The story of Ezra Olubi was, until recently, the perfect African tech success story. As co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Paystack, a company later sold to Stripe for around $200 million, Olubi had built massive wealth and enormous influence. He was seen as the poster boy for “progressive masculinity,” often photographed with painted nails […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerian media professionals to promote national unity and social cohesion through responsible journalism, warning against using their platforms to deepen mistrust or division among citizens. The President made the appeal while speaking at the 2025 Nigerian Guild of Editors’ Annual Conference held in Abuja on Thursday. The event,
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The Federal Government has ordered an investigation into the clash between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and a naval officer, A. Yerima, over a disputed parcel of land in Abuja. The confrontation, which occurred on Tuesday, has sparked widespread reactions from retired military generals, lawyers, and civil society groups,
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The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has announced that the proposed implementation of the 15 per cent ad-valorem import duty on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) is no longer being considered. This was contained in a statement posted on the Authority’s official X handle on Thursday by its
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The Federal Government (FG) has officially cancelled the national policy mandating the use of indigenous languages as the medium of instruction in Nigerian schools, declaring English as the sole language of instruction from the primary to tertiary levels. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the decision on Wednesday during the 2025 Language in Education
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The Federal Government has suspended the proposed 15 per cent ad valorem import duty on imported Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (Diesel), offering relief to fuel importers and marketers. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) confirmed the development in a statement posted on its official X handle on Thursday.
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Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has unveiled plans to invest $1 billion in Zimbabwe for the development of cement and power plants, alongside a fuel pipeline project. The Nigerian billionaire disclosed the plan after meeting President Emmerson Mnangagwa in Harare on Wednesday, citing improved economic conditions as a key factor behind his renewed interest. “President
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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on Monday disclosed that the total number of active electricity customers across all Distribution Companies (DisCos) in Nigeria increased from 11.89 million in July to 11.96 million in August 2025, This was stated in the latest Metering Factsheet released on Monday. The report also showed that the DisCos metered
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The Nigerian Army has released the official portrait of the 25th Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, calling on media organisations and the public to update their archives and use the correct image in all publications. In a statement issued via its official handle on Tuesday, the Army said the move is
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The Federal Government has opened diplomatic discussions with the United States following threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to launch military action against Nigeria over alleged attacks on Christians. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this during an interview with Sky News, where he confirmed that both governments are now communicating
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