Uber Announces Exit From Nigeria After 12 Years
Global ride-hailing company Uber has announced plans to end its operations in Nigeria after 12 years in the country. The company said in a statement on Wednesday that its Nigerian operations would cease effective September 2, 2026. Uber began operations in Nigeria with its launch in Lagos in 2014, connecting passengers with independent drivers through […]
African Union Sets October 7 Launch for Credit Rating Agency
The African Union has announced October 7, 2026, as the official launch date for the African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) in Port Louis, Mauritius, where the agency is headquartered. The launch is expected to mark a significant step in Africa’s efforts to strengthen its financial independence and develop an alternative perspective on the creditworthiness of […]
Wike Says Amaechi Unfit for Vice Presidency
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has criticised former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, arguing that his alleged treatment of the judiciary makes him unsuitable for the position of Vice President. Wike also accused the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) of abandoning its traditional defence of justice and the rule of law in favour […]
Patience Ozokwor Warns Parents Against Over-Pampering Children
Veteran Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwor, popularly known as Mama G, has urged parents to avoid over-pampering their children, saying excessive comfort could hinder their development into responsible and independent adults. Ozokwor, who spoke about parenting, wealth and inheritance, advised parents to allow their children to face challenges and understand the effort required to build their […]
IPMAN Urges FG to Cut Petrol Prices Through Dangote Refinery
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has urged the Federal Government to intervene in the operations of the Dangote Refinery to help bring down petrol prices across the country. IPMAN National President, Abubakar Maigandi, made the call in an interview held Tuesday, amid a sharp increase in retail petrol prices in Abuja and […]
Nigerian Navy Hands Over 19 Bags of Suspected Cannabis to NDLEA
The Nigerian Navy’s Onitsha Outpost has handed over 19 bags of substances suspected to be Cannabis Sativa to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for investigation and further action. The substances were recovered during intelligence-led operations at Atani in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State and formally handed over to the NDLEA Onitsha […]
Chinese Travel Creator Warns Tourists After Nigeria Market Encounter
Chinese travel content creator Xiao Jony has advised tourists to exercise caution when visiting Nigeria after an encounter with men who allegedly demanded money from him at a local market. Xiao Jony shared footage of the incident on social media while exploring the market and sampling local food and drinks during his visit to the […]
Five Charged Over Newborn Baby’s Death in Sheffield
Four adults and a 15-year-old girl have been charged following the death of a newborn baby in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Police found the baby girl at a house on Holywell Heights in Wincobank on Sunday morning after officers were called over concerns for her safety. Two men, aged 19 and 38, and two women, aged […]
Lassa Fever Cases Rise to 1,035 in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 14 new cases of Lassa fever, bringing the country’s cumulative infections to 1,035. According to the NCDC’s Week 33 situation report released in Abuja on Tuesday, the new cases were recorded between August 10 and 16 in Bauchi, Benue, Ondo and Edo states. The […]
KWASU Professor Urges Land Rights, Better Credit for Women Farmers
A Professor of Agricultural Economics at Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, Taibat Moji Yusuf, has called for reforms to remove barriers limiting women’s access to land, credit and other resources in Nigeria’s agricultural sector. Yusuf made the call on Wednesday while delivering the university’s 23rd Inaugural Lecture, titled, “Empowering Women Farmers in Nigeria: Closing the […]
