Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has called on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank to reduce borrowing costs for developing countries. He emphasized that rising debt pressures and limited access to affordable financing are straining these economies. Wale Edun made this appeal on Tuesday, April…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has adjusted the schedule for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), shifting the arrival time for first-session candidates to 7:00 a.m. In an official notice, the board stated that the new time replaces the earlier 6:30 a.m. schedule. However, the examination start time remains unchanged at 8:30…
Amazon has announced plans to acquire satellite telecom firm Globalstar in a deal valued at about $11.6 billion, as it accelerates efforts to expand its space-based internet network. The acquisition is part of Amazon’s broader strategy to compete directly with SpaceX’s Starlink. Which currently dominates the satellite internet market. Under the agreement, Globalstar shareholders will…
A Taiwanese consortium is planning to build a multi-billion-dollar solar power plant in Nigeria, signaling growing international interest in the country’s energy sector. The proposal is being driven by the Taiwan-Africa Business Association (TABA), which says Nigeria is its top priority in Africa due to its large population and economic potential. According to the group’s…
Tumininu, the estranged wife of former Big Brother Naija star Angel B Smith, has taken a jab at her mother-in-law, Titilala Brownsugar, after the latter publicly asked about her daughter’s whereabouts. Angel and Tumininu tied the knot just two weeks ago, on March 28, 2026. However, their marriage quickly hit the rocks. Less than two weeks in,…
A group of over 1,000 filmmakers, actors, and industry professionals has signed an open letter opposing the proposed $110 billion merger between Warner Bros Discovery and Paramount Skydance. Big names like Jane Fonda, Joaquin Phoenix, and Mark Ruffalo are warning that this merger could hurt competition. And worsen the trend of media consolidation in the…
American rapper King Harris, son of T.I. and Tiny Harris, was arrested over the weekend during a traffic stop in Georgia. Police pulled him over for speeding, claiming he was driving 60 mph in a 45 mph zone around 1 a.m. on Sunday. During the stop, officers reportedly spotted a firearm in his vehicle and…
Katy Perry has strongly denied allegations made by actress Ruby Rose, who accused the singer of sexual assault in posts shared on social media. Ruby Rose, 40, made the claims on Threads on Sunday while responding to an article about Perry attending Coachella. In one post, Rose wrote: “Katy Perry sexually assaulted me at Spice…
Former Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Jorginho has retracted his recent criticism of pop star Chappell Roan, calling the situation a “misunderstanding” after a viral hotel incident in Brazil. Last month, the 34-year-old Italian footballer claimed on Instagram that an employee of Roan had confronted his wife. Catherine Harding, and their 11-year-old daughter, Ada, during breakfast…
K. Michelle has revealed the devastating health consequences of undergoing illegal silicone injections. Describing the decision as the “worst thing” she has ever done. The singer and The Real Housewives of Atlanta star disclosed that she got black-market injections in 2012 in a bid to enhance her body. However, the procedure led to years of…
