Ghana President tells firms to pump oil ‘like there’s no tomorrow
President has directed firms to pump oil ‘like there’s no tomorrow’. Studiocb55news reports that President John Mahama of Ghana has directed global firms to ramp up crude oil production in the West African nation before the global shift to renewable…
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie headlines ‘Things Fall Apart’ Festival 2025
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, the Nigerian leading novelist, public intellectual and feminist, has been announced as the headliner of the inaugural edition of the ‘Things Fall Apart’ festival in Enugu. Organised by the Enugu-based Centre for Memories – Ncheta Ndigbo, the…
CBN unveils BVN platform for diaspora Nigerians, to expand financial access
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in collaboration with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) on Tuesday officially inaugurated the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN) platform in Abuja. According to the apex bank, this innovative digital gateway allows Nigerians in…
Tinubu, Jonathan, dignitaries pay last respect to Pa Edwin Clark in Delta
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday led a host of dignitaries to Kiagbodo Community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta to pay their final respects to the late elder statesman, Pa. Edwin Clark. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports…
6 Healthy Reasons to Eat More Pineapple
Nothing can beat the sweet and tangy taste of biting into a slice of pineapple. But what really separates this superfruit from the rest is its equal parts delicious taste and impressive health benefits. “When looking at pineapple’s nutritional profile,…
Democrats kick off 2028 shadow primary with contrasting styles
The shadow Democratic presidential primary is kicking off, with potential contenders ramping up their appearances in key battleground states. Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is slated to take part in a VoteVets town hall in the early-contest state of Iowa…
CBN launches Non-Resident BVN to boost diaspora inclusion, spur remittances
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in partnership with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), has officially launched the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN). This is in a move to strengthen financial ties between Nigeria and its diaspora. This initiative…
Senegal Seeks to Woo $1.7 Billion Investment for Digital Economy
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye seeks to attract $1.7 billion of investments to build digital infrastructure and create more job opportunities for the country’s youth. The funding would support projects such as building data centers and deploying high-speed internet across…
PSG Seeks €98 Million from Mbappé in Court Over Image Damage
In a dramatic twist in the ongoing saga between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and their former star player, Kylian Mbappé, the French giants were seen in court on May 12, firmly seeking the cancellation of a €55 million asset freeze imposed…
FG to rebuild old MMIA terminal
The Federal Government has concluded plans to demolish the old terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos and replace it with a modern facility. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, announced the development over…