Nigerian Bond Market Stabilizes Following DMO Auction
The yield on Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bonds remained steady in the secondary market following the Debt Management Office’s (DMO) monthly primary market auction... Read More
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FG Approves 11 New Universities In FCT, Enugu, Ogun, Others
The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, presented provisional licences to 11 newly approved private universities on Wednesday in Abuja. The universities include City University,... Read More
Afreximbank Launches $3B Oil Trade Fund to Cut Africa’s Fuel Import Bill
In a bid to tackle Africa’s enduring dependence on imported refined petroleum, which costs the continent an estimated US$30 billion annually due to insufficient local... Read More
Petit explains how Brazilian star wasted his career
Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit has criticised former Barcelona and PSG star Neymar for failing to step into the shoes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano... Read More
Champions League semi-final: Barcelona, Inter Milan play out 3-3 draw in first leg
Barcelona were held to a 3-3 draw by Inter Milan in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Wednesday night. It was the... Read More
Tribunal Dismisses Coca-Cola Settlement, Upholds N186m Penalty
The Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal has rejected settlement terms between Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited (CCNL) and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), maintaining... Read More
Lagos Achieved Over 87% Budget Performance In 2024 – Commissioner
The Lagos State Government has announced an 87 per cent budget performance for the 2024 fiscal year, reinforcing its status as Nigeria’s economic hub. The... Read More
Conflicted Feelings as Israel Reflects on 18 Months of War
Every year Israeli’s spend their Memorial Day commemorating Israelis killed in war and attacks. This year it comes as they are reckoning with an ongoing... Read More
Every year Israeli’s spend their Memorial Day commemorating Israelis killed in war and attacks. This year it comes as they are reckoning with an ongoing... Read More
First Holdco Reports 18% Profit Decline in Q1 2025
First Holdco Plc (formerly FBN Holdings) has reported an 18% year-on-year decline in net profit for the first quarter of 2025, primarily due to underperformance... Read More
Nigeria, China Pursue Stronger Trade Relations Amid Global Tensions
Nigeria and China are engaged in diplomatic discussions focused on enhancing trade cooperation and lowering tariffs, as both countries address challenges arising from increasing global... Read More
Portable sentenced to three months imprisonment
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Olalomi Okikiola, aka Portable, has been sentenced to three months’ imprisonment. Portable was sentenced by Chief Magistrate Babajide Ilo in Ogun... Read More
Banks Increase SMS Cost To N6
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Nigerian Banks have announced an increment in the cost of sms to customers This is one of the messages sent to customers by some... Read More
Stop Politicking Or Get Fired, Gov Diri Warns Appointees
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has warned his appointees to stop politicking or get fired. The Governor’s warning comes against the backdrop of the various... Read More
Nigeria’s Blue Economy Holds Untapped Potential For Agriculture—Kyari
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, on Wednesday emphasized the critical connection between agriculture and Nigeria’s emerging blue economy, particularly through aquaculture,... Read More
Winning Europa League Not Enough For Manchester United – Amorim
Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim has revealed that winning the Europa League trophy won’t save the club this season following a disappointing season. The Red... Read More
Rivers Government Meets Labour Unions, Pledges Commitment To Workers’ Welfare
The Rivers State Government has met with leadership of organized labour unions to discuss key labour matters and reaffirm its commitment to workers’ welfare. The... Read More
Workers Day: Atiku Salutes Workers’ Resilience, Sacrifice
Former Vice President of Atiku Abubakar has commended Nigerian workers for their resilience and sacrifice. Atiku, in a statement commemorating this year’s Workers’ Day, described... Read More
EEPL: Gallas suggests best club to join for Osimhen
Former Chelsea defender William Gallas believes Manchester United would be a more suitable destination for Victor Osimhen than Arsenal. The Frenchman cited former Red Devils... Read More
Man City sign Sangare
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Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign Mahamadou Sangare from Paris Saint-Germain. This was disclosed by football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano in a post... Read More
Swiatek Defeats Madison Keys To Qualify For Madrid Open Semi-Final
World number two Iga Swiatek recorded a hard-fought 6, 6-3, 6-2 win over Madison Keys to qualify for the Madrid Open semi-final on Wednesday. Keys... Read More
NNL: Four players shortlisted for Sporting Lagos’ Player of the Month award
Four players have been shortlisted for Sporting Lagos’ Player of the Month award for April. The nominees are Abraham Idakwo, Aliu Salawudeen, Clinton Lawani, and... Read More
Ukraine says it’s ready to sign a minerals deal with the U.S.
The U.S. and Ukraine are expected to sign a deal to jointly invest in Ukraine’s mineral, raw materials and natural resource wealth in exchange for... Read More
Delta Police Await Autopsy Result Of Governor’s Aide Shimite Bello
A post-mortem examination on the body of the late Shimite Bello Love, an aide to the Delta State Governor on Trade and Export, has been... Read More
CBN Rakes N804.8bn As OMO Records 111% Oversubscribtion
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised N804.85bn at its Open Market Operations (OMO) auction. This is based on the result of the auction... Read More