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Mourinho signs deal to return as Real Madrid coach
Portuguese tactician Jose Mourinho has reportedly signed a contract to become the head coach of Real Madrid, marking a stunning read more Mourinho signs deal to return as Real Madrid coach
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WAEC denies security deployment letter for WASSCE 2026 school candidates
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has dismissed reports circulating online about the deployment of security personnel for candidates sitting read more WAEC denies security deployment letter for WASSCE 2026 school candidates
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2027: Iyere secures Accord Party Edo Central Senatorial ticket
Kennedy Iyere, humanitarian activist and YEIDEP coordinator-general, has secured the Accord Party senatorial ticket for Edo Central Senatorial District ahead read more 2027: Iyere secures Accord Party Edo Central Senatorial ticket
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Unity Cup Final: Chelle confident ahead of Jamaica clash
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has assured fans that Nigeria is fully prepared to retain the Unity Cup trophy read more Unity Cup Final: Chelle confident ahead of Jamaica clash
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2027: NDC holds nationwide primaries today, to ratify Obi as party’s presidential candidate
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is holding its primaries across the country today, May 29, 2026. This is to ratify read more 2027: NDC holds nationwide primaries today, to ratify Obi as party’s presidential candidate
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ADP holds 2026 National Convention today to elect new NWC, flag bearers ahead of 2027
The Action Democratic Party is holding its National Convention from Friday to Saturday to elect National Officers for the next read more ADP holds 2026 National Convention today to elect new NWC, flag bearers ahead of 2027
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Ilesa road crash claims five lives, others wounded
No fewer than five persons, including children, have lost their lives in a fatal road accident in Ilesa town, Osun read more Ilesa road crash claims five lives, others wounded
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Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau opens case on collision at Bonny Anchorage
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), the agency responsible for scrutiny of transport accidents and incidents in Nigeria, said it read more Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau opens case on collision at Bonny Anchorage
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Big tech emerges as potential lifeline for Nigeria’s gas industry amid AI power surge
Nigeria’s natural gas sector may soon find a new customer base in global technology companies racing to build artificial intelligence read more Big tech emerges as potential lifeline for Nigeria’s gas industry amid AI power surge
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Nigeria sliding back to Abacha era, but we will defeat them — Gbenga Hashim
…Accuses Tinubu Govt of plot to capture opposition parties Former presidential candidate and chieftain of the Accord Party, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, read more Nigeria sliding back to Abacha era, but we will defeat them — Gbenga Hashim
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Expanding access to affordable housing: The FMBN, FGSHLB example
The escalating housing crisis in Nigeria is not entirely a result of growing population and rapid urbanisation. Investments and interventions read more Expanding access to affordable housing: The FMBN, FGSHLB example
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Visa crisis clouds Iran’s 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations
With just weeks until the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Iran’s national football team is still waiting to read more Visa crisis clouds Iran’s 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations
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Iron Capital deepens position as architect of landmark capital market transactions in Africa
Iron Capital has emerged as one of Africa’s most influential investment banking firms, building a reputation for structuring complex, high-impact read more Iron Capital deepens position as architect of landmark capital market transactions in Africa
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Gwarzo clinches NDC governorship ticket in Kano
Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, Former Kano State Deputy Governor, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) read more Gwarzo clinches NDC governorship ticket in Kano
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Nigeria’s tax rules may prolong transfer pricing audits for multinationals
Nigeria’s newly enacted tax reforms could lead to longer transfer pricing audits as stricter penalties and expanded enforcement powers raise read more Nigeria’s tax rules may prolong transfer pricing audits for multinationals
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How luxury wristwatches gained ground as investment assets in Nigeria
Nigerian high-net-worth individuals are turning to luxury wristwatches as a practical store of value amid persistent naira depreciation and inflation. read more How luxury wristwatches gained ground as investment assets in Nigeria
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Cambodia dismisses reports ordering Africans to leave country
Cambodia has dismissed as false reports claiming it ordered all African nationals to leave the country by the end of read more Cambodia dismisses reports ordering Africans to leave country
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What Trump’s China visit means for Africa, Global South
The recent state visit of U.S. President Donald Trump to China has drawn global attention not only because of the read more What Trump’s China visit means for Africa, Global South
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Mutual Benefits delivers strong 2025 financial performance as revenue rises to N80bn
Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc has announced its audited financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, reporting a strong read more Mutual Benefits delivers strong 2025 financial performance as revenue rises to N80bn
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‎Osun APM affirms Makinde as 2027 presidential candidate
…‎Announces NASS, State Assembly candidates ‎ ‎The Allied People’s Movement (APM) in Osun State has affirmed Governor Seyi Makinde of read more ‎Osun APM affirms Makinde as 2027 presidential candidate
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AI will transform work – Boards risk undermining resilience
In 2024, the IMF warned that AI could affect almost 40% of jobs globally, with advanced economies facing even greater read more AI will transform work – Boards risk undermining resilience
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Logistics parks: The missing link in Nigeria’s economic transformation
Nigeria’s economic narrative has long been defined by potential. With a large consumer market, abundant natural resources, entrepreneurial dynamism, and read more Logistics parks: The missing link in Nigeria’s economic transformation
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Why climate data infrastructure will unlock Nigeria’s energy transition finance
Nigeria’s climate ambition is increasingly digital, but its data infrastructure is falling behind. Recently, the Director-General of the Securities and read more Why climate data infrastructure will unlock Nigeria’s energy transition finance
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Rising fuel prices push inflation in East Africa’s biggest economy to 2-year high
Fuel price increases pushed inflation in Kenya to a more than two-year high in May, underscoring mounting cost pressures in read more Rising fuel prices push inflation in East Africa’s biggest economy to 2-year high
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What Nigeria must learn from Iran in an age of economic shock
The ongoing confrontation between the United States and Iran offers more than geopolitical drama. It provides a sobering lesson in read more What Nigeria must learn from Iran in an age of economic shock
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WORLD IN BRIEF: US, Iran near deal but hurdles remain, UK to use AI for migrant age checks, Kenya inflation hits two-year high and other stories
US and Iran close to deal but key issues unresolved, Vance says JD Vance, United States vice president says Washington read more WORLD IN BRIEF: US, Iran near deal but hurdles remain, UK to use AI for migrant age checks, Kenya inflation hits two-year high and other stories
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Culture is the store; realness is the new retail
It is 11 pm. You picked up your phone to check one thing. You do not remember what that thing read more Culture is the store; realness is the new retail
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Children’s Day: FG condemns abduction of students, promises safe rescue
The federal government has condemned the abduction of students in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State and Askira/Uba Local read more Children’s Day: FG condemns abduction of students, promises safe rescue
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Africa’s trade finance gap widens to $86.6bn as Middle East tensions bite
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has warned that Africa’s trade finance gap could widen to $86.6 billion by 2027, with read more Africa’s trade finance gap widens to $86.6bn as Middle East tensions bite
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AfCFTA, Rendeavour to accelerate industrialisation, intra-African trade through economic zones
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has entered into a strategic partnership with Rendeavour, Africa’s largest new city read more AfCFTA, Rendeavour to accelerate industrialisation, intra-African trade through economic zones
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CBN rate cut fails to unlock credit as Nigerian banks lending decline
Nigerian banks accumulated more liquidity in the first four months of 2026, but lending to businesses saw a major decline read more CBN rate cut fails to unlock credit as Nigerian banks lending decline
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Dangote refinery becomes world’s top jet fuel exporter as Middle East crisis lingers 
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery emerged as the world’s largest exporter of jet fuel in April, capitalising on disruptions to global read more Dangote refinery becomes world’s top jet fuel exporter as Middle East crisis lingers 
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Esusu, cooperatives, and the future of financial survival in Nigeria
There was a time when financial discipline arrived on two wheels. The Alajo, often with a small notebook tucked under read more Esusu, cooperatives, and the future of financial survival in Nigeria
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Fuel-cost pressure drives CFAO Mobility to launch hybrid Suzuki Across in Nigeria
CFAO Mobility Nigeria has launched the 2026 Suzuki Across hybrid SUV in Nigeria, targeting motorists seeking lower fuel costs and read more Fuel-cost pressure drives CFAO Mobility to launch hybrid Suzuki Across in Nigeria
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Tinubu’s approval rating falls to 30% as economic hardship bites harder — Survey
President Bola Tinubu’s approval rating has fallen to 30.2 percent, with nearly half of Nigerians expressing dissatisfaction with his administration read more Tinubu’s approval rating falls to 30% as economic hardship bites harder — Survey
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Investors are finally betting on corporate risk
…Commercial paper listings and double-digit yields are drawing investors deeper into corporate credit Nigeria’s fixed-income market is beginning to shift read more Investors are finally betting on corporate risk
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