By Paul Lucky Okoku Ghana did not lose because they lacked courage. They lost because knockout football rewards precision more than bravery. There are matches where the scoreline tells you what happened. Then there are matches where the scoreline hides the deeper lesson. Colombia 1, Ghana 0 belongs to the second category. On paper, it […]

ProvidusUnity Bank, in partnership with US-based global venture firm and accelerator, gener8tor, has announced the launch of Nigeria Lightning Rounds, an initiative designed to expand funding opportunities for Nigerian startups and small businesses by connecting founders with local and international investors. Supported by ProvidusUnity Bank, the programme aims to bridge the startup funding gap by […]

The Director of Finance and Accounts at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Kunemofa Asu, has been appointed as the Vice Chairperson of the prestigious 100 Most Notable Africans Peace Icons Award.  Her appointment as the organisation’s Vice Chairperson (Africa) was formally announced during the 100 Most Notable Africans Leadership and Business Summit held […]

By Ayo Onikoyi LAGOS — Theparkpay Technologies Limited has secured a Payment Service Provider (PSP) Licence in Canada from the Bank of Canada under the Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA), a development the fintech firm says will strengthen its cross-border payment capabilities and enable real-time payment settlements for merchants worldwide. The company said the new […]

The Francis and Fidelia Ibhawoh Foundation successfully concluded its 2026 Annual Essay Competition with a vibrant awards ceremony held over the weekend in Benin City, honouring five exceptional undergraduate students for their outstanding contributions. The winners comprise: Deborah Nekpenekpen (200 Level, Igbinedion University, Okada), Jennifer Egbuliese (500 Level, Law, University of Benin),  Esobhawan David (400 […]

By Juliet Umeh Humanity Empire Group, HEG, has announced plans to roll out its flagship digital platform, AFRIQA, in a move aimed at strengthening Africa’s digital ecosystem by providing an integrated platform for communication, financial services, commerce, mobility, digital identity and artificial intelligence. The company said the platform is designed as a unified digital infrastructure […]

Lagos-born content creator and entrepreneur, Bakare Mariam Iyunade, popularly known as Mariams ASMR, is carving a unique niche in Nigeria’s digital space as one of the pioneering voices in Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) content.

As trade relations between Nigeria and China continue to deepen, Inspired Value Global Empire Limited has positioned itself as a key player in facilitating seamless international business transactions through professional sourcing, procurement, consultancy and visa processing services. The company, which is registered under the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, operates its headquarters and […]

By Nnasom David Dr. Aslam Aliyu, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the proposed opposition coalition as a “hoax.” Aliyu announced her defection in a statement issued in Abuja, declaring support for Bola Ahmed Tinubu. She said her decision followed what she described […]

The 24-year-old Aston Villa midfielder was forced off early in Belgium’s 4-1 victory over the US in Seattle on Monday.

The police spokesperson added that the search resulted in the recovery of several items, including police berets, police buttons and insignia, inspector rank badges, and PMF uniforms.

The US Treasury Department canceled a license announced in June that had allowed Iran to produce, sell and deliver crude oil and related products through August 21.

The Pharaohs had a Mostafa Zico goal ruled out when they were leading 1-0 when VAR intervened to spot a foul on Lisandro Martinez much earlier in the move.

THE Federal Government, Africa Development Bank, AfDB, and other stakeholders, Tuesday, pushed for private sector investment to unlock private sector investments to improve urban sanitation and expand access to safe water across Nigeria.

The wife of former Kaduna State Governor, Hajiya Asiya El-Rufai has reminded President Bola Tinubu of the support she and her husband gave his 2023 presidential campaign.