Month: January 2026
Davos: Nigeria can capture global supply chains, says Okonjo-Iweala
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has said Nigeria must deliberately target global investors and supply chain relocations to drive job…
Court jails BDC operator over naira rejection, illegal forex dealings in Kwara
The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of a 46-year-old Bureau De Change (BDC) operator, Muhammed…
Japan restarts world’s biggest nuclear plant
The world’s biggest nuclear power plant was restarted on Wednesday for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, its Japanese operator said, despite persistent…
FG banks on media power for credible national census
As Nigeria inches closer to its next national census, the federal government has placed effective communication at the heart of plans to deliver a credible,…
Emir Sanusi begins classes as 200-level Law student in Kano
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has begun lectures at Northwest University, Kano, after enrolling as a 200-level law student. The monarch joined other…
Hajj 2026: NAHCON intensifies preparations with Saudi Authorities
The chairman/chief executive officer (CEO) of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, has concluded his second pre-hajj visit to the…
Man City stunned by Bodo/Glimt in epic Champions League upset
Manchester City suffered a humiliating 3-1 defeat against Bodo/Glimt on Tuesday as the Norwegian minnows caused one of the biggest shocks in Champions League history….
Seven changes expected in Android phones in 2026
The year has barely begun, yet several Android phones have already grabbed attention. CES 2026 featured the surprise BlackBerry-style Clicks Communicator and Samsung’s Galaxy Z…
2026 Ballon d’Or power rankings: Kane, Haaland, Mbappe among early front-runners
With the Lionel Messi–Cristiano Ronaldo era now behind us, the Ballon d’Or race is wider open than it has been in nearly 20 years. A…
Yaya Toure names Super Eagles most impressive team at AFCON 2025
A former Manchester City and Ivory Coast midfielder, Yaya Toure, has named the Super Eagles of Nigeria as the most impressive national team at the…

