For years, Opera Mini has been helping Nigerians get online. Debuting this past Friday, Poco Lee and Seyi Vibez’s infectious street-pop hit “Opera Mini” rocketed up to #2 on Spotify Nigeria, turning a familiar browser name into one of the country’s catchiest hooks. The title works because Opera Min…
Nigeria’s merchandise trade, which covers the import and export of tangible, physical goods across international borders, touched N34.8 trillion in the quarter to March as exports outstripped imports, data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday showed. Total exports stood at …
Multiple blows continue to shatter security in war-torn eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with the deadly Ebola outbreak adding to the Congo River Alliance (AFC)/M23 conflict and stalled peace processes. Meanwhile, the Islamic State-aligned Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) is intensifyi…
In a bold move to redefine digital banking and reward financial consistency, Dash Microfinance Bank has officially announced the launch of Dash Quest, an innovative, engagement program designed exclusively for new and existing users. Under the new initiative, every single user who downloads the Das…
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah, Who gives preference for certain days and months as He wishes, blessing them with virtues as He wills. This is one of the manifestations of His mercy, to be a reminder for those who contemplate. I bear witness th…
Mutual Benefits Assurance reported on Friday a 45 per cent increase in net profit for the 2025 financial year, receiving a major boost from its insurance business. Shares in the insurer had gone up by 9.5 per cent on Lagos’ Customs Street as of 10:32 West Africa Time, following the news. Insurance …
Wireless operator Airtel Africa kicked off a share repurchase programme on Friday, aiming to buy back up to 1 per cent of its issued share capital as part of plans to return cash to shareholders. The move is a major component of the telco’s capital allocation policy, the company, which operates in …
Infinix has officially launched the NOTE 60 Ultra in Nigeria, reinforcing its strategic push into the premium smartphone segment through a series of high-impact partnerships spanning design, technology, and retail. The launch event brought together key stakeholders, industry leaders, media, and con…
Three female-led beauty startups have secured a combined N6 million in equity-free funding following a competitive pitch event held in Lagos, as stakeholders intensify efforts to bridge the financing gap confronting women entrepreneurs in Nigeria’s fast-growing beauty industry. The funding, provide…
Eight teams will compete in the maiden Italian Embassy U-20 Cup scheduled to hold in May, as organisers unveil plans for a grassroots-focused tournament aimed at nurturing young football talents in Nigeria. The competition, an initiative driven by Rudder Sports Management Limited, will also feature…
The Chief Judge of Federal High Court (FHC), Justice John Tsoho, says he is ready to appear before the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) for investigation over alleged failure to declare some bank accounts in his asset declaration form. Mr Tsoho, in a statement by the court’s Director of Information, Ca…
Dangote Cement posted a twofold leap in net profit for 2025, compared to the preceding year, despite a decline in its trade volume as the industrial powerhouse capitalised on hikes in the price of cement during the year to lift revenue. The earnings report of the manufacturing giant out on Saturday…
Cement maker Lafarge Africa reported a surge of 172.7 per cent in net profit on Thursday, which took its earnings to the highest on record, as volume growth lifted top line. The company, whose products also comprise aggregate and concrete, said improvement in bottom line derived in part from factor…
