Nigeria’s fuel market is facing renewed pressure as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased the gantry prices of petrol and diesel, a move that is likely to ripple across the economy in the coming days. According to sources within the refinery, the latest adjustment reflects ongoing shifts in global crude oil prices and broader market…
The Nigerian DJ Association has announced a temporary ban on all songs by Burna Boy, following a reported physical confrontation involving the artist and DJ Tunez in Lagos. According to reports, the incident occurred on Monday night at Obi’s House, a popular weekly Afrobeats gathering known for attracting top names in the Nigerian music scene….
Fans of Offset were left shaken after news broke that the rapper was involved in a shooting incident near a major casino in Florida. The incident occurred Monday evening outside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, a popular entertainment destination in the area. Offset, whose real name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus, was reportedly shot…
The U.S. economy may appear steady on the surface, but beneath that calm lies a growing strain that policymakers can no longer ignore. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has raised fresh concerns about the labor market, revealing that private sector job growth has remained essentially unchanged for the past six months. At first glance, the…
A new wave of lawsuits against major tech companies has reached a turning point in the United States, as juries in two separate cases have found Meta and Alphabet liable for harm caused to young users on their platforms. The rulings, delivered in California and New Mexico, mark a significant shift in how courts may…
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has issued a public apology to citizens over the ongoing electricity challenges affecting homes, businesses, and industries across the country. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, the minister acknowledged the hardship caused by the disruptions, particularly as the country experiences intense heat during the dry season. He expressed…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has been recognised on the global stage after clinching the prestigious “Central Bank of the Year” award at the 2026 Central Banking Awards, marking a significant milestone in the country’s financial recovery journey. The award, announced by the Central Banking Awards Committee, highlights the bank’s sweeping monetary and structural reforms…
Authorities in Saudi Arabia have announced a firm deadline for Umrah pilgrims to leave the country, as part of efforts to ensure compliance with visa regulations and maintain order during the busy pilgrimage season. According to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, all pilgrims holding Umrah visas must depart the Kingdom no later than April…
The tech and digital content world is mourning the loss of Leonid Radvinsky, the billionaire entrepreneur behind OnlyFans, who has passed away at the age of 43 following a prolonged battle with cancer. The London-based company confirmed his death in a statement released on Monday, noting that Radvinsky died peacefully. His family has requested privacy…
Nigeria’s electricity challenges are worsening, with power distribution companies recording massive financial losses that are further destabilising the already fragile sector. Recent data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission shows that electricity distribution companies, commonly known as DisCos, lost a combined ₦2.349 trillion between 2024 and 2025 due to persistent billing inefficiencies and weak revenue…
