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Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) led trading by value on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Wednesday after investors exchanged 86.19 million shares worth N11.85 billion in the financial services group. GTCO’s N11.85 billion transaction value represented approximately 25.9 percent of the N45.82 billion traded across the equities market during the session. The company ranked third among the most actively traded stocks by volume but emerged as the largest contributor to market turnover by value among the equities reported for the day. GTCO recorded 86.19 million shares valued at N11.85 billion, behind Fortis Global Insurance and Fidelity Bank in terms…

(FILES) Argentina’s President Javier Milei looks on as he attends the “Board of Peace” meeting during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 22, 2026. Argentine President Javier Milei has amended the Immigration Act by decree to ban the entry of foreign nationals who express hate speech against the South American country, according to the text published on July 29, 2026 evening, which is to be submitted to Congress. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP) Argentine President Javier Milei attacked the UN in a speech to the world body on Wednesday, calling it a “useless organization”…

ARivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, of acting as though he is the chief executive of the state. Rivers ADC Publicity Secretary, Chizzy Enyi, made the allegation in a video clip posted on social media while reacting to Wike’s comment that Governor Siminalayi Fubara had done everything he was asked to do. DAILY POST reports that Wike had during an interview on TVC News, said the governor had demonstrated sincerity in ongoing efforts to reconcile with members of the political group he previously fell out…

News » Premier League news » Manchester United newsSeptember 23, 2026 21:29 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Man Utd transfer targets Mitchell to Man Utd? Manchester United are preparing a formal move for Crystal Palace left-back Tyrick Mitchell. The Red Devils were touted to land a new left-back this summer, but could not find a suitable solution before the deadline.Newcastle United’s Lewis Hall was a top target for the Mancunian giants, but the youngster was not for sale at any price.Hall has since signed a new long-term contract without a release clause and has indicated his desire to stay for several years.It is…

“Those who are terrorists…describe us using that word,” he countered. From the Assembly podium, he held up a picture of former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who he said was “assassinated without any legal framework or reason” in a joint US-Israeli strike last February.He then showed images of children he suggested had been killed in US-Israeli attacks on a school and a sports hall, alongside photographs of their graves. “They were innocent. They had committed no crimes,” he stressed. The Iranian leader declared: “We have been the victims of terrorism.” For the past two centuries, Iran had not attacked another country or territory, he…

Acumen, a global impact investment firm that backs businesses serving low-income communities, has invested $5 million in Sun King’s Zambian subsidiary to expand the off-grid solar company’s operations in the country and help it raise additional local-currency financing. The equity investment, made through Acumen’s Hardest-to-Reach (H2R) Catalyze initiative, which backs off-grid solar companies operating in underserved African markets, is intended to help Sun King attract financing from local lenders, allowing the company to scale beyond Acumen’s investment. The investment comes as Zambia tries to close a large electricity-access gap while reducing its dependence on hydropower, which accounts for 80% of…

CBN has slashed MPR to 23% in major rate cut. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has cut its Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) from 26.5 per cent to 23 per cent, representing a 350-basis-point reduction at its September 2026 Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. The decision was announced on Tuesday, September 22, following the conclusion of the MPC’s 307th meeting.The latest reduction marks a significant shift in the CBN’s monetary policy stance after the apex bank retained the MPR at 26.5 per cent at its July 2026 meeting. The rate had also been maintained at the May MPC…

By Modupe Gbadeyanka A new study centre has been opened in Kaduna State by Miva Open University as part of efforts to strengthen student support and community. The centre was launched on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, providing students in Kaduna and surrounding communities with a dedicated space to access support. Located at Ungwan Sarki, the new facility aligns with the school’s commitment to expanding access and creating physical touchpoints for engagement throughout students’ academic journey. The Kaduna centre joins Miva’s growing network of Study Centres across Nigeria, following the recently launched centres in Uyo, Abeokuta and Ibadan. Its establishment further…

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has urged residents, particularly parents and motorists to prioritise safety when travelling during rainfall, especially in flood-prone areas. Head of Operations, NEMA Enugu Zonal Office, Priscilla Madukwe, gave the advice on Wednesday during an assessment of flood incidents and rising water levels in parts of Anambra. Mrs Madukwe described the recent incident at Ring Road, Nibo, where school children were trapped inside a bus in a flooded road as heartbreaking. She urged parents and motorists to allow floodwaters to recede before taking children to school or embarking on journeys in affected areas. She also…

A new Olympic-standard boxing ring recently acquired by the Akwa Ibom State Government made its competitive debut on Wednesday, September 23, as boxing action got underway at the 2026 Akwa Ibom State Sports Festival. The new ring provided the setting for the first bout of the day, with Peter of Eket facing Sylvester of Ibiono Ibom. After an exciting contest, Sylvester emerged victorious to record the first win on the newly acquired ring. The bout was one of several boxing contests held on Wednesday, with athletes from across the 31 Local Government Areas competing for honours at the ongoing Sports…