Ogun State to Witness Rugby Glory as Golden 7s Tournament Begins
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Ogun State, fast emerging as Nigeria’s newest hub of sporting excellence, is set to come alive once again as it hosts the exhilarating Golden 7s Rugby Tournament — a dynamic youth and women’s rugby showcase — on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the iconic Recreation Club, GRA Ota. Organized by the Nigeria […]
Tinubu, Dangote Align on Africa’s Energy Independence and Oil Sector Reform
By Aremu Toyeebaht President Bola Tinubu met privately with Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday, deepening strategic conversations around Nigeria’s oil and gas sector reforms and the continent’s pursuit of energy independence. Though details of the meeting were not made public, the timing, following President Tinubu’s June […]
All Stars International Mourns the Passing of Vitus Ekoh
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso All Stars International has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Mr. Vitus Ekoh, fondly known as “Apply,” who passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, after a brief illness. Late Ekoh was a dedicated member of Capital Sportiff All Stars and an affiliate of All Stars International, Abuja. He actively participated […]
South Africa, Egypt, Ghana, Others Arrive in Abuja for Armwrestling Contest
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The energy is rising, the countdown is ticking, and all signs point to an unforgettable spectacle — the 2025 African Armwrestling Championship is just around the corner, officially kicking off on July 23rd in Abuja! Already, the stage is being set for greatness. Nigeria proudly welcomes Olegs Gantimurovs, the internationally respected Master […]
Put Safety Lessons into Action- NSITF MD Tells Workshop Attendees
By Chinedu Echianu Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, (NSITF), Barrister Olúwaṣeun Faleye, has urged participants at the ongoing workshop on Enhanced Occupational Safety and Health, to ensure they apply the knowledge gained from the workshop to promote workers’ safety and health in their various organizations. The MD who gave this call […]
Eight Banks Meet Recap Target as CBN Holds Rate at 27.5%
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Monetary Policy Committee has confirmed that eight banks have met the CBN’s recapitalization target, signaling progress in the ongoing financial sector reforms.” Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, stated this in Abuja on Tuesday while briefing Newsmen on the outcome of it 301st meeting. He commended the progress […]
Nigeria Proposes Joint Investment Council to Strengthen Economic Ties with Egypt
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria has proposed the creation of a Nigeria-Egypt Joint Investment Council, a major step towards deepening economic ties and unlocking shared prosperity between the two nations. The proposal was unveiled by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, during the Nigeria-Egypt Business Forum in Abuja. The Council, […]
Human Capital Investment Is Nigeria’s Path to Prosperity – Edun
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has described the HOPE programme as a transformative national strategy to unlock the country’s economic potential through bold investment in its people. “HOPE” – Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity, backed by the World Bank – aims to accelerate […]
Nigeria’s Parliament Slams US Visa Cuts, Demands Policy Reversal
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria’s House of Representatives has sharply criticised a new visa policy by the United States government, calling for the immediate restoration of the five-year multiple-entry visa for Nigerian applicants. The Lawmakers described Washington’s decision to slash non-immigrant visa validity for Nigerians from five years to just three months as “disappointing” and […]
Tems’ “Wait For U” Hits 1 Billion Streams on Spotify
By Aremu Toyeebaht Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Temilade Openiyi, widely known as Tems, has officially joined the Spotify Billion Club, following a major streaming milestone. Her hit collaboration “Wait For U” with American rappers Future and Drake has now surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify. Released in 2022, “Wait For U” made history by debuting at […]