Category: News

Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has announced plans to assist parents struggling to pay their children’s school fees as schools reopen for the 2025/2026 academic session. In a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Wednesday, Dakolo acknowledged the financial strain many families face at the start of every term. “I know it’s school […]

In a move to strengthen its bid for the centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, Nigeria presented an advanced proposal to the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) in London on Wednesday. The delegation, led by Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission, and Hon. Bukola Olopade, Director General, emphasised the bid’s potential to create a […]

The Parliarment of the Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS) has moved to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a tool to enhance efficiency in the legislative functions of the regional parliamentary body. This was disclosed by the Speaker of the regional legislature, Rt. Hon. Memounatou Ibrahima, in her remarks during the closing ceremony of […]

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has explained why he adopted an unusual defensive style of play against Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday. He insisted that his team has not altered its playing style, but the circumstances on Sunday necessitated a more defensive approach as Arsenal were the superior side in their 1-1 draw. […]

As part of its drive towards an inclusive financial system, FirstBank is set to launch tailored financial services for blind, partially sighted, and physically challenged customers across its operations. This initiative is part of FirstBank’s broader continuous commitment to promoting Financial Inclusion and Diversity, which is shown in its policies, partnerships and initiatives such as […]

In honour of the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child, Glo Foundation is investing millions to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education among girls in Nigeria. Towards this end, the foundation is launching the ‘Glo Innov8’ National STEM Competition for Girls in Senior Secondary Schools, with a prize of N5 million, to […]

The Kano-Jigawa branch of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has hailed the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals for revitalising struggling companies in Nigeria. According to the association, the refinery’s intervention through the reduction of diesel prices and the steady availability of petroleum products has provided significant relief to manufacturers grappling with high energy costs. Speaking […]

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has insisted that crude oil losses in Nigeria have dropped by over 90 per cent in the past four years, signaling significant progress in tackling oil theft. According to the commission, daily crude oil losses fell from 102,900 barrels per day (bopd) in 2021 to just 9,600 bopd […]

West Africa’s pioneering solar-powered internet provider, Tizeti Network Limited, has launched its New & Awesome (NA) Deal, an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered overhaul of its customer experience designed to simplify issue resolution, streamline onboarding, and make payments frictionless for millions of users. The rollout begins October 1 for its fiber (FreeFiber.Africa) customers, October 15 for wireless […]

The development Research and Project Centre (dRPC) has strengthened efforts to promote digital literacy and curb school-related gender-based violence in underserved communities of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) through training, infrastructure, and scholarships. With a ₦5 million grant to a local Non-governmental Organisation (NGO), the Rising Hope Girls’ Educational Foundation (RHGE), dRPC has supported the […]