1 hour ago Spotify paid Nigerian, S’African artists $59m royalty in 2024

Audio streaming giant Spotify significantly increased its royalty payouts to artists from Nigeria and South Africa in 2024, distributing nearly $59 million as global demand for African music continues to soar. The figures, released by the company on Thursday, underscore the growing international appeal of artists from the continent’s two biggest music markets. According to Read More

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6 h. ago First Lady Remi Tinubu Flags Off 2025 African Women’s Volleyball Championship

Top women’s volleyball clubs in Africa have begun battle for the top prize at the 2025 Africa Women’s volleyball club championship in Abuja after it was declared open by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu. While charging participants to compete clean, the First Lady, in a statement by her media aide, Busola Kukoyi, on Friday, […]

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6 h. ago Nigeria’s historic domestic dollar bond wins West Africa deal of the year award

In a significant milestone for Nigeria’s financial landscape, the nation’s first-ever domestic US dollar bond has been honored with the read more Nigeria’s historic domestic dollar bond wins West Africa deal of the year award

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6 h. ago South Africa’s ruling Alliance nears collapse as budget row widens rift

South Africa’s ruling coalition risks unraveling after a dispute between its main members over proposed tax increases deepened, pummeling the read more South Africa’s ruling Alliance nears collapse as budget row widens rift

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8 h. ago French Embassy, partners launch initiatives to support artists, managers

as Amplify Bootcamp holds in Abuja, Lagos this April As part of the Création Africa Fund, and in partnership with read more French Embassy, partners launch initiatives to support artists, managers

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8 h. ago Jonathan disowns youth empowerment initiative promising N10m to beneficiaries

By John Ogunsemore Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has distanced himself from an online youth empowerment initiative promising between N5 million and N10 million in financial support to beneficiaries. The GEJ Foundation, in a disclaimer shared on X on Friday, said the initiative tagged “Empowering Nigerian Youth Enhancing Economic Growth” is fake and misleading. In […] The post Jonathan disowns youth empowerment initiative promising N10m to beneficiaries appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Powering Nigeria’s Digital Economy: Mastercard’s Vision for Payments, Inclusion, and SME Growth

Mastercard Country Manager and Area Business Head, West Africa; Folasade Femi-Lawal spoke with The Punch Q;    Payments remain a challenge for businesses in Nigeria, especially SMEs. How is Mastercard helping resolve this challenge? A;   Nigerian businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) face significant challenges in accepting payments. One of the key hurdles Read More

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13 h. ago People vs. investment: Navigating Nigeria’s path to economic transformation

Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation and one rich in natural resources, now stands at a pivotal juncture. Despite a reported read more People vs. investment: Navigating Nigeria’s path to economic transformation

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13 h. ago NYSC Confirms Payment Of N77,000 Minimum Wage Arrears To Outgone Corps Members

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has guaranteed that corps members who just finished their national service will be paid the outstanding arrears of the N77,000 allowance. Brig Gen Olakunle Nafiu, Director-General of the NYSC, made the assurance during the Batch A 2025 pre-mobilisation session for heads of corps producing institutions and other stakeholders on […] The post NYSC Confirms Payment Of N77,000 Minimum Wage Arrears To Outgone Corps Members appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago The human firewall: How boards can strengthen cybersecurity culture

Cybercrime continues to devastate organizations across Africa, with attacks growing in both frequency and sophistication. While technological solutions play a read more The human firewall: How boards can strengthen cybersecurity culture

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16 h. ago Meet Kingsley Ekwueme: Robotic surgeon transforming prostate cancer treatment in West Africa

Kingsley Ekwueme, a professor and pioneering urological and robotic surgeon, is transforming prostate cancer treatment in West Africa with his read more Meet Kingsley Ekwueme: Robotic surgeon transforming prostate cancer treatment in West Africa

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17 h. ago MOWAA Signs MoU With NGA, CBAAC To Preserve & Advance Nigeria Art And African Heritage

The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) has signed Memorandums of Understanding with the Nigeria’s National Gallery of Arts, and the Center for Black and African Arts and Civilization in order to preserve Nigerian arts and Africa’s cultural heritage. The tripartite agreement is significant as it involves the agencies responsible for the collection and preservation […]

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17 h. ago dRPC’s Latest Publication Underscores Need To Deepen Africa’s Indigenous Communication Approaches For Social Change & Development

In its latest publication, ‘Communication and Social Change in Africa: Selected Case Studies’, the Development Research and Projects Center (dRPC) underscores the need to deepen the exploration of African indigenous communication approaches as means of driving social change and development in the continent. Time and events have proven the western top-down, north-south communication approach ineffective […]

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20 h. ago “They Exposed Us To Hyenas, Snakes, Used Us As Shield Against Military Airstrikes” – Ex

Former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Maharazu Tsiga (rtd), has shared the traumatic details of his two-month kidnapping ordeal at the hands of terrorists. Tsiga and other captives were held in a dense forest surrounded by hills, where they were exposed to dangerous wildlife, including hyenas and snakes. Despite the […] The post “They Exposed Us To Hyenas, Snakes, Used Us As Shield Against Military Airstrikes” – Ex-NYSC DG Tsiga On Experience With Kidnappers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago 2027: Group vows to buy nomination form for Reps member, Abejide

Tribune Online 2027: Group vows to buy nomination form for Reps member, Abejide The Yagba Concern Youth, under the leadership of its President, Comr. Olorunsola Temitope, has declared its firm and unwavering support for Hon. Leke Abejide, who represents Yagba East, Yagba West, and Mopamuro Federal Constituency at the National Assembly. 2027: Group vows to buy nomination form for Reps member, Abejide Tribune Online

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24 h. ago ‘Bandits Fed Us Once A Week, Used Us As Shield Against Airstrikes’, Ex

The former director-general of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Maharazu Isma’ila Tsiga (retd.), has recounted his ordeal in bandits’ captivity. LEADERSHIP reported that Tsiga was kidnapped on February 5, 2025, in his hometown of Tsiga, in Bakori local government area of Katsina State, alongside nine other residents. He was released by his abductors […]

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24 h. ago Outgone Corps members to receive minimum wage arrears — NYSC DG

Tribune Online Outgone Corps members to receive minimum wage arrears — NYSC DG The Director-General of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig Gen Olakunle Nafiu, has disclosed that corps members who recently completed the national service would be paid the arrears of the N77,000 allowance. Nafiu made this known during the Batch A 2025 pre-mobilisation workshop for heads of corps producing institutions and other stakeholders on Thursday in […] Outgone Corps members to receive minimum wage arrears — NYSC DG Tribune Online

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25 h. ago NEXHUB Sets To Hold Export Conference, Harps On Youths Involvement

A leading export organisation in the Nigerian exporters hub, NEXHUB Limited, has concluded arrangements to organise an Export Conference for Nigerian Youths tagged NEX-GEN 2025. The two-day export conference which will begin on the April 25, 2025, will end the following day April 26, 2025. The Export Conference with the theme ‘Unlocking Export Potential’, will […]

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25 h. ago EFCC urged to clear socialite Aisha Achimugu’s wanted status

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja A coalition of youth groups has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to rethink its decision to label socialite Dr. Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu as wanted. The Niger Delta Youth Council for Good Governance and the Middle Belt Youth Stakeholders’ Initiative made this plea in a joint statement on […] The post EFCC urged to clear socialite Aisha Achimugu’s wanted status appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago PICTORIAL: NSA Ribadu Reunites Gen. Tsiga, Amb. Yohanna, 17 Other Kidnap Victims With Families

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, on Thursday, handed over Brig.-Gen. Maharazu Tsiga (retd.), Ambassador Gideon Yohanna, and 17 other kidnap victims to their families in Abuja. Tsiga, a former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), was kidnapped on February 5, 2025, in his hometown of Tsiga, in Bakori local government […]

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