Following the resignation of the former CEO, John Ugbe, MultiChoice Nigeria has announced in a statement that Kemi Omotosho would take over as CEO. After over 15 years, Ugbe, who led the company through major changes in Nigeria’s media and entertainment sector, managing a swift digital change, shifting consumer behavior, […]
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the United States to build a secure, trusted, and resilient digital ecosystem, with strong emphasis on data privacy, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and capacity development. The commitment was reiterated by the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, […]
Nollywood star and filmmaker Funke Akindele has reached an unprecedented milestone in African cinema, with her latest movie, Behind The Scenes, crossing the ₦2 billion mark at the box office, an achievement no Nollywood film has recorded before. The landmark was confirmed on Monday by the film’s distributor, […]
The Nigeria Customs Service has rolled out a new Standard Operating Procedure aimed at regulating courier companies that operate under the Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) Incoterm, as part of efforts to improve efficiency and accountability in the logistics sector. The Service disclosed this in a statement released on Monday […]
Premier Cool has turned everyday freshness into a cash opportunity for Nigerians with the launch of a new nationwide consumer promotion, unveiled in partnership with digital bank PalmPay. The campaign, branded “10K for 10K,” is set to reward 10,000 Nigerians with ₦10,000 each, paying out a total of ₦100 […]
By Peace Timi As businesses brace for another year of economic uncertainty and rapid change, 2026 is shaping up as a decisive period for corporate leaders, entrepreneurs and policymakers. Shifts in technology, workforce dynamics and consumer behaviour are forcing organisations to rethink traditional strategies, with adaptability emerging as a critical […]
By Peace Timi Nigeria’s most comprehensive tax overhaul in decades came into effect on January 1, 2026, marking a bold step by the federal government to modernize the nation’s fiscal architecture, improve compliance and promote economic growth. The reforms, encapsulated in the Tax Reform Acts 2025, consolidate multiple tax laws […]
Attorneys for well-known Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie and her partner; Dr. Ivara Esege, have written to Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital in Lagos regarding the passing of her son Nkanu Nnamdi, who was 21 months old. The Attorneys claimed in a legal notice dated January 10, 2026, that the hospital, its anesthesiologist, […]
The revolving door at Old Trafford is spinning faster than ever. Following the recent sacking of Ruben Amorim, Manchester United is reportedly set to name a new interim manager as early as today. While the rumor mill initially pointed toward a romantic return for club legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, a […]
Nigeria’s telecoms regulator is sharpening its focus for 2026 with a clear promise to consumers: noticeable improvements in how mobile and internet services actually work in everyday life. Under the leadership of its Executive Vice Chairman, Dr. Aminu Maida, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says its priority for the year […]