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BBNaija star Cross has sparked conversations online after sharing an account of an alleged car theft incident while he was stuck in traffic in Lekki, Lagos. According to his account on social media, someone ripped part o…
Nigerian music legend African China is back in the spotlight after revealing that he may consider entering politics. His comments about leadership and the challenges facing young Nigerians have sparked conversations amon…
A Comeback Win In Uyo The Super Eagles of Nigeria gave fans something to smile about on Friday, September 25, 2026 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Nigeria started their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (A…
Nigerian Afrofusion star BNXN is back in the spotlight with his latest extended play (EP), Still In Charge, a project that has generated conversations among music fans. Featuring collaborations with Asake and FOLA, the s…
Reality television star Phyna emerged as the biggest winner at the “Chaos in the Ring” celebrity boxing event in Lagos, defeating Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing in a dramatic contest that generated widespread online r…
Tiwa Savage has responded to fellow Nigerian singer Teni’s public boxing challenge with a short reply that has got fans imagining an unusual showdown between two Afrobeats stars. Teni, whose real name is Teniola Apata, i…
Popular Nigerian content creators, Peller and Jarvis have officially announced that they are expecting their first child together, sparking widespread excitement across social media. The fresh confirmation puts an end to…
Why Transfer Charges Changed In Nigeria If you send money often in Nigeria, you have noticed that charges are not the same as before. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) released a new Guide to Charges by Banks that took e…
Music lovers flooded Sol Beach, Elegushi, Lagos, on October 1, 2026, as Nigerian singer Seyi Vibez headlined the Grand Turn-Up Affair (GTA), an Independence Day special organised by Mainland Block Party. The event brough…
OPay is a familiar name in Nigeria’s digital payments market, and whenever the company attracts attention on X, conversations can quickly spread among customers, tech enthusiasts and everyday social media users. Its rece…
For years, the global trading industry has held major gatherings outside Nigeria, even as Nigerian traders participate in online markets. In October, that conversation comes closer to home. The Lagos Finance Summit 2026…
Nigeria’s AI Boom: How AI Is Changing Work and Life From creating content and building digital businesses to transforming classrooms and offices, artificial intelligence is opening new doors for Nigerians. But as opportu…
Africa’s Tech Scene Eyes Lagos as Moonshot 2026 Approaches The flagship tech gathering, Moonshot by TechCabal, returns for its fourth edition later this month. The two-day event takes place on October 28–29, 2026, at the…
Nigerian businesses had one of their strongest months on record in September 2026, but many owners are still struggling with the cost of keeping their doors open. That is the main message from the latest Business Confide…
Women in Tech Winners bring Fresh Startup Gist The Women in Tech Accelerator Program, organised by the Standard Chartered Foundation and Village Capital, in partnership with Local implementation partners such as: the Ent…
Nigeria’s telecommunications industry is getting a new player as Swift Telephone Network Limited (STN) begins its entry into the market from October 1, 2026. The company is stepping into an industry where established ope…
Nigeria’s Cost of Living Crisis: How Families and Businesses Are Adapting to Economic Pressure Nigeria’s cost of living crisis has changed the way many households and businesses make everyday financial decisions. From fo…
The Federal Government has lowered the interest charged on late tax payments. The change starts on 1 October 2026. It is straightforward money news with a clear real-life effect for anyone who sometimes pays tax after th…
