The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has raised fresh concerns over the country’s rising production costs, warning that Nigerian factories are paying up to 10 times more for electricity than manufacturers in parts of Asia, making it increasingly difficult for local industries to compete globally. Speaking on the challenges facing the manufacturing sector, industry leaders…
Outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey should England defeat Argentina in their semi-final, making it one of his final official engagements before leaving office. Reports indicate Starmer intends to fly to MetLife Stadium on Sunday and return to the UK in…
At least 26 people have been killed and more than 100 others remain missing after devastating flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains swept through eastern Afghanistan, leaving widespread destruction and prompting fears that the death toll could rise further. The mountainous province of Nuristan has been the worst affected by the disaster. Torrential rainfall…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed widespread reports claiming that Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu ordered officers to “shoot on sight” anyone found carrying illegal firearms, describing the reports as a misrepresentation of his remarks during a stakeholders’ meeting in Makurdi, Benue State. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Force clarified that…
The Ballon d’Or 2026 Coach of the Year nominees have been announced, and one country has dominated the shortlist. Four of the five candidates are Spanish. Mikel Arteta, Luis de la Fuente, Unai Emery and Luis Enrique will compete with Bayern Munich’s Vincent Kompany for the award, which will be presented in London on October…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled an industrial-scale methamphetamine laboratory in Ebonyi State and arrested a Mexican national it identified as an alleged drug kingpin. The operation has exposed what the agency says is a wider transnational drug network in Nigeria. The suspect, Arturo Carrera Loaiza, was arrested on August 19 at…
The countdown to the Love Island USA Season 8 finale is on, and emotions are running high after the latest public vote narrowed the competition to the Final Four couples, setting the stage for Sunday’s winner-takes-all finale. One of the biggest talking points remains the relationship between Melanie Moreno and Sincere Rhea. During the emotional…
The Nigerian Senate has warned that it could review diplomatic relations with South Africa if renewed xenophobic attacks against Nigerians continue, following the killings of two Nigerian citizens during recent anti-migrant unrest. During plenary, lawmakers condemned the deaths of Emeka Charles Iroegbu and Musa Yunana Joe, who were reportedly killed on June 28 amid rising…
The Dangote Refinery has reduced its total debt by about ₦798 billion in the first half of 2026, bringing its liabilities down to roughly ₦7.9 trillion. The reduction comes at a significant time, as the refinery has opened its historic ₦2.15 trillion Initial Public Offering to investors. According to the company’s IPO prospectus, total debt…
Nigeria’s pension industry has reached a new milestone, with total pension assets rising to ₦31.48 trillion following recent reforms by the National Pension Commission (PenCom). The Commission also disclosed that 938,229 new contributors joined the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) over the past two years, bringing total membership to 11.32 million. Speaking at a State House…
