Nigeria’s non-oil export sector reached a record high in 2025, with total export value rising to $6.1 billion and market access extending to 210 countries, according to the Nigerian Export Promotion Council. The agency’s Executive Director, Nonye Ayeni, disclosed the figures in Abuja during a conference themed “Strengthening Women-led Businesses for Resilience, Recovery and…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled against a faction of the African Democratic Congress led by David Mark, directing the Independent National Electoral Commission not to recognise or take part in any congress organised by committees set up by the group. Delivering the judgment, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik held that the caretaker leadership…
The European Union has warned that Meta Platforms may not be doing enough to prevent children under 13 from accessing its platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, raising concerns about exposure to harmful content and the possibility of a major financial penalty. After an investigation under the Digital Services Act, regulators said Meta’s safeguards were ineffective.…
Super Eagles and Victor Osimhen striker has been hit with a lawsuit by Mercedes-Benz over an alleged unpaid car lease dating back to his time in Italy. Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Italia S.p.A. filed a formal criminal complaint in Milan, accusing the 2023 CAF Player of the Year of failing to meet payment obligations tied to…
The Dangote Refinery has raised the price of petrol, increasing its ex-depot rate for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by N75 per litre, while also suspending product sales due to a disruption in its Proforma Invoice process. Data from Petroleumprice.ng, along with confirmation from a refinery official on Wednesday, showed that the loading price for petrol…
At least two people have died and several others were injured after a plane crashed into an airport hangar in Australia, triggering a fire. A pilot and a passenger were killed when a light aircraft struck the building at Parafield Airport in Adelaide, South Australia. Emergency services responded quickly to the scene, where thick plumes…
Rapper Future has asked a court to hold his ex-girlfriend Brittni Mealy in contempt, intensifying their ongoing legal battle. In newly filed court documents, Future is seeking sanctions against Mealy, accusing her of violating court orders by allegedly leaking information about him to the media. Although parts of the filing are redacted, the…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has directed national security officials to plan for a prolonged blockade of Iran’s ports, aiming to pressure Tehran into abandoning its nuclear program, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The report indicates that Trump doubts Iran is negotiating sincerely. He is said to be advocating for an agreement…
The House of Representatives has approved a request by Bola Tinubu to secure a $516,333,007 syndicated loan from Deutsche Bank AG for infrastructure development. The approval was granted on Tuesday during plenary in Abuja following the presentation of a report by Abdullahi Rasheed. The loan will fund sections of the proposed Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway,…
Ahead of the 2027 presidential election, Peter Obi, along with leaders from Nigeria’s South East, visited former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja on April 27. The purpose of the meeting has not yet been made public.
