President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has reaffirmed his commitment to developing a large-scale industrial and free trade zone in Olokola, located in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, signaling a significant boost to Nigeria’s industrialization and economic development efforts. The renewed investment plan was unveiled during Dangote’s visit to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa…
Prominent human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has cautioned federal and state governments against engaging in negotiations with terrorists and bandits, arguing that such actions violate Nigeria’s anti-terrorism laws and could carry severe legal consequences. Falana made the remarks while delivering the keynote address at the Second Annual General Meeting of…
President Bola Tinubu says more than 124,000 terrorists and their dependents have surrendered to Nigerian authorities since 2023 under Operation Safe Corridor, describing the development as a major milestone in the country’s ongoing counterinsurgency and security efforts. The President made the disclosure during his national address to mark Nigeria’s 27th Democracy Day celebration, noting that…
The Central Bank of Nigeria plans to expand eNaira use under its Payments System Vision 2028, potentially enabling salaries, pensions, and welfare payments through the digital currency.
Elon Musk has officially entered uncharted financial territory, becoming the world’s first trillionaire following the highly anticipated public debut of SpaceX. The milestone was reached after SpaceX priced its initial public offering (IPO) at $135 per share, sending Musk’s net worth soaring beyond the $1 trillion mark. The achievement cements the billionaire entrepreneur’s position as…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially got underway in style as co-hosts Mexico opened the tournament with an impressive 2-0 victory over South Africa at a packed Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. In front of more than 80,000 passionate supporters, Mexico delivered a confident performance to begin their World Cup campaign on a winning note,…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Friday, June 12, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day, a national occasion dedicated to celebrating the country’s democratic journey and honoring those who played a role in securing democratic governance. The announcement was made by Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through a statement…
A young girl was injured and several residential properties were damaged in Bahrain after debris from intercepted Iranian drones fell into populated areas, highlighting the growing risks facing civilians as tensions continue to rise across the Middle East. Bahraini authorities confirmed that an 11-year-old girl sustained minor injuries following the incident on Thursday. According to…
The Nigerian government has begun the process of receiving citizens evacuated from South Africa following recent incidents of xenophobic violence that have raised concerns about the safety of foreign nationals living in the country. A total of 268 Nigerians are expected to arrive in Lagos as part of the first batch of returnees under a…
Nigeria’s Senate has intensified its investigation into the finances of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited by ordering the arrest of former Group Chief Executive Officer Mele Kyari following his failure to appear before the Senate Committee on Public Accounts. The committee is currently examining a series of audit queries relating to the company’s financial…
