The Federal Government has officially opened the application portal for the 2026 Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Overseas Scholarship Scheme. This prestigious program offers Nigerian postgraduate students the opportunity to pursue Master’s (MSc) and Doctoral (PhD) degrees in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Malaysia. The announcement was confirmed on […]
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In the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat, Senegal defeated hosts Morocco 1-0 after extra time on Sunday night. The game was tainted by controversy, protracted stoppages, and players momentarily fleeing the field. Senegalese players protested after Morocco was granted a controversial penalty after a VAR review, […]
By Peace Timi On 14 January 2026, the Super Eagles of Nigeria faced hosts Morocco in the AFCON 2025/26 semi final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The match ended in a 0-0 draw after 120 minutes, with Morocco edging Nigeria 4–2 on penalties to reach the final […]
LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Lagos State Government, through its Health Facilities Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA), has issued a high-level caution to public health providers, including the General Hospital, Badagry, following a surge in reports of patients being denied essential medications. The warning was delivered during a specialized Sensitization Campaign […]
we will assemble at RABAT, MOROCCO, later today to witness the most anticipated clash in the semi-finals of the ongoing CAF Cup of Nations tournament. The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to face their sternest test yet at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as they take on […]
The World Bank upgraded its prediction for Nigeria’s economic growth to 4.4% for 2026 and 2027, saying on Tuesday, that the country’s economy is expected to develop at its quickest rate in over ten years. This was revealed in the World Bank’s most recent Global Economic Prospects report. The most […]
Taiwo Oyedele, the chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has disclosed that he has received threats on his life because of his involvement in carrying out Nigeria’s extensive tax reforms. Oyedele revealed this in Abuja on Tuesday at a governance colloquium held […]
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, […]
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 […]