March 20, 2025
Rivers Emergency Rule: El-Rufai Condemns “Assault on Democracy”
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has strongly condemned the imposition of an emergency rule in Rivers State, describing it as an “aggression against democracy”. El-Rufai’s comments come amidst growing concerns over the erosion of democratic principles in Nigeria. The crisis in Rivers State began with a contentious election, which led to widespread violence and […]
Elon Musk’s Latest Venture, Lands Nearly $1 Billion in Funding
In a significant development, X, the latest venture from billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, has secured nearly $1 billion in funding from investors. This substantial investment is expected to propel X’s ambitions in artificial intelligence (AI) and technology, further solidifying Musk’s position as a pioneer in the tech industry. According to sources, the funding round was […]
Naira-for-Crude Negotiations Collapse: Fuel Price Hike Looms
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Dangote Petroleum Refinery have failed to reach an agreement on the naira-for-crude swap deal, a development that may lead to a hike in fuel prices across the country. The naira-for-crude swap deal was initiated to enable the Dangote refinery to exchange naira for crude oil with the […]
Air Peace Slashes London-Lagos Airfare
In a move that is set to revolutionize the aviation industry in Nigeria, Air Peace, one of the country’s leading airlines, has announced a significant reduction in airfare on its London-Lagos route. The airline stated that travelers can enjoy up to N600,000 reduction in airfares when they connect from cities across Nigeria to London with […]
NSA Urged to Halt Military Interference in Discos
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has strongly condemned the recent attacks on power distribution companies (Discos) by military personnel, calling on the National Security Adviser (NSA) to intervene and put an end to the violence. The attacks on Discos have been a recurring issue, with the latest incident occurring on March 14 at the […]
Lending Rates: 65.5% of Nigerians Call for Reduction, Says CBN
A recent Household Expectations Survey conducted by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed that 65.5% of Nigerian households believe that a reduction in lending rates would be beneficial for the economy. The CBN survey, which was carried out in February 2025, aimed to gauge public perception of key economic indicators, including inflation, interest […]
Naira Stability: Currency Appreciates to #1,530.52/$
The Nigerian Naira has appreciated to ₦1,530.52 against the United States Dollar at the official window, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This development has sparked optimism among economic analysts, who believe that the Naira’s strengthening could have positive implications for the economy. Several factors are believed to have […]
Wizkid Excited About New Super Eagles Squad
Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has expressed his satisfaction with the Super Eagles’ preparation ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualifier against Rwanda in Kigali. The team, now under the leadership of newly appointed head coach Eric Chelle, held its first training session on Tuesday afternoon. Reacting to the new squad, […]
AC Milan Rekindle Interest in Super Eagles Midfielder Raphael
Italian giants AC Milan have reignited their pursuit of Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika ahead of the summer transfer window. The Rossoneri, seven-time UEFA Champions League winners, have reportedly opened discussions with Club Brugge as they look to bring the Nigerian midfielder to Italy. Milan had previously shown interest in Onyedika last summer but failed […]
Lookman, Chukwueze Ranked Among Serie A’s Top 50 Dribblers
Nigerian attacking duo, Ademola Lookman and Samuel Chukwueze, have been recognized as two of the top 50 dribblers in the Italian Serie A for the ongoing 2024/25 season. According to statistics published by Euro Football Rumours, Lookman and Chukwueze are the only Nigerian players featured in the list, which ranks players based on the number […]