By Ayomide Otitoju The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has reiterated the apex bank’s determination to curb inflation and stabilize the economy through strategic monetary policies. Speaking in Abuja at the Monetary Policy Forum 2025, Cardoso emphasized that the CBN’s approach remains forward-looking, adaptive, and resilient to navigate economic challenges….
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria, the country’s largest telecom operator, has spent N11.1 billion repairing and relocating 2,502km of fibre-optic cables over two years, according to the latest GSMA Nigeria Digital Economy Report. The report highlights that if these funds had been allocated to network expansion rather than maintenance, MTN—serving 77 million subscribers—could have deployed…
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is reportedly close to securing a loan move to Aston Villa, as speculation over his future intensifies. According to reports on Saturday, Villa have made a move for the unsettled England international following the departure of Jhon Duran, who joined Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr on Friday. The 27-year-old…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Recording Academy has unveiled the nominees for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, set to take place on Sunday in Los Angeles. Leading the pack is Beyoncé, who secured 11 nominations, thanks to the impact of her genre-defying country album, Cowboy Carter. Other top contenders include Charli XCX and Post Malone, who…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has been selected as one of the partner banks for the Nigeria Youth Economic Engagement and De-Radicalization Programme (NIYEEDEP), an initiative spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development in collaboration with the Nigerian Senate Committee on Sports Development. The program aims to empower Nigerian youths by fostering economic…
By Ayomide Otitoju The NNPC Ltd/FIRST E & P Joint Venture (JV) has carried out its 2025 health outreach program across eleven KEFFESO communities in Bayelsa State, reinforcing its commitment to improving healthcare access for residents. According to Olufemi O. Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, the initiative is part of the company’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned what he describes as the systematic dismantling of the opposition by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a post on his X handle, Atiku, who was the 2023 presidential candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), pointed to the recent arrests of Omoyele Sowore and Professor…
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Tems has cancelled her upcoming concert in Kigali, Rwanda, citing concerns over the country’s alleged support for the M23 rebel group, which has been waging an offensive in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The announcement comes amid international condemnation of Rwanda’s reported backing of M23, which recently seized the city of…
Music’s biggest stars, including Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and Billie Eilish, are set to compete for top honors at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday. However, this year’s gala unfolds against the backdrop of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, which have left the entertainment industry grappling with how to proceed with awards season. Wildfires Cast…
