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]]> The Nigerian football community is mourning the passing of former midfield maestro Henry Nwosu, who died on March 14, 2026, at the age of 62. Widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s most gifted playmakers, Nwosu left an enduring legacy as a player and coach. Here are 10 key things to know about the Nigerian […]

]]> In a country where academic qualifications are often a prerequisite for political office, controversies surrounding alleged certificate forgery continue to surface in Nigeria’s political space. Over the years, several politicians have faced scrutiny, lawsuits and public criticism over claims that their educational credentials were falsified or misrepresented. Recently, the committee set by the federal […]

]]> Nigeria’s diplomatic strategy is increasingly oriented toward Africa and the Global South, with a significant concentration of ambassadorial postings on the continent, according to the latest reports by SB Morgen (SBM). The report highlights how the country’s foreign service is balancing political appointments and career diplomats while maintaining strategic ties with Europe, Asia, and […]

]]> Marriott International has announced an exceptional year of growth across Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) in 2025 with more than 230 organic signings representing over 31,000 rooms. Marriott also added 170 properties and nearly 24,000 rooms across EMEA last year, contributing to a 7.8 percent net rooms growth in the region. “2025 was […]

]]> John Obi Mikel has slammed Arsenal’s tactical approach under manager Mikel Arteta, claiming the Gunners are “cheating” their way to win the Premier League title. Arsenal currently sit seven points clear at the top of the league table as they chase their first title in 22 years. Arteta’s side have become particularly effective from […]

]]> The Consumer Awareness and Financial Enlightenment Initiative (CAFEi) will host its 5th Annual Symposium next week Tuesday in Lagos. This will bring together regulators, financial institutions, and consumer advocates to discuss protection for vulnerable financial consumers. The Symposium, themed “Financial Consumer Vulnerability: Mobilising for Protection,” will have Tokunbo Martins, Chairman of the Board of […]

85 million Nigerians don’t have access to electricity which represents 43 percent of the country’s population ]]> Nigeria is turning to an unconventional strategy to ease its chronic electricity shortages by extracting more power from plants that already exist but operate far below capacity. Modestus Anaesoronye reports on the new federal government initiative and what […]

]]> Top Platforms for Forex, Gold, Commodities, Indices and Global Stocks Forex trading in Nigeria has expanded rapidly over the past decade. While traders previously focused mainly on currency pairs such as EUR/USD or GBP/USD, many platforms now provide access to broader markets including gold, silver, oil, cocoa, global indices, stock markets, and ETFs. For […]

]]> Nigeria has suspended the issuance of petrol import licences for a second consecutive month, as regulators move to enforce rules that restrict imports when domestic supply is sufficient. Data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) show no licences were granted in February. The Crude Oil Refineries Association of Nigeria (CORAN) […]

]]> England defender Kyle Walker has announced his retirement from international football with immediate effect, bringing an end to a distinguished career with the Three Lions. The 35-year-old Burnley full-back has decided to call time on his England career after earning 96 caps and representing the national team at five major tournaments. Walker, who won […]