AfDB approves $100 million to launch Nigerian Youth Entrepreneurship Bank
The African Development Bank (AfDB) said it has approved a $100 million investment for the establishment of the Nigerian Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank, a dedicated financial institution aimed at empowering young entrepreneurs across Nigeria and Africa. According to a report…
Nigerian Football Legend Christian Chukwu Passes Away at 74
A former head coach of the Super Eagles, Christian Chukwu, has died at the age of 74. PUNCH Online gathered that the former Super Eagles captain died in the early hours of Saturday in his home state of Enugu. Below…
Nolly Babes: Nigerian sisters make waves in America
In 2017, sisters Tochi and Ebele Anueyiagu, shared a single image on their new Instagram account: a still of Nigerian film and beauty darling Genevieve Nnaji from Sharon Stone in Abuja, a 2003 Nollywood classic. In the grainy frame, Nnaji…
China raises tariffs to 125% in escalation of trade war with US
On Friday, China raised tariffs on goods imported from the United States to 125 percent, responding directly to President Donald Trump’s move to increase levies on Chinese products to 145 percent. This escalation has intensified the ongoing trade conflict, which…
Coach hints at Israel Adesanya retirement
Israel Adesanya may be hanging up the gloves according to coach Eugene Bareman. Israel Adesanya is one of the biggest names the sport of mixed martial arts has ever produced. Despite still retaining his superstar status, his career in the…
NBA Shifts Annual General Conference from Port Harcourt to Enugu*
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has shifted its 2025 Annual General Conference (AGC) from Port Harcourt to Enugu, stating that the former is no longer a justifiable venue. The change was announced in a statement on Thursday, jointly signed by…
Japan And Nigeria Partner To Invest $40m In Early Stage Tech Startup
Nigeria has secured a $12.1 million grant from Japan to develop a startup hub in Abuja, an ambitious move to position the country’s administrative capital as a nucleus for tech innovation. The National Information Technology Development Agency disclosed the agreement…
Julius Berger bids farewell to Board Chairman
Budding conglomerate engineering construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria PLC last Tuesday, demonstrated its solid policy of continuity, stability and enduring values when its celebrated the exit of its former Chairman, Mutiu Sunmonu, CON and welcomed his successor, Engr. Goni Sheikh….
NBC bans Eedris Abdulkareem’s protest song ‘Tell Your Papa’ from radio, TV
The National Broadcasting Commission has barred Nigerian radio and television stations from airing the trending song “Tell Your Papa” by veteran rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem, citing its “objectionable nature.” In a memo dated April 9, 2025 and issued by the Coordinating…
Distracted Driving Gets You Jailed, LASTMA Warns
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has warned motorists that eating, drinking or smoking while driving could attract jail terms. LASTMA stated that smoking, eating or drinking while driving is a punishable offence under the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform…