Every Nigerian assumes he is an expert and would have opinions even in areas he scantly knows anything about; that’s is why news stands are better gossip centers than most markets, especially the free readers corner. The opinions and notions that spew from such people and places are at best for comic reliefs to those […]
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring full representation of all 14 recognised constituencies on the boards of Nigeria’s sports federations, ahead of the forthcoming elections. In a statement issued on Wednesday by its Director of Press, Dr. (Mrs) Kehinde Ajayi, the Commission said the principle of inclusivity remained the […]
Nigeria’s federal revenue has reached a staggering N3.64 trillion, marking a 411% increase from N711 billion in May 2023. Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), attributed this remarkable growth to President Bola Tinubu’s bold fiscal reforms. The revenue breakdown shows non-oil revenue surged to N1.06 trillion, representing a […]
Oil prices continued their upward momentum on Wednesday, buoyed by tighter supply signals and policy adjustments in Nigeria, where the Central Bank trimmed its benchmark interest rate for the first time in months. Brent crude futures climbed 19 cents, or 0.3 per cent, to $67.82 a barrel as of 5:00 a.m. WAT. The […]
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) have strongly opposed an alleged plan by the Federal Government to sell part of its stakes in Joint Ventures (JVs) with international oil companies operating in the country. The unions voiced their concerns […]
Moniepoint Named Among UK’s Top Fintech Companies by CNBC Nigerian-founded Moniepoint Inc. has been recognised as one of the United Kingdom’s leading fintech firms, according to a new ranking published by CNBC in collaboration with market research company Statista. The listing, released this week, assessed fintech companies operating in the UK based […]
The Faculty of Arts Alumni Association of the University of Lagos is set to unveil a ₦500 million Endowment Trust Fund to commemorate the faculty’s 60th anniversary. This initiative aims to bolster the faculty’s growth, supporting students with special needs, research innovation, and scholarships for indigent students. Chairman of the Central Planning Committee, […]
Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike has issued an apology to supporters after being sent off for an overzealous celebration during Tuesday night’s League Cup clash against Southampton at Anfield. The 23-year-old summer signing from Paris Saint-Germain came off the bench at half-time to replace record recruit Alexander Isak, who had earlier marked his Liverpool […]
At least 4.8 million children aged between nine months and 14 years are set to be vaccinated against Rubella in Katsina State during the forthcoming Integrated Polio Vaccination Campaign scheduled for October 6 to 13, 2025. In addition, the state has received 3,698,500 doses of the Novel Oral Polio Vaccine (nOPV2), targeting 2.3 million children […]
Errol Musk, the 79-year-old father of tech billionaire Elon Musk, is facing serious allegations of sexual abuse from five of his children and stepchildren. The allegations span more than three decades and include claims of inappropriate touching, psychological manipulation, and predatory behavior within the family. According to the report, the first accusation dates […]
