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AFCON 2025: Iheanacho, Okoye out as Chelle names final 28-man Super Eagles squad
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Wilfred Ndidi in Nigeria’s final 28-man squad read more AFCON 2025: Iheanacho, Okoye out as Chelle names final 28-man Super Eagles squad
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AFCON 2025: Iheanacho, Okoye out as Chelle names 28-man Super Eagles final squad
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Wilfred Ndidi in Nigeria’s final 28-man squad read more AFCON 2025: Iheanacho, Okoye out as Chelle names 28-man Super Eagles final squad
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Bayelsa deputy governor Ewhrudjakpo dies after collapsing
 Bayelsa State Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo died on Thursday after collapsing at the Government House in Yenagoa, according to a read more Bayelsa deputy governor Ewhrudjakpo dies after collapsing
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Bayelsa deputy governor collapses at Government House, rushed to hospital
The deputy governor of Bayelsa State, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, was rushed to the hospital on Thursday after collapsing at the Government read more Bayelsa deputy governor collapses at Government House, rushed to hospital
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FRSC targets safer transport ecosystem, stakeholder collaboration
…launches national safety magazine The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has intensified efforts to build a safer, more efficient transport read more FRSC targets safer transport ecosystem, stakeholder collaboration
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Put your house in order, Olubadan tells agitators of State creation
Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, the Olubadan of Ibadanland,  has told advocates of New Oyo State with Capital in Oyo to read more Put your house in order, Olubadan tells agitators of State creation
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Nigeria secures N6bn private-sector support to scale up 3MTT digital skills programme
…as FG trains 135,000 youths in two years Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, has disclosed that read more Nigeria secures N6bn private-sector support to scale up 3MTT digital skills programme
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Katsina unveils 2026 plan to foster robust business environment
As the dawn of 2026 approaches, the Katsina State Government has taken steps to reform its economic landscape, aiming to read more Katsina unveils 2026 plan to foster robust business environment
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FCCPC seals Ikeja DisCo over alleged consumer rights violations
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed the headquarters of the Ikeja Electric Distribution Company (IKEDC) in read more FCCPC seals Ikeja DisCo over alleged consumer rights violations
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Katsina unveils 2026 business reform plan to boost investment
The Katsina State government has unveiled its 2026 plan to reform the state’s economic landscape, with a focus on creating read more Katsina unveils 2026 business reform plan to boost investment
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Dangote unveils N1trn scholarship scheme for 1.3m Nigerian students
…as FG hails initiative as bold, transformative Aliko Dangote, Chairman of the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) and the President of read more Dangote unveils N1trn scholarship scheme for 1.3m Nigerian students
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NASENI targets early STEM talent with launch of future makers innovation hub
…to produce Nigeria’s next generation of inventors, tech leaders The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has launched read more NASENI targets early STEM talent with launch of future makers innovation hub
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Omokri, Fani-Kayode, others scale Senate committee screening as Oshiomhole, Ndume clash
A dramatic confrontation broke out on Thursday during the Senate’s screening of President Bola Tinubu’s ambassadorial nominees, as Senators Adams read more Omokri, Fani-Kayode, others scale Senate committee screening as Oshiomhole, Ndume clash
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PalmPay renews push for financial inclusion, urges community-driven solutions
PalmPay is doubling down on its mission to make everyday financial life easier for millions of Nigerians, particularly for underserved read more PalmPay renews push for financial inclusion, urges community-driven solutions
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Yuletide: Reps decry high airfares, ask FG to cut aviation taxes by 50%
The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to cut aviation taxes by half and reduce airport charges read more Yuletide: Reps decry high airfares, ask FG to cut aviation taxes by 50%
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Reps advance bill to amend CBN Act
The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill seeking to amend the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) read more Reps advance bill to amend CBN Act
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Katsina records high turnout as polio vaccination campaign targets 2.8m children
A wave of public confidence and community mobilisation is driving the ongoing three-day polio vaccination exercise across Katsina State, with read more Katsina records high turnout as polio vaccination campaign targets 2.8m children
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Berrada: Financial results show strong progress in Man United’s transformation
Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada says the club’s latest financial statements demonstrate “strong progress” in the ongoing transformation under read more Berrada: Financial results show strong progress in Man United’s transformation
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Death toll in Taraba attack rises to 19 as police deny knowledge of incident
The death toll from the attack on Tse-Ajogo, a community in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State, has risen read more Death toll in Taraba attack rises to 19 as police deny knowledge of incident
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Nigeria’s trade surplus narrows as imports rise, exports rebound
Nigeria’s external trade gained pace in the third quarter of 2025 as a steady rise in imports met a firmer read more Nigeria’s trade surplus narrows as imports rise, exports rebound
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Police arrest suspect over murder of nursing mother, 10-month-old baby in Katsina
The Katsina State Police Command has arrested one Sahabi Rabi’u, 35, suspected to be connected with the brutal murder of read more Police arrest suspect over murder of nursing mother, 10-month-old baby in Katsina
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Akwa Ibom targets rural economy, infrastructure growth in 2026 fiscal year – Nkan
Linus Nkan, Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, has said that the N1.390 trillion budget proposal for read more Akwa Ibom targets rural economy, infrastructure growth in 2026 fiscal year – Nkan
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Dangote offers dollar dividends to lure investors to refinery IPO
Aliko Dangote, the president of Dangote Group, has announced plans to introduce an unprecedented dividend structure for his $20 billion read more Dangote offers dollar dividends to lure investors to refinery IPO
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FG launches first gas trading, clearing platform
…targets increased investment, supply of gas Nigeria’s gas sector is set for a major transformation as the Federal Government launches read more FG launches first gas trading, clearing platform
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PZ Cussons halts plan to sell Nigerian, other African subsidiaries
Consumer goods firm PZ Cussons has said it is reversing its earlier plans to exit the African market, citing improved read more PZ Cussons halts plan to sell Nigerian, other African subsidiaries
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FG, partners unveil new push for women in livestock sector 
Idi Mukhtar Maiha, Minister of Livestock Development, has said the Federal Government is placing women at the centre of Nigeria’s read more FG, partners unveil new push for women in livestock sector 
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Humanizing Art Part II: The Anatomy of Perception Launches as Lagos’ First Growing Touring Sculpture and Technology Exhibition
Lagos, Nigeria – Humanizing Art Part II: The Anatomy of Perception opens as a groundbreaking touring exhibition that explores the read more Humanizing Art Part II: The Anatomy of Perception Launches as Lagos’ First Growing Touring Sculpture and Technology Exhibition
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Economic competitiveness: What you need to know about Nigeria’s new tax laws
In recent weeks, a wave of commentary has suggested that Nigeria’s new tax regime may scare away investors, trigger capital read more Economic competitiveness: What you need to know about Nigeria’s new tax laws
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IFC sets 2026 investment priorities for energy access, jobs, SME growth  
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) contribute almost 50 percent of Nigeria’s GDP and provide more than 80 percent of employment, read more IFC sets 2026 investment priorities for energy access, jobs, SME growth  
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Canada unveils express entry for doctors, academics, healthcare workers
Canada has launched a new express entry category towards permanent residency that is designed to attract overseas doctors, top-tier researchers read more Canada unveils express entry for doctors, academics, healthcare workers
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‘We’ll spare no cost to protect our people, flush out criminals’
Oyo State Government has assured residents of security of lives and property in every part of the State, saying it read more ‘We’ll spare no cost to protect our people, flush out criminals’
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Yoli Koomson stages fashion show to unveil ‘Daakye’ Holiday Collections on Sunday
Yoli Koomson stages fashion show to unveil ‘Daakye’ Holiday Collections on SundayGhana’s award-winning fashion designer, Yolanda (Yoli) Koomson has shared inspiration behind her new ‘Daakye’Holiday Collections. The unveiling would be heralded with a fashion show on Saturday, December 14, at Kempinski Kempinski Galleria SLW in Accra. Sharing the creative inspiration behind,Daakye Holiday 25/26 collections, Yoli … The post Yoli Koomson stages fashion show to unveil ‘Daakye’ Holiday Collections on Sunday appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
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Women-led startups to get more loans, investment in capital inflow 
Women-led startups are expected to gain more loans and investment as impact-driven investors are now infusing capital at a critical read more Women-led startups to get more loans, investment in capital inflow 
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Hunt for Benin coup plotter widens after failed takeover
Benin’s government says the officer who led Sunday’s failed coup attempt is now hiding in neighbouring Togo, deepening tensions in read more Hunt for Benin coup plotter widens after failed takeover
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Kenya overtakes Nigeria in Africa’s private-sector growth rankings 
Kenya has displaced Nigeria as Africa’s fastest-growing private-sector economy, according to new data from S&P Global, which showed that business read more Kenya overtakes Nigeria in Africa’s private-sector growth rankings 
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Elizabeth Jack-Rich, Dangote, Elumelu among African leaders driving UAE–Africa development agenda
Elizabeth Jack-Rich, Nigerian business leader and chief executive officer of ELIN Group, was among a select group of Africa’s top read more Elizabeth Jack-Rich, Dangote, Elumelu among African leaders driving UAE–Africa development agenda
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