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Nollywood filmaker and director, Kunle Afolayan

Spending N11m on diesel in five weeks not sustainable, Kunle Afolayan cries out

Nollywood filmmaker and entrepreneur Kunle Afolayan has raised concerns over the rising cost of diesel, revealing that his businesses now spend about N11 million on fuel every four to five weeks, a situation he described as increasingly unsustainable. Afolayan, the owner of KAP Film Village and Resort, made the disclosure in a video shared on […]

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U.S. President Donald Trump has said he is considering possible military action in Nigeria, including air strikes or the deployment of troops, to stop what he called the killing of large numbers of Christians.

Trump says he must be involved in choosing Iran’s next leader

United States President, Donald Trump, has said he must play a role in selecting the next leader of Iran following the death of its Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, in air strikes early on Saturday. Trump disclosed this in an interview with US outlet Axios on Thursday, where he rejected the possibility of Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba

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Three men arrested in Algeria for trying to enter Spain disguised as sheep

Three men have been arrested in Algeria after allegedly attempting to enter Spain disguised as sheep. According to reports, the suspects tried to cross the border illegally by hiding inside a truck transporting livestock. To evade detection, they allegedly dressed in sheep costumes in a bid to blend in with the animals being conveyed across

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What you need to know about UK e-visa for Nigerians

The United Kingdom (UK) has announced that from February 25, 2026, all new UK Visit visas issued to Nigerian nationals will be provided as electronic visas (e-Visas), marking a transition to a fully digital immigration system. The change was confirmed by United Kingdom Visas and Immigration (UKVI), the agency responsible for managing the UK’s visa

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UK to ban resale of live event tickets for profit, limiting sales to face value and capped fees to protect fans from inflated prices and ticket touts.

UK to Issue e-Visas to Nigerians from February 25

The United Kingdom Visas and Immigration (UKVI) has announced that from February 25, 2026, all new UK Visit visas issued to Nigerian nationals will be provided as electronic visas (eVisas), marking a major shift to a fully digital immigration system. Under the new arrangement, successful applicants will no longer receive a vignette sticker placed in

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Dangote Refinery becomes world’s first to run CDU, MS units at 650,000bpd

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has achieved a major operational breakthrough, becoming the first refinery in the world to run its Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) and Motor Spirit (MS) production block at a combined capacity of 650,000 barrels per day. The milestone follows the successful completion of a scheduled maintenance programme on both units, after which

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35th anniversary: CAC announces 3,500 free business name registration

35th anniversary: CAC announces 3,500 free business name registration

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced a landmark initiative to mark its 35th anniversary, offering 3,500 free business name registrations to small businesses across Nigeria. The announcement was made during the official opening ceremony of the CAC@35 celebrations in Abuja. At the event, CAC Registrar-General and CEO, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, SAN, unveiled the commission’s

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ASUU: FG begins implementation of 40% pay deal

ASUU: FG begins implementation of 40% pay deal

The Federal Government has begun implementing key welfare provisions of its renegotiated agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), including salary-related allowances for academic staff. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade. According to the

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FG, South Korea partner on electric vehicle production in Nigeria

The Federal Government has partnered with South Korea to establish an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant in Nigeria, as part of efforts to accelerate the country’s clean energy transition and strengthen local industrial capacity. The partnership was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment,

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