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…
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…
Singer Charles Onyeabor calls out fake ‘friends’ in viral social media rant
Charles Onyeabor, a Europe-based Nigerian musician and son of the late Afro-funk icon, has sparked intense discussion on social media after posting a strongly-worded message aimed at disloyal acquaintances and outlining new personal boundaries. In the widely shared post, Charles…
How I landed Super Eagles coaching job – Chelle
Malian tactician Eric Chelle has revealed how he landed the Super Eagles coaching job. Chelle, 47, was named the Super Eagles’ substantive head coach by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, in January. His appointment came as a surprise, given the…
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…
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…
Tinubu condemns latest Plateau attack
President Bola Tinubu has expressed sorrow over the recent bloodshed in Plateau, which claimed over 40 lives. The President in a statement by his SA on Media, Mr Bayo Onanuga, condemned the violence and extended his sympathy to Gov….