The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to ending the export of raw shea nuts, signaling a major shift in strategy aimed at boosting local processing, job creation, and industrial growth. Speaking at the Shea 2026: Beyond Borders conference in Accra, the Minister of State for Industry, John Enoh, said Nigeria can no…
Sophie Rain has shed light on her massive earnings, revealing just how lucrative her career has become—and how much she pays in taxes. Speaking during a recent podcast appearance, the OnlyFans star disclosed that she earned an impressive $83 million in 2025 alone. Out of that figure, she paid approximately $30.7 million in taxes, highlighting…
Manchester United are ramping up their pursuit of Rafael Leão as the club begins early preparations for the summer transfer window. The Red Devils are reportedly keen on adding more attacking firepower and have identified the AC Milan forward as a key target. Club scouts were present at the San Siro to monitor Leão during…
Russia’s Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, has sparked fresh controversy after accusing several European countries of turning a blind eye to what he described as “rampant Satanism” in relation to religious developments in Ukraine. Speaking during an Orthodox Easter reception in Moscow, Lavrov criticized the response of European governments to actions taken by Ukrainian authorities at…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has intensified diplomatic engagement with South Africa following the killing of two Nigerian nationals in incidents linked to rising xenophobic tensions. The development has sparked fear within the Nigerian diaspora and renewed calls for stronger protection of citizens abroad. The victims, identified as Amaramiro Emmanuel and Ekpenyong Andrew, were reportedly…
The Federal Capital Territory is taking a major step in the fight against HIV with the introduction of a new long-acting prevention drug, offering residents a more convenient alternative to daily medication. Health authorities have confirmed that over 4,000 vials of the injectable treatment, known as LenPrEP, have been received and will be made available…
The Nigerian film industry is in mourning following the passing of veteran actor and producer Solomon Akiyesi, who reportedly died peacefully in his sleep. His death was confirmed by Abubakar Yakubu, the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, who disclosed that the actor passed away on Sunday. According to Yakubu, Akiyesi went to bed…
Canada is set to launch its first sovereign wealth fund, marking a major shift in how the country plans to invest for the future. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that the new initiative, known as the Canada Strong Fund, will begin with an initial endowment of C$25 billion (about $18.38 billion). The fund is designed…
Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co. is making a strategic shift in its African operations, announcing a $45 million investment to expand its manufacturing facility in Egypt. The move is aimed at increasing production capacity by roughly one-third while positioning the country as a key export hub for markets across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe….
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigeria’s newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioners to take an active role in reshaping the country’s global image while driving foreign investment and strategic partnerships. The President gave the directive at the opening of an induction programme for the envoys held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in…
