The United Nations Security Council, UNSC meets end October, 2026  on the  future of Western Sahara.  The emerging consensus in the 15-Member body is not to renew the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) which expires on October 31, 2026. Since the main objective of MINURSO is to organize a referendum […]

Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN), in partnership with Prudential Zenith Life Insurance and Prudence Foundation, has launched the 2026 edition of the Cha- Ching Financial Literacy Program, an initiative designed to equip children aged 8 to 12 years with practical money management skills and build a generation of financially responsible and future-ready young Nigerians. The event […]

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Kayode Oladele, has cautioned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against making the ancestry of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, the focus of its campaign, ahead of the 2027 Ogun State governorship election.

By Innocent Anaba The Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce, NACC, has welcomed the signing by United States President Donald Trump of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, which extends the African Growth and Opportunity Act, AGOA, through December 31, 2028. The legislation preserves duty-free access to the United States market for Nigeria and 31 other […]

By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor That fairly cheap smartphone you bought from an unfamiliar dealer, the one that came without much paperwork, may soon have a date with the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC. Not because the Commission is interested in what is inside your phone, but because it wants to know whether the device itself […]

ABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 general elections, political parties and other stakeholders have tasked political leaders, security agencies and electoral institutions with taking urgent steps to strengthen internal democracy, guarantee security neutrality and boost voter participation, warning that the credibility of the poll would depend largely on the conduct of the key players. The […]

Lagos pensioners share their experience during a recent protest at the governor’s office

Before the advent of religion, before the coming of missionaries with their books and bells, our forefathers had a way of naming men who walked among them with the grace of the divine. Such men were set apart. They did not eat like ordinary men, they did not think like ordinary men, and they did […]

The Edo State Government has unveiled plans for the second edition of the Edo Carnival, with the state targeting increased cultural tourism, creative-sector development and economic growth.

By Esther Onyegbula Residents of Ikola, Agbado-Oke Odo Local Council Development Area, Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State, have appealed to President Bola Tinubu, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and security authorities to strengthen security in the community following recent killings and allegations of cult-related activities. The residents, who expressed concern over their safety, alleged that […]

By Theodore Opara Jetour Nigeria is set to showcase its flagship X90 Plus SUV at the Jetour Experience Abuja from September 22 to 24, 2026, as the automaker intensifies efforts to strengthen its presence in Nigeria’s premium SUV market. The three-day event in Abuja will give prospective buyers, auto enthusiasts and families the opportunity to […]

By Theodore Opara Honda Automobile Western Africa Ltd. (HAWA) has been dissolved following its merger with Honda Manufacturing Nigeria Ltd. (HMN), in a major restructuring of Honda’s operations in Nigeria. The merger, which took effect from September 1, 2026, followed the sanctioning of the scheme by the Federal High Court and was carried out in […]

Mballou Fofana, founder of Le Mandingue African Restaurant in Philadelphia, United States, has built a business empire reportedly valued at about $15 million, more than two decades after losing one of her legs in an accident.

By Solomon NwokePiggyvest, Nigeria’s leading digital savings and investment platform, has partnered with Chapel Hill Denham to give millions of Nigerians access to the Initial Public Offering, IPO, of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE. The partnership is expected to widen participation in what has been described as Nigeria’s biggest IPO, by allowing prospective investors […]

By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor There is a simple rule in the smartphone market: if you want high-end features, be prepared to pay high-end prices. But Samsung appears to be challenging that rule with its latest offering, the Galaxy S26 FE. The smartphone brings several features associated with premium flagship devices, while keeping its price […]