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PENGASSAN Suspends Dangote Strike — Here’s What Nigerians Need to Know

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has suspended its nationwide…

‘She jumped from the 3rd floor’-Abuja Police share new details on Sommie’s death

Ajao Adewale, Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has revealed new details…

Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede urges global investors to back Africa’s youth and entrepreneurs at UNGA 80 side event

At the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman of Access Holdings and…

“Smartphone Affordability and Digital Inclusion Key for Africa’s Media Future” Says MTN’s Lakinbofa Goodluck

L-R: Njideka Akabogu, Regional Manager, East Africa, ID Africa; Lakinbofa Goodluck, Public Relations Manager, MTN Nigeria; Yinka Adebayo, Group Executive Director, Omnicom Media Group West and Central Africa; Tosin Ajibade, Founder of Olorisupergal Media & Convener of the New Media Conference and Atinuke Babatunde, Executive Head, Content and Channels at MultiChoice West Africa, during the New Media Conference held at the Podium, Lekki on September 25, 2025.

NERD Compliance Compulsory for NYSC Mobilisation from October 6

Beginning October 6, Nigerian graduates will no longer be eligible for mobilisation into the National…

The Paystack team circa 2022 (Photo: Paystack)
Paystack records 10X growth since $200M Stripe acquisition

Paystack has expanded more than tenfold since Stripe acquired the Nigerian payments company for over…

Nigeria, Saint Kitts and Nevis Implement 90-Day Visa-Free Travel Agreement

Citizens of Nigeria and Saint Kitts and Nevis can now travel between both countries visa-free…

Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, WTO DG at the Semafor event on the sidelines of UNGA 80
Okonjo-Iweala urges Africa to tackle logistical issues hindering inter-continental trade

African policymakers must urgently address the logistical and payment infrastructure issues that make cross-border trade…

ID Africa's Florence Akanbi with the NMC100 plaque (Photo: Neusroom)
ID Africa named among New Media Conference’s #NMC100 disruptors

Pan-African communications firm recognised for transforming storytelling and brand communications across the continent Lagos-based communications…

FBI Offers $10,000 Reward for Nigerian-Born Man Wanted for Alleged Bank Fraud

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to…

Femi Otedola Boosts Stake in First HoldCo with N2 Billion Share Acquisition

Femi Otedola, chairman and key shareholder of First HoldCo Plc, has increased his ownership in…

Japan officially scraps ‘African hometown initiative’

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has officially scrapped its “JICA Africa Hometown” initiative, citing…

Breakthrough deal slashes price of HIV prevention drug for low-income countries

A groundbreaking agreement is set to make a highly effective HIV prevention drug, Lenacapavir, accessible…

Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, WTO DG at the Semafor event on the sidelines of UNGA 80
WTO must reform for AI and tech advancements or risk being left behind, Okonjo-Iweala warns

Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has issued an urgent warning that the global trading system must reform…

Dr. Bosun Tijani at the Next 3 Billion event by Semafor on the sidelines of UNGA 80 (Photo: Neusroom)
“Africa holds the future workforce, but infrastructure investment remains low” – Bosun Tijani

Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has warned that Africa…

Nigeria’s FX Reserves Rise by $1.03 Billion in One Month, Hitting 4-Year High

Nigeria’s foreign exchange (FX) reserves have surged by $1.03 billion within a month, marking a…

Canal+ completes takeover of MultiChoice Group in $2.9 billion deal

Canal+ Group has completed its takeover of MultiChoice Group, the South African parent company of…

Netanyahu rejects UK, Canada, Australia Recognition of Palestinian State

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sharply criticised the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia for…