Digital Inclusion: Schoolgirls gain tech skills through community project
By Esther Onyegbula A youth-led digital inclusion initiative, RETGROW, in partnership with TeensLaunchAfrica, ARTIFI and CharisBlack Projects, has trained 51 Junior Secondary School 3 (JSS3) girls of a public school in Oworoshoki, Lagos, on basic digital and creative technology skills, as part of efforts to bridge the digital divide and expand safe opportunities for young […]
Access ARM Pensions surpasses N4trn AUM, signals stronger post-merger momentum
Access ARM Pensions has exceeded the ₦4 trillion mark in assets under management (AUM), marking a major milestone and underscoring the strong momentum
VAT on Banking Services: Setting the record straight
By Arabinrin Aderonke In recent days, Nigerians have been inundated with reports suggesting that the Federal Government has introduced Value Added Tax (VAT) on banking services such as electronic transfers, fees and commissions. Understandably, this has triggered anxiety among citizens already grappling with economic pressures.However, the truth is far less dramatic than the headlines suggest. […]
Why we’re shelving planned protest against INEC – NNPP
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) says it cancelled its planned protest against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to avoid it being hijacked by hoodlums and political rivals to instigate disorder.
‘Kaduna church kidnapping’: PDP blames Tinubu for insecurity
The opposition party said its thoughts were with the families of the abducted worshippers, many of whom have been plunged into days of fear and uncertainty since the attack.
Iran warns protesters who joined ‘riots’ to surrender
The protests constituted the biggest challenge to the Iranian leadership in years, with the full scale of the violence yet to emerge amid an internet blackout.
Troost-Ekong set to join Qatari club Al Ahli
Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong is set to sign for Al Ahli Sports Club in Qatar, making the move from Saudi side Al Kholood.
FCTA workers reject management’s claim of meeting demands, insists strike continues
The workers insisted that no such agreement had been reached between the union and the management.
Togo expels alleged leader of Burkina Faso’s foiled coup — Report
Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba was arrested last week in Lome and tried for “attempted destabilisation” in Burkina Faso before being taken to the airport, one of his associates said.
Morocco’s king accepts invitation to join Trump ‘peace board’
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has accepted US President Donald Trump’s invitation to join his “Board of Peace” as a founding member, the Moroccan foreign ministry said on Monday.
How my son died – Destiny Boy’s mum
Saidat Adeshina, mother of Nigerian singer Destiny Boy, has revealed how her son passed away after struggling with a serious medical condition.
Allegedly missing EKSU student found
The Ekiti Police Command on Monday, said it has found a 21-year-old student of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, Damilola Praise, who was earlier reported missing. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Abutu Sunday, disclosed this in a statement in Ado-Ekito. He said that the student, who reportedly left Lagos for Ado-Ekiti […]
10 African countries with most powerful passports at start of 2026
Travel remains one of life’s great pleasures, but the strength of a passport often determines just how far that journey can go.
No mass church kidnapping in Kaduna — Police
Rabiu said the claims were being peddled by “conflict entrepreneurs” seeking to destabilise Kaduna State and undermine the prevailing peace.
Tinubu confers GCON on Lebanese-Nigerian businessman Gilbert Chagoury
Tinubu said the award was made in the exercise of the powers vested in him under the National Honours Act.
Deliver dividends of democracy to Nigerians, Methodist Prelate charges leaders
By Olayinka Ajayi The Prelate of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, Dr Oliver Ali Aba, has urged President Bola Tinubu and other elected leaders across Nigeria to deliver the dividend of democracy to Nigerians. Fielding questions from newsmen on Monday during the Church’s 50th anniversary celebration of Episcopacy in the Methodist Church in Nigeria, Ali […]
