Textile importation rises 17% to N267.7bn
The value of textile materials imported into Nigeria rose by 17 per cent year-on-year, YoY, to N267.7 billion in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1’26), highlighting...
Author : Alake Uri
Nigeria’s monthly oil output rises 2.2%
Nigeria’s total oil production, comprising crude oil and condensates, increased by 2.2 per cent in May to 1.70 million barrels per day (bpd), while crude...
Xenophobia: FG, evacuees slam S’Africa over documentation claims
The Federal Government and 268 Nigerians repatriated from South Africa have rejected claims by Pretoria that all those returned to the country, yesterday, were undocumented, blaming delays...
World Cup countdown: Davido wears custom jacket bearing names of abducted pupils, teachers
Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, on Wednesday, appeared on stage for the FIFA World Cup countdown concert in a customised outfit honouring...
Shakira, Burna Boy Thrill Fans at 2026 World Cup Opening Ceremony in Mexico
Colombian pop star Shakira and Nigerian singer Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, delivered a high-energy joint performance at the opening ceremony of the...
Police arrest 225 suspects, rescue 17 kidnap victims in Katsina
The Katsina State Police Command says it arrested 225 suspects linked to various crimes, including kidnapping, banditry, cattle rustling and arms trafficking, in May 2026....
ILO Urgently Calls for Action as Report Shows 138 Million Children Affected by Child Labour
The International Labour Organisation has urged immediate global action to end child labour, revealing that nearly 138 million children worldwide are caught in labour, including...
“Consistency, Self-Belief Key to Success in Creative Industry” — Olamilekan Afolabi
Creative entrepreneur and fashion advocate, Olamilekan Afolabi, has urged young Africans to embrace consistency, self-belief, and skill development as essential foundations for success in the...
Continuous Learning Key to Career Success – HR Expert Grace Ebisidor Adeyele
Human Resources professional Grace Ebisidor Adeyele has called on job seekers and professionals to embrace continuous learning, digital skills development, and strategic networking as essential...
‘We don’t control everything,’ FIFA breaks silence on visa issues
FIFA President Gianni Infantino brushed off criticism over World Cup visa issues and sky-high ticket prices on Wednesday in a defiant eve-of-tournament press conference. Speaking...