The ₦2 billion donation announced by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu for the revival of Akwete weaving has sparked more than conversations about funding. It has reignited a national discussion about whether Nigeria’s indigenous crafts can become viable industries capable of creating jobs, boosting exports, and preserving cultural heritage. During her visit to Akwete in Abia…
Nigeria’s financial exclusion rate has fallen to 21% in 2026, marking a significant improvement in access to formal financial services. However, the latest EFInA report shows that the progress has not reached Nigerians equally. The biggest gap is now concentrated among the country’s poorest households, raising a bigger question about whether having access to financial…
Singer Peter Okoye has admitted receiving about $800,000 in P-Square royalties from French music rights organisation SACEM between 2016 and 2026, but told a Federal High Court in Lagos that he did not give any of the money to his elder brother and former P-Square manager, Jude Okoye. Peter made the disclosure on Monday, September…
Supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, reportedly faced an attempted disruption during a NDC Warri march 2026 event on Thursday as supporters mobilised behind the Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso ticket ahead of the 2027 elections. Videos circulating online appear to show groups of supporters in blue shirts confronting people described by participants as…
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has formally opened his defence in the ongoing cybercrime and criminal defamation case instituted against him over social media posts concerning President Bola Tinubu. The trial resumed before Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja, where the prosecution informed the court that Sowore…
Afrobeats superstar Davido is set to release his highly anticipated sixth studio album, Oriadé, at midnight on Friday, July 31, marking another major milestone in his career. The 13-track project is officially scheduled for release on July 31, according to Apple Music and Spotify, with Davido already making two songs from the album available ahead…
Afrobeats superstar Davido has triggered a major online debate after publicly attacking former presidential aide and political commentator Reno Omokri during an escalating dispute over the singer’s campaign for the release of abducted Oyo State schoolchildren. The controversy began after Davido used a global platform to draw attention to the ongoing Oyo abduction crisis, wearing…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Kylian Mbappe scored twice Tuesday night in France’s emphatic 3-0 win over Sweden to reach the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The France international of Cameroon descent has now scored six goals to match Lionel Messi on the top scorers’ list above Erling Haaland (five) and Vinicious Junior…
Global financial markets fell on Wednesday as investors reacted to rising uncertainty around major technology companies, persistent inflation pressures, and expectations over central bank policy decisions in the United States and Europe. Asian and European stock markets recorded losses as traders moved away from riskier assets, especially technology shares that have driven most of the…
The race for the ₦160 million grand prize has entered its most important stage after BBNaija Show Ya Sef triple eviction sent Yusuf Muhammed-Awal, Isabella “Bells” Imoh and Chimsom Chuka out of the house on Sunday, September 20. Host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced the three exits during the Week Eight live eviction show, cutting the original…
