…development and completed projects. “Keeping money in the bank while leaving contractors unpaid and failing to complete meaningful, life-impacting projects cannot, by itself, be regarded as an achievement. Ultimately, leadership is measured by the tangible improvements it delivers to the lives of the people,” the state…

…and benefit buyers, but noted that its overall impact would depend on other economic factors, including exchange rates. NAN recalls that the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adeniyi, announced the revised import duties while defending the service’s 2026 budget proposal before the House o…

GistReel Veteran Nollywood actor Chiwetalu Agu has shared his thoughts on relationships and marriage, advising people not to choose partners based solely on virginity or physical qualities. In a message shared on X (formerly Twitter), the actor noted that while virginity may represent purity, it does not automatically…

…Peter Obi, has vowed to withdraw from the 2027 election if any evidence presented by actor/politician, Kenneth Okonkwo proves him unfit to serve.Obi had filed a defamation suit against Okonkwo, who was recently appointed as spokesman of African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar.The ex-Anam…

Nollywood actor, Oluwole Cole, professionally known as Baraka, has stated that actress Mosunmola Filani is rude and pompous. He made the claim in his latest interview with the African A-List podcast. When asked about his encounter with the actress, Baraka said “Mosun Filani was very rude, and pompous.” Narrating his or…

GistReel Veteran Nollywood actor Femi Branch has made an emotional appeal to Nigerians, urging politicians to stop dragging innocent children into political conflicts. Reacting to the release of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oyo State after 56 days in captivity, the actor lamented that many Nigerian children…

…The governor also disclosed that the state would soon deploy 150 additional waste compactors and introduce waste collection tricycles in inner communities to strengthen refuse evacuation. He added that the government was investing in modern waste processing infrastructure, including a material recovery and recycling fa…

…towards constructive diplomacy, intellectual rigour and proactive engagement with state actors. The incoming Executive Council assumes office with a clear policy roadmap aimed at addressing the fundamental issues confronting the Nigerian education sector, including administrative bottlenecks, campus security concerns a…

GistReel Popular Nollywood actor IK Ogbonna has rejected online rumors that he is being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for an alleged $75,000 romance scam. Rumours circulated that a 49-year-old American citizen had filed a…

…to rise sharply due to population growth, ageing and increasing exposure to cancer risk factors. Nigeria bears one of the highest cancer burdens in sub-Saharan Africa, recording an estimated 127,000 new cancer cases and nearly 80,000 deaths annually. Breast, cervical, prostate, liver and colorectal cancers remain the c…

…damaged by fire, making its replacement imperative. He expressed confidence in the contractors, noting that all parties clearly understood their responsibilities and were committed to delivering the project successfully and within schedule. NDPHC’s Executive Director, Generation, Abdullahi Kassim, recalled that the PCM…

…thereby sustaining the heavy volume of tanker traffic in the area. Another major factor is Nigeria’s continued dependence on road transportation for petroleum distribution. Industry operators noted that pipelines, which were originally designed to transport refined petroleum products efficiently across the country, hav…

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…Aid Foundation, Mark Greer, said, “Giving is deeply personal based on different factors including values, circumstances and experiences. By understanding these influences and how they appear around the world, we can learn what drives vibrant cultures of giving to support the resilience of civil society. “We all have a…

GistReel Nollywood actor Stan Nze has reacted emotionally to a recent interview featuring NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, saying it renewed his hope for a better Nigeria. In a video shared on his Instagram page, Stan Nze admitted he was deeply moved after watching Obi speak about the challenges he has allegedly…

…could lead to increased vehicle imports, reduced local assembly volumes, lower factory capacity utilisation and weaker incentives for investment in assembly plants and component manufacturing, including tyres, batteries, plastics, automotive glass and other locally produced parts. Singh said the association supports th…

…DJI stated that sustained policy implementation and operational resilience will be key factors in determining whether Nigeria qualifies for Frontier Market status. The development follows a series of reforms spearheaded by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), alongside the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group),…

…stocks dominate, Nigeria's rally has been driven largely by domestic macroeconomic factors. The post S&P Dow Jones places Nigeria on 2027 Frontier Market Watchlist appeared first on Vanguard News.

…as one of the biggest matches in Norwegian football history.Mathisen added that factors such as noise and hygiene could potentially affect players' rest and preparation, although he welcomed the fact that an alternative hotel was secured well before the match. Despite the criticism, the head of Norway's World Cup deleg…

…exchange rates in both markets are subject to daily fluctuations driven by several factors, including the availability of foreign exchange, market demand, liquidity levels, and overall economic conditions. Consequently, the rates offered by commercial banks, bureaux de change, and independent currency traders may vary…

…homes and lands by white settlers. One of their leaders, John Trudell, the writer, actor and musician who passed on in 2015, said of his people: "Historically speaking, we went from being Indians to pagans to savages to hostiles to militants to activists to Native Americans. It's five hundred years later and they still…

GistReel Nollywood actor Chief Imo has sparked reactions on social media after strongly criticizing people who claim that marriage and having children should not be regarded as achievements. In a viral video circulating online, the actor expressed disbelief over the growing opinion that personal success should not be m…

…they wanted Messi to stay in the running. "In football, there are sometimes external factors that go beyond the technical aspects. The world champions received support at every level," Hassan told beIN Sports. Collina explains VAR decision Addressing the decision to disallow Zico's goal, Collina said the VAR protocol h…

…and president of the Capital Market Academics of Nigeria, agreed that seasonal factors typically increase demand for foreign exchange and can widen the premium between the official and parallel markets. According to him, however, such factors alone do not explain a significant divergence between the two exchange rates.…

…others to court over alleged defamation May Yul-Edochie, the estranged wife of Nollywood actor Yul Edochie, has filed a lawsuit at the Lagos State High Court against her former lawyer, Emeka Ugwuonye, and Yinka Omolola Theisen, the ex-girlfriend of Linc Edochie. The suit, which also names several unidentified social me…