MTN Group’s $2.2bn IHS Towers deal faces 30% sell-down order in Nigeria
MTN Group’s $2.2bn IHS Towers deal has won approval from Nigerian authorities, but the telecoms giant must reduce its stake in the Nigerian business to address competition concerns. The approval…
APC crisis in Katsina State: Radda’s Security Chiefs Face Police Questioning in Abuja
The APC crisis in Katsina State has deepened after Governor Dikko Umaru Radda’s Aide-de-Camp and Chief Security Officer were invited to the Force Headquarters in Abuja. The two security officers…
Trump administration moves to revoke visas of Nigerians, other asylum seekers
The Trump administration is moving to revoke the visas of Nigerians and other foreign nationals who entered the United States as short-term visitors before applying for asylum. The US State…
Bruno Fernandes wins PFA Players’ Player of the Year after record-breaking season
Bruno Fernandes wins PFA Players’ Player of the Year, beating a strong group of Premier League stars to claim the prestigious award. The Manchester United captain secured the prize ahead…
Dolly Parton dies at 80 as country music icon passes away aged 80
Dolly Parton dies at 80, her family has confirmed, bringing to an end the life of one of the most recognisable figures in American country music. The singer, songwriter and…
Lagos Pays N168.2bn To Over 48,000 Retirees
The Lagos State Government says it has paid N168.2 billion to more than 48,000 retirees under its Contributory Pension Scheme since 2007. The government disclosed the figure in a Facebook…
150 Terrorists Surrender To Operation Hadin Kai
The Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), says more than 150 terrorists surrendered within one week, marking a sharp rise from the over 50 commanders, fighters and…
AAU ASUU Chapter Declares Indefinite Strike In Edo
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma chapter, has declared an indefinite strike over the alleged failure of the Edo State Government to implement the…
Police Academy Announces 13th Course Screening Dates
The Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC), Wudil, Kano State, has invited applicants for its 13th Regular Course to attend a screening exercise beginning September 9, 2026. The academy disclosed this in…
Afreximbank Profit Jumps 30% To $534.7m
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) posted a 30 per cent rise in net income to $534.7 million in the first half of 2026, supported by stronger lending and improved asset…
