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Why we are leaving Nigeria after 12 years: Uber

Global ride-sharing giant Uber Technologies has announced the immediate closure of its operations in Nigeria after twelve years, marking an abrupt exit from one of Africa's most vibrant markets as part of a global restructuring plan. Crucially, senior Uber officials...

NELFUND Board Member Tackles Atiku Over Student Loan Comments

…says Tinubu never ordered tuition increase A board member representing students at the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Comrade Umar Farouk Lawal, has criticized former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, for his...

Zambia’s Hichilema sworn in for second term amid political tensions

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has been sworn in for a second five-year term following a disputed election and the arrest of his main political opponent on charges of treason. Hichilema, 64, won 60% of the vote in the August 13...

The NDA publishes the list of admissions to the 78th Regular Combatant Course

He Nigerian Defense Academy (NDA) has released the admission list for the 78th Regular Fighter Course (78RC), containing successful and reserve candidates selected for admission into the Academy. Selected candidates are expected to report at the NDA Ribadu Campus (old...

Africa’s $200 billion energy gap attracts global investors: IPPG President Falade

Africa's growing energy investment gap presents one of the continent's biggest opportunities for global investors, as the continent will require more than $200 billion annually in energy investments by 2030, according to the president of the Independent Petroleum Producers...

Solar power overtakes coal as China’s largest energy source

Solar power has surpassed coal as the largest source of installed electricity capacity in China, marking a major milestone in the rapid expansion of renewable energy in the country. Solar capacity in China reached 1,286 gigawatts (GW) by the end...

Tinubu and EFCC praised for recovery of N1.23 trillion and 10,872 convictions

Think tank Arewa has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for recovering about N1.233 trillion and securing 10,872 convictions in corruption and financial crimes cases in the last 34 months. The group's coordinator,...

2027: Nigeria’s problem is lack of vision, not bad leadership – Donald Duke

People's Redemption Party (PRP) presidential candidate Donald Duke has said Nigeria's challenges are not only due to poor leadership but also the absence of a clear vision between successive administrations. Duke, former governor of Cross River State, said the country...

NANS calls on governments and legislators to replicate Tunji-Ojo student empowerment

The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Zone D South West, has commended the Minister of Home Affairs, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, for his support of youth empowerment and economic independence during the recently concluded Student to CEO...

FG to establish technology and innovation center in Taraba

The Federal Government of Nigeria said on Monday that President Bola Tinubu's administration is considering plans to establish a technological innovation center in Taraba State. The Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, disclosed this while hosting a delegation of...

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Banks await CBN clearance as audit delays leave investors without key earnings data

Investors in some of Nigeria's largest listed banks are facing a growing information gap as delays in the completion...