A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday denied the bail application of the executive of Binance cryptocurrency firm, Tigran Gambaryan. Naija News recalls that Gambaryan,...
Story Highlights The Federal High Court in Abuja restrained the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Providus Bank from arresting Chukwunonso Cosmas Nwobi, CEO of...
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said on Thursday that the federal government was committed to the fight against the jagged edges of...
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, dismissed the bail application of a detained Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, following the Federal Government’s opposition. Gambaryan’s lawyer, M....
A 26-year-old man Tanaka Maringire killed his friend for refusing to share a beer in a heartbreaking incident that has left their community shocked. The...
Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed he is leaving the German club amid rumours of a move to Manchester United. The German manager had decided...
Ade is a hardworking father in Lagos. Recently, fate dealt him a heavy blow when his young son, Tunde, fell scarily ill. Tunde’s illness struck suddenly,...
The exchange rate for import duty collections by the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has increased by N38 from N1492/$ to N1530/$, according to the latest update...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a new long-term residency program known as ‘Blue Residency’, which offers 10-year visas to individuals recognized for their contributions...
Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool, Newcastle United, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are all interested in the brilliant 18-year-old French defender, Leny Yoro, from Lille...
Morgan Stanley, the sixth largest banking firm in the United States, in a recent filing, revealed its $269 million investment in spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds...
In the wake of the Federal Executive Council’s announcement of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) aimed at expanding Nigeria’s fibre optic infrastructure, the nation stands at...
A former chairman of the Park Management System in Oyo State, Mukaila Lamidi, also known as Auxiliary, has been remanded at the Agodi Correctional Centre by...
The Federal Government has said it will be giving out 50 laptops monthly to fellows of its 3 Million Technical Training (3MTT) program. The Minister of...
The Nigeria Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has accused the United States government of relying on human rights “fake news” to refuse the Nigerian military...
Seplat Energy Plc’s shareholders have approved the payment of US 15 cents per share recommended by the company’s board of directors. The approval was given at...
AstraZeneca has unveiled plans to collaborate with regulatory authorities worldwide in the rollout of its latest COVID-19 prevention drug. This announcement comes after the drug manufacturer...
A well-known Louisiana plastic surgeon and his two adult children, who were both two days away from their college graduation, were killed when the small plane...
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced that the sale of E-tags, which will permit entry into the 24 federal airports across the country,...
Reddit has entered a partnership with OpenAI to integrate its content into the widely used chatbot, ChatGPT, Nairametrics learnt. The company announced on Thursday through a...
On Thursday, 1.009 million shares of Airtel Africa were traded, leading to the group’s market value rising by N665 billion to N8.08 trillion. This marks an...
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has announced the distribution of N1.208 trillion to various levels of government in May 2024 from various revenue sources, including...
The Federal Government has announced plans to pay N130 billion to settle part of the N1.3 trillion gas supply debts in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry...
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Former president of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, and other critical stakeholders in the agricultural sector will be convening at a groundbreaking initiative, The AgriConnect Summit 2024,...
For Mark Zuckerberg’s fortieth birthday, his wife got him a photoshoot. Zuckerberg gives the camera a sly smile as he sits amid a carefully crafted recreation...
In a groundbreaking diplomatic mission, HRM Oba Prof. Alexander Olusegun MacGregor, the esteemed monarch of Orile-Ilawo, Abeokuta Ogun State, led a historic delegation to the Republic...
Onga, a leading seasoning brand renowned for enhancing the great tastes and aroma in every dish, solidified its commitment to celebrating African culture and talent by...
Shareholders of Fidelity Bank Plc have endorsed the recommendation of the board of directors for a final dividend of N19.2 billion for the financial year 2023....
Payment company, Flutterwave, said its customers’ funds remain safe amid concerns about a security breach on its system. In a statement sent to Nairametrics on Thursday,...
Two brothers, Anton Peraire-Bueno of Boston and James Peraire-Bueno of New York, were arrested yesterday in connection with a massive heist on the Ethereum blockchain which...
Greek-Nigerian basketball player Giannis Antetokounmpo, representing the Milwaukee Bucks in the National Basketball Association (NBA), has been named one of the world’s highest-earning athletes in Forbes’...
TechCrunch Disrupt has always been the ultimate convergence point for all things startup and tech. In the bustling world of innovation, it serves as the “big...
The legal team of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has declined to oppose the preliminary objection of a Pay-TV operator, Multichoice Nigeria, which...
The heavy rainfall on Thursday morning accompanied with a whirlwind has led to the collapse of the roof of a building were some students of the...
Nigeria President Bola Tinubu will today, Thursday, May 16, play host to the President of the Republic of Senegal, H.E Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Naija News reports...
MeCure Industries reports it has secured approval from the National Agency for Food & Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to launch production of the first locally...
Mecure Industries, which is listed on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2023, has posted first quarter (Q1) 2024 financial results....
The fire that erupted after explosions at the gas processing plant run by Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) in Gbaran, Yenagoa Local Government Area...
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has pledged the sum of $2 billion to promote clean cooking, particularly among women and children in Africa. AfDB President,...
The Nigerian Senate has introduced a bill to amend the Central Bank of Nigeria Act 2007, proposing a 900% hike in minimum fine for naira abuse...
Vice President Kashim Shettima is currently chairing the 141st meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) at the State House in Abuja. Naija News reports that...
Leading insurance companies in Nigeria paid N141.761 billion in claims in the financial year of 2023, compared to N120.563 billion in 2022, representing a growth of...
Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara is sure to be on the move this summer as he approaches the end of his contract and it seems La Liga...
Video streaming platform, Netflix, said its ad-supported plan now has 40 million global monthly active users. Netflix’s President of Advertising, Amy Reinhard, disclosed this on Wednesday...
The World Bank Group has predicted a positive trend for African countries, noting that their public debt will drop in 2024. Low-income African countries have been...
Adnan Kazim, Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer of Emirates Airline, has confirmed that the airline will resume operations in Nigeria on 1 October 2024 after...
Incoming Liverpool manager is already thinking about the summer transfer business at his new club. The Dutch manager’s move to Anfield is still not officially announced...
A report by Financial Times indicates that 40% of universities in England are projected to face deficits in the 2023-24 academic year, with a growing number...
Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable has released a new song following his recent arrest for failing to settle a debt. Naija News...
Nigerians are excessively focused on the exchange rate of the local currency, the Naira. It’s looked at as a barometer of the economy. Knowing and tracking...
The former Chairman of Park Management System, Lamidi Mukaila, fondly called Auxiliary, was paraded on Thursday by the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Hamzat Adebola. Naija...
Emirates Airlines has set October 1, 2024 date to resume flight operations to Nigerian airports. This was disclosed by the Airlines on its verified X handle...
Nigerian singer, Peter Okoye, popularly know. As Mr. P, has revealed that he has undergone a hair transplant in Istanbul, Turkey. The award-winning singer shared the...
Karimot, the sister to the embattled widow, Wunmi Aloba tenders an apology to the father of the late singer Mohbad after months of dragging him to...
Will we see the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE soon? Well, that depends on who you ask, because while a fairly recent leak suggested the Galaxy S24...
Dangote refinery in Lagos reportedly plans to purchase at least 24 million barrels of US crude oil over the next year as it increases its processing...
Nigerian musician, Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable, has regained his freedom from the custody of the Lagos State Police Command. Naija News had reported Portable...
Shafi’u Abubakar, the suspect arrested for setting a mosque ablaze and trapping worshipers inside the building at Laraba Abasawa in Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano...
Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has spoken exclusively to CaughtOffside about the latest on the VAR situation in the Premier League and what he’d do about the...
Since Todd Boehly took over as the owner of Chelsea Football Club, he’s been able to go about his business practically unhindered. There’ll always be questions...
UPDC Real Estate Investment Trust (UPDC REIT) has declared a final dividend of N0.22 per unit of share for the period ending December 31, 2023. This...
Fabrizio Romano insists Ange Postecoglou is not unhappy as Tottenham manager, playing down any talk that his future could be in doubt after his comments following...
Story Highlight India experienced a surge in its billionaire population, adding over 100 new billionaires in the past decade, reaching a total of 200 billionaires in...
The 2023 Spokesperson of Labour Party presidential campaign council, Yunusa Tanko has shared his thoughts on the reason his principal, Peter Obi ate with Northerners during...
The naira clawed back some of its losses against the dollar amid prospects for rate cuts in the world’s largest economy improved, and U.S. core inflation...
The National Action on Sugar Reduction Coalition (NASR) has advocated a 20% increase in sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) tax in a bid to align with global standards...
The Development Governance International (DGI) Consult says that Nigeria needs a unified coalition among health stakeholders for a functional health tax policy. Speaking in Abuja on...
In its resolve to continue to encourage gender equality and bridge the gap in the work environment, in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) space, inq....
E-commerce juggernaut, Jumia Technologies AG, is set to consolidate all three warehouses into a singular 30,000sqm depot in Lagos, as part of its profitability strategy in...
Story Highlights The Palm Oil sector has always presented a beacon for investors due to the seemingly wide gap between the demand for the product and...
Amidst a landscape ripe for innovation, a groundbreaking solution has emerged. PawaSuite, the brainchild of FinTrust Technologies Ltd., has stepped into the spotlight as the ultimate...
A United States District Court has sentenced a 57-year-old Nigerian national, Uche Victor Diuno, to five years in prison for his role in a fraud targeted...
Studying in the United Kingdom (UK) is a major goal for international students because UK universities are recognized for their exceptional, world-class educational standards. However, the...
If the boos that rang around Old Trafford during Erik ten Hag’s post-match speech after the Newcastle game are a guide, then the Dutchman’s time at...
The cost of living in Nigeria continues to rise, with April 2024 Consumer Price Index (CPI) data showing a consistent increase in inflation rates across both...
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has said that the country’s gas sector is now strategically positioned to assist businesses in generating increased revenue. ...
The Federal Government has listed its April 2024 savings bonds worth N4.214 billion on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) platform. This was disclosed in the market...
This summer is set to be a hugely important one for Xavi and FC Barcelona. The Catalans will end the season trophy less after a well...
Premier League leaders Manchester City have set the wheels in motion to start their transfer business this summer. Pep Guardiola’s men are favourites to win the...
In partnership with KuCoin halts naira P2P KuCoin has suspended peer-to-peer trading using the Nigerian naira (NGN) on its platform. The crypto trading platform announced the...
The Centre for the Promotion of Public Enterprise (CPPE) has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to slow down on monetary policy tightening ahead...
Data released by the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) have revealed that registration for the Bank Verification Number (BVN) increased by 1.75 million in the last...
The Federal Government is poised to reconstitute the governing councils of universities across the nation, the acting Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Chris...
Netflix and the National Football League (NFL) are entering into a partnership, letting the streaming platform air live games on Christmas Day 2024, 2025, and 2026....
Organized labour has described the ₦48,000 proposed new minimum wage by the federal government as an insult to the sensibility of Nigerian workers. The labour leaders...
Popular Nigerian singer, Adekunle Gold has commended legendary musician, Innocent Idibia, aka 2Baba, as his debut solo album, ‘Face2Face’ turns 20. Gold insisted that the veteran’s...
The Naira has recorded its first N61.38 appreciation against the Dollar at the official foreign exchange market after weeks of depreciation. Recall that Bureau De Change...
The governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced the passing of his Deputy Chief of Staff, Gboyega Soyannwo, on Wednesday. He was aged 55. Sanwo-Olu,...
FBN Holding Plc has said that it plans to publish both its full-year 2023 annual financial statement and first quarter 2024 unaudited financial statement on or...
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s Deputy Chief of Staff, Gbenga Soyannwo is dead. Soyannwo died on Wednesday, May 15, at the age of 55 after a brief...
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has referred President Bola Tinubu’s request for the confirmation of Emomotimi Agama as the Director General of the Securities and Exchange...
Air Peace has acknowledged issues faced by customers trying to book London-bound flights on their platforms, as many travellers have encountered a ‘fully booked’ error message...
Air Peace has acknowledged issues faced by customers trying to book London-bound flights on their platforms, as many travellers have encountered a ‘fully booked’ error message...
The Department of Development Control, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has initiated the demolition of over 500 unauthorized structures at the popular Karmo Market in Abuja....
The toxicology test carried out on late music star, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has revealed that the singer’s cause of death could not be...
PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc has incurred a market value loss of approximately N70.5 billion since May 7, 2024. This downturn persisted today, with the company witnessing...
Nigeria recorded $282.61 million as total direct foreign exchange (FX) remittances in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024. The figure represents a decrease of $18.96 million...
Planet Projects Nigeria Limited, the firm behind the design and construction of the Oshodi Transport Interchange in Lagos State, has secured N51 billion contract to build...