The U.S. has recently imposed new partial travel restrictions on Nigerian nationals, impacting several visa categories. Here’s what you need to know about the latest developments: READ ALSO: How America’s New Travel Restrictions Will Punish Ordinary Nigerians What Is the New Travel Restriction? The U.S. has suspended entry for Nigerians applying for certain visa categories due …
Moktar Diallo left Mali in 2015 hoping to reach Europe through Mauritania and Spain’s Canary Islands. Ten years later, he remains trapped in Nouakchott, working long nights making bricks and evading police patrols intensified by a new EU-backed migration crackdown. Migrants and rights groups say security operations sharply increased after Mauritania signed a border-control pact …
Music star Davido has opened up about his close friendship with his aide, Israel DMW, revealing that their bond goes far beyond a typical employer-employee relationship. During a livestream with Skitmaker Carter Efe, Davido said, “A lot of people laugh at me and Israel, but he is one of my best friends and someone I …
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has faulted Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa over the death of a teenager allegedly knocked down by the governor’s convoy during a visit to Akoko South-West Local Government Area. The party alleged that the deceased, identified as Good Emiju, was run over by the governor’s convoy at Oka-Akoko while …
FIFA has confirmed that the total prize money for the 2026 World Cup will be $727 million, with 48 participating nations sharing a $655 million pot. The champions will take home $50 million, the largest payout in tournament history. The runners-up will receive $33 million, while the third- and fourth-placed teams get $29 million and …
In a significant shift for Nigeria's energy market, the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, has fallen sharply to ₦739 per litre ahead of the Yuletide season. Motorists in Lagos have formed long queues in some MRS filling stations in Lagos as they seek to buy petrol. The pump price drop …
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has commenced the disbursement of the N758 billion bond approved by the Federal Government to clear outstanding pension liabilities. This move is part of a broader strategy to future-proof the Nigerian pension industry, solidifying its role in national stability and long-term development. PenCom’s 365 Days Scorecard: Achievements and Progress PenCom's …
Amid domestic and global economic uncertainties, FCMB Pensions, a subsidiary of FCMB Group Plc, is targeting a N1.2 trillion growth in Assets Under Management (AUM) by the end of December 2025. This ambitious goal reflects the company’s resilience in navigating financial challenges and its commitment to becoming a major player in Nigeria's pension industry. FCMB …
As Lagos transforms into the epicentre of Detty December in this Yuletide season, one event stands apart not just in spectacle but in spiritual resonance: the Eyo Festival, scheduled for Saturday, December 27, 2025, on Lagos Island. In a city famed for its parties, music, fashion and nightlife, Eyo remains a cultural institution rooted in …
The Federal Government has announced plans to improve literacy levels and strengthen reading culture among children living in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps across Nigeria. The Director for IDPs at the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Fatima Maman Daura, disclosed this during the launch of two children’s books in Abuja, …
