Fashola to Deliver Keynote at 2026 Nigeria Reputation Summit in Abuja Former Lagos State governor, Babatunde Fashola, has been named keynote speaker for the maiden edition of the Nigeria Reputation Summit scheduled for January 20, 2026, in Abuja. The event, organised by the Nigeria Reputation Management Group (NRMG), will take place at the Shehu Musa […]
IGP, SEC DG Seek Stronger Collaboration to Combat Financial Crimes The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has called for deeper collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to strengthen national security, protect the financial system, and boost investor confidence. Egbetokun made the call on Tuesday at the Force Headquarters […]
7.5% VAT on Mobile, USSD Banking Transactions to Begin January 19 Nigerians will start paying a 7.5% value-added tax (VAT) on certain banking services beginning January 19, 2026, following a government-backed directive. The VAT will apply to mobile bank transfers, USSD transactions and card issuance fees while interest earned on savings and deposit accounts will […]
Senegal Through to AFCON Finals, Pip vs Egypt 1-0 Senegal secured their place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Egypt in the semifinals. The match remained a tense, goalless deadlock for the majority of the game as Egypt’s resolute defense repeatedly frustrated the Senegalese […]
Professorial Cadre to Receive New Welfare Package as FG, ASUU Reach Agreement The Federal Government has approved new yearly allowances for lecturers in Nigerian universities, granting full-time professors an extra ₦1.8 million and full-time readers ₦870,000. The allowance, tagged the “professorial cadre allowance,” will apply only to academics in the professorial and readership categories. Minister […]
Seun Kuti Slams WizKid FC, Says Legacy Earns Him $120, 000 Seun Kuti, the youngest son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, took to Instagram Live to deliver a blistering critique of Wizkid’s fanbase, popularly known as “Wizkid FC.” The musician expressed his deep-seated frustration with the online community, demanding that they cease […]
EFCC Returns N64.8 Million to Defrauded Businessman The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has returned N64.8 million to a petroleum dealer defrauded in a transaction gone wrong in 2024. The Ag. Zonal Director of the EFCC’s Benin Zonal Office, Deputy Commander DCE Sa’ad Hanafi Sa’ad, handed over the recovered funds on Tuesday, January 13, […]
Dele Momodu Joins ADC Thursday Veteran journalist, Dele Momodu will formally defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Thursday, January 15, 2026. The event will be held at the party’s new secretariat in Benin City, Edo State. As an ally of Atiku Abubakar, Momodu’s move aims to strengthen a broad opposition […]
NUPRC Activates 90 Days Plan to Boost oil Output The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has launched a strategic 90-day action plan to rapidly increase the country’s oil production. Commission Chief Executive, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, announced the initiative during a stakeholder engagement in Lagos, emphasizing “quick-win” opportunities such as fast-tracking approvals for […]
Davido Bets $50,000 on Nigeria vs Morocco AFCON Semi-final Clash Nigerian music icon Davido has committed a $50,000 bet to support the Super Eagles as they prepare for their 2025 AFCON semi-final match against Morocco. By posting his betting slip online, the singer publicly displayed his firm belief that the Nigerian national team […]
