With a growing portfolio of innovative solutions and strategic partnerships, AfriGO continues to demonstrate that Nigeria has the ambition, the talent, and the infrastructure to lead payments on its own terms

…gap between the two sectors is, in itself, one of the defining facts of the Nigerian investment landscape in H1 2026. The NGX Insurance Index at -1.75% year-to-date is the only major productive-sector index in negative price-return territory in 2026. Insurance investors have not merely underperformed. They have, on a p…

In a significant boost for West Africa’s growing creative economy, Omolara Coker, Nigerian visual artist, has emerged as the grand

The history, development and feats achieved over the years in the Nigerian theatre circle, even in Africa, cannot be well-captured

…social injustice as the artist voices frustration over the hardships faced by ordinary Nigerians. Through sharp commentary, powerful storytelling, and confrontational lyrics, Ole criticizes corrupt leadership, economic struggles, violence, and the manipulation of citizens while calling for accountability, better govern…

…APC members in Osun and urged opposition parties to support the APC. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, declared Oyebanji the winner of Saturday's governorship election in the state. The governor was re-elected after polling 319,224 votes, defeating his cl…

Popular Nigerian streamer, Peller has officially completed the traditional marriage rites of his fiancé, Jarvis, after travelling to her hometown in Benin City to officially pay her bride price. He made this known via his social media handle on Sunday. He wrote "Today, I proudly paid the bride price of the woman I love…

…Affairs Commission, CAC, to restore the registration of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, and reinstate Ambassador Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo and other members of its Board of Trustees. The court also directed that the interim management committee led by Buhari Shehu, appointed by CAC and the Ministry of Youths…

…for a gradual transfer of internal security responsibilities from the military to the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps within the next two years, alongside greater investment in intelligence gathering, forensic capabilities and community policing. Other recommendations include prose…

…the result, the Returning Officer, Professor Christian Ezeibe of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), said Asogwa polled 162,360 votes to defeat the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Nestor Ezeme, who secured 9,299 votes. According to the results released by INEC, Ossai Okwudili of the Nigeria Democratic Co…

…Bayelsa High on Judicial Infrastructure By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa The Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Sagbama Branch, Barr. Ogheneochuko Sampson, has endorsed calls for the establishment of special courts to fast-track the prosecution of kidnapping and banditry cases across the country. Speaking with…

…Secretary of the faction, made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, in Lagos on Sunday. NAN reports that George, a former PDP deputy national chairman, is aligned with the Dr Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee, backed by Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State. George has been a fierce crit…

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command’s Anti-Cultism Unit, CACU, have arrested two suspected cultists in Ibusa Community, Oshimili North Local Government Area. The suspects were arrested on 19 June 2026 at about 23:45hrs, DAILY POST reports. The Police also recovered from the suspects, one English pump-action gu…

…In Ondo State, INEC declared Prof. Dayo Faduyile, a former National President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and Special Adviser on Health Matters to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, winner of the Ondo South Senatorial District by-election. The Returning Officer, Prof. Gbenga Solomon-Ibileye, Vice-Chancellor of th…

It describes the exercise as orderly and largely free of major security incidents.

To accelerate Nigeria's transition from a commodity-dependent economy to a globally competitive industrial powerhouse, Sterling Bank Limited hosted the second edition of its “Excel in Non-Oil Export” Forum in Lagos around the theme, “Reclaiming Sovereignty: Value Addition, Compliance, and the Future of Nigeria’s Non-Oi…

…a member of several professional bodies, including the Science Teachers Association of Nigeria, STAN, and the Nigeria Football Referees Association.

Some fathers in Nigeria have lamented that national insecurity and a lack of societal appreciation are taking a severe physical and emotional toll on men striving to provide for their households. The fathers, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews on the occasion of Father's Day, expressed…

…colonised vast parts of Africa, Asia and the Americas, bringing countries such as Nigeria, India, Algeria, Vietnam and Indonesia under foreign rule. Through a combination of military resistance, strategic diplomacy, geographical advantages and rapid modernisation, some countries managed to preserve their sovereignty an…

Police say the operation led to the arrest of a suspected gang member, identified as Bube Tukur, and the recovery of weapons allegedly used by the criminal group.

…to deliver more dividends of democracy and accelerate the Renewed Hope Agenda across Nigeria. "He prays for God's wisdom, strength, and good health for Governor Oyebanji as he continues to serve the good people of Ekiti State." In a separate statement, the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Barrister Felix Mork…

…suspected to be Cannabis Sativa and One black polo shirt bearing the inscription "Nigeria Army Barracks Youths Foundation (NABYF) ". Similarly, on the same date, 19th June 2026, at about 6:00 pm, operatives acting on intelligence arrested one Oluchukwu Onyekwe, male, 21 years old, at Agukwu Nri, Anaocha Local Governmen…

…electric tricycles, said ATRaS is an answer to contemporary costly transport fares in Nigeria. He disclosed that the company had taken the last five years of careful planning to arrive at ATRaS, which is designed to provide an integrated transport system for all the states of the North East in the initial years. Repres…

…1448 AH would usher in greater spiritual growth, unity, and progress for Kogi State, Nigeria, and the global Muslim community. The event attracted Islamic scholars, religious leaders, government officials, and members of the Muslim faithful from across the state who gathered to mark the beginning of the new Islamic cal…

…get clearance for the 2023 general election. The group, championing good governance in Nigeria, has formally written the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Joash Amupitan, demanding clarifications on the status of the degree certificate claimed to have been obtained and being par…