Nigeria’s satellite broadband market is entering a new competitive phase after the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) granted Amazon’s Project Kuiper a seven-year landing permit, clearing the way for the US technology giant to begin satellite internet operations in the country from 2026. The approval, dated February 28, 2026, authorises Kuiper to operate its space segment
Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen and Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen at a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office in Copenhagen [Liselotte Sabroe / Ritzau Scanpix via Reuters] Jens Frederik Nielsen, Greenland’s prime minister, has said the self-governed Arctic territory wants to remain part of Denmark and has no interest in joining the United
AFCON 2025: NFF dismisses officiating bias concerns ahead of Nigeria–Morocco clash The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has played down concerns over possible biased officiating ahead of Nigeria’s Super Eagles 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final clash against hosts Morocco in Rabat on Wednesday night. Read Also: Iwobi credits team
The Nigerian Army has received vital military supplies from the United States as part of President Donald Trump’s commitment to further support Nigeria’s counterterrorism efforts. The U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) announced the equipment delivery on Tuesday in a post on X. AFRICOM said the delivery is intended to bolster Nigeria’s internal security. U.S. forces delivered
MultiChoice Nigeria has entered a new era with the appointment of Kemi Omotosho as its new Chief Executive Officer. Effective January 2026, Omotosho takes the lead at one of Africa’s biggest entertainment companies, succeeding John Ugbe, who is retiring after nearly 15 years in the role. This leadership change marks a significant shift as the
Nigeria has formally introduced cryptocurrency taxation in its tax system. The Nigeria Tax Administration Act (NTAA) 2025, which took effect on January 1, 2026, serves as the foundation for the new system and mandates that cryptocurrency transactions and profits be linked to taxpayer identities for tax purposes and traceability. Transactions involving cryptocurrency are no longer
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face the Atlas Lions of Morocco in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The match takes place on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the 70,000-capacity Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.2 Kick-off is at 9:00 PM local time (West Africa Time). Where to Watch the
Funke Akindele has officially made history. She is now the first filmmaker to rank #1 at the African box office for three years in a row. Between 2023 and 2025, her movies earned a massive ₦5.39 billion in total. Data from industry trackers shows that Akindele is now Africa’s highest-grossing director, producer, and screenwriter. She
AFCON 2025: Odegbami confident Super Eagles will defeat Morocco in semi-final clash Former Nigeria international and 1980 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winner Segun Odegbami has expressed strong confidence ahead of the Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 semi-final clash against hosts Morocco in Rabat. Three-time AFCON champions Nigeria will face Morocco on Wednesday at the Prince
…Group raises alarm, points to likely third party action Fresh oil spill is said to be raging at a location in the Ahoada area of Rivers State. The spill is said to be oozing from two points in Akinima town in Ahoada West LGA in a facility believed to be owned by Oando. The spillage
Nigeria’s post-1999 democratic era has coincided with one of the gravest crises of state authority in the country’s history, with the state appearing weak and incapable of defending its authority. Fundamentalist Islamist groups, ethnic militants, gangs, secessionist movements, cult groups, organized criminal groups, and political thugs, among others, have relentlessly challenged the state to a
Former Djibouti head coach Julien Mette has tipped the Super Eagles of Nigeria to overcome host nation Morocco ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final clash on Wednesday. Nigeria booked their place in the last four with a convincing 2-0 victory over Algeria, setting up a mouth-watering semi-final against Morocco, who had