…to be accompanying Seyi Tinubu, approached the streamer and informed him that the Nigerian President's son was present. Speed then posed for photographs with the children, and exchanged greetings with Seyi Tinubu. American YouTube sensation IShowSpeed during his 21st birthday celebration in Nigeria...Photo Credit: Nati…

Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance announced the birth of their fourth child, a baby boy, on Sunday, July 19The birth marks the first time a sitting US vice president has become a new father since 1870, according to the White House Historical AssociationVance has been a vocal advocate for higher birth r…

…and agriculture, and he suggested a political motive behind the concealment. He said Nigerians would be justified in suspecting the money is being positioned to fund the ruling party’s campaign machinery and Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027 unless the administration accounts for it in full. He described the entire budg…

…Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has declared that any Nigerian artiste hoping to win or even secure a Grammy nomination must first feature him on a song. Speaking during an interview on Rubbin' Minds on Channels Television on Sunday, July 19, Portable described himself as the "new-bor…

…and others arrested over illegal mining in Nasarawa Three Chinese nationals and several Nigerian miners during a security operation targeting alleged illegal mining activities in Nasarawa State. The arrests were made at Amba community in Kokona Local Government Area during a raid led by Nasarawa State Deputy Governor E…

…memorable welcome. Akwete cloth, handwoven for centuries in Ukwa East, remains one of Nigeria’s most celebrated cultural exports and a major source of livelihood for women in the area.

Cooking gas prices in Nigeria now range from ₦1,100 to ₦1,550 per kilogram as prices crash amid a surge in importsInland transportation costs drive LPG price variations across different states, with Dangote Refinery offering the lowest priceConsumers are advised to compare rates and avoid roadside resellers for bet…

…is the result of the sacrifices and liberation efforts of African countries, including Nigeria. Many African nationals have been forced out of South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks, and anti-immigrant protests. While speaking on Sunday in Freetown, Sierra Leone, during the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS…

…recruitment processes in the public service, the story resonated instantly with Nigerians. Not merely because twenty-seven young people found employment. But because twenty-seven children who had already known the pain of losing parents were reportedly given the chance to rebuild their future. That single act tells us…

…formula of the five per cent Ticket Sales Charge/Cargo Sales Charge, TSC/CSC, saying the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, NAMA, required a larger share of the revenue to upgrade air navigation infrastructure. This development comes as the NCAA expressed fears over the issue and warned that any reduction in its stat…

In line with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has urged newly awarded holders of Petroleum Prospecting Licences (PPLs) to move quickly on developing their assets while engaging responsibly with host communities. The post NUPRC wants PPL holders to fast-trac…

The chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group, Dr Umaru Kwairanga, has called for stronger collaboration between the capital market and insurance industry to mobilise long-term capital, deepen financial inclusion and accelerate sustainable economic growth. The post NGX chair seeks capital market, insurance partnership to dri…

The Forum of Power and Energy Commissioners in Nigeria (FPECN) has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s electricity sector reforms, describing the decentralisation of the power market as a far-reaching step that can transform the Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry (NESI). The post Forum backs Tinubu’s power sector reforms…

Organised Private Sector leaders and economists have projected that the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee will most likely retain the Monetary Policy Rate at 26.5 per cent when it meets on Monday and Tuesday, citing heightened geopolitical tensions and their potential impact on inflation. The stakehol…

…Minister of Foreign Affairs.” Others listed included the “Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Executive Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, Auditor-General for the Federation and Chairman, Fiscal Responsibility Commission.” Th…

The managements of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), have resolved to deepen collaboration between the two agencies. This was the discussion when the General Manager, (Transmission), TCN Kano Region, M.K Bello, received the Managing Director of NISO, Abdu Muh…

Cardi B and Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye spotted enjoying dinner together in Italy after first meeting in Paris (Video) American rapper Cardi B and Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye have sparked renewed speculation about their relationship after they were spotted together during a luxury waterfront dinner in Ven…

…political vision and ambition which by extension aligns with the greatest good of the Nigerian nation, which on a happy note, constitutes the primary aim of the group.He therefore pledged his readiness to devote every ounce of his energy time and financial resources to the task which he described as very crucial not on…

…which of the two major issues in the news last week is most troubling for the average Nigerian. Is it the federal government’s announcement-and subsequent reversal-of an 82 per cent increase in WAEC and NECO registration fees, from N27,500 to N50,000 per candidate beginning in 2027? Or is it the court-ordered forfeitur…

The Senate has finally given voice to a national outrage that has simmered for too long: Nigeria’s policy of rehabilitating and reintegrating so-called repentant Boko Haram fighters without doing them justice. It has outlived whatever limited utility its creators may once have claimed. A programme that begins with surr…

By YINKA ADETUTU About six months after assuming office as Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan is pursuing a strategy centred on regulatory certainty, faster decision-making, operational efficiency, and transparent governance. The early signs are re…

…attackers were unstoppable, but because the hard decisions had never been rehearsed. As Nigeria’s digital economy, and Africa’s with it, races ahead on instant payments, mobile banking, and digital lending, that lesson has only sharpened. Cybersecurity can no longer be viewed as a back-office technology concern. It has…

Influential Niger state APC stakeholders, including former commissioners and sitting lawmakers, are finalising plans for a mass defection from the ruling partyThe aggrieved group spans all 25 local government areas and includes allies of both Governor Bago and ex-Governor Abubakar Sani BelloA former senior aide to ex-G…

…Ayodele Ismail absent without leave following an unexplained departure from the clubThe Nigerian club linked the player's disappearance to an unprofessional Egyptian-based agent connected to AMB Sports ManagementShooting Stars announced it would pursue the matter through official football regulatory channelsFind it fas…

…for education has continued to inspire hope and shape the aspirations of countless young Nigerians. She noted that his words, actions, and consistent investments in human capital have reinforced the belief that education remains the most powerful catalyst for building a prosperous and inclusive nation. The university s…