European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s efforts in preventing and countering violent extremism, with a €300 million grant targeted at addressing the root causes of terrorism, especially in the North-East and North-West regions of the country. Speaking at a workshop focused on reviewing Nigeria’s policy framework and National Action Plan on Preventing […]

MTN plans to launch a new streaming platform for mobile and fixed broadband users across the continent, a development that will challenge current market players like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. MTN will achieve this through a partnership with global video software leader, Synamedia. The collaboration will leverage Synamedia’s cloud-based technology to deliver a mix […]

Mounting fears of a global recession, driven by aggressive tariff policies in the United States, and a wave of economic uncertainty are sending shockwaves through stock markets worldwide, with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) not exempted. But Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, insists that the recent 14 per cent […]

The chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) and President, Network of National Anti-Corruption Institutions in West Africa (NACIWA) Mr. Ola Olukoyede has charged representatives of the 14-member countries to improve international cooperation and collaboration as vital tools to curb corruption in the West African region. He gave the charge in Suleja, Niger State on […]

Manchester United are to play games in Malaysia and Hong Kong immediately after the Premier League season finishes next month. The Red Devils will take on ASEAN All Stars in Kuala Lumpur on 28 May before travelling to play Hong Kong two days later. United will fly to Asia immediately after their final league game […]

The United States imported $643.1m worth of goods from Nigeria in the first two months of 2025, just a month before the implementation of new tariffs by the Trump administration. The tariffs, which take effect on April 9, 2025, have raised concerns about their potential impact on Nigeria’s trade. However, oil and minerals are exempted […]

Nigeria and Sweden yesterday resolved to deepen bilateral relations through trade, sustainable development, gender equality, and cultural exchange. To this effect, Vice President Kashim Shettima said Nigeria will continue to be a dependable ally of Sweden in all seasons, noting that both countries are poised for a partnership “anchored in innovation, powered by people, and […]

Pascal Gabriel Dozie, the founder of the defunct Diamond Bank and former chairman of MTN Nigeria, has passed away at age 85. “With deep sorrow, but with gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the passing of our beloved father, Pascal Gabriel Dozie, on 8th April 2025,” his son, Uzoma Dozie, said […]

Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested one Olawole Sunday, a suspected fraudster who specialised in buying bank account details from individuals to defraud unsuspecting members of the public. Sunday’s modus operandi involved encouraging young people to open multiple bank accounts, paying them either N25,000 or […]

Youths in Osun State under the umbrella of the #Take-It-Back Movement on Monday trooped out in protest against the Cyber Crime Act, calling for its repeal. The demonstrators took to the major streets of Osogbo, the capital of the state, castigating the act, saying it would erode the nation’s freedom of speech. Armed with big […]

The Federal Government has marked 700 properties for demolition for the Lagos-Calabar Highway project. Lagos State Controller of Works, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, disclosed this at a stakeholders’ meeting on the ongoing Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. According to her, the number was significantly lower than initial estimates. “Instead of having to demolish about 1,500 houses, we […]

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen operational partnership and tighten the noose on drug trafficking networks operating between both countries. The MoU highlights include the intelligence exchange between Nigeria and Saudi […]