The office located in Ikoyi marked the group’s formal consolidation in Nigeria’s commercial capital, where the bulk of financial market activity, corporate headquarters and institutional capital pools are concentrated. Industry analysts said the expansion underscored the growing importance of physical presence in Lagos for firms seeking to scale in wealth and investment management. Group Chairman, Ibrahim Bala, said the expansion was part of a deliberate growth plan aimed at increasing the firm’s asset base and market share in a sector dominated by a handful of large players. Senior Partner/CEO of KPMG Nigeria, Tola Adeyemi, described the Lagos expansion as a signal of Norrenberger’s long-term intent to compete at scale. “Skills can be learned and markets will fluctuate, but what endures is character and how institutions conduct business,” Adeyemi said, urging financial firms to prioritise trust as they pursue growth.

Tough-talking Nepali leader Oli spent decades in communist politics and served as prime minister four times before he was ousted in 2025 by deadly youth protests. Oli, leader of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), hopes to regain control of parliament in the March 5, 2026 elections. Oli, leader of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), hopes to regain control of parliament in the March 5 elections. As prime minister, Oli became a lightning rod for protester fury. The veteran politician first became prime minister in 2015, before being re-elected in 2018 and reappointed briefly in 2021 in Nepal’s often turbulent parliament.

Victor Osimhen (45) of Galatasaray celebrates after a goal during Turkish Super Lig week 20 football match between Galatasaray and Zecorner Kayserispor at RAMS Park in Istanbul, Turkiye on February 1, 2026. Barcelona are said to have relaunched their pursuit of Osimhen and are preparing a renewed approach for the Galatasaray forward this summer. “I asked the Galatasaray side if there is any interest in Osimhen. Response: We haven’t received any offers, and we have no intention of selling,” Özkurt posted on X. Osimhen is contracted to Galatasaray until 2029, giving the club strong negotiating power as well as the flexibility to strike a deal if the right offer arrives.

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A University of Lagos alumna, Oreoluwa Odetunde, was found dead at her off-campus residence on Thursday. While at Cornell, the report said Odetunde was active in several student organisations, including the Johnson African Business Society, the Black Graduate Business Association and the Old Ezra Finance Club. “We are devastated for Oreoluwa’s family, friends, classmates and instructors and extend our deepest condolences in this difficult time,” the Cornell Johnson Graduate School said in a LinkedIn post. In the United Kingdom, Nigerian footballer Saburi Adeniji was pronounced dead on February 6 after battling a severe brain stem injury. Similarly, another Nigerian student in the UK, Douglas Izevbigie, died on January 21 at a hospital following a battle with aggressive leukaemia.

The Governor of Lagos State and Visitor to Lagos State University, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed the Alara of Ilara, Oba Olufolarin Ogunsanwo, as the sixth Chancellor of the institution. Ogunsanwo succeeds Gbolahan Elias, who served as the fifth Chancellor of the university. The statement read, “The Governor of Lagos State and Visitor to Lagos State University, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has appointed His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr) Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, the Alara of Ilara, as the 6th Chancellor of Lagos State University. “This appointment follows the completion of the tenure of Prof Gbolahan Elias (SAN), who served meritoriously as the fifth Chancellor of the University. This is as the statement conveyed the management’s appreciation of Elias for his meritorious service during his tenure as Chancellor.

Remo Stars assistant coach Sulaiman Folarin has expressed confidence that the club will avoid relegation from the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League season. Folarin, who stood in as head coach, spoke after Remo Stars played a 1-1 draw against Abia Warriors on Sunday at the Ondo State Sports Complex, Akure. Abia Warriors took the lead in the second half through Chukwuemeka Obioma, but Samson Olasupo equalised to earn Remo Stars a point after sustained pressure. “We will fight to keep our Premier League status. The result extends Remo Stars’ winless run and leaves them battling to improve their standing in the league.

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has donated N100 million to traders affected by a fire outbreak at the Singer Market in Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State. The senator pledged to facilitate the provision of a modern fire control facility in the market to prevent future disasters. He expressed gratitude for the visit and support from the senator, “We are proud to have you in Kano. Jibrin was accompanied on the visit by the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, Kano State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Initiative, Malam Salisu Sagir Takai, members of the Kano State House of Assembly, and other aides. Governor Yusuf also commended the Kano State Fire Service and security agencies for their efforts in containing the fire and appealed to residents to remain calm.

Speculation about Fintiri’s possible defection first surfaced in 2024 when PUNCH Online reported comments by the Adamawa APC spokesman, Mohammed Abdullahi, who disclosed that talks were ongoing. Abdullahi had said, “We are discussing with Governor Fintiri to join us in APC, and there is a green light that before the middle of 2026, the governor will join our ruling party. “I am certainly sure that the governor will join APC. Politics is about numbers, so we in APC will be glad if Governor Fintiri joins us to build Nigeria together,” he said. Reacting, the Adamawa PDP Publicity Secretary, Victor Dogo, dismissed the speculation.

The Niger State Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria and Bishop of the Kontagora Diocese, Most Rev. Photo: CANThe Christian Association of Nigeria in Niger State has urged Governor Mohammed Bago not to assent to the Hisbah Directorates Bill, warning that the proposed law could create division in the state. “Why Hisbah law in Niger? Do they (lawmakers) realise that Christians will not be subjected to Hisbah law? “One would wonder whether the Christian Association of Nigeria, Niger State, was considered part of it.

The Senate has reeled out empirical data that guided its decision to make the electronic transmission of election results discretionary rather than mandatory in the ongoing reform of the country’s electoral governance framework. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Senate had resolved against Clause 60(3) of the Electoral Bill, 2026. Bamidele, however, described Clause 60(3) of the Electoral Bill, 2026 as an initiative that any legislature or parliament globally would ordinarily embrace. “This is extremely low compared with UAE that has 691.76 mbps; Qatar with 573.53 mbps; Kuwait’s 415.67 mbps; Bahrain’s 303.21 mbps and Bulgaria’s 289.41 mbps. “This shortfall speaks to the state of our power infrastructure.

The Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as the Amotekun Corps, has arrested no fewer than 95 suspected criminals across the 18 local government areas of the state for various offences. The Amotekun Commander in the state, Akogun Adeleye, stated this on Sunday while speaking with journalists in Akure, the state capital. Adeleye said, “In the last few weeks, there have been concerted efforts by all security agencies in the state, especially Amotekun, the police, civil defence, and the DSS, in tracking suspected criminals, and I want to say that it has actually yielded very good results. “Ondo State is not a safe haven for criminals. We will continue to collaborate with sister agencies to ensure the safety of lives and property,” the Amotekun Commander stated.

Former France and Barcelona defender Samuel Yves Umtiti has given Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman some words of encouragement to keep him at the top, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 32-year-old was in attendance at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano when Atletico Madrid defeated his former side Barcelona by a 4-0 scoreline in the first leg of the Copa Del Rey semi-final. Lookman, Julian Alvarez and Umtiti’s former France teammate, Antoine Griezmann, all found the back of the net in what was a stunning performance. “Keep going like this, you have to keep going,” the two-time La Liga winner told Lookman. So you have to keep going,” Umtiti reiterated, urging the 2024 CAF Player of the Year to keep up the on-field chemistry with his teammates.

45kWh battery likelyCould be the segment’s most powerful electricTata Motors will launch the Punch EV facelift on 20 February, 2026. A recently surfaced spy shot confirms that the Punch EV facelift will get the exact same rear setup as its ICE sibling. While the rear end could easily lead to mixed inferences, the front end and new aero-optimised alloys give away that this is indeed the electric. This is the exact same thing happening with the upcoming Punch EV. Since the Nexon EV 45 gets 489km claimed range, the same would increase with the new Punch EV, given a smaller overall footprint.

Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has clarified that her recent promotional video highlighting activities of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria was done without payment and was not politically motivated. In the caption attached to the viral video on Instagram, Ojo wrote, “FAAN is changing for the better in so many ways. “Iyabo Ojo was not ‘awarded a gig’ by FAAN, nor is she an Ambassador. “I praise GOOD — not government, and if the government does good, I’ll praise them too. “I’ll work with any political party — as long as it’s about building a better tomorrow for our dear nation.