South Sudan Added to Ebola Risk List as Regional Spread Feared
JUBA — South Sudan has been added to the Ebola risk watch list by multiple international health organisations and governments. The inclusion reflects concern that the country's porous borders with…
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THE SUPERFICIAL SHIELD: Why Airport Thermal Scanners Will Not Save Nigeria from the New Ebola Threat
The Nigeria's international border defence mechanisms are again shaken out of their lethargy. After the World Health Organization officially announced the fresh Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of…
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Nigeria’s N130 Trillion Credit Gap Strangles 39m Businesses
LAGOS — Nigeria's micro, small, and medium enterprises are being strangled by a massive credit deficit. The Chairman of the Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics, Dele Oye, has warned…
POLITICS NEWS
Davido Blasts Marine Minister, Aide Fires Back Over Disrespect
LAGOS — Afrobeats superstar Davido has publicly attacked Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Adegboyega…
INEC Holds Firm on May 30 Primary Deadline for All Parties
ABUJA — The Independent National Electoral Commission has held firm on its May 30, 2026…
Obi and Kwankwaso Exit ADC as Opposition Split Deepens
ABUJA — Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and NNPP leader Rabiu Kwankwaso have…
Atiku’s US Lobby Firm Says Tinubu Runs a One-Party State
ABUJA — A United States-based lobby firm hired by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has…
Fuel Supply Anxiety Grows in Nigeria’s Downstream Sector
LAGOS — Fresh anxieties are spreading across Nigeria's downstream petroleum sector. Marketers, depot owners, and…
SEC Moves Nigeria to T+1 Stock Settlement From June 1
LAGOS — The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced that Nigeria will transition to a…
Lagos Saved N118bn In Property From Fire Outbreaks in 2025
LAGOS — The Lagos State Government saved properties valued at N118.32 billion from fire outbreaks…
Naira Slips to N1,395 in Parallel Market on Demand Pressure
LAGOS — The Nigerian naira has depreciated slightly against the US dollar in both the…
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South Sudan Added to Ebola Risk List as Regional Spread Feared
JUBA — South Sudan has been added to the Ebola risk watch list by multiple international health organisations and governments.…
US Bars Entry of Nationals From DRC, Uganda and South Sudan
WASHINGTON — The United States has activated Title 42 public health authority to bar the entry of foreign nationals who…
Ebola Crisis: WHO Declares Emergency As Outbreak Spreads To Uganda
GENEVA — The World Health Organisation has declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda…
Bangkok Train Crash Driver Charged After 8 Die, Tests Positive
BANGKOK — Thai authorities have charged the driver of a train involved in a deadly collision in Bangkok with reckless…
Frank Edoho’s Wife Adds New Abuse and Property Sale Claims
LAGOS — The public dispute between broadcaster Frank Edoho and his estranged wife Sandra Onyenucheya has escalated further. Onyenucheya has…
FCCPC Faces Contempt Charge Over Suspended Court Order Breach
LAGOS — A Federal High Court in Lagos has scheduled hearing of contempt proceedings against the Federal Competition and Consumer…
Romance Scammer Ugberaese Extradited to US to Face Trial
LAGOS — Nigerian national Samuel Ugberaese has been extradited to the United States to face charges of romance fraud and…
Kebbi Hisbah Arrests Man Found Hiding In Woman’s Home
BIRNIN KEBBI — The Kebbi State Hisbah Board has arrested a man found hiding inside a large Ghana Must-Go bag…
Maxitech Global Makes Enterprise Technology Accessible In Nigeria
LAGOS — Nigerian technology firm Maxitech Global Investment Limited is making enterprise-level technology accessible to businesses across Nigeria. The company…
Nigerian Universities Urged to Adopt AI for Digital Governance
ABUJA — Nigerian university Pro-Chancellors have called on institutions of higher learning to adopt artificial intelligence and digital governance tools.…
FG Launches Smart National Transport Databank for Real-Time Data
ABUJA — The Federal Executive Council has approved the Smart National Transport Databank project. The project will collect real-time transport…
Vitel Wireless, Fintechs Unite to Fix Nigeria Digital Gap
LAGOS — Vitel Wireless has partnered with several leading Nigerian fintech platforms to expand mobile connectivity and digital services across…
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Sandra Onyenucheya Adds Property And Violence Claims Against Edoho
LAGOS — The public marital dispute involving veteran broadcaster Frank Edoho and his estranged wife Sandra Onyenucheya has taken a…
Davido Warns Marine Minister Over Alleged Victimisation of His People
LAGOS — Afrobeats superstar Davido has publicly confronted Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Adegboyega Oyetola on social media. The…
Niniola Mourns Husband Michael Ndika After 13 Years Together
LAGOS — Grammy-nominated Nigerian afro-house singer Niniola Apata has announced the death of her husband, Michael Ndika. The singer made…
King Sunny Ade: The Pioneer Who Made the World Dance To Nigeria
LAGOS — Before Afrobeats went global, one man made the world stand up and dance to Nigerian music. King Sunny…
