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Naira Struggles in Parallel Market, Dollar Trades at ₦1,490

The Nigerian naira is facing challenges in the informal foreign exchange market, with the US dollar being quoted at approximately ₦1,490 (sell) and...

Just In: Rena Wakama Gets New Role in US League as Hive BC Head Coach

Rena Wakama, the acclaimed head coach of Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has added another feather to her cap with her appointment...

Tinubu to Service Chiefs: Don’t Let New Security Threats Fester, Smash Them Head-On

Worried by the untamed 16-year-old insurgency and banditry across the country, President Bola Tinubu has given a marching order to the newly appointed...

Harnessing Sports Power: Stakeholders Unite at SWAN’s 60th to Drive National Development

Stakeholders gathered for the 60th anniversary of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), on Thursday in Abuja where they reaffirmed the importance...

NNPC Launches Comprehensive Review of Nigeria’s Major Refineries

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has initiated a thorough technical and commercial review of its three major refineries in Warri, Port...

New Presidents Emerge in Sports Federations: Finance Minister Edun, Customs CG Adeniyi, Sen. Dankwambo Elected

The National Sports Commission (NSC) in Abuja has successfully ushered in a new set of credible leaders for the nation’s Sports Federations. Persecondnews...

PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City Half Marathon Makes History with World Athletics Label

The PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon is gearing up for its second edition, scheduled to take place on December 6, 2025....

Russia Successfully Tests Nuclear-Powered Underwater Drone ‘Poseidon’

Russia has conducted a successful test of its nuclear-powered underwater drone, “Poseidon,” President Vladimir Putin announced on Wednesday. The test marks the second...

FG Hits Back at Peter Obi Over Claims of Neglecting Ports Outside Lagos

The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has dismissed assertions by former presidential candidate Peter Obi that the federal government is neglecting...

Flamingos’ World Cup Dreams Dashed as Italy Clinches 4-0 Win

The Nigerian U17 Women’s team, also known as the Flamingos, has been eliminated from the ongoing FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco...

US Revokes Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka’s Visa, Entry Blocked Indefinitely

Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka announced on Tuesday that the United States has cancelled his non-immigrant visa. This action prevents the 90-year-old literary...

NPA Celebrates National Mentoring Day 2025: Talent Development and Sustainability in Focus

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) joined the global community on Monday to celebrate the inaugural ‘National Mentoring Day’, highlighting its dedication to future‑proofing...

Transcorp Plc’s Q3 2025 Profit Soars 54% to N38.81bln, 9-Month PBT Reaches N124.52bln

Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp Group) announced its unaudited Q3 2025 results, posting a pre‑tax profit of N38.81 billion – a 53.84 % year‑on‑year surge compared with...

Juventus Sacks Igor Tudor After Lazio Loss, Names Brambilla as Interim Coach

Juventus confirmed on Monday that head coach Igor Tudor has been relieved of his duties following a 1‑0 loss to Lazio, leaving the...

NCDMB Unveils 10,000‑Person “Field‑Ready” Training for Nigeria’s Oil & Gas Sector

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has announced a nationwide Human Capital Development (HCD) drive aimed at equipping over 10,000 young...

Dangote’s 1.4 m‑bpd Expansion, a Legacy Investment for Nigeria and Africa – Otedola

Billionaire investor Femi Otedola has lauded the Dangote Group’s plan to boost the Dangote Petroleum Refinery from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million bpd, calling it...