AFRIMA Summit Charts Path for Africa's Music Industry Growth
At the 2026 AFRIMA summit, industry leaders called for policy reform, tech adoption, and pan-African collaboration to unlock the continent's massive music potential. Discover the roadmap.
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Your Guide to Lagos Events & Relaxation This Weekend
Plan your second weekend of 2026 in Lagos with AFRIMA awards, serene getaways, outdoor spots, and key global events calendar. Discover where to go and what to see.
Tinubu Rallies Investors After NGX Hits N100 Trillion
President Bola Tinubu celebrates the Nigerian Exchange surpassing N100 trillion market cap, hailing it as a new economic dawn. He urges investors to deepen stakes in Nigeria's thriving capital market.
Gang jailed for £1m burglary spree after flaunting loot
An Albanian crime gang dubbed 'Bonnie and Clyde' admitted over 40 high-value burglaries across the UK, stealing £1m in jewellery and cash. Read how their social media boasts led to their downfall.
Nigerian Stock Market Extends Gains, ASI Rises to 160,806.56
The Nigerian stock market closed higher on Thursday, January 8, 2026, with the All-Share Index gaining 0.13%. Investor wealth grew by N137.35 billion. Read the full market analysis and top gainers here.
South Africa Tops 2026 Africa Crime Index, Nigeria Ranks High
New 2026 data reveals Africa's most dangerous countries. South Africa leads with a 74.5 crime index, while Nigeria faces high risks from kidnappings and cybercrime. See the full list.
Dangote, Rabiu Make Over N181bn in Six Days
Aliko Dangote and Abdulsamad Rabiu start 2026 strong, adding over N181 billion to their wealth. Dangote's net worth hits $30.1B as refinery listing plans advance. #Nigeria #Billionaires
Africa's LPG Transition: More Than Just Clean Cooking
Africa's shift to LPG addresses energy security and trade dynamics. With $10bn US investment and key players like BGN Group, the continent's energy landscape is realigning towards the West.
Nigeria is Africa's 5th Best English-Speaking Country
The 2025 EF English Proficiency Index ranks Nigeria 5th in Africa and 29th globally. The report assessed 123 countries using data from 2.2 million test-takers.
NGX Hits N100 Trillion Market Cap as Stocks Rally
The Nigerian equities market surged on Monday, with capitalisation crossing N100 trillion. The ASI gained 1.74% as 71 stocks advanced. Discover the top gainers and most active stocks driving this historic rally.
Nigeria 5th Best English-Speaking Country in Africa
Nigeria ranks 29th globally in the 2025 EF English Proficiency Index, placing 5th in Africa. Discover the key factors behind the nation's strong English language skills and see the full top 10 list.
Nigerian Stock Market Rises 1.92% in First Week of 2026
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed the first trading week of 2026 higher, with the ASI gaining 1.92%. Investors traded 7.821 billion shares worth N134.471 billion. Discover the top gainers and losers.
AFCON 2026: Broos' South Africa Face Cameroon in Last-16
Hugo Broos leads South Africa against his former team Cameroon in a high-stakes AFCON knockout match. Can Bafana Bafana advance to the quarter-finals? Read the full preview.
Primate Ayodele's 2026 Prophecies for Nigeria, World
Primate Elijah Ayodele releases prophetic revelations for 2026, warning of health challenges, political drama, and advising President Tinubu on tax reforms. Read the full details.
Robber Puts Child in Washing Machine During Home Invasion
In a shocking home invasion in South Africa, armed robbers posing as police forced a 4-year-old girl into a washing machine. Read the full details of this horrific crime and the community's response.
Complete 2026 Public Holidays List in Nigeria
Plan your year with Nigeria's official 2026 public holidays list. Includes Good Friday, Eid, Democracy Day, Christmas, and all federal government-declared breaks.
Seer Samuel King Releases 2026 Prophecy for Nigeria
Seer Samuel King of Dynamite Glory Ministry declares 2026 a 'convergence year' of wealth transfer and awakening. Get the full prophecy and insights from other clerics.
Kiribati First to Welcome 2026, See Full List of Nations
Discover the first 10 countries to enter 2026 as the world celebrates New Year. Kiribati's Kiritimati atoll led the global countdown. Read the full list and see how Nigeria followed.
NGX Rally Adds N411bn as 2025 Trading Closes
The Nigerian stock market closed 2025 on a high note, with investor wealth surging by N411 billion. The NGX All-Share Index rose 0.42% as trading volume hit 4.7 billion shares. Discover the top gainers and losers.
Stock Market Cap Hits N98.8trn on High Volume Trading
The Nigerian equities market surged by N411 billion on Tuesday, with trading volume jumping 219% to 4.68 billion shares. Market capitalisation closed at N98.843 trillion. Discover the top gainers and losers.
Nigeria's Business Activity Expands in December, PMI Rises to 57.6
Nigeria's private sector closed 2025 on a high note as the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 57.6 in December, signaling the fastest expansion pace of the year. Read the full CBN report details.
Nigerian Stock Market Gains N541bn in Santa Rally
The Nigerian equities market closed the last Monday of 2025 on a bullish note, with investors gaining N541.73 billion. The All-Share Index rose 0.55% as the Santa Claus rally extended post-Christmas.
GIABA, NFIU, EGDC Push for Sanctions on Traffickers
West African leaders demand coordinated action against human trafficking, citing $150bn yearly profits. Financial intelligence key to disrupting criminal networks. Read more.
Investors' Wealth Up N953bn as Yuletide Rally Continues
Nigerian equity investors gained N953.4 billion last week as a sustained yuletide rally pushed market capitalisation to N97.89 trillion. Discover the sectors and stocks driving the bullish trend.
Teen burglar cooks breakfast in stolen home in KZN
A 14-year-old boy was caught frying eggs inside a Hazelmere home he allegedly burgled. The incident highlights youth crime and home security concerns in South Africa. Read the full story.
Intelligence-Driven Action Urged Against Human Trafficking
West African stakeholders call for urgent, coordinated action against human trafficking, highlighting its $150bn annual profit and 75% child victim rate. Learn about the regional strategy.
Stock Market Rallies, Investors Gain N228bn on Christmas Eve
Nigerian stock market closed bullish on Christmas Eve, with investors gaining over N228 billion. Market capitalisation hit N97.89 trillion as ASI rose. Full details inside.
ICPC: No Federal MDA Fully Compliant on Ethics
ICPC's 2025 scorecard reveals widespread ethics failures in Nigerian MDAs. No agency achieved full compliance, exposing major governance gaps. Read the full report.
NGX Adds N256bn in Festive Santa Claus Rally
The Nigerian stock market surged by N256 billion on Monday, with the All-Share Index rising to 152,459.07 points. Analysts see continued gains driven by strong fundamentals. Read the full market analysis.
Investors Gain N256bn as NGX Rises Before Christmas
The Nigerian equities market closed bullish on Monday, adding N256 billion to investor wealth. The All-Share Index rose 0.26% led by NASCON, BUA Cement, and others. Discover the top gainers and losers.
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