Legendary kwaito musician Doc Shebeleza, born Victor Bogopane, has died at age 51. The renowned businessman and kwaito veteran had been battling health issues for several years. On 2 December 2024, Doc Shebeleza shared with…
Stampede at Madagascar’s stadium kills 12, prime minister…
A stampede at Madagascar's national stadium has killed 12 people and injured 80 others, the prime minister of Madagascar said late Friday. Christian Ntsay, the Prime Minister of Madagascar, said that fans tried to enter…
Big Banks Enter Fintech Space, Risks For Top…
Nigeria's big banks are entering the financial technology (fintech) space, which is causing competition for existing fintech firms. The banks are making strategic investments in fintech businesses to secure their future. This move threatens the…
Nigerian Customs Service To Allow Quick Export of…
The Free Trade Zones (FTZs) Committee on Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) Operational Remodeling has recommended that the service allows the quick export of finished and processed commodities containing 100% local raw materials. This means that…
Govt Renews Lease Agreements For Ports Despite 17-Year…
The Federal Government has chosen to ignore the debts owed by operators of leased port terminals and has renewed their agreements, despite the operators violating the terms of their contracts. The port concession/lease agreement, which…
BBNaija All Stars: Soma is the new Head…
Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) All Stars housemate Soma, AKA Somadina "Soma" Anyama, has emerged as the Head of House (HoH) for this week. After the completion of Monday’s arena games, Big Brother announced Soma as…
Aradel Plc Achieves 270% Growth After Rebranding In…
Aradel Plc, a company that recently rebranded, has shown significant growth and success in its operations. In the first half of the year, the company's operating profit increased by 478.7% compared to the previous year,…
Nigerian Presidency Believes ‘Fuel Subsidy Removal’ Led People…
The Nigerian Presidency has expressed concern over the removal of fuel subsidy, stating that it has led to increased poverty among Nigerians and a loss of support for the government. President Bola Tinubu announced the…
Petrol Reaches N617 Per Liter As NNPC Increases…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has increased the pump price of petrol, from N537 to N617 per liter. The pump price of petrol is also known as Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). This adjustment…
UN Security Council to hold first talks on…
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC), one of the main UN organs charged with ensuring international peace and security, is set to hold its first formal discussion on artificial intelligence (AI) this week in New…
Senegal’s opposition figure Ousmane Sonko was nominated for…
Ousmane Sonko, a prominent opposition figure in Senegal, has been nominated as a candidate for the presidential election in 2024, according to an announcement made by his party on Friday. This comes despite Mr. Sonko's…
Sudan’s Neighbouring Leaders Convene in Cairo for Peace…
Leaders from Sudan's six neighbouring countries gathered in Cairo, Egypt, on Thursday for high-profile peace negotiations aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in Sudan. The meetings sought to find a solution to the violence that…
Why Did CBN Threaten To Close Several Accounts?…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has threatened to close several accounts in order to protect customers' bank accounts and enhance security in the banking system. The move comes as the CBN aims to ensure…
Elon Musk launches AI firm xAI as he…
Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, Inc.; the owner and CTO of Twitter; the founder of the Boring Company; the co-founder of Neuralink and OpenAI; and the president of the philanthropic Musk Foundation,…
AI robots asked ‘will you rebel against humans’?
The world's first robot-human press conference took place in Geneva, the second-most populous city in Switzerland, on Friday. Nine AI-enabled humanoid robots talked about various topics. AI robots were asked questions at the AI For…
Roberto Firmino Joins Saudi Club Al-Ahli After Liverpool…
The Brazilian forward player Roberto Firmino has made a shift to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli after his contract with Liverpool expired. Firmino had spent eight seasons at Liverpool where he scored 111 goals in 362…
Davido’s ‘Unavailable’ reaches great heights on UK Singles…
'Unavailable' single by Davido, an American-born Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer, has emerged as one of the biggest songs at the United Kingdom (UK) Singles Chart. In the latest installment of the United Kingdom…
8 Benin Football Players Detained For Asking 4…
Eight players from the football club Jeunesse Sportive de Ouidah (JSO) in Benin faced a distressing situation when they were detained at a police station in Cotonou. These players had not received their wages for…
James Nnaji may stay at Barcelona despite Charlotte…
James Nnaji, a famous Nigerian professional basketball player for the Charlotte Hornets of the NBA, could stay back at Barcelona, a city on the coast of northeastern Spain, and may have his NBA dream detained…
