women Summit 2026, a free virtual gathering designed to amplify women’s voices, leadership, and impact in a rapidly changing world. Convened by visionary author and humanitarian leader Shirley Murphy, the summit brings together accomplished…
By GLEBM News Desk EU, UN agencies and partners concluded a high-level mission to Sokoto, reaffirming commitments to strengthen systems supporting women, children and vulnerable families. A high-level delegation led by the European Union Delegation to Nigeria, alongside UNICEF, UNFPA, International Labour Organization and international partners, has concluded a mission to Sokoto State, reaffirming a…
By GLEBM News Desk The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has officially launched its 2026 Macroeconomic Outlook Report, setting out its assessment of Nigeria’s economic direction following recent stabilisation reforms and outlining policy priorities for the year ahead. The report was unveiled in Lagos on Thursday, 15 January 2026, during a stakeholder engagement that brought…
By GLEBM News Desk Eko Disco has appointed Wola Joseph-Condotti as interim CEO, tapping deep institutional experience as the utility responds to regulatory and transition pressures. The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (Eko Disco) has appointed Wola Joseph‑Condotti as Interim Chief Executive Officer, positioning a long-serving executive to steer the utility through a demanding phase for…
By GLEBM News Desk Nigeria’s SEC says it will step up enforcement in 2026 under the new Investments and Securities Act to curb market abuse and strengthen investor confidence. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced plans to intensify enforcement of capital market rules in 2026, following the enactment of the Investments and Securities…
By Darasimi Kikelomo The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to urgently review Nigeria’s tax laws, fully constitute the PENCOM Board, and deepen engagement with organised labour, warning that exclusionary policymaking undermines democracy and worsens hardship for workers and the poor. NLC President Joe Ajaero made the call in Abuja on…
By Darasimi Kikelomo European equities are set to open higher today, reflecting improving global market sentiment and renewed investor confidence across major regions. Early market indicators point to a positive start for key European indices, following gains in Asian markets and a firm overnight performance on Wall Street. Investors appear encouraged by easing risk perceptions,…
By Darasimi Kikelomo Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged Nigerian workers and citizens to unite and take collective action in response to worsening economic conditions, warning that national recovery will remain elusive without organised, people-driven mobilisation. The labour centre, in a statement addressed to workers and the general public, stated that…
