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'I can be tough and troublesome, but I'm learning to manage people' - Funke Akindele

Nigeria, April 2 -- Nollywood actress Funke Akindele recently stirred conversation after a public moment with her colleague, Toyin Abraham, at the premiere of Iyabo Ojo's film "The Return of Arinzo", ... Read More


EFCC arrests TikToker over alleged false claims about commission

Nigeria, April 2 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a TikTok user, Udoma David Ekeh, for allegedly spreading false information about the agency and its operations. EF... Read More


GTCO reports N865.75 billion in profits, down 15% in 2025

Nigeria, April 1 -- Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) saw its 2025 earnings drop by 14.9 per cent in a year when other income shrank, and weak revenue growth could not shield profit from the impac... Read More


Like ADC, APC meets Bauchi governor who plans to quit PDP

Nigeria, April 1 -- Less than 24 hours after receiving a delegation of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed hosted the National Chairman of the All Pro... Read More


Reps demand accountability, set performance benchmarks for NIMASA's 2026 budget

Nigeria, April 1 -- The House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration has strengthened its oversight of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NI... Read More


Atiku criticises NASS for hurried approval of Tinubu's $6bn loan requests

Nigeria, April 1 -- A former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has faulted the National Assembly for approving President Bola Tinubu's request to obtain two fresh foreign loans totalling $6 billion from... Read More


A single candle in the dark: A whistleblower's dilemma, By Crispin Oduobuk

Nigeria, April 1 -- A Nigerian whistleblower's sour-sweet situation: recognition abroad while struggling at home. Darkness has a peculiar habit. It rarely travels alone. It gathers allies. Silence. F... Read More


Why Nollywood must bet on collaboration to go global - Adesua Etomi

Nigeria, April 1 -- Award-winning Nollywood actress and producer Adesua Etomi-Wellington has made a strong case for deeper collaboration and increased institutional investment as essential drivers for... Read More


Nigerian govt introduces prizes for outstanding research by students

Nigeria, April 1 -- The Nigerian government has unveiled a new initiative to reward outstanding academic research by undergraduate and postgraduate students in Nigerian tertiary institutions. The ini... Read More


CBN commences pilot programme on Flutterwave, Paystack, others to strengthen virtual asset oversight

Nigeria, April 1 -- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has commenced a pilot programme to strengthen oversight of virtual asset activities, targeting selected Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) as... Read More