NCC explains poor telecom service in Lagos, Abuja, other cities 

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has attributed the poor quality of telecom service being experienced in Lagos, Abuja and other major cities in Nigeria to inadequate capacity across the networks to support heavy usage in high-density...

ChatGPT users in Nigeria to pay more as OpenAI as OpenAI adds 7.5% VAT

ChatGPT users in Nigeria will pay more for their subscriptions from November 1, 2025, as OpenAI begins implementing a 7.5% value-added tax (VAT) on all its paid services in line with Nigerian tax laws. The new charge will apply to all billable...

World Bank, WHO endorse Nigeria’s SWAp model for health sector reform 

The World Bank and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have endorsed Nigeria’s Sector Wide Approach (SWAp) model as a leading framework for sustainable health reform. The acknowledgement was made during a high-level dialogue on “Scaling Health...

CPPE calls for urgent review of Nigeria’s presidential pardon list 

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has raised concerns over the recent presidential prerogative of mercy, warning that extending clemency to individuals convicted of serious economic and criminal offences could undermine...

FRSC set to roll out digital driver’s licences in Nigeria 

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is set to introduce contactless biometric capture with on-the-spot printing of driver’s licences, a move aimed at fully digitalising the licensing system and ending the issuance of temporary licences. Corps...

Inside Nigeria’s fast-growing food powerhouse 

BUA Foods Plc earned N1.53 trillion in revenue and N266 billion in profit after tax in 2024. Its biggest moneymaker is the Flour division, followed by Sugar, Pasta, and a fast-growing Rice segment. BUA Foods operates in essential food markets with...

NGX Premium Index: MTN Nigeria leads top 8 best-performing stocks year-to-date 

The NGX Premium Index has recorded an impressive 53.86% return so far in 2025, driven by solid gains across the large-cap stocks that make up the index. In comparison, the broader All-Share Index is up 44.74%, while the NGX 30 has risen 42.69%,...

NSC hails Nigeria’s para powerlifters for world championship feat

The Nigeria Sports Commission (NSC), on Monday, extended heartfelt congratulations to the nation’s para powerlifting contingent for their exceptional showing at the World Para Powerlifting Championships held in Cairo, Egypt. Team Nigeria showcased...

Over 3,400 killed in road crashes across Nigeria in 2025 – FRSC

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), said 3,400 people were killed in road crashes across Nigeria between January and September 2025. The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed stated this on Monday in Abuja during the flag-off of the 2025 Ember Months...

New York Post urges Trump to save Christians in Nigeria

Politics THE New York Post has written an editorial urging US President Donald Trump to act fast to save Christians from alleged persecution in Nigeria. The editorial published October 16, entitled “President Trump needs to call out the deadly...

Nigeria’s creative boom must drive real economic growth, says Ayeni Adekunle

Ayeni Adekunle, founder and convener of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive), has urged industry stakeholders to shift focus from individual successes to building sustainable systems that can cement the creative sector as a major driver...

Nigeria needs 200,000km of durable new roads but it’s expensive: we tested plastic to make them stronger and cheaper

Nigeria doesn’t have enough roads, and it’s making life harder for people, especially in rural areas. The Nigerian government’s latest estimate is that the country needs another 200,000 kilometres of roads and this will cost a whopping N18...

BREAKING: Ohanaeze Extends #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest To October 25, Declares 'Operation Occupy Abuja'

The Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC), the apex socio-cultural body of Igbo youths worldwide, has announced an extension of the ongoing #FreeNnamdiKanu protest to Saturday, October 25, 2025, under the theme “Operation Occupy Abuja.” In a press...

Love in Motion: Couple makes history with Nigeria’s first train wedding

As the rhythmic clatter of wheels echoed along the Lagos–Ibadan railway route, a different kind of journey unfolded inside some of the coaches. Nigerian actor Shawn Faqua and his partner, Sharon Ifunnaya, an event planner, made history by...

Rights Group CDHR Condemns Police Brutality Against #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protesters In Abuja

The group emphasised that citizens were exercising their constitutional rights when they were subjected to police force, highlighting a broader pattern of criminalising peaceful protest. The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) has...

Nigeria: NGX sheds $224mln as 8 companies delisted in 2025

So far in the year 2025, the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has witnessed a contraction in its overall market capitalisation, following the exit of eight listed companies that collectively wiped off an estimated N330.7 billion from the equities...

Nigeria needs new constitution, not amendment, Olanipekun tells NASS

Former President of the the Nigerian Bar Association and former President of the Body of Benchers, Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN), has called on the National Assembly to immediately suspend further amendment to the 1999 Constitution so as to allow...

Boost for Nigeria as AC Milan star set to switch allegiance ahead of World Cup play-offs

Zachary Athekame, who has impressed at AC MIlan, could be representing the Nigerian national team at the senior level Born in Geneva, the exciting defender could switch allegiance ahead of the World Cup play-offs The Super Eagles have a November...

INTERPOL traces stolen Netherlands cars to Nigeria

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has recovered two vehicles stolen from the Netherlands and smuggled into Nigeria, in its efforts to combat transnational organised crime. In a joint operation between the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) in...

FG tasks PR experts to counter false genocide claims against Nigeria

The Federal Government has called on communication professionals and public relations practitioners to deploy truth-based communication strategies in countering the false narrative of the alleged genocide against Christians being peddled by some...