Nigerian banks increase salaries to cushion economic downturn
In a bid to reduce the impact of rising inflation and the economic effect of subsidy removal, Nigerian banks have reevaluated their…
Nigeria’s second-richest man Abdul Samad Rabiu splashes $4.8 million to acquire new shares in BUA
Billionaire businessman Abdul Samad Rabiu, the chairman of BUA Group, a rapidly growing industrial and manufacturing…
Bride-To-Be Stunned As Wedding Gown Is Stolen In Traffic
Jennine Naidoo, a bride-to-be, has been left stunned after robbers stole her wedding dress in peak hour traffic. In a social media post, Naidoo said she and her father were driving to a tailor to alter the gown, when…
‘My Father Unhappy’, Oshoala Breaks Silence On Controversial Goal Celebration
Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala, says she knows her father is not happy with the way she celebrated when she scored in Nigeria’s 3-2 win against Australia, co-host of the tournament. On Thursday, Oshoala,…
Coup: Niger Military Chief Finally Declares Self As Head Of Govt
Head of Niger’s presidential guard, Abdourahmane Tchiani, has named himself as head of a transitional government, two days after his unit overthrew democratically elected President, Mohamed Bazoum. Tchiani made the…
Sanwo-Olu sends list of cabinet members to state assembly — with 30% women
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, has sent the list of members of his cabinet to the state house of assembly. In a Twitter post on Friday, Gboyega…
Tinubu’s team: Career politicians trump technocrats
Five months after winning the February 25 presidential election and almost two months after he was sworn in for a four-year term, President Bola Tinubu is…
I give my wife N1m monthly for food – Pastor Ibiyomie (Video)
General Overseer of Salvation Ministries, Pastor David Ibiyomie has revealed that he gives his wife N1 million monthly for ‘feeding’. The cleric made this known during a sermon while advising married women to be prudent with…
Mastercard Asks US Cannabis Shops To Stop Swiping Its Cards
Marijuana remains legal for medical use in 38 of the 50 states in the US. It is also legal for adults over 21 years old to buy for recreational use in 23 states,…
Experts affirm credibility of National Social Register
Experts have affirmed the credibility of the National Social Register (NSR) used by the Buhari-led government for its conditional cash transfer. Chimezie…
Niger Coup: US VP Phones Tinubu, Backs Action To Restore Civil Rule
United States Vice President Kamala Harris has expressed strong support for Nigeria’s efforts toward the restoration of constitutional order in the Republic of Niger. She spoke in telephone conversation with President…
El-Rufai to head Nigeria’s new Ministry of Energy
Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State will head up the new Ministry of Energy that President Bola Tinubu has proposed, BusinessDay has gathered. The creation of a new ministry for energy and power to manage…
President Tinubu makes Fresh Appointments into Nigeria Customs [FULL LIST]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of three Deputy Comptrollers General (DCGs) and three Assistant Comptrollers General (ACGs) of the…
No coup must survive under your watch – Oluwo tells Tinubu
THE Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdurosheed Akanbi, yesterday, tasked President Bola Tinubu to rally Military forces in Africa to quash the coup against President Mohamed Bazoumin of the Niger Republic, to strengthen democracy…
End of Nigerian fuel subsidy increases pressure on Europe’s refiners
One of Europe’s main markets for gasoline has shrunk, threatening to squeeze European refiners, after Nigeria removed fuel subsidies, which destroyed much of the country’s domestic demand and a regional market for…
Why I will continue to stand with Baba Ijesha – Yomi Fabiyi
Popular Nollywood actor Yomi Fabiyi has taken to Instagram to share an emotional post in support of fellow actor and comedian, James Omiyinka, widely known as Baba Ijesha. Baba Ijesha was sentenced to 16 years jail…
Presidential aspirant, NEXIM Bank director, youngest nominee… 7 women on Tinubu’s ministerial list
President Bola Tinubu sent the list of his ministerial nominees to the senate on Thursday; of the 28 names sent, seven of them are women. This means that women represent 25 percent of the ministerial nominees as…
I was under immunity when I made comment on ‘influencing wife’s decisions’ – Bulkachuwa
Adamu Bulkachuwa, a former senator, says the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) lacks the powers to investigate him over comments he made during the valedictory session of…
Northern Independent Petroleum Marketers threaten shutdown of activities over N250 billion debt
Musa Yahya Maikifi, the Chairman of the Northern Independent Petroleum Marketers Forum (NIPMF) has said the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) owes the forum over N250…
Be patient; I’ll ask microfinance banks to give you loans – Tinubu tells Youths
President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerian youths to be understanding and patient with the hardship caused by his economic and monetary policies. He said the hardships would eventually lead to a more prosperous,…
‘Don’t Japa the Wrong Way’, Immigration Boss Begs Nigerians
Nigerians wishing to relocate abroad have been urged to take the regular route to achieve their dreams. The call was made by the Acting Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Adepoju Wuraola. She…
Election Tribunal: We’ll Never Allow Ourselves Be Dragged Into Politicking — WAEC
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has publicly announced that it would never allow itself to be dragged into partisan politics by any politician or their agents at whatever level in the country. The Head of…
Daylight robbery: Lagos hot spot, now robbers’ den
The deplorable state of roads at Doyin, Orile Iganmu, has become a hot spot for traffic robbery, leaving commuters distressed, due to the incessant activities of miscreants taking advantage of the situation. For over…
Finland Must Choose Between Nigeria And Simon Ekpa
On Monday, the South-East was once again under lockdown due to a sit-at-home order being enforced by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). IPOB first…