Nigerian founder Solape Akinpelu wins $30,000 at Aurora Tech Award
Solape Akinpelu, the founder of Hervest, has clinched a cash prize of $30,000 after being named the winner of the 2025 Aurora Tech Award. Akinpelu and Manzo Nyifamu Ogechi, founder of Farmatrix, were the only Nigerians among the top 10…
People fear savings lost as investment app freezes them out
Angry Nigerians are turning to social media to describe how they have been locked out of their accounts on the digital financial platform, CBEX. People have posted videos of themselves crying, saying that they could not withdraw their investments and…
FG seeks Rivers Govt’s involvement in Port Harcourt–Aba rail operations
The Federal Government has called on the Rivers State Government to actively participate in operating the Port Harcourt–Aba railway corridor as part of broader efforts to revitalise rail transportation in Nigeria. This appeal was made by Dr. Kayode Opeifa,…
Nigerians Lose Over N1.3 Trillion As Digital Trading Platform CBEX Crashes
Nigerians have lost over N1.3 trillion following the crash digital trading platform CBEX. It was gathered that several Nigerians took to their various social media platforms to lament their losses after a digital asset trading platform, known as CBEX, allegedly…
Nigeria cuts petrol imports as local production rises
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says the importation of premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, into Nigeria, reduced by 29.9 million litres in over eight months. Farouk Ahmed, chief executive officer (CEO), NMDPRA, spoke…
Nigeria signs Bilateral Air Services Agreement with Trinidad and Tobago after 20-year delay
Nigeria has signed a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) with Trinidad and Tobago, finalizing a deal that had been in the works for over 20 years. This makes Nigeria the first African nation to enter into such an aviation…
‘Family that breaks you isn’t worth it,’ Peter Okoye writes after testifying against brother Jude
Musician Peter Okoye aka Mr P of the defunct music group P-Square has criticised his family following his testimony against elder brother Jude Okoye who is facing money laundering charges. Jude and a company named Northside Music Limited are being…
BREAKING: FG Declares Two-Day Public Holidays
The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 18 and Monday April 21 as public holidays for Good Friday and Easter Monday, respectively. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holidays on behalf of the Federal Government. Tunji-Ojo extended…
Cross River section of Lagos-Calabar coastal highway begins
The Federal Government has officially flagged off the Cross River segment of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway — a landmark infrastructure project aimed at linking the South-South and South-East regions with enhanced connectivity and economic potential. President Bola Tinubu, represented by…