Let’s talk about money moves – the World Bank is lining up a massive $1.65 billion in loans for Nigeria in 2025! This isn’t just any loan package; it’s a targeted plan to tackle some serious challenges and boost growth in critical areas
If you thought crime syndicates were hiding in some dark alleys, think again. Last Tuesday, a seven-storey building at No. 7 Oyin Jolayemi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, turned out to be the epicenter of a massive cybercrime bust – and it was anything
Gospel music is having its moment in Sub-Saharan Africa, and Spotify Wrapped 2024 proves it. The streaming giant has dropped its list of the most-streamed gospel artists, and it’s clear that African gospel is not just alive but thriving. Nigerian stars like Nathaniel
Nigerian startup Juicyway just bagged a cool $3 million in pre-seed funding to tackle one of the toughest challenges for Nigerian businesses—foreign exchange shortages. Founded in 2021 by Ife Johnson and Justin Ziegler, this cross-border payments platform is helping businesses and individuals convert
Funke Akindele is back at it, proving why she’s Nollywood’s ultimate hitmaker! Her latest movie, Everybody Loves Jenifa, has stormed Nigerian cinemas and smashed box-office records, pulling in a mind-blowing ₦206 million in its opening weekend. Oh, and let’s not forget the jaw-dropping
Let’s talk about something super important yet often misunderstood—tax reform. Now, before your eyes glaze over, hear me out! It’s about creating a better future for us all, and President Bola Tinubu has some pretty big ideas to make that happen. He’s asking
Big news from the Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)—they’ve hit a jaw-dropping milestone in 2024, raking in a massive N2.2 trillion in revenue. Yes, you read that right! This record-breaking feat sets a new standard, and Comptroller Babatunde Olomu,
Inflation in Nigeria just hit a staggering 34.6% in November 2024, climbing from 33.88% in October. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) spilled the tea on this latest hike in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, and it’s a clear sign that the
What a time to celebrate African excellence! Nigerian model Nwajagu Samuel has achieved something extraordinary by becoming the first African to win the Mister International pageant. This historic win, which took place in Thailand this December, is a moment of pride for Nigeria