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JUST IN: Trump Halts U.S. Aid To South Africa Over Alleged Seizure Of White Farmers’ Land
Trump’s Decision Sparks Diplomatic Tensions as U.S. Calls for Investigation into Alleged Seizures Of White Farmers Land and Human Rights Violations in South Africa
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the suspension of all financial aid to South Africa, citing … Continue Reading
Grammy 2025 Winner: How Tems Triumphed Over Afrobeat Giants To Win Best African Music Performance
Nigerian singer Tems has secured her second Grammy at the 67th Annual Grammy 2025 Awards, winning Best African Music Performance for her hit single, Love Me JeJe.
A Night of Victory
Temilade Openiyi, professionally known as Tems, emerged … Continue Reading
PETROAN Tells marketers to lower petrol prices as Dangote sells N890/litre
Nigerian Petroleum Marketers Urged to Pass on Savings to Consumers as Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price
In a move that is expected to have a positive impact on the Nigerian economy, the Dangote refinery has announced a reduction in the … Continue Reading
Ex-FirstBank CEO Adesola Adeduntan Unveils Sequoia Financial Services
Adesola Adeduntan Launches Sequoia Financial Services Following FirstBank Departure
Adesola Adeduntan, the former Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank, has officially launched a new financial services firm, Sequoia Financial Services Limited. This marks his first significant venture after resigning from … Continue Reading
JUST IN: US-based Nigerian Cardiologist Takes Own Life After Court Orders $15K Monthly Child Support
Nigerian Cardiologist Dies by Suicide After U.S. Court Orders Him to Pay $15K Monthly Child Support Amid Divorce Battle
A 36-year-old Nigerian cardiologist, Dr. Ikenna Erinne, has died by suicide after a U.S. court ordered him to pay $15,000 … Continue Reading
Africa Prudential Appoints Chidi Okpala And Oluwaseyi Abe as directors
Nigeria’s Leading Share Registration and Data Management Firm, Africa Prudential Plc, Appoints Two New Directors
Africa Prudential Plc, a respected share registration and data management company with over five decades of experience in Nigeria’s capital market, has announced the appointment … Continue Reading
Amanda Azubuike: The First Nigerian Woman To Become A Brigadier General In The US Army
Breaking Barriers: How Amanda Azubuike Became the First Nigerian Woman to Achieve the Rank of Brigadier General in the U.S. Army and Inspire a New Generation of Leaders
In a male-dominated military landscape, Amanda Azubuike has made history as the … Continue Reading
JUST IN: Abia Moves To Make Igbo Language Compulsory In Schools
Abia Government Moves to Revive Igbo Language by Making It a Compulsory Subject in Schools to Prevent Its Decline and Extinction
The Abia State government has announced plans to make the Igbo language a mandatory subject in schools to preserve … Continue Reading
World Bank Invests $1.2 Billion in girls’ education across 18 Nigerian states
World Bank Invests Heavily in Girls’ Education in 18 Nigerian States
In a landmark move to empower adolescent girls and improve secondary education in Nigeria, the World Bank has pledged a substantial investment of $1.2 billion to support the Adolescent … Continue Reading
FG Plans for 100,000 Social Housing Units Targeting Vulnerable Nigerians
Federal Government Unveils Plan for 100,000 Social Housing Units Across Nigeria
In a major initiative aimed at addressing the pressing housing deficit in Nigeria, the Federal Government has announced plans to construct 100,000 social housing units aimed at vulnerable populations … Continue Reading