Investors on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Ltd. traded 2.200 billion shares worth N75.409 billion in 70,329 transactions during the week under review. This contrasts with 1.854 billion shares worth N56.025 billion traded last week in 51,386 deals. As a result, transaction value rose by 34.6 per cent, with investors gaining N19.384 billion on the Exchange….
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised alarm over the growing threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). The NCDC described AMR as a ‘silent killer’ deadlier than malaria, Tuberculosis (TB), and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) combined. Director General, NCDC, Dr Jide Idris, said this in an interview with the News Agency of…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is investigating 14 officials of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), including two former chief executives, Mele Kyari and Abubakar Yar’Adua. The commission said the probe centers on alleged fund misappropriation and abuse of office. In a letter dated April 28, 2025, the EFCC requested the NNPCL…
TVC News will premiere an investigative documentary this Sunday evening delving into the $1.3 billion OPL 245 scandal involving Nigeria and JP Morgan Chase Bank—also referred to as “Malabugate”. According to a press release, the documentary, an in-depth exposé produced by TheCable newspaper and The Cable Foundat, will air at 9pm. “It authoritatively unravels the…
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has threatened to restrict access to the two social platforms in Nigeria following fines by local regulatory authorities. Last year, three regulatory bodies in Nigeria fined the US-based social media firm over $290 million for breaching various laws and regulations. Meta’s recent effort to contest the rulings…
Troops of 1 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Gusau said they have neutralised five bandits’ leaders in Zamfara. This is contained in a statement in Gusau on Friday by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations,1 Brigade, Gusau, Capt. Suleiman Omale. According to the statement, those killed are Auta Jijji, Dankali, Sagidi, Kachallah Rijaji, and…
Afrobeat star Tiwa Savage has stated that Nigerian men often lack romance despite their stylish appearance and charm. Speaking during a conversation on GRM Daily’s Thoughts in a Culli, the singer described Nigerian men as “swaggalicious but not romantic,” noting that while they know how to flaunt wealth and style, they frequently fall short in…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disassociated itself from a fraudulent account number 8520641017 at Sterling Bank. The account, according to a statement by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin,is associated with the scam name “Copyrightwriter Personal J Rescheduling Flw.” “This account is being exploited to defraud unsuspecting candidates who missed their Unified…
The Super Eagles forward will be one of the main transfer attractions when top European clubs whip out their purses for purchases in the summer, Soccernet.ng reports. Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman is poised for a high-profile summer transfer, with Spanish giants Atlético Madrid among the clubs vying for his signature. Despite having a contract with…
The Flying Eagles will come up against the firepower of the Junior Atlas Lions of Morocco after the North Africans fought from a goal down to beat Kenya 3-2 in their Group B game of the 2025 U20 AFCON. The Flying Eagles have expressed confidence of flying high at the U20 AFCON in Egypt after…
