By Oladele Eniola Spotify has released its Global Impact List for the first half of 2026, highlighting the Nigerian songs that recorded the strongest international streaming performance during the period. Spotify made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. The platform noted that the rankings provided freshContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The First Class Muslim Foundation (FCMF) has urged Nigerian first-class graduates to resist the “japa” trend and contribute to national development through innovation and leadership. FCMF Chairman, Dr Sulaimon Ogunmuyiwa, made the call on Sunday at the closing of the eighth M-First Series Workshop in Ikeja,Continue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi Babayanju St. recorded the biggest win of the Lagos State Street Soccer Stars Oshodi 2026, thrashing Oluwani Street 7-1 to advance to the quarter-finals. The emphatic round-of-16 victory highlighted the growing competitiveness of the grassroots tournament holding at Oloyede St., Oshodi, Lagos. Continue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi Mike Adeyemo, Chief Executive Officer, Matchmakers International Sports, says plans have been concluded to discover young Nigerian boxers that will compete on the global stage in the near future. Adeyemo disclosed this at a news conference on Thursday in Lagos, saying it will be achieved throughContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku The Digital Assets Coalition (DAC) has expressed concerns that Nigeria’s new virtual asset tax guidelines could encourage cryptocurrency activities to move offshore and slow youth participation in the sector. Its Spokesperson, Mr Obinna Iwuno, stated this at a media conference organised by the coalition on Thursday inContinue Reading
By Lydia Chigozie-Ngwakwe The Founder of B. Adedipe Associates Ltd., Prof. Biodun Adedipe, has urged professionals to build resilient organisations that will continue to perform well after their founders would have left. Adedipe made the call while delivering the keynote address at the 2026 Heads of Practice Assembly ofContinue Reading
By Adebola Adegoke The Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA) on Wednesday inaugurated a technical and mechanical workshop to boost operational efficiency and improve service delivery. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the facility, located in Ijede, Ikorodu, is the first workshop established by the agency. SpeakingContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu/ Nifemi Fawehinmi The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has withheld 167,486 results of candidates who sat for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates. Head of National Office (HNO), Dr Amos Dangut, revealed this while announcing the release of the resultsContinue Reading
By Adenike Ayodele The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has revoked the operating licence of Nigeria Reinsurance Corporation for failing to meet the statutory Minimum Capital Requirement (MCR). NAICOM also appointed Dr Muiz Banire (SAN) as receiver and provisional liquidator to wind upContinue Reading
By Adekunle Williams Chairman of Lagos Island Local Government in Lagos State, Mr Taiwo Oyekan, on Tuesday presented bursary awards to 200 indigent students. Oyekan presented the bursary awards to the beneficiaries at the council secretariat in Lagos. Oyekan, represented by his Vice Chairman, Mr Arulai Folami, said thatContinue Reading
