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Uche Montana’s ‘Monica 2’ hits 4.3 million YouTube views

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Uche Montana has recorded another major digital milestone as her latest release, Monica 2, amassed over 4.3 million views on YouTube within 24 hours of its premiere. According to analytics reviewed by Nairametrics, the sequel generated approximately 4,403,874 views within its first 15 hours after debuting on Saturday, May 2, 2026, […]

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Dangote denies rift with Elumelu over refinery financing claims

The Dangote Group has denied any rift with billionaire businessman Tony Elumelu, warning content creators, organisations, and digital platforms against the spread of misinformation and AI-generated advertisements using its brand and leadership. The warning was conveyed in a statement by Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer at Dangote Industries Limited, following a viral […]

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World Bank warns of 60% urea price surge

The World Bank has projected a 60 per cent surge in global urea prices in 2026, raising concerns over fertilizer affordability, food inflation, and agricultural productivity in developing economies. This was disclosed in the World Bank’s April 2026 Commodity Markets Outlook, which warns that tightening supply conditions, rising energy costs, and geopolitical disruptions could push […]

Aviation

African carriers post strong 19.2% rise in international traffic – IATA

African airlines posted a 19.2 per cent year-on-year increase in international passenger demand in March 2026, data from the International Air Transport Association showed. The numbers were published in IATA’s March 2026 global passenger demand report, which monitors international and domestic air traffic trends across key regions worldwide. The robust growth underscores Africa’s expanding role […]

Tech

Uber unveils plan to turn drivers’ cars into AI data platforms

Uber is developing a long-term strategy that extends beyond ride-hailing, aiming to turn its drivers’ vehicles into mobile data-collection platforms for autonomous driving and artificial intelligence development. The company plans to equip cars operated by its human drivers with sensors capable of capturing real-world driving data, which could then be used by autonomous vehicle developers […]

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Nigerian stocks rises 20.36% as oil stocks lead April

The Nigerian equities market closed April 2026 on a strong note, rising 20.36 per cent—its best monthly performance so far this year—clearly surpassing February’s already notable 16.60 per cent gain. Nairametrics reported that tracked by the NGX All-Share Index, the market advanced from 201,287.9 to 242,277.8, crossing the 240,000-mark for the first time, while total […]

Access Bank nears final stages of National Bank of Kenya acquisition
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Access Bank warns Nigerians against fraudulent WhatsApp investment scheme

Access Bank has issued a public disclaimer warning Nigerians to beware of fraudulent WhatsApp groups operating under the name “Value Growth Club,” where scammers are impersonating its former chairman, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede. The bank issued the notice on Saturday, noting that the perpetrators falsely claim to represent Aig-Imoukhuede. It added that the scammers are also invoking […]

TotalEnergies to invest $6bn in Nigeria's Deepwater
Business

TotalEnergies Q1 pre-tax profit jumps 70% to ₦1.9bn

TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc’s pretax profit rose to N1.9 billion in Q1 2026, up 70.58 per cent year-on-year from N1.1 billion, according to its financial statement on the Nigerian Exchange. This came despite a decline in revenue to N197.1 billion from N221.6 billion in the corresponding period of the prior year. Nairametrics reported that the […]

Aviation

African airlines lead global passenger growth with 19.2% rise

African airlines recorded a 19.2 per cent year-on-year surge in international passenger demand in March 2026, according to the International Air Transport Association. The figures were disclosed in IATA’s March 2026 global passenger demand report, which tracked international and domestic air traffic trends across major world regions. The strong performance shows Africa’s growing importance in […]

Business

Access Holdings Q1 pre-tax profit rises 22% to ₦272bn

Access Holdings PLC has released its unaudited group financial results for the Q1 ended March 31, 2026. According to the released results, the Group’s pre-tax profit grew by 22.19 per cent to N272.210 billion, driven by strong growth in non-interest income. The group’s interest income declined by 9 per cent to N895.034, while non-interest income […]

Tech

Meta acquires humanoid robotics startup ARI

Meta has acquired Assured Robot Intelligence, a humanoid robotics startup, for an undisclosed amount, the company announced. “We acquired Assured Robot Intelligence, a company at the frontier of robotic intelligence designed to enable robots to understand, predict, and adapt to human behaviors in complex and dynamic environments,” a Meta spokesperson stated in an emailed statement. […]