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…opens market opportunities for Nigerian palm oil exporters Russia has expressed interest in expanding palm oil imports from Nigeria as part of efforts to diversify its supply chain and strengthen economic cooperation with Africa’s largest economy. The Russian Trade Mission in Nigeria said the growing demand for palm oil in Russia presents significant export opportunities […]

Adams Oshiomhole has been elected unopposed as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Edo North senatorial district in the 2027 general elections after an aspirant that earlier bought nomination forms withdrew from the primary. Kassim Otono, the Returning Officer for the primary, disclosed this shortly after the collation of the results of the […]

Former presidential candidate, Gbenga Hashim, has called for a more comprehensive and coordinated counter-terrorism strategy following the reported killing of a senior Islamic State commander, Abu Bilal al-Minuki, in a joint operation involving the United States and the Nigerian Armed Forces. Hashim, in a statement issued today, described the development as a clear demonstration of […]

Jennifer Adighije, the managing director and chief executive officer of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company Jennifer Adighije, the managing director and chief executive officer of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company, has said the company is ready to support the Lagos electricity market with an additional 1,500 megawatts of power supply. Adighije disclosed this […]

The finest table tennis returns to Nigeria as the 2026 WTT Contender Lagos prepares to take centre stage at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall of the Teslim Balogun Stadium from May 19 to 24. Since its debut in June 2023 as the successor to the ITTF Nigeria Open, the Lagos tournament has rapidly grown into one […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the winners of its House of Representatives primary elections for the eight federal constituencies in Adamawa State. Ahmed Yusha’u, chairman of the election committee, disclosed the results on Sunday in Yola, describing the exercise as free, fair and credible across the 21 local government areas of the state. […]

For Lagos-based designer Dimeji Ilori, fashion is more than aesthetics. It is a cultural archive, a form of storytelling, and a bridge between Africa’s past and its evolving global identity. Drawing inspiration from pre-colonial African heritage, spirituality, artefacts, and craftsmanship, the brand has built a reputation for creating “wearable art” that blends tradition with modern […]

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria PFN, on Saturday, declared a three-day prayer and fasting program, as part of a conscious effort to seek God’s intervention towards ensuring peace, healing, stability, and a fruitful future for Nigeria. Sylvanus Ukafia, the PFN national publicity secretary, stated in a statement, on Saturday in Abuja, that the fasting and […]

I was privileged to witness the recent Senate confirmation hearing for the minister of power, Joseph O. Tegbe, and it was one of those public hearings that, from the get-go, felt much larger than a mandatory procedure or mere formality. This was not a ceremonial “take a bow and go” session. Being my first time […]

Hundreds of women across Lagos have taken to the football pitch in recent months through the Aya Women’s Socca League, a female-focused grassroots initiative sponsored by Aya Care and organised by The HIVE Leagues in partnership with Socca Naija. Now in its third year, the competition has continued to establish itself as one of Lagos’ […]