In a grand ceremony held over the weekend, Nairametrics, a leading financial news and analysis platform, presented its prestigious Capital Market Choice Awards to outstanding individuals and organizations in the Nigerian capital market. The event, which was attended by key stakeholders and industry leaders, saw Mr. Femi Otedola, Chairman of FirstHoldCo Group, emerge as the […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled a bold and transformative initiative to deploy 7,000 new telecommunications towers across the country, with over 80 percent earmarked for Northern Nigeria. The move is aimed at bridging the deep-rooted digital divide and enhancing connectivity in regions with long-standing infrastructure gaps. The project, approved by the Federal Executive […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a scathing rebuke of Russian President Vladimir Putin following one of the deadliest nights of missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian cities since the start of the war. In a strongly worded statement, Trump described Putin’s actions as “absolutely CRAZY,” marking a significant shift in tone from his previously […]
Nigerian sprint hurdler and world record holder, Tobi Amusan, delivered a sensational performance on Sunday night at the Rabat Diamond League, storming to victory in the women’s 100m hurdles with a blistering time of 12.45 seconds a new meet record. The race, held at the Meeting International Mohammed VI d’Athlétisme, saw Amusan bounce back from […]
In line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and commitment to diversifying Nigeria’s non-oil exports, the Federal Government has launched the Nigeria–East/Southern Africa Air Cargo Corridor. Announced by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, the initiative was unveiled on Africa Day at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, in […]
Nollywood thespian, Godwin Nnadiekwe has been admitted to a hospital due to internal hemorrhaging after being struck in the chest by fellow actor Zubby Michael during a film production. His management issued an official communiqué on Saturday evening, verifying the incident and his current condition. “We regret to announce that Actor Godwin Nnadiekwe […]
Senior Conservative officials are meticulously crafting a strategy to supplant Kemi Badenoch with Boris Johnson, the erstwhile Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, as the party’s leader. The UK’s Sun divulged the particulars on Sunday. This maneuver follows the Conservatives’ forfeiture of 674 council seats in the May 1 local elections, constituting two-thirds […]
A meeting of opposition leaders and delegates at the Abuja Continental Hotel on Sunday descended into chaos, with fervent debates and physical skirmishes erupting over issues of representation. The assembly featured illustrious figures, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rotimi Amaechi. The discord ignited when Babachir Lawal appointed a delegate to […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a directive mandating all telecommunications operators to notify their subscribers of any major service disruptions that could affect connectivity or access to services. The NCC emphasized that prompt and transparent communication during outages is essential to protect consumer interests and foster trust in the telecom sector. The Commission […]
Former Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, has ruled out any possibility of forming a coalition with other political factions ahead of the 2026 governorship election in the state. Aregbesola, who spoke during a political engagement in Osogbo over the weekend, said his group would not consider any alliance or negotiation with other blocs, insisting […]
