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Portuguese giants Benfica have joined the race to sign KRC Genk striker Tolu Arokodare. Arokodare caught the eye with his impressive performances for Genk in the 2024/25 season. The Nigeria international finished as top scorer in the Belgian Pro League with 21 goals. The…
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has confirmed the complete lineup for its historic PFL Africa event, with Nigeria’s undefeated MMA sensation Juliet Ukah set to take centre stage. Ukah, who also serves with the Nigeria Police Force, is scheduled to face South Africa’s…
The executive secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, has been appointed to the Executive Board of the African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO). By the appointment, Ogbe becomes Nigeria’s representative on…
The CEO of a facility management company, Bloom PFM, Mr. David Korede has tasked builders and construction managers to involve facility managers in the design and construction phases as it is essential for achieving long-term building performance, sustainability, and…
Addressing the misconceptions around savings elements within life insurance policies, the head, Retail Life Technical at AIICO Insurance Plc, Babajide Osopale stated that, “a common misconception we continue to see is the idea that life insurance works like a savings account…
The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, yesterday said the Nigerian Navy expect the arrival of fast-moving offshore patrol vessels from Turkiye, Singapore, France and China to fight oil theft, piracy and other Marítime Crimes in the nation’s Waterways…
Group managing director and chief executive officer of Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) Plc, Temi Popoola, has emphasized the need for African policymakers, capital market leaders, and development stakeholders to collaboratively innovate the continent’s growth model. He…
The Nigerian equities market yesterday commenced the trading activities for the month of June, 2025 on a bullish note as gains in MTN Nigeria Communications (MTNN) Plc and 22 others pulled the overall capitalization up by N102 billion. The All-Share Index (ASI) rose by 273.95…
Twenty of Africa’s brightest media talents have officially begun the 2025 edition of the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP), a six-month, fully funded capacity-building initiative designed to empower journalists and content creators with the skills, exposure and insight to…
Founder and group managing director/CEO of Interswitch Group, Mitchell Elegbe, has been reappointed to serve on the global jury of the 2025 Ernst & Young (EY) World Entrepreneur of the Year (WEOY) Awards, solidifying his place among an elite corps of global business icons. He…
The Abia State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken a swipe at Governor Alex Otti, describing his administration as a “one-man show” driven by propaganda rather than purpose. The opposition party, however, assured the people and residents in the state of a…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has taken a bold step toward transforming Nigeria’s healthcare system by commissioning an e-Health project at the state Specialist Hospital in Akure, Ondo State. This initiative is a strategic effort to deploy Information and…
TD Africa has launched a transformative campaign dubbed ‘Black Friday Every Friday’, a weekly deal designed to break down barriers to tech access for individuals and businesses alike. For years, high costs, limited supply chains, and seasonal promotions have restricted many…
Nigeria’s recent slip in the 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem Index has cast a spotlight on the country’s much-celebrated policy efforts to boost innovation and entrepreneurship. Despite the introduction of the Nigerian Startup Act and the rollout of initiatives like the Startup…
Osun State government has received the report of a six-man panel of inquiry set up by Governor Ademola Adeleke on Olojudo of Ido-Ayegunle chieftaincy crisis in Obokun local govt area of Osun State. A release made available to newsmen in Osogbo by the commissioner for…
The Lagos State government, through the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget, and GreenPlinth Africa, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the distribution of 80 million clean stoves across vulnerable communities in Nigeria. As part of measures to mitigate…
Lagos State government on Monday commenced the disbursement of N1.6 billion earmarked for alleviation of poverty in the state this year with 250 residents receiving their cheques. The special adviser to the governor on Political, Legislative and Civic Engagements, Dr Tajudeen…
An insurance firm, AXA Mansard and the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) have partnered to raise awareness and increase education about the menace of Domestic and Sexual Violence, especially the against-girl child in the country. The partnership, coming…
