Lagos State Submits Bid To Host 2026 National Youth Games
National Sports Commission Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade with the Director General of Lagos State Sports Cmmission, Lekan Fatodu. Lagos State has formally submitted its bid to host the 2026 edition of the National Youth Games, signaling its ambition to…
Kaduna–Kano rail segment set for completion 2026 — FG
The Federal Government has announced that the Kaduna–Kano section of the railway modernisation project will be completed by 2026, reaffirming its commitment to enhancing transportation infrastructure nationwide. Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Ahmed Alkali, disclosed on Wednesday in Abuja during…
Trump to Host Leaders of Five African Nations for Trade Talks
U.S. President Donald Trump will host leaders from five African nations in Washington next week to explore what the White House described as “commercial opportunities.” The meeting, set for July 9 at the White House, will include discussions and a…
BREAKING: Ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai is dead
The Super Eagles have paid tribute to former Nigerian goalkeeper and 1994 Africa Cup of Nations champion, Petert Rufai, following news of his death. In a statement released on Thursday via X, the national team described Rufai, fondly known as…
Dangote Foundation begins Rice distribution to over 30 host communities in Ogun
Dangote Foundation begins Rice distribution to over 30 host communities in Ogun The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has extended its National Food Intervention programme to over 30 host communities in Ogun State, distributing over 3,000 bags of rice to the…
Nigerian bank Guaranty Trust plans secondary listing in London
Biggest lender by market value in African nation will boost UK market as it looks abroad for capital Exterior of a branch of Guaranty Trust in Lagos, Nigeria Lagos-listed GTCO is set to be the first Nigerian bank to secure…
Liverpool forward Diogo Jota dies aged 28 following tragic car accident in Spain
Diogo Jota had previously played for Wolves in the Premier League, moving to Liverpool in 2020; he made over 180 appearances for the club, winning the Premier League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup; Jota was also a Portugal international Liverpool…
Lagos suspends BRT lane enforcement on Eko Bridge, Odo-Iya-Alaro axis
The Lagos State Government has temporarily suspended Bus Rapid Transit, BRT, lane enforcement along the Eko Bridge and Odo Iya-Alaro axis aimed at ameliorating the growing traffic congestion caused by the ongoing structural rehabilitation of the Ogudu-Ifako Bridge expansion joint….
Tems Launches The Leading Vibe Initiative to Support Young Women in Music
The new program will launch in Lagos, Nigeria, in August. Tems is launching a new program called The Leading Vibe Initiative in an effort to support young women who want to learn and get involved with the music business, Billboard…
Sanwo -Olu inaugurates roads in Agege, Igando-Ikotun, says more intervention on roads coming
Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu will inaugurate two major road projects on Wednesday as part of efforts to enhance connectivity, ease traffic congestion and boost economic activities in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the roads…