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  • Nigeria Mobilizes $980M Private Capital for 350 CNG Centers in 18 Months

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on Nigeria Mobilizes $980M Private Capital for 350 CNG Centers in 18 Months

    Nigeria has mobilized nearly $1 billion in private investments over 18 months to expand its compressed natural gas (CNG) infrastructure, marking a major leap in the country’s transition to cleaner energy. Federal authorities announced the […]

  • Davido Slams Critics, Calls Miami Wedding with Chioma a ‘Fairytale’

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on Davido Slams Critics, Calls Miami Wedding with Chioma a ‘Fairytale’

    Nigerian Afrobeats sensation David Adeleke, globally recognized as Davido, has publicly responded to critiques surrounding his recent lavish wedding to longtime partner Chioma Adeleke in Miami. The event, held on June 25 and attended by […]

  • Anambra NDLEA Vows to Eradicate Drugs with Community Support

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on Anambra NDLEA Vows to Eradicate Drugs with Community Support

    In a bid to combat the rising threat of narcotics-related crimes, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Nigeria’s Anambra State has renewed its commitment to eradicating drug trafficking and substance abuse, with officials […]

  • PDP Rejects Wike’s Conditions, Asserts Party Authority and Structure

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on PDP Rejects Wike’s Conditions, Asserts Party Authority and Structure

    The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has firmly rejected claims that it accepts external conditions, following a public clash between its leadership and Nigerian Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike. PDP National Publicity Secretary Debo […]

  • EKEDC Denies Involvement in Badagry Prepaid Meter Scheme

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on EKEDC Denies Involvement in Badagry Prepaid Meter Scheme

    A major Nigerian power distributor has publicly refuted claims of involvement in a disputed prepaid electricity meter program circulating online, cautioning residents against unauthorized schemes. The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) issued a statement via […]

  • Kelechi Iheanacho Agrees Samsunspor Transfer from Sevilla

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on Kelechi Iheanacho Agrees Samsunspor Transfer from Sevilla

    Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho appears poised for a move to Turkish Süper Lig side Samsunspor, with negotiations advancing between the player’s current club Sevilla and the Anatolian outfit. Reports from Turkey, citing local media and […]

  • Alleged Bribery Derails Liberia’s Biometric ID Project

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on Alleged Bribery Derails Liberia’s Biometric ID Project

    Liberia’s ambitious biometric identification project, intended to modernize national security infrastructure, has been thrown into turmoil following allegations of corruption within the government. According to internal documents and a high-ranking official who spoke anonymously to […]

  • AfDB Commits $40M to Green Infrastructure Fund in Africa

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on AfDB Commits $40M to Green Infrastructure Fund in Africa

    The African Development Bank (AfDB) has pledged $40 million in blended financing to the Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa’s Project Development Fund (AGIA-PD), anchoring the fund’s initial close of $118 million. This milestone signals […]

  • Trump Eases Space Regulations, Boosting Musk’s SpaceX Despite Eco Backlash

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on Trump Eases Space Regulations, Boosting Musk’s SpaceX Despite Eco Backlash

    President Donald Trump signed an executive order this week aiming to streamline regulations for the U.S. private space sector, a move poised to accelerate commercial rocket launches while sparking criticism over potential environmental harm. The […]

  • Ibom Air Passenger, Flight Attendant Clash Over Phone Use: Eyewitness

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on Ibom Air Passenger, Flight Attendant Clash Over Phone Use: Eyewitness

    A recent altercation between a passenger and a flight attendant aboard an Ibom Air flight has drawn attention after an eyewitness described the incident during a televised interview. David Ogede, a lawyer who was seated […]

  • Tinubu Aide Refutes Ethnic Bias Claims, Touts Federal Equity

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on Tinubu Aide Refutes Ethnic Bias Claims, Touts Federal Equity

    The Nigerian presidency has forcefully rejected claims of ethnic bias in the composition of President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet, with Senior Special Adviser Daniel Bwala describing allegations of favoritism toward the Yoruba ethnic group as “outright […]

  • Nigeria Slashes NNPCL, Customs Revenue Deductions to Boost Savings

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on Nigeria Slashes NNPCL, Customs Revenue Deductions to Boost Savings

    The Nigerian government has approved a significant reduction in revenue retained by key state agencies, a move aimed at curbing excessive spending and redirecting funds to bolster national savings and economic development. The decision emerged […]

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