Nigeria’s FirstBank sets sights on Ethiopia, Angola, Cameroon
Building on its long-standing presence in sub-Saharan Africa, First Bank of Nigeria is gearing up for its next growth phase as financial systems across the continent open up to new opportunities. More than a decade after an acquisition spree that…
Liz Sanya Completes 72-Hour Guinness World Record Bid for World’s Largest Sandal
Liz Sanya, a young and visionary fashion designer, has just completed her Guinness World Record attempt for the World’s Largest Sandal! Her creation, a striking pink clog measuring an impressive 4.8 metres (15 feet 9 inches) in length, was brought…
Tinubu Congratulates Mahama on Inauguration, Pledges Nigeria’s Support for Ghana
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated John Mahama on his swearing-in as Ghana’s president saying Nigeria will support the West African country. Mahama was inaugurated on Tuesday in Accra, marking his return to office years after seven years when he served…
Traffic diversions in Accra on January 7 announced ahead of inauguration
National Traffic diversions in Accra on January 7 announced ahead of inauguration The Ministry of Information has announced a temporary closure of several roads in Accra to ensure a secure and seamless inauguration ceremony for President-elect John Mahama. The closures,…
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigns
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that he will step down as leader of the Liberal Party, Canada’s governing party. During a news conference in Ottawa, Canada’s capital, Mr Trudeau announced his resignation before the general election, stating…
I almost gave up when my father got ill – UI first class graduate
Twenty-seven-year-old best graduating student of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Ibadan, Olayinka Babatunde, speaks to BIODUN BUSARI about his journey to academic feat What are the lessons you learnt throughout your academic journey at the University of…
Nicolas Sarkozy goes on trial over alleged Gaddafi election funding
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has gone on trial in Paris, accused of taking millions of euros of illicit funds from the late Libyan leader Col Muammar Gaddafi to finance his 2007 election campaign. In exchange, the prosecution alleges Sarkozy…
He’s what we need’ — Valencia director hails Super Eagles Umar Sadiq
Umar Sadiq’s new employers are stoked to have him. They anticipate that he will become a huge success. Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq was showered with praises by his new employer, who are ecstatic about his addition to their set-up….
The five health benefits of slow running
It burns fat, strengthens the heart and allows for a chat with friends – why would you want to run any other way? If your run is more of a plod, don’t be disheartened. In the age of sweat-inducing HIIT…
I Lost $3.7m In Forex Trading In 2024 – Mark Angel
Popular Nigerian content creator Mark Angel has opened up about facing a tough year in 2024, revealing that he lost $3.7 million in forex trading and ended up drowning in debt. In a post on Instagram on Sunday, Mark Angel…