FG probes anti-competitive practices by Meta, Google, X against Nigerian media
The Federal Government has launched an investigation into alleged anti-competitive practices by major digital platforms, including Meta, Google, and X, over concerns that their business operations may be disadvantaging Nigerian media organizations. The probe will examine whether the platforms are…
Nnorom to take over from Elumelu as UBA chairman
Tony Elumelu will retire as Group Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc on August 21, having completed the 12-year tenure limit set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for non-executive directors of banks. The bank’s board, at…
Lagos Continues Badagry Expressway Clearance, Removes illegal Structures
The Lagos State Government has continued its clearance operation along the Badagry Expressway, extending enforcement from LASU Gate to Okokomaiko to restore order and improve the road corridor. As part of the exercise, illegal structures and encroachments were demolished, while…
Arab giant taking over 600 petrol stations in South Africa for R16 billion
Abu Dhabi’s biggest oil company is close to sealing a deal worth about $1 billion (R16.3 billion) to acquire Shell’s South African fuel retail business, giving the Middle Eastern energy giant control of nearly 600 petrol stations across the country….
Nigeria’s Manuka Okoye Presents Pole Position Award to Kimi at Silverstone
Nigeria international goalkeeper Maduka Okoye had a special off-field role at the Silverstone Circuit on Saturday, where he presented the pole position award to Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli following the qualifying session. The presentation took place ahead of the…
Nigeria condemns deaths of 2 nationals in S. Africa protests
The Nigerian government has strongly condemned the killing of two of its citizens in South Africa during ongoing anti-immigrant protests that have triggered rising tensions across parts of the country. According to Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two nationals…
Russian airstrike kills Nigerian medical graduate in Ukraine days before graduation
Russian airstrike kills Nigerian medical graduate in Ukraine days before graduationAdaobi Marian Nnani, a 23-year-old Nigerian medical graduate, has died from injuries sustained during a Russian airstrike in Kharkiv, Ukraine, just days before her graduation ceremony.Available information indicated that Nnani…
FG May Demolish Structures for Lagos Coastal Highway Service Lanes, Flood Contro
The Federal Government says some structures may be removed to make way for service lanes and improved drainage along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. The Federal Government has indicated that some structures obstructing drainage alignments along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway corridor…
Ex-NAFCO CEO arrested at Airport after alleged attempt to access frozen bank account
Deputy Attorney-General, Dr Justice Srem Sai, has disclosed that the arrest of former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO),Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba at the Accra International Airport followed what authorities describe as an attempt to use…
Philippines braces for protests as impeachment trial for vice-president Sara Duterte begins
The Senate has put in place security and crowd-control arrangements for the first day of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, including preparations for possible protest actions outside the chamber, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said. In a chance…