FIFA Reveals Austin Okocha’s All-Time World Cup Dribbling Record
World football governing body FIFA has revealed that former Super Eagles captain Austin “Jay Jay” Okocha holds the record for the most successful dribbles in a single FIFA World Cup…
Ex-AfDB President Adesina Appointed Chairman of Diamonds for Development Fund
Former President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has been appointed the inaugural chairperson of the Diamonds for Development Fund by the Government of Botswana and the De…
Meta Launches Paid Subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook, Whatsapp
Meta on Wednesday announced plans to introduce paid subscriptions for its main apps, indicating a significant effort by the tech company to reduce its dependence on advertising revenue. Naomi Gleit,…
Sallah: Fuel Subsidy Removal Saved Nigeria from Bankruptcy, Restored Economic Stability — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said that the removal of fuel subsidy by his administration averted imminent national bankruptcy and laid the foundation for the gradual recovery of the economy. This…
Festus Keyamo Named AfDB African Champion for $7 Billion Aviation Program
The African Development Bank, AfDB, has appointed Festus Keyamo, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, as the Champion of the Integrated Aviation Transformation Programme for Africa (IATP). The appointment…
Naira to Dollar Exchange Rate Today, May 28, 2026
Figures from the Central Bank of Nigeria indicate that the naira traded around ₦1,375.41 per dollar at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) window on Thursday, maintaining the relatively steady…
Lagos Moves to Curb Outrageous Rents, Fake Agents with New Tenancy Law
The Lagos State real estate sector is on the verge of a major regulatory shakeup as the state government has introduced a comprehensive tenancy bill currently at the committee stage…
Dr. Jonathan Ososuakpor Joins Fidelity Bank Board
Veteran banker Jonathan Oniovosa Ososuakpor has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director on the board of Fidelity Bank. The appointment took effect from May 22, 2026, following regulatory approval by…
Africa Secures $498.8M Global Pledge to Fight Ebola
Africa has secured approximately $498.8 million in pledges and commitments to strengthen response efforts against the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola Virus outbreak across affected and high-risk countries. This was disclosed by…
BP Fires Chairman Amid ‘Serious’ Governance Concerns
British oil giant BP said Tuesday that it had removed Albert Manifold as chairman after less than one year in the role, citing “serious concerns” about governance standards, oversight, and…