Browsing Tag
Nigeria
3591 posts
Tyla Cancels Lagos Stop on APOP World Tour Amidst Xenophobia Protests
Singer Tyla has dropped Lagos from her APOP World Tour following public calls for a boycott triggered by xenophobic incidents involving Nigerians in South Africa.
Family of Aguiyi-Ironsi Demands Official Apology and Restitution for 1966 Assassination
The family of General Aguiyi-Ironsi is requesting a formal apology and compensation from the Nigerian government for his 1966 assassination.
US State Department issues apology for inaccurate African map shown at AIDS conference
The US State Department apologized after presenting a factually incorrect map of Africa at the AIDS 2026 Conference in Rio de Janeiro.
Nigeria to launch security strategy for South-East region
The Nigerian government is collaborating with South-East leaders to implement a unified security framework following a regional summit aimed at tackling persistent criminal threats and instability.
Shift in Public Sentiment: How OPay Users Are Moving Past Online Rumors
A surge in social media discussions about OPay highlights a changing trend in Nigeria, where users are prioritizing personal experience over unverified rumors to build trust in digital financial services.
Federal Government Declares South-East Security Vital for Nigeria’s Stability
Government officials and stakeholders gathered in Umuahia for the 2026 South-East Regional Security Summit, stressing that national progress depends on achieving lasting stability in the region.
Experts cite structural gaps as reason for foreign dominance in Nigerian logistics
CRFFN Registrar Kingsley Igwe and trade expert Dera Nnadi argue that foreign dominance in Nigeria's logistics sector is driven by systemic professional and capital deficiencies rather than nationality.
Femi Otedola Increases FirstHoldco Stake to 26% Following N222 Billion Share Purchase
First HoldCo Chairman Femi Otedola has boosted his ownership in the company to 26 percent after a N222 billion share acquisition.
ATM Transaction Values Surge by 208% to Reach N89 Trillion
Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria shows that ATM transaction values reached N89.12 trillion in 2025, a 208 percent increase driven by infrastructure growth and changing consumer preferences.
Oluremi Tinubu Warns That Digital Scams Fuel Human Trafficking
Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has warned that digital recruitment scams are increasingly serving as a front for human trafficking, affecting graduates and young professionals.