Video: Protest in Oyo over abduction of teachers, students
The protest was organised to demand the immediate release of 47 teachers and students reportedly kidnapped from both public and private schools in Ahoro Esiele community, Oriire LGA.
Eight killed, scores injured as gunmen attack Plateau community
No fewer than eight persons were reportedly killed while more than 10 others sustained injuries following an attack by gunmen on Gwon-Ajang village in Foron District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
France says nearly 900 arrested in Champions League final riots
Celebrations were blighted by clashes between youths and police in Paris and other cities, cars set on fire and shops looted.
Q1’26 GDP Report: Economy remains on gradual recovery path —CPPE
By Gabriel Ewepu THE Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprises, CPPE, reacting to the Q1 2026 Gross Domestic Product, GDP, growth outcome report released by the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, recording a year-on-year real GDP growth of 3.89%, said the economy remains on a gradual recovery path. In a statement signed by Chief Executive […]
Empowering the Last Mile: How OPay Is Expanding Financial Access Across Nigeria
By Akintayo Eribake In a bustling community market in northern Nigeria, a trader receives payment for goods through a mobile transfer rather than cash. In a rural town in the South-West, a young Point-of-Sale (PoS) agent helps residents withdraw money, pay utility bills and transfer funds without the need to travel long distances to a […]
US, Iran exchange fire as negotiations stall
The United States and Iran said Monday they had again traded strikes, straining an already fragile ceasefire as negotiations between the two sides have stalled.
