Omoyele Sowore has called for a ₦500,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers, insisting that the current economic realities in the country demand significantly better salaries for public servants and workers across essential sectors. The human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress made the statement on Wednesday while advocating improved welfare…
MTN Nigeria has announced that it remitted N878.7 billion in taxes, levies, and duties to federal and state governments in the 2025 financial year, highlighting the growing role of major corporations in supporting Nigeria’s non-oil revenue drive. The figure, disclosed in the company’s 2025 Sustainability Report, represents a 15 percent increase compared to the previous…
Meta Platforms has officially introduced paid subscription plans for its major social media platforms, marking a significant shift in the company’s business strategy as it looks to reduce its heavy dependence on advertising revenue. The announcement was made by Meta’s head of product, Naomi Gleit, in a video shared on Instagram. According to Gleit, the…
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned a man identified as Salifu Olije Mustapha before the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Kubwa, Abuja, over allegations of impersonation and fraud. According to the anti-graft agency, Mustapha was accused of falsely presenting himself as an operative of the EFCC and allegedly using the fake identity to…
Sweden has officially approved a new law banning marriages between cousins and several other close relatives as part of a broader effort to address honor-related oppression, forced unions, and domestic abuse linked to family pressure. The decision was unanimously passed by the Swedish parliament, marking a significant shift in the country’s marriage laws and social…
The cryptocurrency and financial technology industry is mourning the sudden death of Nathan Allman, the founder and chief executive officer of Ondo Finance, who has passed away unexpectedly at the age of 32. The company confirmed the heartbreaking news in a statement shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, describing Allman as a visionary leader…
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have uncovered a massive drug trafficking operation in Lagos, leading to the seizure of suspected illicit drugs valued at approximately ₦7.8 billion and the arrest of multiple suspects, including alleged drug kingpin Eke Henry Ifeanyi. The operation was carried out by officers attached to the Zone 2 Command through…
Seven & i Holdings has announced the death of retail pioneer Toshifumi Suzuki, who passed away from heart failure at the age of 93. Widely celebrated as the architect behind the extraordinary rise of Japan’s convenience store culture, Suzuki leaves behind a legacy that transformed not only Japanese retail but also the global convenience store…
A Nigerian man based in Pennsylvania, Adepoju Babatunde Salako, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison in the United States after pleading guilty to wire fraud connected to a scheme targeting Alaska’s Permanent Fund Dividend program. According to court documents, Salako admitted to carrying out a fraud operation in 2022 involving the unauthorized use…
Award-winning R&B star Chris Brown has officially received an honorary doctorate from Harvest Christian University, adding an academic milestone to his long-running music and entertainment career. The singer shared the news moments after the ceremony through social media, posting photos from the event alongside the caption, “I DID A THING,” as he celebrated being awarded…
