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Mary Njoku Speaks On Global Competitiveness

27.04.2026

Nollywood actress and head of ROK TV, Mary Njoku has criticised Nigerian companies for having a “Small mindset” that keeps them from competing internationally. Taking to her Instagram page, the movie director claimed that sectors that ought to be competing internationally are mired in “Nigeria vs. Nigeria” rather than “Nigeria vs. the World.” According to her,...

Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid Are My Sources Of Inspiration

27.04.2026

Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Tiwa Savage, has revealed that some of the musicians who influence her are Davido, Burna Boy, and Wizkid. The mother of one, who spoke in a Rolling Stone Africa interview, further disclosed that she gets musical inspiration from a variety of sources, including her contemporaries. According to Tiwa Savage, jazz music, American singer...

I’ll Rather Remain Single Than Settle For Less

27.04.2026

Nigerian entrepreneur Adeola Adeyemi, better known as Diiadem, has revealed that she is not ready to compromise her standards in relationships. Diiadem, who said she is currently single, made this revelation while giving a tour of her home alongside content creator Jarvis. Speaking on her personal life and how her expectations have changed over time, the...

OPay Leads The Conversation On Africa’s Next Financial Frontier At BusinessDay Fintech Summit 2026

27.04.2026

OPay x BusinessDay Fintech Summit 2026 Press Release OPay Leads The Conversation On Africa’s Next Financial Frontier At BusinessDay Fintech Summit 2026 Dotun Daniel Adekunle, COO/CTO, OPay, delivering the Keynote Presentation at the inaugural BusinessDay Fintech Summit 2026 held in Lagos. OPay, a leading financial technology company in Nigeria, took center stage as...

Minister Unveils Book, Toolkits To Ease Business Under AfCTA

27.04.2026

The Federal Government has launched simplified books and trade toolkits in English, Hausa and Arabic to ease business processes and boost participation of Nigerian traders under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, unveiled the initiative on Monday in Kano during the North-West Subnational Tour...

Group Condemns Criticism Of Alaafin’s Visit To Yoruba Communities In Kwara

27.04.2026

The Southwest Security Stakeholders’ Group (SSSG), has condemned in strong terms recent statements made by the Ilorin Emirate Youth Development Association (IEYDA) regarding the visit of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, to Yoruba communities in Shao and Jebba, Moro Local Government Area, Kwara State. The group, which is a coalition of...

After Accident, Joshua Lands Saudi Showdown

27.04.2026

British-born Nigerian heavyweight Anthony Joshua is set to make his return to the ring following a recent accident in Lagos, as he prepares for a high-stakes clash with knockout specialist Kristian Prenga. The bout has now been officially confirmed, with both fighters agreeing on terms for a heavyweight showdown scheduled for Saturday, July 25, 2026....

Sokoto Govt Constitutes C’ttee To Probe Fire Outbreaks At Old Market

27.04.2026

…Central Motor Park Sokoto State Governor, Dr Ahmed Aliyu, has approved the constitution of a committee to assess the level of damage caused by fire outbreaks at the Old Market, Sokoto and the Sokoto Central Motor Park. This was contained in a statement signed by Abubakar Bawa, Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, issued...

Ikeja Electric Commemorates World Malaria Day With Community Health Outreach

27.04.2026

Ikeja Electric has reaffirmed its commitment to community health and well-being with targeted Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) interventions in Abule–Egba and Odogunyan communities to mark the 2026 World Malaria Day with the theme “Driven to end malaria: Now we can. Now we must.” According to a statement issued on Monday by the Head, Corporate Communications,...

Aba Ngwa People Protest Against Political Marginalisation, Demand Inclusivit

27.04.2026

The Aba Ngwa People, the indigenous owners of Enyimba City, comprising Aba North and Aba South Local Government Areas, held a peaceful demonstration on Monday, 27 April, over what they termed political marginalisation and maltreatment. The peaceful demonstration, which started along Factory Road, Aba, saw the demonstrators in their multitude chanting as they marched to...