A sharp drop in oil prices to around $60 per barrel has cast a shadow over the record-breaking shareholder payouts from Western energy supermajors, according to a recent report from Rystad Energy. The independent energy research firm warns that unless market conditions improve, the industry may be forced to slash both investment and investor returns

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, have been drawn in Group D alongside France, Canada, and Samoa in the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The tournament will be held in Rabat, Morocco, from October 17 to November 8. The official draw ceremony took place in Rabat and was overseen by FIFA Tournament Director Jaime

President Bola Tinubu has warned Lagos State and other regional governments to stop giving planning permission for illegal islands and buildings that get too close to roads and waterways. The president made this warning on Thursday whilst opening the new Lekki deep seaport access road – a project he started when he was Lagos state

The Super Eagles are in a tough spot, but not an impossible one. After a shaky start in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Nigeria’s chances of reaching the global stage may look uncertain.  Currently sitting fourth in their group and six points behind table-toppers South Africa, the road ahead is steep. But new head

Former Zambian president Edgar Lungu, who governed from 2015 until 2021, passed away on Thursday at age 68 while undergoing medical treatment in a South African hospital, his family and the Patriotic Front party confirmed. Lungu had been admitted to a Pretoria clinic for specialised care, the Patriotic Front said in a statement. In a

The Netherlands has announced it will return 119 Benin bronzes to Nigeria on June 21, 2025. According to the Dutch Embassy in Abuja, a handover ceremony will take place at the National Museum in Lagos, after which the artefacts will be transferred to the National Museum in Benin City, Edo State’s capital. These 119 pieces

As Eid al-Adha nears, many Nigerian Muslim families face steep festival costs. In Ogun State’s Kara market, sacrificial ram prices have surged from around ₦200,000 in 2024 to over ₦600,000–₦700,000 in 2025, a threefold increase.  At popular abattoir markets in Lagos, a ram is now sold for ₦600,000 to ₦1.2 million. Meanwhile, tomatoes and peppers

Digital technology has opened the door for anyone in Nigeria to start growing their money through the stock market.  You no longer need deep pockets or a Wall Street background, just a smartphone and an internet connection.  In 2025, these five platforms stand out for making it simple and safe to buy shares in Nigerian

Depot owners soft-pedal on subsidy debt Your browser does not support the video tag. Six depot owners have reduced the prices of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol as competition heightens in the downstream sector of Nigeria’s petroleum industry. The depot owners, which slashed their prices yesterday included Emadeb, First Royal, MENJ, Aiteo

Nigeria House of Representatives Your browser does not support the video tag. Medical science has evolved significantly over the centuries. One of the most remarkable breakthroughs in this journey is the art and science of surrogacy, a practice where a woman carries a child in utero (in the womb) on behalf of another woman or

An eSIM (embedded SIM) allows you to activate a mobile line without requiring a physical SIM card, making it easier to switch networks, manage multiple lines, and travel internationally.  If you’re looking to buy an eSIM in Nigeria, this guide will show you everything you need to know, based on expert insights and real user

In many parts of Africa today, the hustle is real. This is because the pressure to earn, care for family, stay healthy, and remain connected in an always-on world often leaves little room to breathe, let alone rest.  For many professionals, especially in cities like Lagos, Nairobi, or Accra, the line between work and personal