Ethiopian Airlines expands Lagos operations to 14 weekly flights
Largest African Airline, Ethiopian Airlines, has said starting from July 1, Nigerian passengers will have increased options out of Lagos with an extra daily flight. The extra flights, the airline said, would offer immediate connection to many African and Asian…
Whitecrust Finance Company obtains CBN License: Enhancing access to quick loans and high-yield investments for Nigerians
Whitecrust Investment Limited has achieved a significant milestone with the official approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to operate as a finance company under its subsidiary, Whitecrust Finance Company Limited. This development marks a new phase in Whitecrust’s…
Global Partnership Expands Collaboration with Africa CDC, WHO, and RKI for Enhanced Health Security
Africa CDC, WHO, and RKI expand unique partnership with the G7-led Global Partnership to strengthen collaborative surveillance in Africa. Addis Ababa, Berlin, Geneva | 29 May 2025 — The World Health Organization (WHO), Africa Centres for Disease…
ECOWAS summit causes traffic chaos in Lagos, passengers stranded
Commuters and motorists in Lagos on Wednesday have recounted the level of disruptions they faced as multiple roads were shut down by security operatives over the 50th anniversary celebration of the Economic Community of West African States, which took place…
FG demolishes 22 illegal structures under Lagos bridge
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Works, has demolished 22 illegal structures under Iddo Bridge in Lagos State, citing safety concerns. The action, carried out yesterday, followed an order by the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, during an inspection…
Peter Obi Slams NAFDAC ₦700,000 Reopening Fee at Onitsha Head Bridge Market
Former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has strongly condemned the reported imposition of a ₦700,000 reopening fee on shop owners at the Head Bridge Market in Onitsha following its closure by the National…
Eto’o, Adebayor, Okocha play peace match in Somalia
Three African football legends – Samuel Eto’o, Emmanuel Adebayor and Jay-Jay Okocha – took to the pitch in Somalia on Tuesday for an exhibition match aimed at restoring the country’s image. The three superstars were part of a FIFA-backed…
MTN Ghana reaffirms $1.0bn investment commitment
The Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, Stephen Blewett, has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to increasing its investments in Ghana, citing confidence in the country’s economic potential and digital transformation agenda. Speaking at the 9th edition of the Ghana CEO…
Tinubu arrives in Lagos for ECOWAS 50th anniversary
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Lagos ahead of Wednesday’s 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States. The presidential plane conveying Tinubu landed at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja at 4:15 pm. The president was received…
JUST IN: FG Declares Public Holiday
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, May 27, 2025, as a public holiday in honour of this year’s Children’s Day celebration. Although an official announcement was yet to be released at the time of filing this report, authoritative sources within…