President Bola Tinubu has appointed John Nwabueze as the tax ombudsman, in line with the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025. Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, announced the appointment in a statement on Tuesday. He said the move aligns with the president’s commitment to implementing far-reaching and […]
The Federal Government has pledged to support the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) in hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Nurses and Midwives Federation Conference (CNMF), West African Region, in Abuja. Chief of Staff to the President, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, stated this on Tuesday at the State House, Abuja, when the leadership of the […]
OPay, one of Nigeria’s leading financial technology companies, has announced the disbursement of N126 million in scholarships to students across 20 tertiary institutions as part of its N1.2 billion 10-year scholarship initiative. The company made this known at the Empowering Futures Conference 2025 held in Lagos on Friday. The event, organised by OPay, brought together […]
When U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Nigeria had been designated a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) over the killing of Christians, it sent ripples through diplomatic and political circles in both Nigeria and Washington. The declaration — though Country of Particular Concern symbolic at first glance — carries significant implications for Nigeria’s international reputation, […]
United States President Donald Trump has declared Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” over what he described as the “mass killing of Christians” in the country. In a statement released on his verified social media handle on Thursday, Trump said Christianity was facing an “existential threat” in Nigeria, alleging that thousands of Christians had been […]
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the removal of persons convicted for kidnapping, drug trafficking, human trafficking, fraud and unlawful possession of firearms from the list of beneficiaries of the federal government’s prerogative of mercy. Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, said in a statement on Wednesday that the decision followed […]
A special edition of Felabration was held in Hull, United Kingdom, to celebrate the life and legacy of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti, bringing together some of Africa’s most creative voices in music, art, media, and fashion. The event, organised by Morpheus Multimedia, owners of The Gidi Vibes, took place at the Ferens Art Gallery […]
Folio Communications Plc, publishers of Daily Times Nigeria, has announced plans for the newspaper’s 100th anniversary celebration, unveiling a sweeping vision to reposition one of Nigeria’s oldest media institutions for the digital age. The announcement was made on Thursday at a world press conference held at the Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria (NPAN) Conference Room […]
Lolade Nwanze, managing editor of Daily Times Nigeria, will be attending the 2025 Felabration in Hull, United Kingdom, where she will moderate a panel discussion titled “Fela Kuti’s Influence on Music, Arts, Media and Fashion.” The event, which marks the 25th anniversary of the global Felabration festival, celebrates the legacy of Nigerian music legend and […]
As the African Business Angel Network (ABAN) marks its 10th anniversary, the spotlight is on how local investors can drive the continent’s innovation economy. In this interview with Vincent Afolabi, Yemi Keri, co-founder of Rising Tide Africa and president of ABAN, discusses Africa’s evolving investment landscape, the rise of tech-driven sectors like AI and cleantech, […]
The 2025 edition of the Young Adult Literature Prize (YALP) has announced its regional finalists, with Ejiro Umukoro’s compelling novel, The Distortion of Hadassah, emerging as the South-South regional finalist from a pool of 106 entries. The recognition underscores Umukoro’s growing influence in African literature and her continued commitment to exploring complex human experiences through […]
VFD Group Plc has signed an agreement with its lead issuing house, Norrenberger Limited, to launch a N50.67 billion rights issue aimed at boosting its capital base, cutting debt, and supporting expansion into new markets across Africa and the United Kingdom. The signing ceremony, held on Wednesday in Lagos, marked a key step in the […]
Dr Paul Adalikwu, secretary-general of the Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA), has called for deeper collaboration among African maritime bodies to address safety, security, and environmental challenges confronting the continent’s shipping sector. Speaking at the 15th Port State Control Committee (PSCC) meeting of the Abuja Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Conakry, Guinea, […]
The Africa Business Angel Network (ABAN) will celebrate its 10th anniversary with the ABAN Annual Congress 2025 in Lagos, Nigeria, from 17 to 18 October, focusing on unlocking more African and diaspora capital for early-stage ventures. The two-day meeting, themed “Accelerating Local Capital Participation,” will bring together early-stage investors, policymakers, entrepreneurs, fund managers and ecosystem […]
Tunde Bakare, founder of the Citadel Global Community Church, says he is facing intense pressure to join the opposition coalition of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). According to The Punch, Bakare spoke on Saturday during the inaugural edition of the Citadel School of Governance Dialogue Series, where he dismissed suggestions that he might dump the […]
Bayo Adelabu, minister of power, has announced his plan to contest the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State. Speaking at an event, Adelabu said he has served diligently in both the public and private sectors and believes it is now his turn to lead the state. Emi lokan is a Yoruba phrase that translates to […]
Ebele Iyiegbu, convener of the Ahava Business Conference UK 2025, says this year’s gathering will equip entrepreneurs and leaders with “real tools, real connections and real results” needed to thrive in today’s economy. Set to hold on October 4 at Hilton London Olympia, the event is themed “Empowered for Impact.” It will bring together entrepreneurs, […]
Business leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators from across sectors will gather in London on Saturday, October 4, 2025, for the Ahava Business Conference UK, an event designed to spotlight growth, finance and entrepreneurship. Themed “Empowered for Impact”, this year’s edition will highlight how Nigerian resilience and enterprise are shaping global conversations on business and investment. The […]
Dangote Group has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Ruth Otabor, sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna. Ruth died on Sunday, weeks after being involved in a road accident with one of the company’s trucks in Auchi, Edo state. In a statement signed by its […]
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) says it distributed N2 trillion among the three tiers of government in July 2025. The disclosure was made at the August FAAC meeting chaired by Wale Edun, minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy. In a statement on Friday, Muhammed Manga, director of information and public relations […]
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