The Mastercard Foundation is excited to announce on their X(formerly called Twitter) Platform that applications for the third round of the FAST program are now open! FAST is design to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs by offering enterprise support, business development training, and access to a network of mentors and like-minded innovators. What is…
A British Academy of Film and Television Arts judge (BAFTA) has stepped down. Following the “unforgivable” handling of an incident involving a Tourette’s sufferer at the BAFTA Film Awards over the weekend. During the ceremony on Sunday, February 22, John Davidson. Who has Tourette’s syndrome, involuntarily shouted the N-word while Delroy Lindo and Michael B….
Nollywood comedian and content creator, Okemesi, has reportedly fallen into a coma. Due to complications from medication he received at a hospital. Fellow actor Jeff Owolewa, popularly known as Tony Montana, shared the news on Instagram on Monday evening. This development comes just two days after Okemesi moved into a new apartment provided by public…
The Association of Power Generation Companies (APGC) has rejected claims that N2.8 trillion represents a newly verified and final settlement of legacy debts owed to electricity generation companies. The association called the reports inaccurate and misleading. Following, In a statement titled “APGC Position on Misleading Reports Regarding GenCos’ Debt Reconciliation” released on Monday in Abuja, APGC’s CEO,…
In a series of Instagram posts shared on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Ray Emodi opened up about some of the tough experiences he faced while filming across Nigeria. “I’ve poured so much time and energy into Nollywood. There was one shoot in a town I won’t name where we could actually hear gunshots. The area…
The Africa Stablecoin Network (ASN) has urged the adoption of a unified regulatory framework to unlock the potential of stablecoins for Nigeria’s economy. In a statement released on Tuesday, ASN expressed its support for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, who emphasized the need to modernize cross-border payment systems. ASN highlighted its…
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has announced that applications are now open for its AI for Good Innovation Factory program. This initiative seeks artificial intelligence solutions to tackle challenges in the education sector. However, The announcement was made on ITU’s official X (formerly Twitter) page. About the Program Note that, The AI for Good Innovation Factory supports startups developing…
The U.S. Congress has proposed a ban on Nigerian Beef Exports as a strategy to pressure Fulani herdsmen to disarm. This recommendation follows increasing attacks on Christian communities and is part of a broader report titled “Ending the Persecution of Christians in Nigeria”. The report developed after U.S. investigations into violence allegedly carried out by Fulani…
Sean “Diddy” Combs and his son, Christian “King” Combs, have settled a legal dispute. With their former law firm over unpaid legal fees, according to newly filed court documents. TMZ reports that Summa LLP had sued the father-son duo. Claiming they failed to pay for over 100 hours of attorney work and 90 hours of…
Earlier this month, the National Pension Commission (PenCom) introduced a revised regulation on pension asset investments. This update allows Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) to increase their equity allocations across four RSA fund categories. While the changes may seem technical, they carry significant implications for Nigeria’s capital market. At its core, the revision gives PFAs more…
