From Nigerian roots to global scale: LemFi commits £100M to UK
Lagos, Nigeria, April 28, 2026: LemFi, the global financial platform co-founded by Nigerian entrepreneur Ridwan Olalere, has committed £100 million to the United Kingdom over the next five years, marking a significant milestone in its journey from local startup to global fintech platform. The announcement follows the historic UK–Nigeria State Visit in March 2026, where […]
2027: Atiku, Makinde, Kwankwaso,Obi scheming for interim govt – Group alleges
By Ugochukwu Alaribe A political group, Ndigbo For Tinubu 2027 Forum,NDI ABAT,has accused leading members of the African Democratic Congress,ADC, former vice president,Atiku Abubakar; former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi; Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde and former Governor of Kano State,Rabiu Kwankwaso; of planning an interim government if the ADC loses the […]
Uganda arrests 231 illegal immigrants, including 62 Nigerians
Authorities in Uganda have detained 231 foreign nationals, including 62 Nigerians, following a coordinated operation targeting illegal migration and suspected criminal activities.
Lagos Guber: Sanwo-Olu breaking long-standing ‘jinx’ with endorsement of deputy
Hamzat will be the first Lagos deputy governor to serve eight consecutive years, if he completes the current term in 2027
Inconclusive negotiation: SSANU threatens to shut down universities Friday
Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, have threatened to embark on an indefinite strike on Friday, May 1, 2026, if the federal government fails to conclude its negotiation with the union.
NDC denies offering ticket to Obi, Kwankwaso, disowns X account
The Nigeria Democratic Congress has disowned an X account posting statements purportedly on its behalf, urging the public to rely only on its verified communication channels.
