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…
Real Madrid are on the verge of completing one of the biggest transfers of the summer after reaching an agreement to sign highly rated winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig in a deal worth more than €100 million. The 19-year-old is expected to travel to Spain for a medical before signing a contract until 2031….
Singapore has tightened its monetary policy for the second time in three months, as rising energy costs linked to ongoing tensions in the Middle East continue to raise concerns about inflation and global supply chains. On Monday, July 27, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced a slight increase in the rate of appreciation of…
BBNaija Season 11 housemate Tram has become one of the first contestants to dominate social media, with old videos and unverified personal claims resurfacing just hours after he entered the Big Brother house. The 24-year-old Lagos-based streamer was introduced on Sunday as one of 24 housemates competing for the show’s record-breaking ₦160 million grand prize….
Former Anambra State Governor and 2027 presidential hopeful Peter Obi has defended his record on asset declaration, state savings and the allegations linked to the Pandora Papers, insisting he complied with Nigerian law while in office. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Obi said he declared all his assets in both Nigeria and the…
Big Brother Naija is officially back. After weeks of teasers, rumors and online speculation, BBNaija Season 11 premieres tomorrow, Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. WAT, with organizers promising the biggest, toughest and most rewarding edition in the show’s history. From a record-breaking ₦160 million grand prize to a brand-new house design and the…
Sabrina Carpenter has added another major streaming milestone to her rapidly growing career after her hit single “Tears” officially surpassed 500 million streams on Spotify. The achievement makes it the 11th song in her catalogue to reach the landmark on the platform, further cementing her status as one of pop music’s biggest stars. Released as…
Thousands of Nigerians took to the streets of Lagos on Saturday as part of a 60-day prayer walk, gathering to pray for peace, economic recovery and an end to some of the country’s biggest challenges. Participants carried placards with messages calling for an end to corruption, insecurity, fraud, poverty and other social issues. Some banners…
Uganda’s first nationwide National Cleaning Day has sparked controversy after a video appeared to show a police officer striking a man during enforcement of the exercise on Saturday morning. The incident, which quickly spread across social media, occurred as authorities rolled out the new monthly sanitation program aimed at improving public health, environmental cleanliness and…
Arsenal are positioning themselves to move for Julian Alvarez if the Argentine forward signals he is ready to leave Atletico Madrid before the transfer window closes, with sporting director Andrea Berta maintaining regular contact with the player’s representatives. The 26-year-old, who joined Atletico from Manchester City in a deal worth around €95 million in 2024,…
