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Access Bank, Harvest Group, Others Turn Up For Ambassador Clark-Omeru, As Letter Of Credence Presented To Hichilema
Nigeria’s new High Commissioner to Zambia, Ambassador Queen Efe Alexandra Clark-Omeru on Friday presented her Letter of Credence to President Hakainde Hichilema. The ceremony, which took place at the State House in Lusaka, marked her formal admission into Zambia as Nigeria’s highest-ranked diplomatic official. She was accompanied by Mrs Epelle C.A, Nigeria’s former Acting High Commissioner to Zambia.
Liquid Expands Internet Access With New Home Package, Enhanced 4G Offers In Zambia
For many Zambians, access to high-speed internet often depends on affordability. To address this challenge, Liquid Intelligent Technologies has introduced a new K300 Liquid Home package and enhanced its 4G offerings, making reliable connectivity more accessible to households, students, entrepreneurs and small businesses. The new package is part of Liquid’s strategy to expand digital inclusion by lowering the cost of entry to high-speed broadband while giving customers more choice and value.
Tosin Dara Honoured As Creative Industry Icon At SONTA 2026 Conference
Oluwatosin Joshua Dara, renowned filmmaker, cinematographer and Creative Director of Ibumedia, has been honoured with the Creative Industry Icon Award at the 39th International Conference and 40th Annual General Meeting of the Society of Nigeria Theatre Artists (SONTA).
Nigeria’s E-hailing Market Gets New Entrant As Promiseland Launches Protaxi October 1
Nigeria’s e-hailing market is set to welcome a new entrant as PromiseLand Innovations Limited prepares to officially launch ProTaxi on October 1, 2026, with a focus on affordable rides, technology and environmentally friendly transportation. ProTaxi is a homegrown ride-hailing platform developed to connect passengers with drivers while providing a safer, reliable and cost-effective means of moving within cities.
Uber Announces 3,300 Job Cuts Globally
Uber is cutting about 10% of its global workforce as the ride-hailing company reduces management layers, combines teams and tightens its rules on remote work. Uber Technologies has announced plans to cut about 3,300 jobs worldwide as part of an organisational overhaul to reduce management layers and simplify operations.
Pouchers Raises $500,000 in Pre-Seed Funding and Exits Beta
Pouchers, a stablecoin-powered payments platform helping Nigerians receive, hold and spend money globally, has raised $500,000 in pre-seed funding. This was led by Stack Directory LLC, a Dubai-based internet investment company, with participation from other strategic angel investors.
NCAA Threatens To Suspend Royal Air Maroc Over Passenger Complaints
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has threatened to suspend Royal Air Maroc’s operations in Nigeria over alleged repeated consumer protection breaches and unresolved passenger complaints. Naija News reports that the warning was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu.
OPay Targets One Billion Users, 10 Million Merchants
OPay has set a long-term goal of serving one billion users, supporting 10 million merchants and creating one million jobs as it seeks to expand its digital financial services. Naija News reports that the fintech company disclosed the targets at a Media Parley in Lagos, where its executives outlined its plans for technology, security and financial services.
Dangote Refinery Completes $2.5 Billion Private Equity Placement
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has completed a private equity placement that raised about $2.5 billion to fund the expansion of its refinery and petrochemical complex. Naija News reports that the company announced the completion on Thursday, July 23, saying subscriptions reached 3.7 times the initial offer size. The transaction involved the issuance and allotment of approximately $2.5 billion in new equity.
Police Probe Death Of 60-Year-Old Man At Dutse Hotel
The Jigawa State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the death of a 60-year-old man who reportedly suffered a medical emergency at a hotel in Dutse, the state capital. Naija News reports that the incident occurred on Tuesday after the man, who had checked into the hotel with a 20-year-old woman, reportedly developed breathing difficulties shortly after requesting a meal.
Femi Otedola Raises First HoldCo Stake To 21.95% With ₦77.6 Billion Share Purchase
Chairman of First HoldCo Plc, Femi Otedola, has increased his investment in the financial holding company after a related entity acquired 706,131,179 ordinary shares valued at about ₦77.6 billion in a transaction disclosed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). Naija News reports that the acquisition was contained in a regulatory filing submitted to the NGX on Wednesday as an initial notification of insider dealing.
Oyo School Rescue Exposes Abdulrazaq’s Failure in Kwara – PDP
The Kwara State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated the Government and people of Oyo State on the successful rescue of the 49 abducted school children and teachers, who regained their freedom after spending 51 harrowing days in the kidnappers’ forest The party described the rescue as the outcome of sustained citizen engagement, consistent media pressure, and the responsive leadership of the Oyo State Government.
Alex Onyia: EdTech CEO Transforming Nigerian Education With Advocacy, Trainings And STEM Olympiads
In a country where conversations about education often revolve around systemic failures, government neglect, and declining standards, one man is quietly rewriting the narrative through action. Alex Onyia, founder and CEO of Educare, the leading K-12 education technology platform, has emerged as a formidable force in Nigerian education development.
Alex Onyia: EdTech CEO Transforming Nigerian Education With Advocacy, Trainings And STEM Olympiads
In a country where conversations about education often revolve around systemic failures, government neglect, and declining standards, one man is quietly rewriting the narrative through action. Alex Onyia, founder and CEO of Educare, the leading K-12 education technology platform, has emerged as a formidable force in Nigerian education development.
GIGX, 8 Other Fintechs Get SEC Nod For Accelerated Incubation Programme
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has cleared GIGX Technologies, KuCoin Nigeria Limited and seven other Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) for admission into its Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme (ARIP), allowing them to begin operating within its regulatory sandbox after receiving Approval-in-Principle.
Obidient Movement Alleges Plot To Stop Obi’s 2027 Bid, Accuses Judiciary Of Bias
The Obidient Movement on Monday accused the Federal Government of using the judiciary to frustrate the political ambitions of its principal, Peter Obi, alleging that recent court decisions affecting the Nigeria Democratic Congress were part of a broader plan to prevent him from contesting the 2027 presidential election.
Multiple Charges Threaten Airlines’ Survival – Allen Onyema
The chairman of Air Peace, Dr. Allen Onyema, has called on President Bola Tinubu to grant stakeholders in the aviation sector an audience, warning that multiple taxes and charges imposed on operators could threaten the survival of domestic airlines.
Kwara APC Crisis Deepens As Chieftain Defends Danladi’s Governorship Ticket
The crisis rocking the Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has taken a fresh turn as a party chieftain and public affairs analyst, Musa Idris Buko, defended the emergence of the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Salihu Yakubu-Danladi, as the party’s governorship candidate for the 2027 election.
262 Nigerians Evacuated From South Africa Arrive Lagos
The first batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks has arrived in Lagos. Naija News understands that the returnees, numbering 262, arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, aboard a government-arranged evacuation flight operated by Air Peace.
Canada Places Temporary Travel Restriction On DRC, Uganda, South Sudan Over Ebola
The Government of Canada has announced temporary travel and immigration restrictions on travellers from some African countries following the latest Ebola outbreak. Naija News reports that the affected countries are the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan, which Canadian authorities described as places with high or very high risk linked to the outbreak.
Why Nigeria Sees Its Tech Capabilities As A Superpower
Nigeria still faces economic hurdles, but its tech sector is one of Africa’s most active and influential. From fintech breakthroughs to growing innovation platforms, the idea of Nigerian tech as a powerful force is rooted in real developments and figures. Tech funding Nigeria’s tech sector continues to play a central role in Africa’s investment landscape. In 2025 and into 2026, Nigeria, along with Kenya, South Africa, and Egypt, accounted for a large share of startup funding on the continent.
Buhari Abdulfatai Declares Oyo Governorship Ambition
The senator representing Oyo North Senatorial District, Buhari Abdulfatai, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State on the platform of the All Progressives Congress. Naija News reports that Abdulfatai made the declaration on Monday during a visit to the Oyo State APC Secretariat in Ibadan alongside party leaders, supporters and loyalists from different parts of the state.
NNPC Profit Rises To ₦276 Billion As Gas Output Hits One-Year High
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited recorded a profit after tax of ₦276 billion in March 2026, following a rise in gas production and improved crude oil output during the month under review. Naija News reports that the figure represents a major increase from the ₦136 billion profit recorded by the company in February 2026, according to details from NNPC’s latest monthly report. TheCable reported that the March profit reflected a 102.9 per cent increase from the previous month.
Awujale: Ruling House Asks Abiodun To Allow Kingmakers Conclude Selection
The Fusengbuwa Ruling House in Ijebu-Ode has appealed to the Ogun State Government to lift the suspension placed on the selection process for the 60th Awujale of Ijebuland. Naija News reports that the family appealed on Sunday during a press briefing addressed by the Head of the ruling house, Chief Abdul-Lateef Owoyemi, alongside other principal members of the family.
Otedola Denies Funding Dangote Refinery, Warns Against False Reports
Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has denied reports alleging that he funded the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, describing the allegation as completely false and a deliberate attempt to mislead the public. Otedola, in a statement released on Monday, said he had not invested any money in the refinery, contrary to claims being circulated on social media.
Naira Records Marginal Gain Despite Drop In External Reserves
The naira closed April 2026 on a stronger note against the United States dollar, recording its first April gain since the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market era began. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria showed that the local currency appreciated from its March closing rate of N1,387 per dollar to end April at about N1,374 per dollar in the official market.
Army Confirms Arrest Of Justice Crack, Says Blogger Incited Soldiers
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of social media influencer, Justice Mark Chidiebere, popularly known as Justice Crack, over complaints made by some soldiers on social media concerning their feeding and welfare. Naija News reports that the clarification was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele.
Abaribe Faces Uncertainty As Senate Delays Action On Defection
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe Pressure is mounting on the Senate to take a clear position on the status of Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe following his defection from the All Progressives Grand Alliance to the African Democratic Congress, a move that has triggered fresh constitutional and political tension in the red chamber.
Why Digital Awareness Is Becoming Essential For Everyday Internet Users
Most people do not wake up thinking about digital awareness. They wake up to messages, missed calls, bank alerts, food delivery apps, social feeds, school updates, and work emails. The internet is no longer a separate place people visit for a while and leave. It sits inside daily life, quietly shaping how people shop, communicate, pay bills, learn, and spend their time. That is exactly why digital awareness has become essential.
‘If Anything Happens To Me, Hold Umahi Responsible’ – Journalist Raises Alarm
A Nigerian journalist and publisher, Segun Olawoye, has raised an alarm over an alleged threat to his life, declaring that the Minister of Works, David Umahi, should be held responsible if anything happens to him. Olawoye, the founder and publisher of ObjecTV Media, made the allegation during a press briefing, where he disclosed that he received a cryptic WhatsApp message from a phone number later identified as belonging to the minister.
'I'm Aware Of The Implications Of Working For Tinubu' - Daniel Bwala Addresses Interview Controversy
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has asserted that seeking praise from men was never part of the deal regarding his decision to work for his principal. Bwala made the statement following the outrage that marred his interview on Al Jazeera’s “Head to Head” programme, anchored by Mehdi Hasan. Naija News reports that Bwala, during the interview, denied knowledge of some negative occurrences in the country.
Nigeria's Wale Edun Honoured In Britain
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun on Wednesday joined an exclusive list of persons honoured by the British monarchy. He was bestowed with Commander of the Royal Victorian Order at an investiture ceremony hosted by Princess Catherine on behalf of King Charles at Windsor Castle. This marks another milestone for Edun who was until recently a Trustee of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation.
Proprietary Vs Commercial Trading Platforms , What You Need To Know Before You Use A Trading Broker
The selection of a trading broker in Nigeria requires you to evaluate platforms at the same level as spread rates because these elements determine how orders move through the system, what information you can access, and how system failures will be handled. Many retail traders are familiar with metatrader 4, but the bigger decision is whether your broker runs on a widely used commercial platform or on a proprietary system the broker controls end to end.
Why Online Privacy Is Becoming a Daily Concern for Internet Users
The first time most people worry about online privacy isn’t when they read a headline. It’s when something feels off in their own life: a strange login alert at midnight, a friend receiving a message they never sent, an advertisement that’s a little too accurate, or a bank calling to confirm a transaction they didn’t make. For years, privacy was treated like a niche concern. Something for activists, journalists, or the deeply technical. That era is over.
Web Summit Qatar Startup Programme Sells Out Ahead Of 2026 Event
The startup programme for Web Summit Qatar 2026 has officially sold out, with more than 1,600 startups from across the globe confirmed to participate in the highly anticipated technology event scheduled for February 1–4 in Doha. In a press release issued on January 11, 2026, organisers said the event floor has also reached full capacity, with several leading global companies already signed on as partners. They include IBM, TikTok, Microsoft, Huawei, Qatar Airways, and Snapchat, among others.
Oyedepo's In-law, Bishop Dayo Olutayo Sparks Reaction After Introducing New “Mummy GO” in Church
Bishop Dayo Olutayo, the younger brother of Faith Oyedepo (wife of Bishop David Oyedepo), set social media buzzing after he introduced his new wife as the “Mummy GO” during a church service. The moment was captured live on Facebook during the Unity Worship Centre’s Thanksgiving service on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Bishop Dayo proudly presented Funmilola Akinrinde to his congregation as his wife and the new Mummy GO.
Aubameyang Banned As Gabon Government Suspends National Team After AFCON Exit
Gabon’s Sports Minister, Simplice-Desire Mamboula, has announced sweeping sanctions following the national team’s poor outing at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), including the suspension of the entire squad, the dismissal of the coaching crew, and the banning of senior players Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Bruno Ecuele Manga.
2026 Begins New Phase of Economic Growth - Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that 2026 marks the beginning of a more robust phase of economic growth for Nigeria, citing gains recorded in 2025 from ongoing fiscal, monetary, and structural reforms.
Budget Office Defends Tax Reform Acts, Warns Against Speculation Over Alteration Claims
The Budget Office of the Federation has defended the integrity of Nigeria’s newly enacted Tax Reform Acts, warning against what it described as governance by speculation following allegations that the laws were altered after passage. In a press release made available to Naija News on Wednesday, the office noted concerns raised by the Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives, stressing that the sanctity of the law is fundamental to constitutional democracy and not merely a procedural issue.
Nigeria Confirms US Security Cooperation After Airstrikes on Terrorist Targets in North-West
The Federal Government has confirmed ongoing security and intelligence cooperation with the United States following recent airstrikes on terrorist positions in Nigeria’s North-West region. In a press statement issued on Wednesday, the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Nigerian authorities remain engaged in structured collaboration with international partners, including the United States of America, to tackle terrorism and violent extremism.
Trump Launches Air Strikes On ISIS Terrorists In Nigeria
The United States has carried out multiple air strikes on Islamic State (ISIS) militants in north-west Nigeria, President Donald Trump announced on Thursday, saying the operation targeted fighters accused of killing mainly Christians in the region.
Prophet Femi Dairo Storms Lagos For Settled By Mercy Night
Prophet Femi Joshua Fadairo, JP, the Senior Pastor of CAC Goshen Land, a fast-growing, life-changing and bible based church would be storming Lagos State for an impactful vigil programme. The event tagged “Settled By Mercy” (Oru Anu Yanju Ee) would be held at Mayfair Hall, 1 Otunba Jobi Fele Way, Agidingbi, Ikeja Lagos on the 29th of September by 10 PM prompt. Globally known as ‘Baba Anu Yanju E’ (which is being interpreted as Settled by Mercy).
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FBN Insurance Announces Board Appointments
Nigeria’s leading life insurer, FBNInsurance Ltd., has announced the appointment of Dr. Femi Oyetunji as its Chairman and Alhaji Mohammed Borodo as an Independent Non-Executive Director. Dr. Oyetunji has over 30 years of extensive industry experience with fiscal, strategic, operational, and transformational leadership. The last 10 years was spent as the Group Managing Director/CEO of Continental Reinsurance Plc where Oyentunji served before his retirement in 2021.
Twitter Starts Testing An Edit Button
Twitter is currently testing the much-requested Edit Tweet feature. After years of memes and jokes, editable tweets will be available to select Twitter Blue followers later this month. The feature is currently being “internally tested” and appears to mimic Facebook in its editing style, with linked editing history for tweets we saw in leaks earlier this year. Tweets can be edited multiple times within 30 minutes of posting to the Twitter blog.
Salary Protest: Community Policing is Voluntary, Not A Paid Job - Kwara Police Command
The Kwara State Police Command has reacted to a protest by Police Special constabularies over alleged non-payment of Salaries. The Protest, which went viral online, caused serious traffic gridlock along the Popular Ahmadu Bello Way in Illorin.
Be Among Tecno's Lucky Winners To Partake In The Special Sales Promo.
Nigeria’s biggest smartphone company, TECNO is here with another promo called the “Special Sales Promo”. In this promo, customers stand a chance to win gift items such as solar panels, and back-to-school gift bags which include laptops, customized headsets, and so much more. This promo is open to both online and offline fans, and here is how to participate. For offline fans: Walk into any authorised TECNO store and purchase any Spark 9 or Camon 19 series.
Two Soldiers Arrested For Killing Islamic Cleric, Stealing His Car
The Nigerian Police has arrested two soldiers for killing an Islamic cleric, Sheikh Goni Aisami. Sheikh Aisami was killed on Friday night near Jaji Maji in Karasuwa local government in Yobe state Naija News learned. The Public Relations Officer of the Yobe State Police, Dungus Abdulkareem, who confirmed the incident, said that in a few days the full report on the soldiers will be released.
Usyk Defeats Anthony Joshua, Defends Championship Belts
World heavyweight champion, Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk defended his titles in a fight with Briton Anthony Joshua. World champion (IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO) in super heavyweight, Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk (20-0-0, 13 KOs) defeated Briton Anthony Joshua (24-1-0, 22 KOs) by split decision in the rematch and defended his titles. One judge gave the victory to the Briton 113-115, the other two – to the Ukrainian – 115-113, 116-112. Usyk confidently started the match, increasing the advantage.
An Easy Way To Sell Your Steam Gift Card To Naira
The steam gift card is a digital asset created by steam, which serves the essence of providing its users the opportunity to conveniently purchase all digital products on the platform. Such as; videos and games. The Steam gift card has been in existence for years and there are various reasons which contribute to its continuity.
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