Phyno is making headlines again—this time not for music, but for business. The Nigerian rapper has announced plans to launch his own condom brand, “Okpu by Alobam,” marking his entry into the sexual health market. The announcement was made via social media, where the artiste shared a preview of the product, including two variants of…
Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his recent comparison of Nigeria’s fuel prices with those of other African countries, particularly Kenya. The criticism follows Tinubu’s remarks urging Nigerians to be grateful, stating that despite rising fuel costs, the country is still better off than nations like Kenya. Reacting through his spokesperson, Atiku…
The National Orientation Agency has unveiled plans to ensure that at least 70% of cartoons watched by Nigerian children are locally produced, as part of efforts to promote indigenous culture and national values. The initiative is designed to counter the growing influence of foreign media on young Nigerians. Whhich officials say has shaped attitudes and…
The African Development Bank has approved a $200 million loan to support Nigeria’s plan to expand its fibre optic infrastructure and strengthen digital skills and capacity across the country. The funding will drive a major nationwide project aimed at deploying about 90,000 kilometres of fibre cables. Expanding Nigeria’s backbone network from roughly 30,000 km to…
Africa is increasingly turning inward as global trade tensions reshape supply chains, with Africa internal trade projected to reach $230 billion by 2026. The surge is being driven largely by the African Continental Free Trade Area. Which aims to boost trade among African countries by reducing tariffs and barriers. Recent reports show the continent is…
The United States government has begun enforcing visa ban on individuals accused of violating religious freedom in Nigeria, marking a significant escalation in diplomatic pressure. According to the U.S. State Department, the policy targets Nigerians who “knowingly direct, authorize, fund, support, or carry out” acts that undermine religious freedom. The restrictions may also extend to…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a serious warning about ongoing global fuel shortages. Particularly for diesel and jet fuel, which are expected to persist for the foreseeable future. Although a tentative ceasefire has been announced between the United States and Iran. The critical Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed to major energy shipments….
The World Bank has downgraded Nigeria’s economic growth projection for 2026 to 4.1%, down from its earlier estimate of 4.4%, reflecting growing global and domestic economic pressures. The revised outlook was released in the bank’s latest Africa Economic Update. Where it highlighted rising global uncertainties, weaker investment, and structural challenges as key reasons for the…
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has urged the federal government to deploy excess crude revenue to subsidise petroleum products as fuel prices continue to rise across the country. Festus Osifo, president of the union, made the call on Friday, warning that the surge in petrol prices has worsened the cost of living and…
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria has warned that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, could surge to around ₦2,000 per litre unless urgent steps are taken to address rising global crude oil prices and the weakening naira. Speaking on Thursday, April 9, TUC President Festus Osifo urged the…
