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We didn’t come to Davos, Switzerland, to dance “Buga”, but to sell the Nigerian brand – VP Shettima

With netizens awash with the video of Vice-President Kashim Shettima dancing Kizz Daniel’s “Buga” in Davos, Switzerland, he says Buga is the biggest...

WEF: AfCTA must not lose steam, project can increase Africa’s GDP by $450bln in 2035 says VP Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima said on Thursday that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA) agreement has the potential to raise Africa’s gross...

NCC halts plan to bar Glo subscribers from calling MTN lines

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has backtracked on its plan to bar Glo subscribers from calling MTN lines and has given it a...

CBN clears $2bln outstanding forex liabilities

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has paid approximately $2 billion in its bid to cushion the lingering challenges in the...

Nigeria in firm position to fill global technology skills gap, says Minister Tijani

The Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, said Nigeria is in...

Ibadan explosion: Pres. Tinubu grieves, promises aids, punishment

Following the explosion that quaked Ibadan to its foundation on Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu has offered his heartfelt sympathies to the victims of...

FG approves over N5.1bln for 185 TETFund research grants

The Federal Government has made good on its resolve to bridge the gap between economic and technological developments by approving N5.1 billion for...

S’Court reserves judgment in Sokoto governorship appeal

The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in an appeal seeking to unseat Gov. Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto State. The five-member panel of Justices...

NNPCL uncovers 83 illegal refineries in Niger Delta in one week 

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL) has uncovered 83 illegal refineries and 15 illegal pipeline connections in the Niger Delta in the...

Six-time sacked Mourinho, the “special one”, finally sacked by Roma

With Roma sitted ninth on the Seria A table and one win from their last five games, the club pressed the panic button...

Mechanized agriculture, gateway to Africa’s economic growth, says VP Shettima in Switzerland

As political and business leaders begin talks at the 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) with the theme “Rebuilding trust”...

FCT minister directs security agencies to rid Abuja of street light vandals

Amid rising insecurity in Nigeria’s seat of power, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has ordered a joint...

Just in: Surge in cost of food shoots up Nigeria’s inflation rate to 28.9% – NBS

Nigeria’s headline inflation increased by 0.72 per cent to 28.92 per cent in December 2023, up from 28.20 per cent in November 2023,...

AFCON: AKWABA! Electrifying opening ceremony brings crowd, fans to their feet

The opening ceremony of the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast was spectacular; dancing, singing, and emphasis on the beautiful African cultural...

Palmer’s goal sends Chelsea above Man- U and Newcastle

Chelsea won the bragging rights in a nervy West London derby against Fulham. Fans at Stamford Bridge were edgy as the Blues were...

What saddens me at 30 – DJ Cuppy

Florence Otedola, widely known by her stage name DJ Cuppy, has opened up about the challenges of being a single, childless woman in...