Cooking gas prices soar, 12.5kg hits N21,000
The cost of cooking gas continues to climb sharply across Nigeria, with the average retail price for refilling a 5kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) rising by 7.69% month-on-month, from N7,322.49 in March 2025 to N7,885.60 in April 2025….
Oando speaks on transformation
Oando speaks on transformation Wale Tinubu 22 Group Chief Executive, Oando Plc, Mr. Wale Tinubu, will share insights into how the indigenous energy group is scaling its operations across Africa while maintaining strategic discipline and positioning itself as a key…
Nigeria’s biggest lender acquires National Bank of Kenya
Nigeria’s biggest lender acquires National Bank of Kenya Access Holdings Plc, Nigeria’s biggest lender by assets, completed a buyout of National Bank of Kenya (NBK), the financial services group announced on Monday, firming up its grip on the East African…
Ethiopian Airlines considering order for at least 20 regional jets, CEO says
Ethiopian Airlines is looking to order at least 20 regional or small narrowbody jets as it moves to expand its domestic fleet and replace some ageing aircraft, the airline’s chief executive told Reuters on Monday. “We are evaluating three aircraft…
Unity Cup: Gusau hails Super Eagles for winning trophy
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Ibrahim Gusau has expressed satisfaction with the performance of the Super Eagles at the Unity Cup invitational tournament. Éric Chelle’s side defeated the Reggae Boys of Jamaica 5-4 on penalties in the final…
Djokovic cruises into record 19th French Open quarter-final
Novak Djokovic eased into a record-breaking 19th Roland Garros quarter-final with a comfortable straight-sets victory over Cameron Norrie on Monday. The three-time French Open champion will renew his rivalry with third seed Alexander Zverev in the last eight on Wednesday…
Ballon d’Or 2025: Top 10 contenders for award after UCL final
Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembele has emerged as the frontrunner for this year’s Ballon d’Or, following a spectacular season with the French giants. Dembele was instrumental in PSG’s historic treble-winning campaign, capping it off with a stunning 5-0 victory over…
FG plans seven million meter rollout to end estimated billing
The Federal Government has announced plans to deploy seven million smart meters through its Presidential Metering Initiative, aiming to eliminate estimated billing and reduce revenue leakages. The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Energy, Mrs Olu Verheijen, disclosed this…
Ruto Proposes Ksh5 Million Mortgage Loan for Kenyans Paying Housing Levy
In a bid to have more Kenyans access better housing, President William Ruto has announced that he will champion a constitutional reform to have Kenyans access up to Ksh5 million in low-interest loans for mortgages. Speaking at the 62nd Madaraka…
Krishnah Gravidez named Miss World Asia
Krishnah Gravidez has been named Miss World Asia The Philippine bet, who finished her journey in the Top 8, was initially one of the two frontrunners for the continental title, sharing the spotlight with Thailand’s Opal Suchata Chuangsri. Opal…