Nigerian music stars Ayra Starr, Tems, and Rema have earned a spot on Rolling Stone’s 2024 list of the 100 best albums, highlighting their global success and musical achievements. Rema’s second studio album, Heis, took the 11th spot, with Rolling Stone describing the album as “unique, buzzy and visceral.” Tems’ […]
FBN Holdings Plc (FBNH), a leading financial institution in Nigeria, has launched a rights issue of 5,982,548,799 ordinary shares at ₦25.00 per share, targeting ₦149.56 billion. The move aims to bolster its flagship subsidiary, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, ensuring compliance with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) capital requirements […]
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has applauded the Kwara State Government for its prompt and impartial handling of the recent assault on a female Corps Member by Hajia Fatimoh Nike Hamzat, a teacher at Government Day Junior Secondary School, Kulende, Ilorin. The incident, which involved both verbal and physical […]
Netflix has debunked speculations about its departure from Nigeria, affirming its dedication to the country’s thriving film and creative industries. The rumors emerged after filmmaker Kunle Afolayan spoke at the 2024 Zuma International Film Festival, revealing the cancellation of several Netflix-commissioned projects. He remarked, “Three years ago, signing a three-film […]
The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) hosted the prestigious 2024 National Information Technology Merit Awards (NITMA) on November 21, 2024, at the Munson Centre in Lagos, which brought together prominent figures in Nigeria’s IT sector. The event honored exceptional contributions to the advancement of technology and innovation in the country, with attendees including industry leaders, […]
Managing finances as a student has always been a challenge, with tight budgets, numerous responsibilities, and the looming threat of online fraud. For many students, the fear of falling victim to scams has made digital transactions feel risky, with stories of identity theft and fraudulent websites circulating among peers. However, […]
Human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, was arraigned on Wednesday before an Ekiti State Magistrate Court after being arrested by operatives of the Ekiti State Police Command in Lagos on Tuesday. Farotimi appeared in court at around 10:25 a.m. to face a series of charges. The activist is being […]
The MTN Foundation, in partnership with the Senator Abiru Innovation Lab (SAIL), has launched the Teachers Fellowship Programme, a transformative initiative aimed at equipping Nigerian teachers with innovative tools, methodologies, and digital resources to enhance classroom engagement and productivity. With over 6,000 applicants, the program selected a group of outstanding […]
Professor Ibrahim Adeyanju, Managing Director and CEO of Galaxy Backbone, has emphasized the critical role of sustainable digital infrastructure in driving Africa’s economic transformation. Speaking through a representative at the Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 4.0) in Lagos, he highlighted the company’s dedication to building foundational systems to support the […]
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to demolish the Mazamaza Bridge to accommodate the ongoing second phase of the Blue Line Rail project, which extends 14 kilometers from Mile 2 to Okokomaiko. Structural evaluations revealed that the existing bridge cannot support railway operations, prompting its replacement with a new […]