Nigeria exits EU high-risk list, boosts investor confidence – Edun
Nigeria’s exit from the European Union’s high-risk third-country list is a major boost for investor confidence, the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Mr. Wale Edun, has said, as the government moves to prioritise affordable food, housing, and job creation in the next phase of reforms.
NANS commends FG, ASUU for signing historic agreement
The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has commended the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, for signing an agreement that is expected to put an end to incessant strikes in the nation’s public universities.
AFCON: Davido, Peller lost $50,000, $3,000 bets on Nigeria to win Morocco
Afrobeats star Davido has lost a $50,000 wager after Nigeria’s Super Eagles were defeated by Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations semifinal on Wednesday.
AFCON: Why I brought on Chukwueze for penalties against Morocco – Chelle
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has defended his decision to introduce Samuel Chukwueze for Nigeria’s penalty shootout against Morocco, insisting the call was based on training data and performance statistics.
Lassa fever killed 215 Nigerians in 2025 – NCDC
According to the report, 22 states and 107 Local Government Areas were affected by confirmed cases in 2025.
Oil prices tumble after Trump eases concerns over Iran
Oil prices slumped Thursday after US President Donald Trump appeared to dial down threats of imminent military action on crude producer Iran.
AFCON 2025: Top scorers after semi-final round
Brahim Díaz has surged to the top of the Golden Boot standings following the conclusion of the AFCON 2025 semi-finals in Morocco, with the Real Madrid forward netting five goals to spearhead the hosts’ title charge.
Ex-Olympic swim champion Agnel to face trial on rape claims
French double Olympic swimming gold medallist Yannick Agnel will face trial on charges of rape and sexual assault after his appeal was rejected on Thursday.
FG directs banks, fintechs to collect 7.5% VAT on electronic banking fees
“For instance, where a bank charges N100 as a transfer fee, the 7.5 per cent VAT will apply only to the N100 service charge,” the notice explained.
2026 Budget: Works Ministry proposes over ₦500m for hairdressers, make-up artists, grinding machines
The Federal Ministry of Works has proposed to spend over ₦500 million on the training of hairdressers and make-up artists, the supply of grinding machines, motorcycles, mini-vans, and anti-drug abuse sensitisation programmes across selected states of the federation.
Mohammed’s death a great loss to media industry — Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described the death of renowned journalist and co-founder of Newswatch magazine, Yakubu Mohammed, as a colossal loss to the Nigerian media industry.
