When people talk about footballers success stories, they often lean into the classic “rags to riches” tale. You know the drill, players who grew up with nothing, kicking balls barefoot, grinding their way from dusty streets to global stardom.  And yes, those stories are inspiring. But there’s another side that doesn’t get told as often

President Bola Tinubu has appointed the President of the Senate, Dr. Godswill Akpabio, to lead Nigeria’s delegation to Vatican City for the funeral of Pope Francis, scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2025. The delegation will also include the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu; Archbishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, President of the

Are you dreaming of a quick getaway to the United States without the long wait for visa at the embassy? If you’re from one of 43 specific countries, you may be in luck.  The United States allows citizens of certain nations to travel visa-free for up to 90 days under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)

Nigeria is the largest producer of cassava in the world, which makes it a great opportunity for anyone interested in starting a cassava export business.  Cassava is used in many industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing. If you’re thinking of starting a business that exports cassava, here’s a simple guide to help you get started.

CISLAC Drums Support For Whistle-blowers CISLAC/TI-Nigeria Drums Support for Whistle-blowers to Enhance Accountability in Defence and Security Sector Your browser does not support the video tag. The Executive Director Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC)/Head of Transparency International in Nigeria (TI-Nigeria), Auwal Ibrahim Musa (Rafsanjani) has expressed concerns over the unchecked culture of exceptionalism that

In 2025, millions of Africans are still navigating life under intense economic pressure. According to the latest data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), several African countries continue to rank among the lowest in the world in terms of GDP per capita (measured by purchasing power parity).  But behind the numbers are complex stories of

More and more people are learning digital skills because of the growth in technology and the need for online services. Digital skills training is opening up many new job opportunities for Nigerians.  By learning things like web development and digital marketing, people can find jobs both in Nigeria and from international companies.  Here are 7

Saudi Arabia's King, Mohammed Bin Salman.. Saudi Arabia Performs Ear Surgeries on 28 Kenyan Children Your browser does not support the video tag. The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has successfully conducted 28 life-changing cochlear implant surgeries for children in the Republic of Kenya, giving them a renewed opportunity to hear and

TAX Tax-Exempted Firms Inject N2.53tn into Nigerian Economy – FG Your browser does not support the video tag. The Federal Government has revealed that the 107 companies which it granted tax exemptions collectively invested N2.53tn into the Nigerian economy before securing approvals. The companies committed to investing a substantial amount across various critical sectors of

The World Bank World Bank Forecasts 3.6% Economic Growth for Nigeria Your browser does not support the video tag. The World Bank has projected that Nigeria’s economy will grow by 3.6 per cent in 2025, building on an estimated expansion of 3.4 per cent in 2024, as key macroeconomic reforms begin to stabilise the business

Nigerian Banks Ten Banks Contribute N987bn in Taxes to FG Your browser does not support the video tag. Ten commercial banks in Nigeria paid a combined N987.40bn in corporate income tax to the Federal Government in the 2024 financial year. This sum was disclosed in the banks’ consolidated and separate financial statements for the year

Nigerian Stock Exchange Foreign Investors Drive NGX Trades to Over N1trn Your browser does not support the video tag. Foreign investors took the lead on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) in March 2025, accounting for 62.74 per cent of total equity transactions, as the market recorded a significant spike in trading activities. Data from the