Nigeria Pushes to Capture Share of Africa’s $1 Trillion AI Economy
As Africa’s artificial intelligence economy is projected to generate up to $1 trillion in value by 2035, Nigeria is rolling out policy, infrastructure and talent...
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Nigeria’s Non-Oil Exports Rise by ₦4.7tn as Firms Enter 117 New Global Markets
Nigeria’s non-oil exports have recorded significant growth, rising from $2.97 billion in 2013 to a record $6.1 billion in 2025, according to data from the Nigerian...
Super Falcons Crash Out of WAFCON After Narrow Defeat to Cameroon
The Super Falcons’ quest for an 11th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title ended in Casablanca on Sunday after a 1-0 defeat to Cameroon. A first-half goal from Nyadjou...
IGP Explains Why Osun Police Commissioner Was Removed
The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has explained that the Commissioner of Police in Osun State, Ibrahim Gotan, was directed to step aside following complaints...
Adeleke’s Silent Strength: Why the Oyinlola Endorsement Will Not Shake Osun
Former Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola’s decision to back APC’s Bola Oyebamiji made headlines. But on the ground in Osun, Governor Ademola Adeleke’s support base remains...
Why Oyinlola’s PDP Faction Abandoned Adeleke for Oyebamiji
Six days to the Osun governorship election, a faction of the PDP led by former Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola publicly endorsed APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji. The decision...
Osun: Adeleke inaugurates Oke-Fia flyover, canvass for massive voters' turnout on August 15
As regards the Upcoming Election in Osun State, Osun State Governor Asiwaju Ademola Adeleke And the Chairman for Youth Mobilization Imole Campaign Team David Adeleke...
Osun Poll: Turaki- led PDP endorses Oyebamiji ahead of August 15
Ahead of governorship election coming up on August 15th in Osun state, the Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the state on Sunday endorsed the candidate of All...
Osun 2026: Go Out and Vote, Defend Your Votes, Adeleke Charges Residents
Barely a week to Osun state governorship election, the state Governor Ademola Adeleke and Accord party candidate charged the residents to the state not to hesitate to go...
Osun Poll: I'll Prioritise Youths Development, Creative Economy if Elected...Oyebamiji
The All Progressives Congress, APC governorship candidate in August 15th election in Osun state, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has vowed to prioritise youths...
NANS Southwest Hails Rescue of Gateway Poly Students
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Southwest Zone D has praised the Ogun State Government and security agencies for the safe rescue of five students of...
Nigerian Army Detains Soldiers Who Served as Bouncers at Peller’s Wedding
Two serving soldiers attached to the 81 Division Medical Services and Hospital in Lagos have been detained for allegedly acting as bouncers at the wedding of content...
EFCC Freezes Osun Government Account 10 Days to Election
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has placed an Osun State Government account domiciled with First Bank on “Post No Debit” restriction. The move comes days...
Controversial Musician Saint Janet Dies After Brief Illness
Nigerian musician Iyun Janet Oluwatoyosi Ajilore, widely known as Saint Janet or Mama Yabis, has died after a brief illness. The juju and highlife singer, noted for her...
Peller and Jarvis Tie the Knot in Star-Studded Lagos Wedding
Popular TikTok creators Habeeb Hamzat (Peller) and Amadou Elizabeth Aminata (Jarvis) held their white wedding in Lagos on 1 August 2026. The star-studded ceremony...
Ilya Du Healtheco Ilesha Coronation Holds Today as Obaemu Oluwapamilerin Bows Out
Today, 1 August 2026, the Ilya Du Healtheco Ilesha chapter of the Supremost Kegite Club International will hold a Night Jara coronation at 9060 Hotel. Outgoing Chief AB...
Adeleke Aide Faults Oyebamiji for Skipping Peace Accord
The spokesman for Governor Adeleke’s campaign council has faulted APC governorship candidate Bola Oyebamiji for failing to personally attend the National Peace...
Oloyede Hands Over as Aina Becomes New JAMB Registrar
Professor Is-haq Oloyede on Friday formally handed over to Professor Segun Aina as Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, ending a decade of...