A new NESG report says manufacturing accounted for half of Nigeria’s industrial output in Q1 2026.
Olympic bronze medallist Jenny Simpson has confirmed that her running career is over after a cardiac arrest exposed a rare heart condition that makes a return to competitive running too dangerous.
Peter Obi has formally launched his 2027 presidential campaign in Onitsha, promising to make production, jobs, security and investment central to his bid to rebuild Nigeria and urging rival candidates to face voters and defend their records.
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FIFA and UEFA continue to enforce restrictions preventing a number of politically sensitive national teams from being drawn against one another in certain competitions. The measures reflect football’s increasingly complicated relationship with geopolitical conflicts, with some rivalries deemed too politically or diplomatically sensitive for routine fixtures.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran should move to end its months-long war with the United States while he believes Iran still has the upper hand, as stalled diplomacy, sanctions and the crisis around the Strait of Hormuz continue to pressure both sides.
He returned with his wife, Chantal Biya, after 73 days in Geneva.
The funding comes at a time when researchers are gaining a clearer picture of the scale and antiquity of iron production at Lejja.
Vitiligo patients in the UAE have a new treatment option after authorities approved an oral therapy aimed at managing the skin condition.
A US university has launched a bachelor’s degree in content creation, reflecting the growing demand for formal training in the fast-expanding digital media industry.
WWE has confirmed a headline showdown between Nigerian wrestler Femi and Bron Breakker at Sunday Night’s Main Event in Atlanta on September 6.
The UK has outlined 10 pathways through which eligible applicants can qualify for British citizenship, covering different residency, family and immigration circumstances.
A new NESG report says manufacturing accounted for half of Nigeria’s industrial output in Q1 2026.
The UN says Ebola is spreading faster than health teams can contain it in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The EFCC has dropped charges against two young Nigerians a day after they were arraigned over alleged cybercrime and publications targeting the commission.
KOICA and SMEDAN have begun a new startup programme in Abuja after attracting 3,856 applications from aspiring and early-stage founders.
Atiku Abubakar has hit back at President Bola Tinubu after the President accused him of economic ignorance over his plan to reintroduce a targeted fuel subsidy.
Christ Embassy has moved into the automotive space with the unveiling of a new range of electric vehicles under the Tsion brand, adding an unexpected industrial dimension to the ministry’s growing interest in technology and economic ventures.
Enugu Air has joined the African Airlines Association as its 50th member, giving the relatively young Nigerian carrier a continental platform as it works to expand domestic connectivity and pursue wider regional ambitions.
Olympic bronze medallist Jenny Simpson has confirmed that her running career is over after a cardiac arrest exposed a rare heart condition that makes a return to competitive running too dangerous.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran should move to end its months-long war with the United States while he believes Iran still has the upper hand, as stalled diplomacy, sanctions and the crisis around the Strait of Hormuz continue to pressure both sides.
He returned with his wife, Chantal Biya, after 73 days in Geneva.
President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Governor Peter Obi are adopting different strategies as the race gathers momentum.
The Nigerian government has unveiled plans to transform Bonny Island into a major tourism hub, leveraging its cultural heritage, maritime history and natural attractions to drive economic diversification.
Liberia has agreed to accept up to 1,200 people deported from the United States, as Washington expands efforts to secure third-country arrangements for deportees.
Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended by the ITIA after testing positive for cocaine, pending further proceedings under anti-doping rules.
The UAE has suspended trade, financial transactions and other activities with Iran until further notice, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
South Korea has introduced an alternative pathway to permanent residency for eligible foreign nationals, allowing some applicants to bypass the full Social Integration Programme under specific conditions.
The US has expanded its fast-track visa pilot to five additional countries, offering eligible applicants access to visa interviews within 10 days.
Ghana avoided South Africa’s $18 million repatriation bill by covering the cost of bringing its nationals home, amid a growing dispute over repatriation expenses.
30 years after Tupac’s death, ‘Keffe D’ Davis on trial for orchestrating 1996 Killing. Davis, 63, is the only person charged in Tupac Shakur’s murder.
Campaigning has officially begun in Nigeria’s presidential race, setting the stage for an increasingly competitive contest ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Madonna leads the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards nominations with 11 nods, including Video, Artist and Song of the Year, cementing her dominance ahead of the ceremony.
Guinness Nigeria has ruled out plans to delist from the Nigerian Exchange, saying it will remain publicly listed while strengthening its balance sheet, expanding capacity and delivering value to shareholders.
