The Federal Government has rolled out a 12-month paid youth fellowship, placing graduates across public and private organisations nationwide. This guide breaks down eligibility, stipend, application steps, timelines, and a scam-proofing checklist tailored for Nigerian readers. The programme is a one-year, structured work-experience track designed to give young graduates hands-on roles, mentorship, and employability training

Africa’s economy is entering a new phase of growth, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) believes the continent will play a bigger role in the global market by 2026.  In its latest report, the IMF says Africa’s economy will reach about $3.32 trillion, supported by foreign investments, strong trade ties, and recovery efforts after the

Coca-Cola is getting ready for a big shift in how it runs its business in Africa but the move will not come cheap.  The company has said it will take a huge financial hit of about $1 billion later in 2025 as it prepares to sell part of its ownership in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA).

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has recovered more than ₦566 billion through a combination of investigations, enforcement actions, asset recovery, and institutional renewal. Chairman Ola Olukoyede said the Commission’s work has contributed to President Bola Tinubu’s economic reform drive by restoring misappropriated funds to public use and deterring graft. According to

Oil prices are on the rebound as falling oil rig counts and violence in Libya helped further stall a selloff that began in June 2014 Oil soared after the US announced sanctions on Russia’s biggest oil companies, threatening supplies from one of the world’s top producing countries. Brent futures rose $2.91, or 4.7%, to $65.50

…says conducive business environment critical to achieve $1trn economy Ada Chukwudozie, Chairman, Board of Directors, Keystone Bank Limited, has highlighted policy somersault, poor access to finance, among others, as factors crippling businesses and making the Nigerian business environment difficult. Chukwudozie stated this in Abuja on Thursday, while speaking to journalists at the 2025 annual directors

The Senate has emphasised the need for greater transparency and strict adherence to due process in Nigeria’s public procurement system to ensure value for money in project execution across the country. This call was made on Thursday by Olajide Ipinsagba (Ondo North), the chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Procurement, during a two-day retreat

Nigeria’s Super Falcons will battle Amazons of Benin Republic on Friday in the first leg of their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final qualifying round at the 25,000-capacity Stade de Kégué in Lomé, Togo. Super Falcons, head coach Justine Madugu has 19 players available for the crucial encounter and says his team is

…urges him to protect the integrity of Nigeria’s elections ..swears in Amupitan as sixth INEC chairman President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, charged Joash Amupitan, the new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to protect the integrity of elections in Nigeria, adding that the November 8 Anambra Governorship election, will be his litmus test.

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, was arrested by the Nigeria Police Force at the Federal High Court in Abuja shortly after attending the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). According to the police, Sowore’s arrest was connected to the #FreeNnamdiKanuProtest he led in Abuja earlier

For years, several Nigerian-founded churches in the United Kingdom have faced questions over how they handle money.  Accusations of fraud, poor record-keeping, and mismanagement have drawn attention from the UK Charity Commission, which oversees nonprofit organisations. Here are some Nigerian churches that have been linked to money scandal allegations in the UK. Mountain of Fire

Probation is one of the most important phases of any job, yet many employees often overlook it. In Nigeria, most companies set a 3–6 month probation period before confirming a new hire.  This period is not just a formality, it’s a structured test that helps employers and employees determine whether they are a good fit