The Nigerian equity market recovered, gaining N67bn on Tuesday after six consecutive days of losses that resulted in a N1.6tn decline. This resulted in a 0.12 per cent increase in …
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FACT CHECK: Did Tekno pass out during tour in South Africa?
On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, an X user, El-Saheed (@AbdulSaheed19), posted a claim that Nigerian singer-songwriter and record producer, Augustine Miles Kelechi Okechukwu popularly known as Tekno collapsed during his tour in …
Read More »Obaseki congratulates Edo Queens on CAF Champions League feat
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has congratulated Edo Queens on securing a place in the CAF Champions League WAFU Group B Qualifier finals after defeating Inter FC of Ivory …
Read More »20 die in DR Congo boat accident
At least 20 people, including a baby, died when an overcrowded boat sank on a river in the Western Democratic Republic of Congo at the weekend, local authorities said on …
Read More »JUST IN: WAEC opens portals for 2025 WASSCE school recognition
The West African Examinations Council has announced the opening of online portals for school recognition and the upload of Continuous Assessment Scores for the upcoming 2025 West African Senior School …
Read More »Lagos diverts traffic for overnight repairs on Osborne road
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to divert night traffic on Sura Ramp inward Osborne, Lagos Island area of the state to facilitate the asphaltic laying of the section …
Read More »Oxford United gains 100k followers in 24 hours after signing Indonesian star Marselino Ferdinan
The championship side of English football, Oxford United Football Club, has experienced a surge in social media engagement, gaining over 100,000 new followers on Instagram within 24 hours. The increase …
Read More »NNPP forum chair slams PDP, APC, says Nigeria needs alternative
The Chairman of the Forum of New Nigeria Peoples Party State Chairmen, Dr Tosin Odeyemi, has urged Nigerians to set aside sentiment and ensure that only a capable individual is …
Read More »Tinubu appoints new management for NIGCOMSAT, Digital Bridge Institute
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr. Daser David as the new President/Chief Executive Officer of the Digital Bridge Institute. He has also appointed two new executive directors for Nigerian Communications …
Read More »SEC to license crypto, virtual assets providers
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing to introduce licences for providers of virtual assets, including cryptocurrencies, as part of its strategy to protect investors amid the growing adoption of …
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