2 h. ago Global, Local HR Titans Set To Headline HRCEA 2025 Confab In Lagos

HR Talent Hub has unveiled a lineup of global and local industry leaders for the 2025 HR Conference & Excellence Awards (HRCEA 2025), positioning this year’s edition as one of the most influential gatherings for HR and business leaders across Africa. On the list is Sim Shagaya, Founder of MIVA Open University, and Dr. Folasade […]

Politics

3 h. ago 2,000 Tertiary Institutions’ Workers Get N3.7bn Federal Government Support Fund

The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Education, has confirmed the successful disbursement of N3.7 billion to an estimated 2,000 beneficiaries under the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF). The TISSF, an initiative under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, provides essential financial support to the dedicated men and women who sustain the nation’s […]

Politics

3 h. ago Osun Guber: APC Disqualifies Omisore, 6 Others, Clears 2 Aspirants For Primaries

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified a former national secretary of the party, Senator Iyiola Omisore, and six other aspirants from participating in its forthcoming governorship primary election in Osun state. The others aspirant disqualified were Babatunde Oralusi, Oyedotun Babayemi, Dr Akin Ogunbiyi, former Deputy Governor Benedict Alabi, Adegoke Rasheed Okiki and Ssenator Babajide […]

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4 h. ago Netflix To Buy Warner Bros. Discovery In Deal Worth Over $80bn

The acquisition gives Netflix access to a vast film catalog as well as the prestigious streaming service HBO Max. The post Netflix To Buy Warner Bros. Discovery In Deal Worth Over $80bn appeared first on Channels Television.

Events

4 h. ago Building the extraordinary: How opportunity unleashes Africa’s genius

Introduction Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its history. Across the continent, millions of young people brim with talent, read more Building the extraordinary: How opportunity unleashes Africa’s genius

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5 h. ago Nigeria Positioned To Lead Africa’s Digital Trade Future — Afreximbank

Nigeria is strategically positioned to lead Africa’s emerging digital trade revolution, the Chief Economist of Afreximbank, Dr. Yemi Kale, has said. Speaking at the inauguration of the Africa Trade Center (ATC) in Abuja, he described Nigeria as a natural frontrunner in the continent’s transition toward technology-driven commerce under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). […]

Politics

6 h. ago Umo Eno approves N1.6bn transport rebate for 33,461 job applicants after CBT

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved the disbursement of ₦50,000 each to 33,461 applicants who participated in the just-concluded Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the state’s civil service recruitment, a palliative gesture amounting to over ₦1.6 billion.

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6 h. ago Prosecutors Order Arrest Of 29 Footballers, Others Over Match

Istanbul prosecutors, on Friday, ordered the arrest of 46 individuals, among them 29 professional football players, in a sweeping investigation into illegal betting on Turkish football matches. According to a statement from the public prosecutor’s office, 27 of the arrested players were suspected of betting on matches involving their own teams, a development that has […]

Events

7 h. ago Groups urge FG to make public signed MoU on JBS’ $2.5bn investment in Ogun

The organisations, which included the Youth in Agroecology and Restoration Network; Environmental Rights Action; HEDA Resource Centre, on Thursday, protested over the signing of the MoU,that the billions dollar investment is a threat to small holders farmers.

Politics

7 h. ago Netflix Emerges Highest Bidder For Warner Bros Discovery Acquisition

Streaming giant Netflix has emerged as the leading bidder to acquire TV and film conglomerate Warner Bros Discovery in a deal valued at $28 per share, according to multiple US media reports. The parent company of HBO, CNN and Warner Bros Studios officially put itself up for sale in October after receiving several unsolicited offers, […]

Events

9 h. ago Akwa Ibom Approves ₦1.6bn Transport Allowance For 33,000 Applicants

Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved the release of ₦50,000 each as transport allowance to 33,461 applicants who participated in the just-concluded Computer-Based Test (CBT) for civil service recruitment, a gesture amounting to over ₦1.6 billion. The governor announced the approval on Thursday following a briefing by the Commissioner for Science and […]

Politics

10 h. ago EFCC Arraigns Company Manager For Failure To Appoint Compliance Desk Officer

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abuja Zonal Directorate, on Wednesday, December, 3, 2025, arraigned a company compliance officer, Orbby Vanessa Agwuncha, before Justice O.A. Egwuata of the Federal High Court, Abuja, for failure to appoint a compliance desk officer and develop programmes to combat money laundering and other illegal financial acts in their […]

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10 h. ago Legend Internet swings to loss as costs rise, revenue slides

Legend Internet Plc reported a quarterly loss as higher operating expenses outweighed revenue from its broadband and Wi-Fi businesses, extending read more Legend Internet swings to loss as costs rise, revenue slides

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10 h. ago Oil sector urged to streamline operations as Esso E&P flags efficiency gaps

Nigeria’s ambition to increase crude oil production faces a critical test in operational efficiency, with industry leaders warning that policy read more Oil sector urged to streamline operations as Esso E&P flags efficiency gaps

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12 h. ago Business Operators Lament Increased Security Spending Amid Growing Insecurity

Business operators have expressed deep concerns over rising costs as they are forced to allocate more funds to security measures in response to escalating insecurity nationwide. Many operators who spoke with LEADERSHIP, say they are being forced to spend an increasing share of their budgets on security as rising kidnappings, highway attacks, vandalism, and community […]

Economics

12 h. ago UBA Partners Lions Group, Wakanow On Exclusive Offers For ‘Detty Side’ Campaign

United Bank for Africa (UBA), has announced its partnership with the Lions Group, an entertainment and lifestyle company as well as Wakanow, to deliver exclusive benefits to customers and Nigerians as part of its ‘Welcome to the Detty Side’ festive campaign. According to the bank, the collaboration, which will offer premium entertainment experiences throughout the […]

Politics

12 h. ago African Development Bank Joins Network To Advance Continent’s Digital Finance Future

Global strategic organisation, the Foreign Investment Network (FIN) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have charted the way forward at the 4th Africa Cashless Payment Systems Conference (Virtual Edition), a high-level gathering of policymakers, financial leaders, innovators, and global experts committed to shaping Africa’s digital finance future. The virtual conference, which was held on Thursday […]

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13 h. ago Commuters Save N1.39bn From Kaduna’s Free CNG Bus Ride Scheme In 5 Months

Kaduna State’s free CNG bus service has conveyed more than 1.4 million commuters across four major routes between July and November 2025, saving residents over ₦1.39 billion out of pocket expenses in transport fares. According to the State’s Commissioner for Information, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, during a media engagement on Thursday, the assessment was conducted to […]

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16 h. ago Nigeria’s $20 billion bet to attract global investment in 2026

Africa’s largest refinery, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, is entering a pivotal phase that could redefine Nigeria’s energy landscape and attract read more Nigeria’s $20 billion bet to attract global investment in 2026

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16 h. ago Piracy costing Africa billions, BBNaija recorded over five million illegal streams —Atinuke Babatunde

Executive Head, Content and Channels West Africa, MultiChoice Nigeria, Atinuke Babatunde, on Friday raised concern over the growing rate of digital piracy in the country, disclosing that the tenth season of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) recorded over five million illegal streams and cloned accounts. Babatunde revealed this at the 2025 Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive), which […]

Economics