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Stocks, Treasuries, Dollar Slide Amid Renewed US-Europe Trade Tensions

January 21, 2026

Global markets saw sharp declines on Tuesday as tensions between the United States and Europe escalated over trade. “We have certainly seen a meaningful reaction in the risk metrics since Friday; it’s a very significant shift,” said Jim Carroll, senior

Entertainment·Top Stories

Nigerian Influencer Reveals Sexual Recovery Secrets for Men

January 21, 2026

by Prosper Okoye

A recent social media thread by male self-improvement influencer DivineManhood is generating buzz for its tips on how men can improve sexual stamina and recover quickly for multiple rounds. The writer, whose online profile focuses on helping men get “Richer,

Business

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Naira Strengthens Against Dollar, Depreciates Against Pound, Euro

January 20, 2026

The foreign exchange (FX) rate for the United States dollar (USD) marginally declined by N0.5 kobo to N1,420 per $1 in the Nigerian foreign

NGX Suspends Trading In Unity Bank, Guinea Insurance, 6 Other Companies’ Shares

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NGX Rebounds With N93bn Gain, As Market Cap Rises To N106.43trn

January 20, 2026

On Tuesday, January 20, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) market capitalisation increased by N93.48 billion to N106.43 trillion, from the N106.34 trillion reported on Monday,

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Five Bank Shares That Gave Nigerians Highest Return On Investments In 2025

January 20, 2026

In 2025, shareholders of 10 commercial banks out of 11 listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), also known as the stock market, recorded a

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Paystack Launches The Stack Group, Expands Beyond Payments After Achieving Profitability

January 20, 2026

Nigerian fintech company Paystack has restructured its operations under a newly created holding company, The Stack Group (TSG), marking a strategic expansion beyond payment

‘Japa’ Pushes UK Pound Rate To N920, As Nigerians Overwhelm Black Market

Business·Top Stories

Naira Depreciates Against Dollar, Pound, Euro In Official Window

January 19, 2026

In the Nigerian foreign exchange market (NFEM), also known as the official window, the United States dollar (USD) closed at N1,420.5 kobo per USD

Politics

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APC Conflict Resolution Committee Holds First Meeting in Abuja

January 20, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Strategy, Conflict Resolution and Mobilisation Committee on Monday night held its inaugural meeting in Abuja, marking the commencement of efforts by the ruling party to address internal disputes and strengthen nationwide mobilisation ahead of future elections. The meeting was hosted by the committee’s chairman and Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, at the Yobe

News·Nigeria·Politics

Kano Governor’s Secret Meeting with Tinubu Reignites Defection Concerns

January 19, 2026

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has held a closed-door meeting with Nigeria’s

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Otti Predicts Stronger Leadership After 2031 as Abia Enters Phase of Accelerated Development

January 19, 2026

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has said that whoever succeeds

Insights·Opinion·Politics·Top Stories

Rivers State: A Cycle of Chaos – Will Anyone Listen?

January 19, 2026

Rivers State: A Cycle of Chaos – Will Anyone Listen? For three

News·Nigeria·Politics·Top Stories

Court to Rule on Tinubu’s Emergency Powers in Rivers State

January 18, 2026

A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed 9 March for judgment

Entertainment

Emmys 2025: ‘Adolescence’ Win Big, Full Winners List

September 15, 2025

The 2025 Emmy Awards were handed out Sunday, with Adolescence, The Studio, The Pitt, and The

Entertainment

How To Vote For AFRIMA 2025

September 9, 2025

The countdown to AFRIMA 2025 has officially begun as the All Africa Music Awards announced that

Entertainment

Full AFRIMA 2025 Nominations List: Davido, Burna Boy Lead List

September 5, 2025

The wait is over! The African Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2025 nominees list has been officially released,

Entertainment

AFRIMA 2025 Nominees List Unveiled: Voting Details, Top Contenders

September 5, 2025

The African Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2025 nominees list is finally here, music fans across the continent

Entertainment

Court Orders Mohbad’s Wife To Run DNA On Their Son

September 4, 2025

A Lagos State Magistrate Court sitting in Ikorodu, on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, ordered a DNA

Technology

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Terra Industries Raises $11.75 Million to Build Africa’s First Homegrown Defence Tech Prime

January 13, 2026

Terra Industries, a Nigerian-founded defence technology startup, has raised $11.75 million in seed funding as it steps out of stealth and positions itself to

Business·News·Technology

Malaysia, Indonesia Block Grok Over Sexual Deepfake Images

January 13, 2026

Malaysia and Indonesia have blocked access to Grok, an artificial intelligence chatbot linked to Elon Musk’s platform X, citing concerns over the creation of

News·Nigeria·Technology·Top Stories

Tech Innovator Hanu Expands Inclusion with AI Smart Glasses for Hearing-Impaired Nigerians

January 10, 2026

Nigerian-born tech innovator, Hanu Fejiro Agbodjie, has donated AI-powered smart glasses to hearing-impaired Nigerians, reinforcing his commitment to using technology to promote social inclusion

Business·News·Technology·Top Stories

Nigerians to Receive Immediate Refunds for Failed Telecom Transactions

January 8, 2026

Nigerian telecom users will begin receiving automatic refunds for failed airtime and data purchases under a new framework introduced by the Nigerian Communications Commission

Business·News·Technology

Nigerian Mobile Users May Pay More Under New NCC Roadmap

January 7, 2026

By Prosper Okoye Nigerian mobile phone users may face higher call and data costs following a new five-year plan released by the country’s telecoms

Sport

FEATURES·Opinion·Sports·Top Stories

AFCON FINAL: How Referee Chaos, Officiating Outrage Tainted Senegal’s Win

January 19, 2026

After a spectacle of 52 games, and a record-breaking number of goals (121 in the end), the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) had come down to the two of the best in a tense final. Morocco’s effort in delivering a good tournament in some of the best stadiums in the world was about to see a great finale, mature

News·Sports·Top Stories

Senegal Win Africa Cup of Nations After Extra-Time Thriller Against Morocco

January 19, 2026

Senegal claimed their second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title with a

News·Sports·Top Stories

Tinubu Congratulates Super Eagles on AFCON 2025 Bronze Medal Triumph

January 18, 2026

President Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s senior men’s national football team, the Super

Insights·Opinion·Sports

Nigeria–Morocco, AFCON 2025: A Semi-Final Decided by Margins, Pressure, and Perspective

January 17, 2026

By Paul Lucky Okoku (Former Nigerian International Footballer | Football Analyst) When

Business·Celebrity News·News·Sports

January 15, 2026

Nigeria’s football authorities have threatened legal action against telecoms company Airtel Nigeria,

Markets

Business·Finance & Economy·Markets·News·Nigeria

Nigeria Tightens Rules for Courier Companies Using Prepaid Imports

January 13, 2026

Nigeria’s customs authority has introduced new rules for courier companies that handle imported goods under a system where duties are paid before delivery, Prime

Business·Markets·Power·Top Stories

Behind the Geregu Power Sale: Politics and a $750m Deal

January 11, 2026

The sale of Geregu Power, one of Nigeria’s largest electricity plants, has drawn attention after politically connected figures assumed top positions. Billionaire Femi Otedola

Recapitalisation: UBA Extends Deadline For Rights Issue

Business·Markets·News

UBA Hits Billion-Naira Milestone: Rights Issue Success Pushes Capital Base Above ₦500bn

January 8, 2026

United Bank for Africa (UBA) has successfully concluded its rights issue, raising ₦157.84 billion through the issuance of 3.16 billion ordinary shares at ₦50

Business·Markets·News

GivTrade Secures UAE SCA Category 5 Licence

December 29, 2025

GivTrade, an international multi-asset brokerage providing access to global markets via CFDs, on Wednesday announced that it has been granted a Category 5 (“Arrangement

Business·Markets·News

Nigeria Launches N590bn Power Sector Bond to Clear GENCO, Gas Arrears

December 21, 2025

The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued its debut bond under the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme, raising N590 billion to settle verified

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Stocks, Treasuries, Dollar Slide Amid Renewed US-Europe Trade Tensions

January 21, 2026

Global markets saw sharp declines on Tuesday as tensions between the United States and Europe escalated over trade. “We have certainly seen a meaningful reaction in the risk metrics since Friday; it’s a very significant shift,” said Jim Carroll, senior wealth adviser

Entertainment·Top Stories

Nigerian Influencer Reveals Sexual Recovery Secrets for Men

January 21, 2026

A recent social media thread by male self-improvement influencer DivineManhood is generating buzz for its tips on how men can improve sexual stamina and recover quickly for multiple rounds. The writer, whose online profile focuses on helping men get “Richer, Stronger, &

Celebrity News·Entertainment·Top Stories

Wizkid Clashes with Seun Kuti on Fela Legacy

January 21, 2026

A social media feud between Nigerian music stars Wizkid and Seun Kuti has taken the internet by storm, igniting debates about Afrobeats, legacy, and fan loyalty. The dispute, which escalated on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram from January 20-21, 2026, involves direct

News

ADC Faces Internal Tensions as Atiku Emerges Front-Runner for 2027 Ticket

January 21, 2026

“ADC will bleed after its convention because almost certainly Vice President Atiku Abubakar will get the ticket. When he does, some people will walk out,” warned Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, former spokesperson of the Northern Elders Forum. On the eve of the African Democratic

News·Nigeria·Uncategorized

Nigeria Gold Refinery Triggers Regional Row Over Project Location

January 21, 2026

A dispute has emerged over the location of a gold refinery in Lagos, after a northern pressure group accused the federal government of favouring the south in the siting of strategic mineral infrastructure. The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) said the refinery’s location

Diezani Alison-Madueke: Is This The Last Chapter?

News·Nigeria·Top Stories

Ex-Nigerian Oil Minister Alison-Madueke Appears in London Bribery Case

January 21, 2026

Nigeria’s former minister of petroleum resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has appeared before Southwark Crown Court in London for a preliminary hearing in a bribery trial linked to alleged corruption during her time in office. The 65-year-old, who served as oil minister between 2010

Events & Opportunities·News·Nigeria·Top Stories

Nigeria Opens Applications for PTDF-Funded Overseas Scholarships

January 21, 2026

Nigeria’s federal government has opened applications for the 2026 Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Overseas Scholarship Scheme, offering postgraduate study opportunities in the United Kingdom, Germany, France and Malaysia. The announcement was made on Monday in a post on X by the

News·Oil & Gas·Startup·Top Stories

Seplat’s ANOH Gas Plant Delivers First Gas, Begins Domestic LPG Supply

January 20, 2026

Seplat Energy Plc has recorded a major milestone in Nigeria’s gas development drive with the commencement of production at its 300 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd) Assa North–Ohaji South (ANOH) gas processing plant, marking the delivery of first gas to

News·Top Stories·World News

USA House Warns of Fake VIP Tickets as Davos WEF Begins

January 20, 2026

Scammers have targeted USA House, a key venue linked to the Trump administration at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, selling fraudulent “VIP access” tickets to wealthy attendees, including billionaires, for the annual gathering. Organisers of USA House issued

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