Four FIRS staff die in Afriland Towers fire
Tragedy struck at Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos, on Tuesday when a fire outbreak claimed the lives of four staff members…
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China’s youth unemployment rate hits record high again
China’s youth unemployment rate hit a record in August since publication resumed under a revised calculation last year, adding to a recent…
‘Yahoo boys’ worsening visa restrictions for Nigerians — EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has raised alarm that the growing menace of internet fraud is worsening visa restrictions for law-abiding…
X, Meta silent as Sowore counter-sues DSS over anti-Tinubu post
Social media giants, X(formerly Twitter) and Meta, have kept mute as former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has…
CBN reiterates commitment to financial inclusiveness, productivity
The Central Bank of Nigeria has reiterated its unwavering commitment to financial inclusiveness and stimulating productivity towards sustainable economic growth and development…
Lagos is world’s most amazing city – Idris Elba
British actor Idris Elba has described Lagos as the ‘most amazing city’ in the world. The acclaimed star shared his impressions of…
MTN to develop AI-powered data centers in Africa
MTN Group, Africa’s largest telecom operator, is in advanced talks with United States and European firms to develop data centers across the…
Apple shares drop after iPhone 17 launch
Apple Inc. has shed $56.8 billion in market value since unveiling its new iPhone 17 on September 9, a release that has…
Naira appreciates against dollar, trades below ₦1,500
The Nigerian naira on Monday appreciated against the United States dollar, trading below the ₦1,500/$ threshold for the first time in over…
Ekiti, Kano, Oyo top list of most expensive states
The latest report from the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics reveals the ten states with the steepest annual increases in the cost of…
Hilda Baci sets Guinness World Record for largest jollof rice
Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has made her way back into the record books after kick-starting record fever across Africa. This time, she’s…
Nigeria’s inflation rate drops to 20.12%
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate has slowed down for the fifth consecutive month, dropping to 20.12 per cent in August 2025 from 21.88…