4 h. ago United Capital Mourns Deaths Of 6 Staff Members In Afriland Towers Fire Tragedy

United Capital Plc has announced the tragic loss of six staff members in the fire incident at Afriland Towers in Lagos on September 16, 2025. The company described the deceased colleagues as integral members of their team and family, expressing profound grief and extending condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims. […]

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9 h. ago Afriland Towers fire: Tinubu condoles with families, FIRS, UBA, United Capital

Tribune Online Afriland Towers fire: Tinubu condoles with families, FIRS, UBA, United Capital President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with the families of the victims, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), United Capital, and the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc over Thursday's fire disaster at Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos Island. Afriland Towers fire: Tinubu condoles with families, FIRS, UBA, United Capital Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Tinubu Mourns FIRS, United Capital Workers Killed In Afriland Towers Fire

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service had said the fire started from the inverter room located in the building's basement. The post Tinubu Mourns FIRS, United Capital Workers Killed In Afriland Towers Fire appeared first on Channels Television.

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11 h. ago United Capital Plc mourns six staff lost in Afriland Towers fire

Tribune Online United Capital Plc mourns six staff lost in Afriland Towers fire “We are making preparations for an appropriate memorial service to honour their lives and mark their passing with dignity and solemnity... United Capital Plc mourns six staff lost in Afriland Towers fire Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Lagos: FIRS, United Capital staff confirmed dead in Afriland Towers fire

An update on the fire outbreak at the Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos, has revealed that ten staff members of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the United Capital Plc lost their lives in the inferno. On Tuesday, videos posted on social media captured the moment staff members jumped out of a window […] The post Lagos: FIRS, United Capital staff confirmed dead in Afriland Towers fire appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago 10 FIRS, United Capital Staff Members Die In Afriland Towers Fire

Videos from the scene had captured frantic occupants jumping down in fear, while onlookers rushed with ladders and foamy materials for support. The post 10 FIRS, United Capital Staff Members Die In Afriland Towers Fire appeared first on Channels Television.

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28 h. ago Elumelu Cuts Short US Trip Over UBA Staff Killed In Afriland Towers Fire In Lagos

Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc and Afriland Properties Plc, Tony Elumelu, has expressed deep sorrow over the fire outbreak at Afriland Towers in Victoria Island, Lagos, which claimed the lives of some members of staff on Tuesday. In a personally signed statement addressed to staff, Elumelu described the incident as devastating and […]

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28 h. ago FIRS Loses 4 Senior Staff Members To Afriland Towers Fire In Lagos

The management and staff of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) have been thrown into mourning following the death of four staff members in the fire incident that engulfed Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos Island, on Tuesday. The deceased were working at one of the two FIRS offices located on the sixth and seventh […]

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8 d. ago Housing deficit: Benue govt flags off construction of 1,080 houses in Makurdi

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi As part of measures to address the housing deficit faced by residents of Benue State, the state government, through the Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC), has flagged off the construction of 1,080 housing units in Makurdi, the state capital. The project, named Eco-City Estate and located at the former […] The post Housing deficit: Benue govt flags off construction of 1,080 houses in Makurdi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago United Capital, Husk Power sign N5bn revolving loan for solar minigrids

United Capital Infrastructure Fund (UCIF) has signed a N5 billion ($3.2 million) revolving, local currency debt facility with Husk Power read more United Capital, Husk Power sign N5bn revolving loan for solar minigrids

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1 week ago Grieving Onyema Roots For Enyimba’s Triumph In Memory of Late Father

To Emeka Onyema, this weekend’s duel between Enyimba and Nasarawa United is more than just a fixture in the ongoing 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League(NPFL) season. It is firstly an emotional affair and more importantly a test of loyalty. It’s emotional on two fronts because it’s coming at a time he is mourning the death […]

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2 w. ago Gombe, Rotary, move to track unreported maternal, child deaths

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe When a mother dies during childbirth in a remote community, the tragedy often goes unrecorded or unreported. When a newborn passes away hours after delivery at home, the loss is quietly mourned within the family, but never enters official statistics. Such deaths fade into silence, leaving public health experts with little […] The post Gombe, Rotary, move to track unreported maternal, child deaths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Dangote Group Mourns Death Of Phyna’s Sister, Says She Was To Be Flown To India For Treatment

The Dangote Group has expressed grief over the death of Ruth Otabor, sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner Phyna. Ruth died on Sunday after being involved in an accident with a Dangote truck in Auchi, Edo State. In a statement shared on X, the Dangote Group expressed that it was “deeply saddened” by […] The post Dangote Group Mourns Death Of Phyna’s Sister, Says She Was To Be Flown To India For Treatment appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Tinubu mourns death of pioneer Nsukka Catholic Bishop, Okobo

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound sadness over the death of Bishop Francis Okobo, the pioneer Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Nsukka, who died at the age of 88. In a statement released by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President highlighted Bishop Okobo’s impactful spiritual leadership. […] The post Tinubu mourns death of pioneer Nsukka Catholic Bishop, Okobo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Osun Gov Mourns As Nigeria’s Oldest Missionary, Ruth Elton, Dies At 91

Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke, has mourned the death of Ruth Elton, a British-born Nigerian missionary reputed to be the oldest in the country, who passed away at the age of 91. In a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor described Elton’s death as a painful loss, noting that her […]

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3 w. ago Vic Matt, manager of BBNaija housemate, Bright Morgan, passes away

Tribune Online Vic Matt, manager of BBNaija housemate, Bright Morgan, passes away The Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of Vic Matt, an executive producer, film director, and manager of the ongoing Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Bright Morgan. Vic Matt, manager of BBNaija housemate, Bright Morgan, passes away Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Federal Gov’t Mourns As Nigeria’s Consul General In Cameroun Dies

The Federal Government has mourned the death of Nigeria’s Consul General in Buea, Republic of Cameroun, Taofik Coker. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement on Wednesday, July 20, 2025, announced that the envoy passed away on Saturday, August 16, after a brief illness. The statement signed by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, spokesperson of the […]

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last month United Capital records 24.99% gross return, shares over N4.6bn in dividends

The United Capital Infrastructure Fund (UCIF), the infrastructure fund of leading Pan-African financial services group, United Capital PLC, has announced read more United Capital records 24.99% gross return, shares over N4.6bn in dividends

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