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Tom Cruise, David Beckham, Jay-Z lead star-studded celebrity sightings at 2026 FIFA W’Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup attracted some of the biggest names in entertainment and sports to stadiums across North America. From former football stars reliving their playing days, such as David Beckham, to celebrities simply enjoying the spectacle, stars turned out in large numbers to watch the tournament. Some attended with their children, while others […]

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Senegal’s Bassirou Faye elected new ECOWAS chairman

Senegalese President Bassirou Faye has been elected as the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States, succeeding Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio. Faye emerged as chairman during the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government held in Sierra Leone on Sunday. He succeeds Bio, who […]

Business

AI could be modern-day trojan horse, ‘Odyssey’ director warns

Oscar-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan has described growing skepticism toward artificial intelligence, particularly among young people, as “pretty encouraging,” warning that the technology could conceal darker consequences. Nolan made the comments while responding to a question from interviewer Hugo Travers, who publishes on YouTube under the name HugoDécrypte. The discussion focused on the parallels between AI […]

Finance

NLC vows struggle for comprehensive minimum wage review

The Nigeria Labour Congress has expressed its preparedness for a major national struggle for a comprehensive review of the national minimum wage. NLC President Comrade Joe Ajaero hinted at this while making his remarks at the commissioning of the Comrade Godwin Abumisi Pensioners Legacy House and Multipurpose Hall in Abuja. Ajaero said it is no […]

Policy and Regulations

SEC targets near-zero trade fail rate under T+1 regime

The Securities and Exchange Commission says it is focused on achieving a sustained near-zero trade fail rate under Nigeria’s newly implemented T+1 settlement framework during the second half of 2026. Director-General of the SEC, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, disclosed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday. According to Agama, […]

Opinion

NASS data bill is backdoor attempt to regulate social media – SERAP

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas to “immediately reject and withdraw the Nigeria Data Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2026, as the Bill is a backdoor attempt to regulate social media and expand governmental control over online expression, which is […]

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Plateau gov pledges protection, business-friendly environment for Igbo community

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has pledged to sustain a peaceful and business-friendly environment across the state. He assured the Igbo community and other law-abiding residents of adequate protection for their lives, property and investments. The governor also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to justice, economic inclusion and equal opportunities for all. Vanguard reported that Mutfwang […]

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Dangote refinery offshore terminal records 1,100 tanker calls

Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s offshore marine terminal has recorded approximately 1,100 tanker calls since commencing operations and currently handles about 75 tanker visits each month. The company said the number of tanker calls is expected to increase to between 900 and 1,000 annually as the refinery ramps up to full capacity. The figures highlight the growing […]