Residents of Ogun and Lagos states are gripped by fear following viral voice notes and WhatsApp messages warning of allegedly “deadly rice” in circulation. The widely shared messages claim that bags of imported rice smuggled into Nigeria from a neighbouring country may have been cursed, prompting warnings across communities to avoid consuming rice. According to […]
KADUNA REFINERY & IMPORTED CRUDE – Your Assertion are Misleading: Hi @FinPlanKaluAja1 – because your take on this, like that on Kolmani drilling, is wrong, I am here again. Sorry. Your assertion on Kaduna Refinery as ‘designed to use imported crude’ is a mischievous, misleading half-truth. That assertion is designed to paint a picture that […]
The cryptocurrency world is rejoicing as former President Donald Trump reaffirms his commitment to boosting the sector with bold moves aimed at cutting red tape and fostering innovation. Industry leaders, who felt under siege in recent years by regulatory crackdowns, have embraced newfound optimism in Trump’s recent efforts to clarify the legal landscape surrounding […]
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has lamented that the state earns “absolutely nothing” from its gold, lithium, and copper wealth deposits. He stated this in a television interview monitored by our reporters where he described the rich endowments of the state as not benefitting his people who still wallow in poverty and lack. “It’s […]
Valeria Márquez, a 23-year-old Mexican beauty influencer, was tragically shot and killed during a TikTok livestream in her salon, sending shockwaves across social media and sparking renewed outrage over gender-based violence in Mexico. Márquez, who had built a devoted following of nearly 200,000 fans across TikTok and Instagram through her beauty and lifestyle content, […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it will prioritize the Osun 2026 governorship election as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s democratic process. This was disclosed by the Osun State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Mutiu Agboke, during a strategic meeting with the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Osogbo […]
Trade between the United Kingdom and Nigeria has surged to £7.2 billion in the four quarters leading up to the end of Q4 2024, according to newly released data from the British government. The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Richard Montgomery, confirmed the milestone during a media briefing, describing the bilateral relationship as “dynamic […]
The Nigerian stock market has witnessed a significant increase in activity, with GTCO and ACCESSCORP emerging as the top performers. According to the latest data, GTCO led the activity chart with an impressive 53.2 million shares traded, followed closely by ACCESSCORP with 51.9 million shares. The top five performers on the activity chart […]
The Financial Times, in partnership with Statista, has released its annual ranking of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies, with 17 Nigerian firms making the cut. The list, which tracks compound annual revenue growth between 2020 and 2023, features a diverse range of companies from Nigeria, including fintech giant Moniepoint Inc., hospitality leader Transcorp Hotels Plc, and […]
The Nigerian Presidency has announced that the country has secured over $8 billion in investments for deepwater and gas projects within a year, thanks to government reforms and improved business conditions. This was revealed by Olu Verheijen, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Energy, during her address at the 2025 Africa CEO Forum […]
