Politics

Gymshark founder in talks to buy back stake from General Atlantic

34-year-old Ben Francis is seeking to cement his control over fitness brand after a rocky period for the business

Financial Times•7/3/2026

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AAAU Matriculates 52 Undergraduates, 75 Postgraduate Students

•Targets aviation manpower for Africa Kasim Sumaina in Abuja The African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), Thursday held its 3rd matriculation ceremony in Abuja, admitting a new cohort of students

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Osibanjo, Fashola, Adebutu, Chinese Consul-General, Others to Lead Nat’l Discourse on Youth Leadership, Entrepreneurship to Drive Nation’s Economy

•As 3,500 youths benefit from Adebutu’s grant, mentorship programme Sunday Okobi Former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo (SAN); former Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN); and philanthropist, Chief Kesington

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Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes: Strong SME Investment Ecosystem Key to Africa’s Economic Growth

Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Aruwa Capital Management, Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes, has reaffirmed the firm’s commitment to backing high-growth African SMEs, saying sustainable economic growth on the continent depends

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MBK Partners Faces Sanctions Process in Homeplus Case, FSS Says

South Korea’s financial watchdog is moving ahead with sanctions against private equity firm MBK Partners Ltd. over issues related to its distressed portfolio company, retailer Homeplus Co.

Bloomberg•7/3/2026

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The Tide Newspaper•7/3/2026

ChannelKoos Media Retreat Will Inspire Fresh Communication Strategy In Abia — Commissioner

[mc4wp_form id=33047] The Abia State Commissioner for Information, Hon. Prince Okey Kanu, has commended the two-day Strategic Media Retreat, organised by ChannelKoos Media Consult, for media aides to the Abia State governor, Dr Alex Otti, in Abuja. He described the retreat, which focused on strengthening government communication, information integrity, and digital resilience, as highly impactful... This article ChannelKoos Media Retreat Will Inspire Fresh Communication Strategy In Abia — Commissioner was originally created by Converseer.

‘Ogbolo ’26’: Bayelsa Community Revives Heritage, Strengthens Unity

The Ogu Community in Otubo-Atissa, Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, has stated its commitment to preserving its culture, peace and community development through the celebration of the annual “Uge Adiafa” New Yam Festival, tagged “Ogbolo ’26.” Held at St. John’s Primary School Field, Ogu, the colourful festival served not only as the traditional […]

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The Tide Newspaper•7/3/2026

SEEPCO Collaborates Delta, Others In Voluntary Blood Donation Campaign

Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO) has partnered the Delta State Government, Vcare for Development Foundation (VCDF) and the Nigerian Red Cross Society to promote voluntary blood donation as part of efforts to strengthen the state’s blood supply and save lives. The initiative, which forms part of SEEPCO’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) […]

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Bibopere Ajube: From the Creeks to a Life of Philanthropy, Service

For many in the riverine communities of Ondo State, Senior High Chief Bibopere Ajube’s journey is a story of remarkable transformation. Once known as a prominent figure during the Niger

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FMBN, Staff Loans Board Forge N10bn Partnership for Affordable Housing

For thousands of Nigerian civil servants struggling under the weight of rising rents, stagnant wages and the growing impossibility of owning a home, a recent partnership between the Federal Mortgage

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Courts, Not Commentators: Rethinking Diezani’s Trial in Law and Public Opinion

Ikemesit Effiong There has been an inexhaustible volume of reporting and commentary on the recent decision by a London jury finding former petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke not guilty of six

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Rotary Donates Peace Institute Building to Olabisi Onabanjo University

As part of efforts aimed at preventing conflicts and promoting sustainable peace, members of Rotary International District 9111 yesterday donated Peace Institute Building to the management of Olabisi Onabanjo University