Author: Olakunle Oke
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Afrobeats music icon Davido has announced a shift in the release date for his upcoming album, “5ive.” Initially set for March 15, 2025, the album will now be released on April 18, 2025. This decision comes after much anticipation surrounding the album, which has been heavily publicized by the artist’s fans and followers. While […]
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called on the National Assembly to protect the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) from being eliminated under the proposed Nigeria Tax Bill 2024. The union has raised significant concerns that the planned removal of education tax, which supports TETFund, could have detrimental effects on the country’s public […]
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed concerns over the accuracy of vote counting in Nigeria’s elections. According to Jonathan, the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) vote counting process is flawed, and electronic collation of results is not recognized by law. This statement comes after INEC clarified that electronic collation of results is illegal in Nigeria. […]
The Dangote Refinery has assured Nigerians that it has enough fuel to meet their needs, putting an end to the persistent fuel scarcity issues that have plagued the country for years. According to the refinery’s management, the facility is ready to begin operations and has been designed to produce high-quality fuels that meet global […]

Microsoft has announced a significant investment of $1 million in Nigeria, aimed at equipping one million Nigerians with crucial artificial intelligence (AI) skills. This initiative underscores Microsoft’s commitment to fostering technological advancement in Africa and preparing its workforce for the demands of the rapidly evolving digital landscape. The program seeks to empower individuals with […]
The Lagos State Safety Commission has reiterated its commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of students in Lagos State Model Colleges. The Director-General Safety Commission, Mr. Lanre Mojola, who was represented by the Technical Adviser, Mr. Seun Awojobi, at the training program tagged: Safety sensitization for house managers, food vendors and stakeholders in Lagos […]
The National Assembly has passed the 2025 budget, totaling ₦54.9 trillion, after weeks of deliberation and scrutiny. This development marks a significant milestone in the country’s fiscal policy, as the approved budget aims to consolidate the key policies instituted to restructure the economy. The approved budget is significantly higher than the proposed ₦47 trillion budget […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has demanded an immediate reversal of the recent telecom tariff hike, threatening to shut down the economy if the increase is not reversed. The NLC, in a statement signed by its President, Joe Ajaero, described the tariff hike as “insensitive” and “anti-people.” The congress argued that the increase would […]
The Nigerian power grid has collapsed, resulting in a nationwide blackout. The collapse, which occurred on [date], has left millions of Nigerians without electricity. According to reports from the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), the grid collapse was caused by a technical fault. The TCN stated that its engineers were working to restore power […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has scrapped free ATM withdrawals for customers using other banks’ Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). This means that customers will now be charged for withdrawals made from ATMs not owned by their bank. Prior to this change, customers were allowed three free withdrawals per month from other banks’ ATMs. However, […]