Famous Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci celebrates the first anniversary of breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon. It would be recalled that this...
The Federal Government has established the Nigerian Academy for Cultural Studies (NACUS), a specialized institution dedicated to training individuals in innovative studies and the development of...
HabariPay, the fintech subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Co Plc, recorded N2.3 billion profit before tax in 2023. This was revealed by the company in its...
A former member of the Board of the Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Charles Idahosa has rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC)....
Access Bank Sierra Leone Limited has announced the appointment of Maurice Nathaniel Cole and four other non-executive directors. According to a press statement made available to...
Website building software provider Squarespace is going private in an all-cash deal that values the company on equity basis at $6.6 billion, or a $6.9 billion...
Members and leaders of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC) and other affiliate labour unions in Lagos state are currently picketing the head...
Cape Town the second-largest city and legislative capital of South Africa has been ranked the second-best city in the world this year according to a survey...
International Breweries Plc (IBPLC), a leading beverage company and member of ABInBev, the world’s largest brewer has reiterated its commitment to long-term investment in Nigeria. This...
Furex Technologies, a leading name in the digital finance sector, recently hosted a landmark event that underscored the company’s commitment to innovation, excellence, and community. The...
Nollywood actress and producer, Toyin Abraham, has lauded the organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCA, for the success of this year’s edition. The...
A Lead British International School student in Abuja, Namitira Bwala, has filed a civil suit against the school’s management. She alleged that the school failed in its...
Zenith Bank Plc onboarded about 4.08 million new customers in 2023 as the group’s total number of customers hit 33.07 million by the end of the...
Massachusetts General Hospital has announced the passing of the first human recipient of a transplanted genetically modified pig kidney. The hospital expressed sorrow at the sudden...
A teenager who stabbed a British mum to death after breaking into her home in Australia has been jailed for 14 years. Emma Lovell, 41,...
The Association of Capital Market Academics of Nigeria (ACMAN) says the Securities and Exchange Commission(SEC)’s new rules, which propose limitations on the amount of debt capital that can be raised...
The female student of Lead British International School, Gwarimpa, Abuja, who was bullied by another student has dragged the school before a Federal Capital Territory (FCT)...
TV host Bill Maher has dismissed claims by pornstar Stormy Daniels that she was a victim against the former US president Donald Trump, by releasing footage...
Highly rated, independent investment advisory firms have picked Fidelity Bank as a very attractive stock with the potential to generate high returns for investors. Independent investment...
The Vice-chancellor of Coventry University, Prof. John Latham, says that the economy of cities in the United Kingdom may miss out on tens of millions of...
On Monday, the dollar stabilized against other major currencies, while the naira remained close to its lowest point since March 20th. Traders are closely watching for...
A virtual private network (VPN) works by allowing you to route your traffic via another server, which spoofs your true IP address. This means you can...
The African Union (AU) says it will provide fertilizers to smallholder farmers through small and medium enterprises (SME) ventures and other similar businesses. The AU recognized...
Story highlights Amidst macroeconomic headwinds of heightened inflation rate, interest rates and volatile exchange rates due to Naira devaluation, cement companies have managed to sustain profitability....
The latest Federal Government of Nigeria Savings Bonds (FGNSB) have seen a hearty reception among investors, with total allotments for the April 2024 issuance reaching approximately...
The Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JED) has announced that it will soon restore power supply to Bauchi and Gombe states following significant progress in the repairs...
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates approximately 646,100 job openings annually in the construction industry from 2022 to 2032, with specific occupations expected to see...
In partnership with Good morning ☀️ Thanks to everyone who spoke out for Daniel Ojukwu, a Nigerian journalist who was wrongfully detained for 10 days for...
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has announced the election of new executive leaders at its 2024 Annual Delegates Meeting held in Calabar, Cross River State. The...
Former President of the United States, Donald Trump faces a potential financial setback of approximately $100 million due to improper tax deductions related to his Trump...
Story highlights Nigerian banking stocks have suffered a sharp decline in the second quarter, exacerbated by the Central Bank’s recapitalization directive. The FUGAZ stocks, comprising major...
The Enugu State Government has ordered 50 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) buses to enhance public transportation, coinciding with the initiation of new mega bus terminals across...
Two of the largest banks in the United States have announced and unveiled their investment in Spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), signifying a major cryptocurrency...
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has disclosed that a cumulative total of 88,213 new Retirement Savings Accounts (RSAs) were registered during the quarter ending on 31...
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Exploration and Production Limited (NNPC E&P Ltd.) and its partner, Natural Oilfield Services Ltd. (NOSL), have announced the commencement of crude...
Airtel Nigeria’s SmartCash Payment Service Bank (PSB) recorded 1.5 million active users at the end of March 2024. The parent company, Airtel Africa, disclosed this in...
In light of the uncertainty surrounding Mohamed Salah’s future at Anfield, Liverpool have been linked with a move for Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United. With 11...
Crystal Palace are a hotbed for promising young talents at this moment in time with the club boasting exciting players such as Eberechi Eze and Michael...
Nigerian athlete, Tobi Amusan, set another world leading record of completing the 100 metres hurdles in 12.40 seconds (0.9m/s) at Saturday’s inaugural Jamaica Athletics Invitational in...
In a nail-biting clash against Manchester United, Arsenal showcased their resilience and determination as they secured a crucial victory to keep their title hopes alive at...
Erling Haaland has insisted criticism is just “part of life” and he “doesn’t care” what pundits have to say about him in the media. Haaland is...
The federal government will soon begin the distribution of N100 billion worth of fertilisers donated earlier by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The Minister of...
The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee has said that it is working on a system that will provide tax relief to 95% of the...
The newly appointed Super Eagles coach, Finidi George, has bid an emotional farewell to the Aba-based club side, Enyimba. Prior to his appointment as the Super...
Cyber Security experts in Nigeria, with the Nigerian Interpol and members of the local intelligence community, gathered to brainstorm ways to tackle the rising cases of...
Ghana’s Vice President has stated that the next phase of the country’s digitization efforts would be to fully adopt blockchain technology in its government operations, making...
Sub-Saharan Africa stands out with the highest rates of education exclusion among the six developing world regions, as noted by the World Bank. This concerning trend...
The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, has absolved President Bola Tinubu of any blame in the scenario which played out over the failure...
Tobi Amusan ran a world-leading 12.40 seconds (0.9m/s) to win the 100m hurdles at Saturday’s inaugural Jamaica Athletics Invitational in Kingston. The world record holder...
A 5-year-old boy, Ditebogo Junior, was shot dead after his father’s Toyota Hilux was hijacked outside their home in Soshanguve, in the north of Gauteng, South...
Groupe Special Mobile Association (GSMA), the umbrella body of mobile operators globally, has said that only 29% of Nigerians have regular access to mobile internet, leaving...
The Niger State Government has disclosed that it can generate billions of Naira annually from trucks passing through Bida, as Nigeria plans to reintroduce the tolling...
Unknown gunmen have reportedly killed three police officers and one Federal Road Safety Corps personnel in Enugu State. Naija News learnt that the gunmen attacked a...
Big Brother Naija reality star, Beauty Tukura, has relished her triumph at the 10th edition of Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCA, held at the Eko...
Mixed reactions have trailed the 2024 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCA as actress, Funke Akindele’s ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ misses out. Recall that the 10th...
The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) in Canada has reported that 2.3 million citizens lack family physicians, a figure that is projected to nearly double within the...
Story Highlights AAMVCA recognizes outstanding productions, and movie talents across the entertainment industry Kehinde Bankole and Wale Ojo emerge as lead actor and actress of the...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has stated that the tax reforms implemented by President Bola Tinubu’s administration are aimed at enhancing the overall well-being of Nigerians. He...
The exchange rate for import duties collection by the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has risen to N1457/$, the highest in just over six weeks, according to...
Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and Group CEOs of seven Nigerian banks will earn approximately N796.6 million in final dividends for 2023. The seven banks are United...
Risk consultancy firm, SBM Intelligence, has said that allegations of bribery request levelled against Nigerian government officials by the CEO of Binance, Richard Teng, could hinder...
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said the Federal Government is working to revise the visa application policy in the country in a few weeks to improve...
Often wonder why they say blood is thicker than water. This means our genes play a strong role in connecting us as a family. As a...
Mikel Arteta and the Arsenal board are set to face huge disappointment in their summer chase for one of their top transfer targets. The Gunners are...
Airtel Africa, a prominent telecommunications company, in February 2024, announced its intention to initiate a share buyback program following the disclosure of a negative Basic EPS...
The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion from Adeniji through Falomo, including Bourdillon and Queens Drive, to accommodate road repairs starting Monday, May 13,...
The World Bank may approve loans to Nigeria totaling $2.25 billion across two major projects on June 13, 2024. According to official documents obtained by Nairametrics,...
Apple Inc. is reportedly finalizing an agreement with OpenAI to integrate the startup’s technology into the iPhone, marking a significant move to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI)...
Apple Inc. is reportedly finalizing an agreement with OpenAI to integrate the startup’s technology into the iPhone, marking a significant move to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI)...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has accused banks of colluding with Point-of-Sale(POS) operators to limit cash availability at Automated Teller Machines(ATM). According to the...
The Board of Directors of MeCure Industries Plc has appointed Mr. Joseph Oyeyemi Babatunde and Mr. Tochukwu Chukwuneta Orajiaku as Independent Non-Executive Directors of the Company....
A Xejet Airlines aircraft encountered a mishap on Saturday as it skidded off the runway at Murtala Muhammad International Airport, Lagos, shortly after landing. The incident,...
The Africans Rising, a Pan-African movement, has urged African governments to work towards a visa-free movement, single currency, and unified passport to enhance regional integration and...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed concerns over the Nigerian government’s strategy to issue domestic dollar-denominated bonds, according to the recently published IMF staff country...
Highly rated, independent investment advisory firms have picked Fidelity Bank as a very attractive stock with the potential to generate high returns for investors. Independent investment...
I had a meeting last night at one of those pretentious restaurants that litter Lagos Island. This one was in Lekki Phase 1, with beautiful interiors...
The Executive Director/CEO of the National Films and Videos Censors Board (NFVCB), Dr. Shaibu Husseini, pinpointed that one of the key reasons filmmakers circumvent the board...
Korra Obidi, the US-based Nigerian social media dancer, has cried out for financial assistance to engage in a parental right battle with Justin Dean, her ex-husband....
Prospective university students who plan to start undergraduate courses in 2025 in the United Kingdom, will have access to the actual grades that recent successful applicants...
Wema Bank, Nigeria’s foremost innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has officially launched CoopHub, a new digital solution for Cooperative Societies....
Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has listed N4.075 billion of AVA Infrastructure Series 1 Fund on its trading platform. In a press release, signed by the head,...
Dana Air has terminated the employment of some employees after the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) suspended its operations. Naija News reports that the NCAA is...
Fiji’s former Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama, a prominent figure in the Pacific Islands, has been sentenced to a year in prison for obstructing a police investigation...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a strong warning to foreign missions operating in Nigeria, prohibiting them from conducting transactions in foreign currencies...
The Zamfara State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Aisha Anka, reported an outbreak of an unknown illness that has already resulted in four deaths and 177 reported...
The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has announced that it has disbursed over N787 billion to more than 495,000 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) since...
Story highlights The Board of Beta Glass Plc has appointed Vitus Chidiebere Ezinwa as Chairman following the passing of Abimbola Ogunbanjo. The Board also welcomed four...
A Pennsylvania jury in the United States of America has ruled that ExxonMobil must pay $725.5 million to an ex-mechanic who alleged his cancer was caused...
The Lagos State Government has announced that it is set to add 13 new jetties to boost water transportation in the state, with the construction of...
The Nigerian currency breached the N1,450 mark against the greenback on the black market amid evolving market dynamics in Nigeria’s fragile FX market. Market fundamentals affirm...
Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, has announced plans for the local manufacturing of solar panels and electric vehicle (EV) batteries, positioning the nation as a production hub...
Sam Adegobye was excited when he got admission to study for his master’s degree at a university in northern England. His family felt it was a...
President Bola Tinubu has said the federal government would continue to partner subnational entities in providing development projects that have direct bearing on the people, just...
Twenty-four-year-old Abdulganiyu Akanbi AbdulRahman is a student of Islamic Studies who made history with the highest CGPA yet during the last convocation ceremony of the Usman...
Around 550 employees across autonomous vehicle company Motional have been laid off, according to information taken from WARN notice filings and sources at the company. Earlier...
In this day and age, any player turning down a lucrative opportunity in favour of playing for their current club in an FA Cup Final has...
Wema Bank, Nigeria’s foremost innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first-fully digital bank, ALAT, has officially launched CoopHub, a new digital solution for Cooperative Societies. The...
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan, speaking on Friday at the 25th anniversary of Igbinedion University, highlighted the reversal of some progressive policies post his administration. Serving...
French forward Kylian Mbappé, has confirmed his departure from Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season. Mbappé called time on his PSG tenure, having spent...