Portable Vows After N2m Bail – I’ll No Longer Make Trouble Again
Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has vowed to turn a new leaf.The singer made the vow after he was granted a N2 million bail by an Ogun State Magistrate Court sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta, on Thursday. The Zazu crooner was arraigned by the Ogun State police command
Commonwealth Peace Prize of £50,000 Was Won By Two Nigerians
Two Nigerians, James Wuye and Muhammad Ashafa, won the inaugural Commonwealth Peace Prize of £50,000. Accordingly, Wuye and Ashafa, the co-founders of the Interfaith Mediation Centre were recognised for their exceptional contributions to “peacebuilding and reconciliation” in Nigeria. The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, announced their win on Wednesday in a
Cardoso — Nigeria’s Inflation Drop Reflects Reality Of Consumption Patterns
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Olayemi Cardoso said Nigeria’s current Consumer Price Index is reflective of the reality of consumption patterns. Cardoso made this known on Thursday during a press briefing at the end of the 299th Monetary Policy Meeting in Abuja. His comments came as Nigeria’s
Naira Appreciates To N1,500 Per dollar At Black Market
The Naira has continued its appreciation streak against the dollar at the parallel foreign exchange market. This comes as the Naira strengthened to N1,500 against the dollar in the black market on Thursday from N1,505 exchanged on Wednesday. A Bureau de Change operator in Wuse Zone 4, Abubakar Alhasan, told
N13.7tn Was Not Remitted By NNPC Into The Federation Account
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has failed to remit N13.763 trillion in revenue to the Federation account. This is according to a document obtained from the Federal Accounts Allocation Committee after its January 2025 meeting on Wednesday. The unremitted revenue covers a period between 2012 and 2024, indicating concerns
Threads vs. X (Twitter) in Nigeria: Which One Is Winning?
“Social media platforms rise and fall, but the real winner is the one that keeps users engaged.” Introduction Social media is a big deal in Nigeria. People use it for news, entertainment, and making money. But with the rise of Threads, many are asking if X (formerly Twitter) still holds
Instagram Shopping in Africa: How Brands Are Leveraging It for Sales
“Instagram Shopping is changing how brands sell in Africa, opening new doors for businesses and consumers alike.” Introduction Instagram Shopping is helping African businesses reach customers like never before. With a growing number of people using Instagram, brands can showcase their products, interact with buyers, and close sales directly on
Why WhatsApp is King in Nigeria: Insights for Marketers
Introduction If you want to reach Nigerians, you need to be on WhatsApp. It’s not just another messaging app—it’s the backbone of communication, business, and even politics. Over 90% of Nigeria’s internet users are on WhatsApp. With over 30 million active users, it beats Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram in engagement.
Naira Records Highest Appreciation Against Dollar
The naira exceeded expectations to record its highest gain against the dollar at the parallel foreign exchange market in recent days. The naira appreciated to N1,515 per dollar on Tuesday from N1,540 on Monday. This means the naira strengthened by N25 per dollar. At the official FX market, the Central
Ukraine Strikes Oil Refinery In Russia
Regional Governor of Samara in Russia, Vyacheslav Fedorishchev, on Wednesday said Ukraine launched an overnight attack on an oil refinery in the city of Syzran. “Emergency services are working on the territory of the enterprise. According to preliminary information, there are no casualties,” Fedorishchev wrote on the Telegram messaging app.
