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Oba Rashidi Ladoja Becomes the 44th Olubadan
September 26, 2025
Oba Rashidi Ladoja Becomes the 44th Olubadan
Ibadan is in full celebration mode, and rightly so. Today, all roads lead to the iconic Mapo Hall for the…
Nationwide blackout looms as electricity workers strike over welfare and unpaid salaries
September 25, 2025
Nationwide blackout looms as electricity workers strike over welfare and unpaid salaries
Nigeria may be plunged into darkness once again as the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) declared an indefinite strike…
Computer Village traders given 18 months to relocate to Katangowa
September 24, 2025
Computer Village traders given 18 months to relocate to Katangowa
The countdown has begun for one of Lagos’ busiest commercial hubs. The Lagos State Government has told traders at Ikeja’s…
The United States vows visa ban for corrupt Nigerians
September 23, 2025
The United States vows visa ban for corrupt Nigerians
Bad news if you are one of Nigeria’s big men with sticky fingers and a taste for American soil, the…
Nigeria’s economy expands 4.23% in Q2, driven by oil and industry rebound
September 23, 2025
Nigeria’s economy expands 4.23% in Q2, driven by oil and industry rebound
Nigeria’s economy grew by 4.23 percent in the second quarter of 2025, according to new data from the National Bureau…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles hit a six-year low in FIFA rankings
September 19, 2025
Nigeria’s Super Eagles hit a six-year low in FIFA rankings
For a nation that once wore the badge of Africa’s footballing pride, the latest FIFA ranking feels like a sharp…
Google’s free AI pro plan targets Nigerian and other African students
September 18, 2025
Google’s free AI pro plan targets Nigerian and other African students
Google is doubling down on Africa’s digital future, announcing that university students in Nigeria and seven other countries will receive…
AI, brain drain, and cost squeeze Gen Z out of tech jobs
September 17, 2025
AI, brain drain, and cost squeeze Gen Z out of tech jobs
Generation Z is beginning to lose its footing in the global tech economy. Once celebrated as “digital natives” destined to…
US Embassy reminds Nigerians: Visa fees are non-refundable
September 16, 2025
US Embassy reminds Nigerians: Visa fees are non-refundable
For many Nigerians chasing the “Japa” dream, every application comes with an unspoken warning: the money you spend is money…
Nigeria’s ₦2.2tn food import bill sparks outcry
September 16, 2025
Nigeria’s ₦2.2tn food import bill sparks outcry
On paper, food in Nigeria should be getting cheaper. Imports have surged, warehouses are filled, and President Bola Tinubu has…
Back-to-school blues: parents face sharp rise in school fees
September 15, 2025
Back-to-school blues: parents face sharp rise in school fees
It is the first day of a new school year in Nigeria, and while pupils are ironing uniforms and dusting…
NiMet warns of thunderstorms, heavy rainfall nationwide
September 15, 2025
NiMet warns of thunderstorms, heavy rainfall nationwide
The new week may open with umbrellas in hand for many Nigerians. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a…