Former Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney, has praised Chido Obi’s cameo as the team crashed out of the FA Cup on Sunday. Chido Obi replaced Rasmus Hojlund in the 68th minute of the tie against Fulham at Old Trafford. The Danish forward put up a spirited performance, but was unavailable to finish off some of […]
The National Association of Nigerian Students has called on the Federal Government to investigate the National Youth Service Corps over the non-payment of the newly approved N77,000 monthly allowance for corps members. NANS expressed disappointment that months after the Federal Government approved the increase from N33,000 to N77,000—effective July 2024—the NYSC has yet to implement […]
The crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly has escalated, with both Mudashiru Obasa and Mojisola Meranda claiming the Speakership. Compounding the turmoil, the Assembly now has two clerks – Ottun Babatunde and the suspended Olalekan Onafeko – each asserting authority, writes GBENGA OLONINIRAN The leadership crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly has […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress has vowed to mobilise workers and citizens for a nationwide protest if the Federal Government proceeds with its proposed electricity tariff hike, describing it as “economic violence against the working class and broader Nigerian populace.” This came as the National Union of Electricity Employees warned the Federal Government against plans to […]
The Federal Government has announced plans to secure a total investment of $122.2bn to diversify the country’s energy sources, reduce dependence on the national grid, and enhance the overall stability and sustainability of the nation’s energy infrastructure. The amount to be raised between 2024 and 2045, representing 21 years, is to ensure energy diversification from […]
Refineries in India have turned to Nigeria for the supply of crude oil following a drop in imports from Russia. This came as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lekki, Lagos, has successfully purchased its first shipment of one million barrels of Algeria’s high-quality light sweet Saharan Blend crude Bloomberg reports that India’s crude oil imports […]
Naira closed February 2025 with an 8.5 per cent gain month-on-month on the parallel market to settle at 1,490/$, while it closed at 1,500/$ on the official market, indicating a 1.7 per cent m/m decline. According to the Afrinvest Monthly Market Report, the foreign reserve dipped by 3.2 per cent month-on-month. As of Thursday, it […]
Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali delivered a commanding performance for Chippa United, earning the Man of The Match award in their goalless draw against Richards Bay in the South Africa Premier League on Saturday. Nwabali’s excellent display is a timely return to form ahead of the Super Eagles‘ upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The […]
According to Italian outlet Tuttojuve, Arsenal are plotting to sign on-loan Napoli forward Victor Osimhen in the summer transfer window with an offer around £65m being prepared by the Gunners. The report adds that the North London club are ready to trigger his release clause by placing a €75m (£61m) bid to sign the forward […]
FRICA’s largest telecom market is in turmoil. Uncertainty mixed with outrage deepened after the telcos implemented a 50 per cent tariff hike on February 17, 2025.Concerning the hike, the Mobile Network Operators (MNO) are on one side. On the other side are the consumers, who are aggrieved by the increment amid woeful services. Both sides […]
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