Nigeria has officially stepped onto the global stage as a strategic hub for rare earth minerals with the groundbreaking of Hasetins Group’s US$400 million rare earth and critical metals processing plant in Uke Karu Local Government Area, Nasarawa State. Set to become Africa’s largest hybrid rare earth facility, the plant will double Nigeria’s existing production …
The Nigerian Army has assured residents of the South-East of their safety following the circulation of a fake “sit-at-home” order online. Authorities urged citizens to continue their daily activities and report any suspicious individuals for prompt action. Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 82 Division, said the message was …
The naira recorded a significant drop on Wednesday, November 19, at the official foreign exchange market despite a surge in Nigeria’s foreign reserves in recent times. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s exchange rate data indicated that the naira depreciated to ₦1,454.19 per dollar at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on Wednesday, against the ₦1,447.43 …
Mamadou Kwidjim Toure, founder of Ubuntu Tribe and named one of Forbes’ Top 10 Most Influential Men in Africa, will speak at Cryptofest South Africa on how blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) can foster inclusive growth, transparency, and sustainable prosperity across the continent. Ubuntu Tribe’s recently released Gold for All Report suggests that tokenized gold …
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) has warned that groundwater in parts of Lagos, Kebbi, and Kogi States now contains dangerous levels of toxic substances. The agency said continued use of the water could lead to serious health problems. Director-General of NiHSA, Umar Ibrahim Mohammed, gave the warning in Abuja while presenting the latest Water …
China imported no soybeans from the United States for the second consecutive month in October, even as its overall soybean imports rose to a monthly record driven by massive purchases from South America. Data released Thursday by the General Administration of Customs showed U.S. soybean imports dropped to zero, compared to 541,434 metric tons in …
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has revealed a dramatic increase in the number of men reporting gender-based violence, with cases rising to nearly 8,000 in 2025, up from about 300 in previous years. The figures were disclosed by the agency’s Head of Community Services, Damilare Adewusi, during the 2025 International Men’s …
Authorities in Russia’s Omsk region on Tuesday reported an accident on an underground section of a major gas pipeline, prompting an emergency response and temporary disruption in the affected area. Regional governor Vitaly Khotsenko confirmed the incident on Telegram, saying emergency services immediately deployed to the scene and worked to prevent any escalation. He assured …
Comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, popularly known as Mr Jollof, has issued a public apology after his physical altercation with social commentator Martins Otse (VeryDarkMan) aboard a United Nigeria Airlines flight from Asaba to Lagos on Monday. In an Instagram video, Mr Jollof expressed regret for his role in the fight, stressing that he is “not a …
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commenced an investigation into the physical confrontation between two high-profile social media personalities, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), and comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, aka Mr Jollof, while onboard a United Nigeria Airlines flight on Monday. The incident, which occurred on United Nigeria Airlines Flight UN0523 at Asaba …
