Super Eagles B Open 2025 CHAN Senegal, Time and Where to Watch
On Tuesday, August 5, Nigeria will take part in another important attempt to win a continental title as the home-based senior men’s team, Super Eagles B, plays against the reigning Cup holders, Senegal, in the first match of Group D at the 8th African Nations Championship.Nigeria has had a mix of good and bad results […]
Petrol Prices in Nigeria Near N900/Litre as OPEC+ Plans Oil Production Increase
Petrol prices across Nigeria are creeping toward N900 per litre, raising concerns for residents and businesses nationwide, including in oil-rich Rivers State, as global crude oil prices climb and OPEC+ announces plans to boost production. The price surge is adding strain to households already facing economic challenges. Over the weekend, filling stations in major hubs […]
Stanbic IBTC Unveils Enhanced ‘APPbility’ Digital Banking Platform
Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC has launched a major upgrade to its mobile banking application, introducing version 3.0 of its ‘APPbility’ platform. The enhanced digital solution aims to transform customer banking experiences with expanded financial services and improved functionality. During the official unveiling, Wole Adeniyi, Chief Executive of Stanbic IBTC Bank, described the launch as a […]
Xenophobic Attacks: Nigerians Are Safe In Ghana- President Assures Nigerians
President John Mahama of Ghana has reiterated his nation’s dedication to upholding the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Protocols, particularly those facilitating the free movement of people and goods across the region. During a meeting at the Presidential Palace in Accra with a Nigerian delegation led by Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Nigeria’s Minister of […]
Dino Melaye Criticises Worsening Hardship Under Tinubu’s Administration
Former federal lawmaker Dino Melaye has painted a bleak picture of the economic hardship in Nigeria, stating that the country is in a “precarious situation” and that many citizens are struggling to find food. Speaking on a national television programme, Melaye, who recently dumped Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for African Democratic Congress (ADC) asserted that […]
Nigeria’s Path to Prosperity: Lessons from Niger’s Oil Revenue Triumph
In recent years, Niger, a landlocked West African nation, has achieved a remarkable feat: tripling its oil revenue in just four years. This success stems from bold policy decisions, including asserting greater control over its natural resources and diversifying international partnerships. Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil producer, stands at a crossroads where it can draw inspiration […]
D’Tigress Beat Cameroon to Reach AfroBasket Semi-final
Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has secured its place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Women’s Afrobasket tournament in Côte d’Ivoire. The team dominated Cameroon with a final score of 83-47 in their quarter-final match on Thursday night at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan. This decisive victory marks D’Tigress’s sixth straight […]
Colonial Labels Still Divide Nigeria
As I reflect on Nigeria’s complex history, one truth stands out: the British didn’t just colonise our land; they boxed us into ethnic stereotypes that still shape our society today. It’s 2025, and the echoes of their bureaucratic sorting linger in our aspirations, our security forces, and even our inter-ethnic tensions. As a curious observer […]
Morocco vs. Lagos: A Tale of Growth, Gaps and ultimately Champions
In the heart of Africa’s economic landscape, two powerhouses stand in stark contrast: Morocco and Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub. Both boast comparable economic output, with Lagos’ GDP hitting $259 billion in 2023, closely mirroring Morocco’s c Yet, beneath this numerical parity lies a deeper story of diverging paths, one of strategic progress and another of […]
AI Predicts NPFL Table For 2025/2026 season
Popular Artificial Intelligence body Grok; owned by Elon Musk has predicted the NPFL table for the mew season. According to Grok, predicting the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) table for the 2025-2026 season is challenging due to limited access to comprehensive pre-season data, such as team form, transfers, and managerial changes. However, based on available […]
U.S Embassy Publishes Report, On How Nigerian Governors Spend Billions On Housing
The United States Embassy in Nigeria recently drew attention to a comprehensive report that sheds light on the opulent spending habits of Nigerian state governors, who are channeling vast sums of public funds into lavish projects despite the severe economic challenges gripping the nation. The report, titled “Nigeria’s Ruling Class Splashes Billions on Government Houses,” […]
UAC of Nigeria Acquires CHI Limited in Major Beverage Industry Deal
UAC of Nigeria PLC has completed the acquisition of CHI Limited from The Coca-Cola Company in a landmark transaction that reshapes Nigeria’s beverage sector. The deal, confirmed on July 30, 2025, transfers ownership of popular brands including Chivita juices and Hollandia dairy products to the Nigerian conglomerate. The acquisition marks a strategic expansion for UAC, […]