11 h. ago UBA partners CIG Motors, LagRide to roll out $100m car loans

In a move set to redefine urban mobility and promote financial inclusion in Nigeria, United Bank for Africa (UBA) PLC read more UBA partners CIG Motors, LagRide to roll out $100m car loans

Transport

14 h. ago Content creator Carter Efe tops Africa’s Twitch chart after Davido livestream

Nigerian content creator Carter Efe becomes Africa’s most-followed streamer on Twitch after a record-breaking livestream with superstar Davido. Read More: https://punchng.com/content-creator-carter-efe-tops-africas-twitch-chart-after-davido-livestream/

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24 h. ago How America’s new travel restrictions will punish ordinary Nigerians

BY any measure, the latest expansion of U.S. travel restrictions marks a significant turning point in America’s engagement with Africa, and Nigeria sits uncomfortably at its centre. On December 16, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a presidential proclamation tightening entry restrictions on nationals from countries deemed to have persistent and severe deficiencies in screening, vetting, […]

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55 h. ago Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup Hopes Revived As FIFA Investigatives DR Congo For Playing Nine Ineligibility Players During Africa Play

FIFA investigates alleged ineligible players in DR Congo squad, leaving Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualification hopes alive. Nigeria’s hopes of a return to the FIFA World Cup remain alive as world football’s governing body continues to scrutinise the eligibility of players fielded by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) during the African playoffs for […] The post Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup Hopes Revived As FIFA Investigatives DR Congo For Playing Nine Ineligibility Players During Africa Play-Offs appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Sport

57 h. ago Nigeria ranks second most targeted African country for cyberattacks in November – Check Point Research 

Nigeria emerged as one of the primary targets for cybercriminals in Africa last month, with a record of a staggering read more Nigeria ranks second most targeted African country for cyberattacks in November – Check Point Research 

Events

60 h. ago TECNO Announces the 10 Winners of the #MyPowerMoment Challenge across Africa.

The TECNO #MyPowerMoment Challenge has officially come to a close, and it delivered on its promise. What began as a bold call for African stories became a continent-wide celebration of creativity, football passion, and powerful self-expression inspired by AFCON. Designed to honor African creativity, resilience, and self-belief, the challenge invited students and creators across East […] The post TECNO Announces the 10 Winners of the #MyPowerMoment Challenge across Africa. appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago NSIA’s catalytic capital strategy is reshaping Nigeria’s infrastructure and innovation landscape

When Nigeria hosted the 2025 Africa Sovereign Investors Forum (ASIF) in Abuja, it did more than convene institutional investors and read more NSIA’s catalytic capital strategy is reshaping Nigeria’s infrastructure and innovation landscape

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4 d. ago Calvin Bassey on target in Burnley vs Fulham five goals thriller

…Heads to AFCON with winning mentality Nigeria’s Calvin Bassey will be heading to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with read more Calvin Bassey on target in Burnley vs Fulham five goals thriller

Events

4 d. ago How security crises reshape markets and the lesson for Nigeria

It did not happen in Africa. It did not begin with Nigeria. Yet the early hours of 24 February 2022 read more How security crises reshape markets and the lesson for Nigeria

Politics

6 d. ago ‘I’ll Enter Africa, Eat Nigerian Jollof’, Malema Mocks US Ban Visa Threat

South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters’ (EFF) leader, Julius Malema, has stated that he was not bothered about being barred from entering the United States. Malema declared that he will always have access to Africa, his true home, including Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Nigeria. Speaking at a public event, Malema said Africa remains his true home and […]

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6 d. ago Nigeria to become Africa’s food basket by implementing Kampala declaration — NABG President

“The huge population of youngsters taking the enormous opportunities in Agribusiness will dominate the Agribusiness ecosystem in Africa

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6 d. ago AYG: Team Nigeria Makes Strong Start As Olopade Arrives To Boost Morale

Team Nigeria has commenced its campaign at the ongoing 4th Africa Youth Games in Luanda, Angola, with a series of promising early victories and qualifications. The arrival of the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has further energised Team Nigeria as they strive for continental honours. Day one saw a […]

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6 d. ago Nigerian creators dominate at Tiktok Awards, sweep six awards in ten categories in Jo’burg

The 2025 TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa, held in Johannesburg, was a night to remember as Nigerian creators took the spotlight, winning six out of ten categories. The event celebrated the theme “New Era, New Icons” and honored the Nigerian trailblazers who are shaping the global conversation on African culture. The Nigerian eclipse was evident as […]

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6 d. ago PZ retains African operations, buoyed by Nigeria’s prospects

After a strategic review, PZ Cussons is retaining its Africa business. The decision is driven by Nigeria’s economic recovery and long-term population growt Read More: https://punchng.com/pz-retains-african-operations-buoyed-by-nigerias-prospects/

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7 d. ago Two Nigerian startups shine as NBA Africa unveils five winners

Nigeria’s tech ecosystem recorded a strong showing on Friday as

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7 d. ago AFCON 2025: Nigerians Protest CAF’s Decision To Give Europe 52 Free

A few days to the kick-off of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, football lovers in Nigeria are protesting CAF’s decision to limit the number of matches that will be shown on terrestrial or Free-to-Air television to 32, while European terrestrial stations have the right to show all 52 games. It will […] The post AFCON 2025: Nigerians Protest CAF’s Decision To Give Europe 52 Free-to-Air Matches While Africa Gets Only 32 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

7 d. ago Coup: Nigeria, Benin Foreign Ministers Meet Amid Security Concerns

The Beninese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olushegun Adjadi Bakar, said the events in Benin a few days ago proved that democracy still holds firm in Africa. The post Coup: Nigeria, Benin Foreign Ministers Meet Amid Security Concerns appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago PZ Cussons drops Africa exit plan, cites Nigeria’s recovery, growth

PZ Cussons has reversed its plan to exit Africa, citing Nigeria’s economic recovery and strong population growth projections for the continent. Read More: https://punchng.com/pz-cussons-drops-africa-exit-plan-cites-nigerias-recovery-and-growth/

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7 d. ago PZ Cussons Jettisons Africa Exit Over Nigeria’s Economic Recovery, Growth

In April 2024, the company announced the sale of its 50% equity interest in PZ Wilmar Limited, its non-core edible oils business in Nigeria, to Wilmar International Limited, its Joint Venture partner for a total consideration of $70 million. The post PZ Cussons Jettisons Africa Exit Over Nigeria’s Economic Recovery, Growth appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago PZ Cussons drops Africa exit plan, cites Nigeria’s recovery and growth

PZ Cussons has reversed its decision to exit Africa, choosing to retain its business due to Nigeria’s economic recovery and strong growth projections. Read More: https://punchng.com/pz-cussons-drops-africa-exit-plan-cites-nigerias-recovery-and-growth/

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