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Oba Rashidi Ladoja Becomes the 44th Olubadan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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