NCR Nigeria Plc emerged at the forefront of a broadly bullish Nigerian stock market in 2025, as investors enjoyed one of the strongest rallies in recent years. The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) All-Share Index (ASI) delivered a robust 51.19 per cent year-to-date return, reflecting sustained buying interest across sectors. By the close of trading on …
Nigeria booked a convincing place in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a dominant 4–0 victory over Mozambique on Monday night. The emphatic win marked a historic milestone for the Super Eagles, who recorded their first-ever run of four consecutive victories at the AFCON finals. Eric Chelle’s side also finished top …
Nigeria’s reliance on overseas medical treatment is rapidly declining, according to new Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) data. Between January and June 2025, medical tourism spending fell 96.2% year-on-year, dropping from $2.38 million in the first half of 2024 to just $0.09 million over the same period in 2025. The sharp $2.29 million contraction marks …
Manchester United have officially parted ways with Portuguese manager Ruben Amorim after a turbulent 14-month tenure at Old Trafford. The decision comes in the wake of Amorim’s outspoken comments following Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Leeds United, during which he publicly criticised the club’s hierarchy, urging them to “do their jobs”. The 40-year-old leaves Manchester United …
Samsung Electronics plans to double the number of mobile devices with its “Galaxy AI” features this year, aiming to reach 800 million units. The AI capabilities, powered largely by Google’s Gemini model, are designed to give Samsung an edge in the intensifying global race for artificial intelligence. By the end of 2025, about 400 million …
Former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh, has urged Eric Chelle’s side to approach their AFCON 2025 Round of 16 clash with Mozambique with seriousness and discipline. The match, set for Monday night, will decide which team advances to the quarter-finals. “Every team is under pressure at this knockout stage. The Super Eagles must remember that …
Morocco booked a place in the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals after a narrow 1–0 win over Tanzania on Sunday. The North Africans controlled much of the match and converted their dominance into a crucial goal. The victory keeps Morocco firmly in contention for the title. Cameroon also reached the last eight with a 2–1 victory …
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the dates for the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) 34 enlistment interviews for shortlisted candidates. The Air Force made the announcement on Sunday through its official X handle, marking the next phase of the DSSC 34/2025 recruitment exercise. According to the statement, the list of shortlisted candidates has …
The Federal Government has declared Nigeria fully ready to trade under the preferential terms of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, said the country has met all key requirements under the agreement. She confirmed that Nigeria has gazetted the legal instruments covering trade in …
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the military, the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services to hunt down and arrest the terrorists responsible for the deadly attack on Kasuwan Daji market in Niger State, where at least 30 villagers were killed and many others abducted. The President also directed security agencies to urgently …
