Browse every story.
Tech & Education
The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) has expanded its digital investor education campaign to improve financial literacy and attract more retail investors, hosting a large X Spaces session that introduced beginners to stock market fundamentals, trading tools, and investor protection systems.
Tech & Education
Visa has identified stablecoins as a key driver of future financial inclusion in Africa, highlighting their potential to reduce cross-border payment friction, lower transaction costs, and accelerate the shift toward fully digital, seamless payment systems across the continent.
Sports
Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has excluded Karim Adeyemi, Noah Atubolu, and Kevin Schade from his 2026 FIFA World Cup squad, opting for experience and in-form alternatives amid strong competition for places.
Sports
The NPFL has arranged duplicate trophies in Lagos and Port Harcourt ahead of the 2025/26 season finale, as Enugu Rangers and Rivers United go into the final day separated by just one point, with simultaneous kick-offs planned amid both a tight title race and a multi-club relegation battle.
Sports
Raphael Onyedika has won the 2025/26 Belgian Pro League title with Club Brugge KV after a 2-2 draw against K.V. Mechelen, marking a major milestone in the Super Eagles midfielder’s growing European career and his rise as one of Nigeria’s most consistent exports.
Sports
Super Eagles coach Éric Chelle has added Nathan Tella and Alhassan Yusuf to the squad for the Unity Cup, boosting tactical depth and midfield/wing options as Nigeria prepares for a high-intensity tournament schedule.
Sports
The 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America will feature an expanded 48-team format and is expected to showcase a new generation of global superstars, including Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, Vinícius Júnior, Jude Bellingham, Florian Wirtz, and Jamal Musiala, while marking a transition era as veteran icons like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo approach their final tournament appearances.
News
Sen. Solomon Adeola won the APC governorship primary in Ogun State with 304,055 votes, defeating Abayomi Hunye, who scored zero. He was declared the party’s 2027 candidate. Adeola pledged unity, continuity, and development, while Governor Abiodun praised the peaceful process and confidence shown by party members across the state.
News
Former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has alleged result manipulation during the APC governorship primaries in Oyo State, claiming irregularities and misconduct in several wards. He said some elections were conducted before the scheduled time and figures were allegedly falsified. Adelabu warned that such actions undermine the credibility of the party’s internal democracy and called for a proper review of the exercise. Party officials have yet to respond to the allegations.
News
The Presidency has dismissed viral reports claiming President Bola Tinubu plans to rename Nigeria the United States of Nigeria or abolish Sharia Law in the North, calling them fake and misleading. Bayo Onanuga said the story is aimed at destabilising the country ahead elections, and urged Nigerians to ignore misinformation.
News
Governor Alex Otti has advised Abia youths not to rely solely on academic certificates, warning that lack of digital skills could limit future job opportunities. He gave the advice while addressing participants of the Techrise Cohort 3 programme, a three-month digital training initiative. Otti said employers now value innovation, creativity, and technical competence over certificates. He urged youths to build practical skills for self-reliance and entrepreneurship, while the programme focuses on
News
Oyo State officials have dismissed viral claims that abducted pupils, students, and teachers from schools in Oriire LGA have been released, confirming no freedom has been secured. Authorities say security operations are ongoing after gunmen attacked three schools, killing at least one person and abducting about 30 victims, including children.
