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The World Bank says the petrol subsidy removal has not fully translated into expected revenue gains for Nigeria, as only half of the proceeds are being remitted by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited. Alex Sienaert, the World Bank’s lead economist for Nigeria, spoke on Monday during the launch …

The Black Entertainment Awards has announced the nominations for the upcoming award event set to hold on the 9th of June 2025. The nominations include popular Nigerian stars who have gone above and beyond to create a global name for themselves. The BET awards Nominated stars like Grammy award winner, …

The university’s Vice President of Campus Life, Dr. Hamza Garba, announced the decision in an official statement, citing multiple breaches of the institution’s code of conduct and failure to meet safety standards. The management of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN) has ordered the immediate closure of Al-Ansar Indabo …

Nigeria’s business environment recorded a positive performance in April 2025, sustaining the favorable momentum observed since the beginning of the year. The NESG-Stanbic IBTC Business Confidence Monitor (BCM) showed an increase in the Current Business Index to +12.29 in April 2025 from +6.58 in March 2025. This performance is driven …

Abbey Mortgage Bank Plc, a renowned financial institution in Nigeria will hold its 33rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, May 28th, 2025. The virtual event is scheduled to hold by 11:00am and the details for participation will be made available on the Bank’s website and official communication channels in …

Following widespread concerns over the poor performance of students in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) examination, digital solutions company, Globacom, has explained how its Examination Preparatory Service can address such problems. The company said the service was specifically designed to help students excel in Computer-Based examinations and that …

Super Eagles striker and KRC Genk forward, Tolu Arokodare, has emerged the winner of the prestigious 2024/25 Ebony Shoe Award in Belgium. The award is one presented annually to the best African player in Belgium. The award came on Monday after the 24-year-old had an outstanding season in the Belgian …

Veteran Nigerian Rapper Phyno has revealed the face of his daughter on his social media handle. Phyno shared the pictures on her second year birthday on Monday with other videos and pictures of them together. “BIG 2!!! happy birthday my love .. more to the best years of our lives,” …

The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has urged all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), along with other procurement stakeholders, to fully implement the newly approved Presidential Directives on public procurement, which prioritise Nigerian-made goods and services. The call follows the Federal Executive Council’s (FEC) adoption of the “Nigeria First” procurement …

…Gov Adeleke lauds the philanthropic gesture   It was the turn of Osun State for the National Food Intervention programme by the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) as the Foundation began the distribution of 30,000 bags of rice for the economically vulnerables in the state at the weekend. The state Governor, …