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SEC warns Nigerians against rising Ponzi schemes on social media

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned Nigerians against investing in unregistered online investment schemes being aggressively promoted on soc...

Manufacturing export stagnates despite rising trade value 

The contribution of manufactured goods to Nigeria’s export basket has stagnated for four consecutive years despite a sharp rise in the country’s total...

FG cracks down on unapproved contract variations in MDAs

Nigeria’s Federal Government issues new BPP guidelines to curb unapproved contract variations, aiming to stop cost inflation and corruption in public proc...

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, May 18, 2026

The Nigerian naira traded with slight fluctuations against the United States dollar across the official and parallel foreign exchange markets on Monday, May 18,...

UAE blames Iran or proxies for strike near nuclear plant, as Trump tells Tehran ‘clock is ticking’

Abu Dhabi denounces ‘dangerous escalation’ as Iran war ceasefire grows more precarious, and US president voices impatience at stalemateThe United Arab Emirates...

National Conversation project launches as Britain risks ‘being torn apart by differences’

Commission led by Sajid Javid and Jon Cruddas asks public to share vision of community and country to help rebuild social cohesionSajid Javid has warned the cou...

Fertiliser Plants: Dangote vows to ensure food security in Africa

By Udeme Akpan President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has reaffirmed his commitment to boosting food security across Africa through large-scale fertilis...

Crypto traders betting on a rally lose $563 million in liquidations. Ether and bitcoin suffer the mo...

Hoodlums rape Lagos sexagenarian to death

A sexagenarian woman, Victoria Adegoke, was found naked and strangled in a bush in Badagry, Lagos, sparking shock and fear among residents. Read More: https://p...

Instant AI answers can trivialise human intelligence, warns Royal Observatory

Paddy Rodgers said the Observatory's rich history showed the power of human knowledge and the need to avoid "dependence" on AI.

When are Hajj and Eid al-Adha 2026? A visual guide to the Muslim pilgrimage

Nearly 2 million Muslims will embark on the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, which begins on May 25.

Investors trade 7.77 billion shares valued at N374bn

The Nigerian capital market surged as investors traded 7.77 billion shares valued at N374bn. Explore the sectors and stocks driving this impressive growth. Read...

Stock market extends rally as investors reap N3.3trn 

By Peter Egwuatu The Nigerian stock market extended its bullish run last week, as investors reaped N3.34 trillion gain, with sustained buying interest in bankin...

Expert blames fraud, poor records for property investment decline

A real estate expert explains how fraud and poor land documentation are causing a property investment decline, discouraging many Nigerians from investing. Read...

Kidnappings: Senate vows to fast-track state police as IGP visits Oyo

By Kingsley Omonobi, Henry Umoru & Adeola Badru IBADAN— THE Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, over the weekend, paid a visit to Oyo State foll...

Onuachu shares lead in Turkish Golden Boot chase

A roundup of Nigerian footballers’ performances in Europe, as Onuachu shares the Turkish Golden Boot and Lookman scores again for Atletico Madrid. Read Mo...

Educationist urges more investment in female education

An education expert urges increased investment in female education, calling it a strategic move for Nigeria’s development, growth, and future. Read More:...

The toxic stew: Street food vendors take to ‘esa’ as cost of whole tomatoes rise

By Elizabeth Adegbesan Before, in most cities  around the country, there were usually heavy, humid air around the areas with smells of rice, fried plantains and...

Herbalist’s wife bathes co-wife with hot water

By Emma Una OGOJA — A woman, identified as Blessing, said to be the wife of a herbalist known as Dr. Respect Ogar, allegedly bathed her husband’s second wife, M...

Bloodbath in Enugu: Man beheads mother, another kills sister, niece

By Dennis Agbo & Alumona Ukwueze ENUGU—Residents of Ukehe and Agu-Ekwegbe communities, in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State, have been thrown...