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The global expansion of African music reached another high point as the organizers of the 2026 BET Awards unveiled their official nomination list. Nigerian music heavyweights Wizkid, Asake, Burna Boy, and Tems secured prominent placements across several major competitive categories. This strong representation highlights the continuous cross-over success of the…

Nigeria has a port problem that everyone knows about, and almost no one has been able to fix. For decades, the Apapa and Tin Can Island ports in Lagos have been the country’s primary gateways for imports and exports, and for just as long, they have been synonymous with gridlock.…

First Bank of Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of First HoldCo Plc, has appointed Dr Julius B. Omodayo-Owotuga as Executive Director, effective May 13, 2026. The appointment was disclosed through the Nigerian Exchange and has been approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria.According to the board, the appointment “reinforces the group’s…

Nigeria’s national oil company has signed a new agreement with two Chinese firms to revive its long-dormant state refineries. This marks the latest chapter in a 25-year cycle of costly rehabilitation failures that have consumed an estimated $25 billion in public funds without delivering sustained domestic fuel production.The Nigerian National…

The Nigerian government is taking decisive steps to evacuate its citizens from South Africa amidst the rise of xenophobic violence and anti-foreigner protests, particularly in Durban. This action follows a series of discussions between Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and South Africa’s Minister of International Relations, Mr.…