Kashim Shettima, the vice president of Nigeria will on Tuesday, April 7, formally flag-off of Nigeria’s first University Innovation Pods (UNIPOD) at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka. The University Innovation Pods is an initiative of the United Nations Development no Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the federal government of Nigeria, which is aimed to […] read more Shettima to flag-off Nigeria’s first UNIPOD at UNILAG

The German government has announced a major change to its student visa application process in Nigeria, directing all applicants to a dedicated visa application centre in Lekki, Lagos. In a notice shared via its official X handle on Tuesday, the German Embassy in Nigeria stated that student visa applications will no longer be submitted at […] read more Germany moves Nigerian student visa processing to Lagos centre

Lagos State Transport Union Leaders have announced that no commercial vehicle will load at the various parks and garages between the hours of 6.30 am and 8.30 am on the last Saturday of every month. Transporters noted in a statement signed by Kunle Adeshina, director of public affairs, on Wednesday, while pledging their commitment and […] read more Lagos transport unions stops commercial vehicles from moving during monthly sanitation exercise

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Poland and Portugal in international friendlies this June, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed. In a statement released in Abuja, NFF Director of Communications Ademola Olajire described the fixtures as “crucial tests” designed to help Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle evaluate the squad against elite European opposition. […] read more Super Eagles to play Poland, Portugal in high-profile June friendlies

In a landmark move to bridge the digital gender gap and stimulate national productivity, the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, has officially launched the ‘Happy Woman’ digital platform. Hosted by Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, the honourable minister of Women Affairs, the private launch was held at the Delborough hotel in commemoration of International Women’s […] read more Ministry of Women Affairs launches ‘Happy Woman’ app to empower 10 million women

As Christians across Kwara State prepare to celebrate Easter, the Kwara State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Commandant Bala Bawa Bodinga has ordered the deployment of 2,280 personnel across all 16 local government areas of the state. Commandant Bodinga stated that the deployment was designed to preempt potential disruptions of […] read more Easter celebration: NSCDC deploys 2,280 personnel in Kwara

The Welfare Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano state, Bashir Tijjani Maisango, has resigned from the party and defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). This development underscores deepening political realignments in the state following the APC’s recent internal elections. Maisango announced his resignation in a letter addressed to the APC state […] read more Kano APC Welfare Secretary abandons party for rising ADC

Amazon Concert 4.0 will return to the stage at Freedom Park, Lagos, on April 11, with organisers unveiling a special edition dedicated to the memory and legacy of Onyeka Onwenu and the advancement of female musicians. The concert, scheduled for 6PM, is being positioned as more than a routine entertainment event. This year’s edition carries […] read more Amazon Concert 4.0 returns to Freedom Park Lagos in tribute to Onyeka Onwenu

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 4,000 personnel across the Federal Capital Territory to ensure a peaceful and secure Easter celebration. Olusola Odumosu, commandant of the NSCDC FCT Command, ordered the massive deployment as part of proactive measures to safeguard lives, property, and critical national assets before, during, and after the […] read more NSCDC deploys 4,000 personnel to secure FCT ahead of Easter celebrations

Wizkid and Asake dominated the Nigerian music charts throughout March, according to data from TurnTable Charts. Their collaborative tracks Jogodo, Turbulence, and Alaye remained in the top 10 of the Official Top 100 Songs chart every week from March 1 through March 26. The chart weeks begin counting from the previous Thursday, so the run […] read more Wizkid & Asake’s ‘Real’ EP locks down March top charts

Nigeria’s telecoms regulator has intensified pressure on mobile network operators, warning they will be held accountable for poor service quality as consumer complaints over dropped calls and rapid data depletion rise. This is even as the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said it is stepping up enforcement of its earlier directive requiring operators to compensate subscribers […] read more Telecom regulator steps up oversight, warns operators over service failures

Abuja is set to host the Alté Culture Festival for the first time as the much-anticipated fifth edition lands at Doxa Park on April 4, 2026. After four successful editions in Lagos, the festival, dedicated to celebrating Nigeria’s non-conformist Alté subculture through music, fashion, art, and unfiltered expression, is migrating to the capital with a […] read more Alte Culture Fest makes historic debut in Abuja

Nollywood star and producer Iyabo Ojo has declared her upcoming Easter release, The Return of Arinzo, will storm past the N1 billion mark at the box office, riding on a high-octane cast led by Funke Akindele and the proven power of the holiday window. Despite only 118 cinemas nationwide, rising ticket prices, and four other […] read more Can Iyabo Ojo’s ‘The Return of Arinzo’ become Nollywood’s first billion-naira Easter Hit?

Nollywood executives Victoria Ogar and Tofunmi Akinshiye have outlined a structured 360-degree marketing approach as the key driver of recent box-office successes, urging producers to treat films as commercial products that require full-spectrum promotion from development through post-release. Speaking at the Film Marketing and Audience Development forum organized by the School of Media and Communications, […] read more The 360-degree strategy behind Nollywood’s billion-naira hits

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East involving the United States and Israel. Infantino made the remarks while speaking to AFP after attending Iran’s international friendly against Costa Rica in Turkey on Tuesday, where he met with players, […] read more 2026 World Cup: Infantino confirms Iran participation amid ongoing conflict

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja recently witnessed a blend of celebration and enterprise as Hafiza Yahaya Bello, wife of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, officially launched her new food brand, 2603 Food and Spices. The launch of 2603 Food and Spices is a strategic expansion of her already successful venture, Ovenfair Confectioneries and […] read more Hafiza Bello eyes major share of agro-processing, consumer goods market

Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady, on Thursday, mobilised Federal Government institutions, including the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to raise about N65 billion for the National Community Food Bank Programme. The fund, according to Tinubu, is targeting initially, 500,000 households across the nation in the first year. The Board of Trustees that will manage […] read more FG, NNPCL, others raise N65bn for community food bank

A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a fundamental rights suit filed by Omoyele Sowore, politician and online publisher of Sahara Reporters against the Department of State Services (DSS), its Director General, and Meta Platforms Incorporated (formerly Facebook). In a judgment delivered on Thursday, Justice Mohammed Garba Umar ruled against Sowore on all three […] read more Sowore loses case against DSS, Meta, to pay N1.5m damages

Nigeria’s agricultural sector faces a paradox that threatens its competitiveness in global markets: the same informal networks that enable rural commerce are systematically destroying value at scale. As international buyers tighten traceability requirements and impose stricter quality standards, the country’s reliance on relationship-based trade, what I call the “trust-me” economy, is proving to be an […] read more How Nigeria’s agricultural value chain loses $1.2 billion annually

…Bala Mohammed may weigh other options The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is on the brink of exclusion from the 2027 general elections following a deepening internal crisis that has effectively left the party without a recognised national leadership. The crisis stems from a recent Court of Appeal judgement that triggered uncertainty within the party, with […] read more ADC faces storms, risks exclusion from ballot

Trump removes Attorney General Pam Bondi Donald Trump, the US President  has dismissed Attorney General Pam Bondi, a longtime ally and staunch defender of his administration. Bondi, whose tenure was marked by scrutiny over the handling of files relating to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, will transition to a private sector role, Trump announced on […] read more WORLD IN BRIEF: Macron slams Trump, Baby shot dead in New York, Toddlers killed in Uganda, and other stories

Olatunji  Disu, Inspector-General of Police,  has ordered a large-scale deployment of security personnel to Plateau State following a deadly attack in Angwan Rukuba in Jos North, Plateau State. In a statement issued on Wednesday, by Anthony Placid, Force Public Relations Officer, the police chief strongly condemned the killings, describing them as senseless and unacceptable. He extended […] read more IGP deploys tactical teams after deadly Jos attack

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Rising transportation and production costs are tightening the grip on supply chains, sending food prices soaring just as Nigerian households prepare for the Easter festivities. What was meant to be a season of celebration has become a lesson in budgeting, as a recent BusinessDay market survey reveals that many families are aggressively scaling back their […] read more Food price surge dampens Easter mood for Nigerians

Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has secured a Nigerian banking license, enabling it to hold funds and deposits directly and strengthening its financial infrastructure in its largest market. The landmark announcement comes after the company processed over $40 billion in payments and enabled more than one billion unique transactions, making financial services and settlement flows […] read more Flutterwave secures Nigerian banking license to accelerate payment efficiency

BusinessDay Media Limited, Nigeria’s foremost platform for business, economic, and financial intelligence, has announced OPay as the headline sponsor of the BusinessDay Fintech Summit 2026, reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing innovation, financial inclusion, and digital infrastructure across Africa’s largest economy. The summit, themed “The Next Financial Frontier: Intelligence, Infrastructure & Inclusion in Africa’s Digital […] read more OPay named headline sponsor of BusinessDay Fintech Summit 2026

South Africa’s mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) market has grown into an industry worth more than R8 billion, offering a glimpse of what Nigeria could achieve if its own virtual operators finally move from paper licenses to live networks. Nigeria has issued 46 MVNO licenses since 2023, but only two are active, leaving more than […] read more South Africa’s MVNO success shows path for Nigeria’s idle licenses

..says Fund resilient despite headwinds The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has attributed the sharp 91 percent decline in its 2025 profit to N161 billion to a combination of foreign exchange revaluation effects and temporary U.S. tariff shocks, stressing that its core operating performance remained stronger than the headline figures suggest. NSIA, manager of Nigeria’s […] read more NSIA cites US tariffs, FX revaluation as profit falls 91% to N161bn

…To launch new Payments System Vision within next month   The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has inaugurated a Payments Service Providers Committee as digital transactions in the country surged past N1 quadrillion, underscoring the scale and growing importance of the ecosystem to the broader economy.   Abdullahi Sani, deputy governor for Economic Policy, said […] read more CBN sets up payments service providers’ committee as transactions top N1 quadrillion

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Jos, Plateau State, promised succour for families of the recent killings at Rukuba town, promising to immediately install over 5000 digital cameras to monitor the activities of criminals in the city. Tinubu stated this at an interactive session with a cross section of community leaders, as part of his […] read more FG to install over 5000 digital cameras in Jos, assist family of victims

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the deployment of 5,000 Closed-Circuit Television cameras CCTV, to Plateau state to strengthen security and communication following the Angwan Rukuba attack in Jos North Local Government Area that left 28 people dead. The directive formed part of measures announced during his visit to the state. President Tinubu disclosed this […] read more Jos killings: Tinubu orders 5,000 CCTV cameras, vows justice

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has unveiled the 2026 Nasarawa Investment Summit, announcing plans for a “Lafia Declaration” aimed at institutionalising reforms and providing a clear development pathway for the state capital, which he noted lacks a comprehensive master plan. Speaking at the Conference Hall of the Abdullahi Sule Investment Centre along Muhammadu Buhari […] read more Sule unveils Nasarawa Investment Summit 2026

FIFA has sparked global outrage after raising the ticket price for the 2026 World Cup final to a staggering $10,990, the highest ever in football history. The pricing, revealed during a last-minute sales phase on April 1, marks a dramatic escalation from earlier projections and previous tournaments. It represents nearly a 600 percent increase from […] read more FIFA faces backlash as 2026 World Cup final tickets hit record $11,000

Kogi State has recorded a significant milestone in its health sector, with malaria prevalence dropping from 16 percent in 2021 to 8.9 percent in 2025, according to the latest National Malaria Indicator Survey (NMIS). The Kogi State Commissioner for Health, Abdulazeez Adams disclosed that the state has now moved from the “Moderate A” transmission category, […] read more Kogi: Malaria prevalence drops from 16% in 2021 to 8.9% in 2025 — Commissioner

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has sacked Black Stars head coach Otto Addo just two months before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following the team’s defeat to Germany in an international friendly. Ghana lost 2–1 in Stuttgart on Monday, with the hosts sealing victory through a late goal by striker Deniz Undav. […] read more Ghana sack Otto Addo ahead of 2026 World Cup

Gift card trading has become one of the most popular ways Nigerians convert unused gift cards into naira or cryptocurrency. Whether you have an Amazon, iTunes, Steam, or Google Play gift card, the right app can mean the difference between getting top rates and losing money on a bad deal. In Nigeria, dozens of platforms […] read more Best Apps to Trade Gift Cards in Nigeria