Participants at CISLAC's Two-day Workshop in Port Harcourt Civil Society Pushes for Transparency and Reform in Nigeria’s Defence Sector Your browser does not support the video tag. Civil society organisations have renewed calls for transparency, accountability, and urgent reforms in Nigeria’s defence and security sector. This follows a two-day capacity-building workshop held in Port Harcourt

Nigeria’s naira rose for a seventh day to a two-month high against the dollar on Tuesday amid higher oil prices and as investor concerns over US trade tariffs eased. The unit gained 0.7% to 1,539 per dollar at 3:05 p.m. in Lagos, its strongest level since early April as oil prices rose to $67.50 per

Tottenham Hotspur are on the verge of appointing Thomas Frank as their new head coach, with confirmation expected as early as this weekend. Talks between Spurs and Brentford have reportedly progressed positively, with growing confidence that Frank could be unveiled within the next 48 hours as the successor to Ange Postecoglou, who was dismissed just

Aliko Dangote, the man who has long held the crown as Africa’s richest individual, is facing one of the sharpest dips in his fortune in recent years losing over N400 billion in less than 24 hours. According to the latest update from the Forbes Billionaires Index, Dangote’s net worth dropped by $274 million, roughly N424

Manchester City have completed the signing of French attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki from Lyon in a deal worth €36.5 million, with a further €6 million in add-ons. The 21-year-old joins just in time to be registered for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup. Cherki becomes the latest addition to a revamped Man City squad, as

The naira on Tuesday recorded a 0.8% gain against the dollar at the official foreign exchange (FX) market despite a decline in weekly inflows. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that by the close of trading in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the naira appreciated by N13.07, with the dollar quoted

…vows to end exchange rate corruption …says 2027 election results must count Peter Obi, Labour Party (LP) candidate for 2023 Presidential election, on Tuesday, wondered why, despite not being at war, the Federal Government has allowed Nigerians to become refugees in their own country. This is just as he vowed to remove corruption from Nigeria’s

With over 13 million young Nigerians either unemployed or underemployed, the country is sitting on a demographic time bomb. In response, the Federal Government has launched an ambitious tuition-free training program to arm its youth population with high-demand skills. The Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Education, will

The great thing about fintech payment apps is how convenient they’ve made buying airtime and data bundles in Nigeria. Most of these apps support all major network providers and are accessible 24/7 right from your phone.  Some even offer additional perks, such as low data rates, cashback, and bill payments—all in one place. However, not

As the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile approaches, Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has revealed plans to bolster his squad with new talent.  Speaking on Tuesday at the Kwara SWAN Hard Talk event in Ilorin, Zubairu acknowledged that goal-scoring woes and other shortcomings observed at the recent U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)

Tems is set to make history on July 13, 2025, when she headlines the first-ever halftime performance at a FIFA competition. The show will take place at MetLife Stadium in New York City during the FIFA Club World Cup final. Joining Tems on stage are Colombian reggaeton superstar J Balvin and American pop sensation Doja

Employers now place increasing value on soft skills,the personal attributes and interpersonal abilities that enable you to work effectively with others, adapt to change, and overcome challenges.  Below, we will see the five most in-demand soft skills that employers want, explain why each matters, and offer practical tips for showcasing them in your career journey.