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Power of Three: Turmeric, Ginger, Moringa Explained

January 30, 2026

In today’s fast-paced world, the pursuit of wellness has become more than a choice, it is a statement of refinement, discipline, and foresight. Across Africa and beyond, high-achieving individuals are waking up to an age-old secret: nature offers remedies that

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NAFDAC Resumes Enforcement of Sachet, Sub-200ml Alcohol Ban, Says No Company Shut Down

January 29, 2026

by Amanze Chinonye

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has resumed enforcement of the ban on the production and sale of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and in PET or glass bottles below 200 millilitres, clarifying that the

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CBN Governor Hosts British International Investment, Reaffirms Commitment to Financial Sector Reforms

January 29, 2026

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, hosted a high-level delegation from British International Investment (BII) as part of

Black Market Dollar (USD) To Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today, 18th August 2025

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Naira Records Strongest Performance Against Dollar In Two Years

January 29, 2026

On Thursday, January 29, the naira recorded its strongest performance against the United States dollar (USD) after the foreign exchange rate closed at N1,385

NGX Suspends Trading In Unity Bank, Guinea Insurance, 6 Other Companies’ Shares

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NGX Gains N232bn After ASI Appreciates By 0.21%

January 29, 2026

The market capitalisation of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed at N105.96 trillion on Thursday, January 29, above the N105.73 trillion recorded on Wednesday. NGX

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Union Dicon Is On Path Of Short-term Liquidity Problems

January 29, 2026

After failing to generate revenue from its core business of salt refinement and distribution for over four years, Union Dicon reported that it earned

Business·News·Top Stories·World News

Meta Targets $135bn on AI Spending

January 29, 2026

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, plans to almost double its investment in artificial intelligence (AI) this year, signalling a major push to transform

Politics

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Muslims May Boycott 2027 Elections Over INEC Chairman

January 29, 2026

The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) has called for the immediate removal of Professor Joash Amupitan as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), warning that Muslims may boycott the 2027 elections if he remains in office. The council alleges that Amupitan, appointed by President Bola Tinubu in October 2025, authored a 2020 legal brief portraying Muslims

News·Nigeria·Politics

Release Osun Council Funds Now, Group Tells Tinubu

January 28, 2026

An election monitoring group in Nigeria has accused the federal government of

News·Nigeria·Politics·Top Stories

Nigeria Senate Defers Debate on Electoral Act Repeal Bill

January 28, 2026

Nigeria’s Senate has postponed consideration of a bill seeking to repeal and

Emergency Rule In Rivers: Fubara Urges Residents To Remain Peaceful, Law-abiding

Nigeria·Politics·Top Stories

Fubara Denies Backing ADC Candidates Ahead of Bye-election

January 28, 2026

The governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has denied claims that he

Wike Highlights Why PDP May Lose Winning Chances In 2027

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NLC Urges FCT Workers to Defy Wike, Continue Strike

January 28, 2026

Nigeria’s main labour union has instructed workers in the capital, Abuja, to

Entertainment

Emmys 2025: ‘Adolescence’ Win Big, Full Winners List

September 15, 2025

The 2025 Emmy Awards were handed out Sunday, with Adolescence, The Studio, The Pitt, and The

Entertainment

How To Vote For AFRIMA 2025

September 9, 2025

The countdown to AFRIMA 2025 has officially begun as the All Africa Music Awards announced that

Entertainment

Full AFRIMA 2025 Nominations List: Davido, Burna Boy Lead List

September 5, 2025

The wait is over! The African Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2025 nominees list has been officially released,

Entertainment

AFRIMA 2025 Nominees List Unveiled: Voting Details, Top Contenders

September 5, 2025

The African Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2025 nominees list is finally here, music fans across the continent

Entertainment

Court Orders Mohbad’s Wife To Run DNA On Their Son

September 4, 2025

A Lagos State Magistrate Court sitting in Ikorodu, on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, ordered a DNA

Technology

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Will a Senate Probe Save Nigeria’s Dying Railway?

January 29, 2026

For years, Nigeria’s railways were meant to offer something the country desperately needed: a safe, fast way to move people and goods across a

News·Nigeria·Technology·Top Stories

Terra Industries Raises $11.75 Million to Build Africa’s First Homegrown Defence Tech Prime

January 13, 2026

Terra Industries, a Nigerian-founded defence technology startup, has raised $11.75 million in seed funding as it steps out of stealth and positions itself to

Business·News·Technology

Malaysia, Indonesia Block Grok Over Sexual Deepfake Images

January 13, 2026

Malaysia and Indonesia have blocked access to Grok, an artificial intelligence chatbot linked to Elon Musk’s platform X, citing concerns over the creation of

News·Nigeria·Technology·Top Stories

Tech Innovator Hanu Expands Inclusion with AI Smart Glasses for Hearing-Impaired Nigerians

January 10, 2026

Nigerian-born tech innovator, Hanu Fejiro Agbodjie, has donated AI-powered smart glasses to hearing-impaired Nigerians, reinforcing his commitment to using technology to promote social inclusion

Business·News·Technology·Top Stories

Nigerians to Receive Immediate Refunds for Failed Telecom Transactions

January 8, 2026

Nigerian telecom users will begin receiving automatic refunds for failed airtime and data purchases under a new framework introduced by the Nigerian Communications Commission

Sport

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CAF Sanctions Senegal, Morocco Over Chaotic AFCON 2025 Final

January 29, 2026

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed heavy sanctions on the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF), the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF), as well as several players and officials, following a series of heated incidents that overshadowed the Total Energies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 final. In a statement released on Wednesday, January 28, 2026,

News·Sports·Top Stories·World News

Ex-Fifa President Backs US World Cup Boycott Over Security Concerns

January 27, 2026

Former Fifa president Sepp Blatter has urged football fans to reconsider travelling

FEATURES·Opinion·Sports·Top Stories

AFCON FINAL: How Referee Chaos, Officiating Outrage Tainted Senegal’s Win

January 19, 2026

After a spectacle of 52 games, and a record-breaking number of goals

News·Sports·Top Stories

Senegal Win Africa Cup of Nations After Extra-Time Thriller Against Morocco

January 19, 2026

Senegal claimed their second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title with a

News·Sports·Top Stories

Tinubu Congratulates Super Eagles on AFCON 2025 Bronze Medal Triumph

January 18, 2026

President Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s senior men’s national football team, the Super

Markets

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Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Canadian Goods Over China Trade Deal

January 25, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100 per cent tariffs on all Canadian goods entering the United States, sharply escalating trade tensions

Business·Finance & Economy·Markets·News·Nigeria

Nigeria Tightens Rules for Courier Companies Using Prepaid Imports

January 13, 2026

Nigeria’s customs authority has introduced new rules for courier companies that handle imported goods under a system where duties are paid before delivery, Prime

Business·Markets·Power·Top Stories

Behind the Geregu Power Sale: Politics and a $750m Deal

January 11, 2026

The sale of Geregu Power, one of Nigeria’s largest electricity plants, has drawn attention after politically connected figures assumed top positions. Billionaire Femi Otedola

Recapitalisation: UBA Extends Deadline For Rights Issue

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UBA Hits Billion-Naira Milestone: Rights Issue Success Pushes Capital Base Above ₦500bn

January 8, 2026

United Bank for Africa (UBA) has successfully concluded its rights issue, raising ₦157.84 billion through the issuance of 3.16 billion ordinary shares at ₦50

Business·Markets·News

GivTrade Secures UAE SCA Category 5 Licence

December 29, 2025

GivTrade, an international multi-asset brokerage providing access to global markets via CFDs, on Wednesday announced that it has been granted a Category 5 (“Arrangement

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Power of Three: Turmeric, Ginger, Moringa Explained

January 30, 2026

In today’s fast-paced world, the pursuit of wellness has become more than a choice, it is a statement of refinement, discipline, and foresight. Across Africa and beyond, high-achieving individuals are waking up to an age-old secret: nature offers remedies that are as

News·Top Stories

NAFDAC Resumes Enforcement of Sachet, Sub-200ml Alcohol Ban, Says No Company Shut Down

January 29, 2026

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has resumed enforcement of the ban on the production and sale of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and in PET or glass bottles below 200 millilitres, clarifying that the action does

Business·News·Top Stories

CBN Governor Hosts British International Investment, Reaffirms Commitment to Financial Sector Reforms

January 29, 2026

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, hosted a high-level delegation from British International Investment (BII) as part of ongoing efforts to deepen financial sector reforms, attract long-term foreign capital and strengthen investor confidence in the Nigerian

Business·Top Stories

Naira Records Strongest Performance Against Dollar In Two Years

January 29, 2026

On Thursday, January 29, the naira recorded its strongest performance against the United States dollar (USD) after the foreign exchange rate closed at N1,385 per $1 in the Nigerian foreign exchange market (NFEM). According to the NFEM data provided by the Central

FEATURES·Technology·Top Stories

Will a Senate Probe Save Nigeria’s Dying Railway?

January 29, 2026

For years, Nigeria’s railways were meant to offer something the country desperately needed: a safe, fast way to move people and goods across a vast and often dangerous road network. Today, many passengers say the trains barely move at all. That is

Business·Top Stories

NGX Gains N232bn After ASI Appreciates By 0.21%

January 29, 2026

The market capitalisation of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed at N105.96 trillion on Thursday, January 29, above the N105.73 trillion recorded on Wednesday. NGX revealed that the market capitalisation surged by N232.34 billion following a 0.21 percent appreciation in the all-share index

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Union Dicon Is On Path Of Short-term Liquidity Problems

January 29, 2026

After failing to generate revenue from its core business of salt refinement and distribution for over four years, Union Dicon reported that it earned N13.63 million in turnover in 2025. While the resumption of revenue should elicit applause, the company incurred N23.09

News·Security·Top Stories·World News

Gunfire Near Niamey Airport Subsides, Authorities Say

January 29, 2026

Authorities say the situation near Niger’s main international airport has stabilised following reports of heavy gunfire and explosions early on Thursday, though the cause remains unclear. Residents near Diori Hamani International Airport, which also houses a military air base, reported intense bursts

Business·News·Top Stories·World News

Meta Targets $135bn on AI Spending

January 29, 2026

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, plans to almost double its investment in artificial intelligence (AI) this year, signalling a major push to transform its operations and increase productivity. CEO Mark Zuckerberg told financial analysts on Wednesday that the company expects to

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