Dangote Retains Top Spot as African Billionaire Fortunes Soar Four Nigerian business magnates—Aliko Dangote, Femi Otedola, Mike Adenuga, and Abdulsamad Rabiu—have been named in the 2025 Forbes Africa Billionaires List, solidifying Nigeria’s status as a key player in the continent’s economic landscape. Forbes released the much-anticipated list on Saturday, March […]
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has ordered MultiChoice Nigeria, the operator of DStv and GOtv, to maintain its current subscription prices until an ongoing investigation into the company’s proposed tariff adjustment is concluded. This directive, announced on Thursday by Ondaje Ijagwu, FCCPC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, comes […]
Nigeria’s Agricultural Transformation Gains Momentum with Mechanization Drive In a historic step toward modernizing agriculture and boosting food security, the first batch of 2,000 Belarus tractors has arrived in Nigeria — a move that underscores the government’s commitment to agricultural mechanization and rural economic growth. This development is part of […]
Lagos commuters can now enjoy enhanced rail services as the Red Line Rail Service expands its daily trips, starting today. The upgraded schedule includes five morning and four evening trips, a significant increase from the previous two-morning trips. With a total travel time of just 50 minutes between Agbado and […]
The cryptocurrency market has been rocked by a staggering $920 billion loss within 24 hours, underscoring the unpredictable nature of digital assets. This dramatic downturn is tied to a broader tech sector sell-off, spurred by the launch of a groundbreaking AI model from Chinese startup DeepSeek. As the ripple effects […]
A Chinese AI model called DeepSeek has sent shockwaves through the global tech industry, challenging the dominance of US companies and raising questions about the future of AI development. DeepSeek, a powerful chatbot developed by Chinese company High-Flyer, has demonstrated that cutting-edge AI models can be developed with significantly […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has extended an invitation to former President Olusegun Obasanjo to tour the recently rehabilitated Port Harcourt Refinery in Rivers State. This gesture aims to provide Obasanjo with an opportunity to verify the refinery’s operational capacity and achievements. The invitation follows Obasanjo’s recent comments […]
Charterhouse Lagos, a leading international school in Nigeria, has announced its support for the highly anticipated Fencing World Cup. This prestigious event, recognized by the International Fencing Federation (FIE), will take place in Lagos from December 14 to 15, marking a milestone for the sport in the region. John Todd, […]
Kerry Washington Celebrated with Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame Honoring an Icon: On Monday, December 2, 2024, acclaimed actress Kerry Washington was bestowed with the 2,796th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The ceremony, held at 11:30 AM PT at 6258 Hollywood Boulevard, was a grand affair, streamed […]
Ridwan Abdulkareem’s impressive six-wicket haul led Nigeria to a commanding 77-run victory over Botswana, clinching the T20 Africa Men’s World Cup Qualifier C title. In the match held in Abuja, Nigeria scored 181 runs for 5 wickets in their allotted 20 overs, while Botswana managed only 104 runs all out in 18.2 overs. Sulaimon Runsewe and […]
