The Nigerian Bar Association has rejected reports suggesting that the 2026 NBA National Officers' Election has been postponed, insisting that only its National Executive Council has the constitutional authority to suspend or alter the electoral process. The association stated this in a statement issued by its President…
The third prosecution witness in the trial of former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, over the alleged unlawful acquisition of a 753-unit housing estate in Abuja, on Monday admitted that he had no direct dealings with the former apex bank chief. The witness, Richard Agulu, a former Zenith Bank…
…honour and a continental responsibility. He said: “This appointment is a recognition of Nigeria’s commitment to advancing innovative and coordinated humanitarian solutions. It provides an opportunity for us to contribute to shaping Africa’s humanitarian future through stronger partnerships, knowledge sharing, and syste…
Brymo Brymo: "'Oleku' Has One of the Greatest Hooks in Nigerian Pop History"
Falz – Break Time EP Break Time: Falz Hits Pause to Hold Nigeria Accountable There comes a point when the music has to stop pretending everything is fine. On Break Time, Falz steps away from the usual expectations of hit records and catchy hooks to make room for something more urgent: conversation. Across the EP, he tu…
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…scene is a single market, arguing that “the Kenyan ecosystem is quite different from Nigeria's. It’s quite different than Cape Town or the rest of the ecosystem. It’s a very distinct one.” That distinction was evident in both the guest list and the conversations. Founders, investors, startup operators, and corporate ex…
If you are Nigerian and on social media, your timeline this week is probably flooded with videos of car rooftops barely visible above floodwater stretching for blocks, or of someone's living room overtaken by flowing brown water. Keep scrolling, and you will probably find someone warning others to avoid a route because…
Chinedu Teams Up with Ejyk Nwamba on New Highlife Anthem “Igbo” - Listen Now Nigerian Highlife/Afrobeats star Chinedu (Ahubalezeama) continues his impressive run with the release of a brand-new single titled “Igbo,” featuring the talented Ejyk Nwamba. Known for preserving the rich sounds of Igbo Highlife while blending…
HabariPay, the fintech subsidiary of one of Nigeria’s largest financial services groups, processed ₦80.9 trillion ($59.04 billion) in payments in 2025, almost three times the value it handled in the previous year. Now, it wants to build on that growth by deploying 200,000 Point-of-Sale (PoS) terminals nationwide, incre…
The Nigerian government has halted the enforcement of overlapping rules for internet platforms, marking its strongest move yet to create a single regulatory framework for the digital economy. A Tuesday directive from the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, seen by TechCabal, directs regu…
…the state capital, as "a significant milestone and a source of pride to the state and Nigeria." He said, "The diplomatic advancement reflected Ambassador Ajimobi's commitment to service, integrity and exemplary leadership over the years." The APC governorship candidate commended the former first lady and wife of the la…
Nigeria is forcing its financial sector to repatriate one of its most valuable assets: data. Under a sweeping Central Bank directive, banks, fintechs, and payment companies must move their transactional data from overseas cloud servers to data centres inside Nigeria by January 1, 2027. The mandate sets in motion one of…
…to restore peace and prevent further breakdown of law and order. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the communal violence stemmed from a farming dispute and had claimed about 80 lives so far. Bago, represented by his deputy, Mr Yakubu Garba, directed security agencies to activate all available security archi…
…place of expulsion,” Traore added. His country was soon hit with a travel ban. A former Nigerian government official told AFP that when Abuja rebuffed US overtures to take in Venezuelans last year, “we knew there would be consequences”. Visa restrictions soon followed. Yet many African nations were willing to play ball…
…in his office and caused significant reputational damage both within and outside Nigeria. The solicitors also criticised Prince Matthew for taking his allegations to the media instead of presenting them before competent investigative or judicial authorities. Pinheiro LP further linked the publication to an ongoing crim…
…Song Title: Avelay Genre: Afrobeats / Afro-Pop / Afro-Fusion Release Date: July 3, 2026 Nigerian hitmaker Tekno keeps the momentum going with Avelay, a vibrant Afrobeats record that perfectly captures his flair for crafting infectious melodies and irresistible grooves. The track showcases the singer’s signature blend o…
…his 2027 presidential ambition, insisting that it is still the South’s turn to produce Nigeria’s president. Sheriff stated this on Monday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he argued that the North would not support Atiku’s bid because of an unwritten power-sharing arrangement among Nig…
…reforms advocate, Segun Awosanya, popularly known as Segalink, has argued that Nigerian activists who are seeking political offices in the 2027 general election won’t necessarily make a difference in governance. The reform advocate maintained that activists often lose the moral authority that initially made them agents…
…second year studying computer science at the University of Ibadan, in Oyo, southwestern Nigeria, John Robert stumbled on a pattern that changed the course of his life. He had been reading about Nigeria’s biggest banking chief executives and business leaders, trying to understand how they built companies that stretched…
…and workplace protection for outdoor construction workers exposed to extreme heat in Nigeria. The call was made at the CoolKidneys Stakeholder Engagement Workshop, organised by the University of the West of England, Bristol, in collaboration with the Renal Health Initiative. The workshop, held in Lagos under the theme…
…of the Accountant-General of the Federation, OAGF, clarified that no Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, account was successfully opened for the controversial council, insisting that no public funds had been released to the body, despite its budgetary allocation, contrary to the position of presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanu…
…per dollar last weekend. Likewise, the naira depreciated to N1,371 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate for the market rose slightly to N1,371 per dollar from N1,370 per dollar last weekend, indicating N1 depreciat…
…are heading there." Police, LASTMA, FRSC, others helpless He added that personnel of the Nigerian Navy; Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA; Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC and other security agencies are regularly deployed to control traffic in the area, but their efforts have yielded little improvement b…
…General and Scientific Conference of the West African College of Physicians, WACP, Nigeria Chapter. WACP also highlighted systemic gaps in governance, funding, workforce retention, and healthcare delivery, while emphasising the need for reforms anchored on collaboration, innovation, and patient-centred care. Speaking a…