74 m. ago Loveworld Medical Centre (LMC) reaches new frontiers in the treatment of advanced cancer in Nigeria

Nigeria faces a significant challenge with cancer, as it has one of the highest cancer rates in Africa, with a read more Loveworld Medical Centre (LMC) reaches new frontiers in the treatment of advanced cancer in Nigeria

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3 h. ago Disclose Your Budgetary Allocations, Others To Public Online, Federal Gov’t Mandates Tertiary Institutions

The Federal Government has directed all Vice-Chancellors, Rectors, and Provosts of its tertiary institutions to publish key institutional data on their official websites for public consumption with immediate effect. To comply with this directive, all federal institutions were required to update their websites not later than May 31, 2025. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf […]

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4 h. ago Chelle optimistic about Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup qualification

Amid growing uncertainty over Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle read more Chelle optimistic about Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup qualification

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4 h. ago Bullion Records’ Star Harcher Drops ‘L.O.V.E’ And ‘JO SI (Dance To It)’

Nigerian super star Yusuf Abdul Rahman, popularly known as Harcher, has officially released his highly anticipated singles, “L.O.V.E” and “JO SI (Dance To It)”. Music lovers can now stream and enjoy these fresh hits on all major digital platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and Audiomack. These songs, which delve into themes of love and rhythm, […]

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5 h. ago BUK Hosts Engineering Students Ahead Of Varsities’ Petrol Quiz

Bayero University Kano (BUK) has hosted African students affiliated with the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) for the 2025 Africa Annual Congress, an event which avails five African universities to compete in the global petrol quiz in the United States. The three-day programme with the theme, “Building the Energy Workforce of Tomorrow, Insight on Innovation, […]

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5 h. ago Spotify royalty payouts to Nigerian, South African artists surge to $60m

Audio streaming giant Spotify’s (SPOT.N), opens new tab royalty payments to artists from Nigeria and South Africa – its two read more Spotify royalty payouts to Nigerian, South African artists surge to $60m

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7 h. ago Leaders to address sustainable housing at The Future Conference 2025

The Future Conference 2025 will take place on 19 June, bringing together key stakeholders to discuss Africa’s housing challenges and read more Leaders to address sustainable housing at The Future Conference 2025

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18 h. 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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22 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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22 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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23 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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25 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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25 h. ago UPDATED: China announces 34% retaliatory tariffs on US imports

China has announced it will impose additional tariffs of 34 per cent on imports from the US in retaliation for duties of the same amount unveiled by President Donald Trump this week as part of his aggressive trade agenda. The Ministry of Commerce said on Friday that the tariff would be imposed on all imported Read More

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25 h. ago (UPDATED): Court bans Natasha, Akpabio, others from press interviews

Justice Binta Fatima Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja has barred parties in the suit filed by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and three others from granting press interviews on issues relating to the case. The judge issued the order on Friday following a complaint by Read More

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27 h. ago EPL: Gabriel out for season, Aina sidelined as Isak, Trippier doubtful

As the Premier League heads into another crucial weekend, managers across several clubs have provided injury updates, with some key players set to miss out due to ongoing fitness issues. Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo confirmed that defender Ola Aina is set for a spell on the sidelines after a calf injury. “So we Read More

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29 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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29 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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32 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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32 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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33 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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