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Obasanjo proposes five-point blueprint for new African security architecture
…Says, ‘Place human being first’ Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has issued a sweeping call for Africa to break free from external manipulation and build a security framework rooted in accountable governance, continental solidarity, and technological sovereignty. Speak...
EPL: Arsenal title hopes stumble after Bournemouth defeat
Arsenal’s pursuit of a first Premier League title in 22 years suffered a massive setback on Saturday as Bournemouth secured a shock 2–1 victory at the Emirates Stadium. The result blows the title race wide open, handing Manchester City a golden opportunity to close the gap on the long-time leade...
Emzor pushes local drug production to tackle Nigeria’s maternal death crisis
Emzor Group said it will deepen investments in local drug manufacturing and maternal health solutions, as Nigeria continues to face one of the world’s highest maternal mortality rates. The company made the pledge to mark the International Day for Maternal Health and Rights (IDMHR), warning that pr...
Inside Yomi Denzel Foundation’s playbook for building Nigeria’s next AI workforce
The Yomi Denzel Foundation is doubling down on its mission to build Nigeria’s next generation of tech talent, combining digital skills training with access to tools, a gap many entry-level developers face. At its fourth graduation ceremony, the foundation trained over 40 young Nigerians in program...
Digital Realty, IXPN expand Lagos internet exchange footprint to boost Nigeria’s connectivity
Digital Realty and the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria have expanded Nigeria’s internet infrastructure with a new exchange point of presence in Lagos, a move aimed at improving connectivity speeds and lowering costs for network operators. The new facility, located in Lekki, extends IXPN’s net...
2026 World Cup: Ancelotti leaves door open for Neymar return
Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has left open the possibility of Neymar earning a place in his 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, leaving the door open for the forward to play at the next biggest football event. Ancelotti has maintained that Neymar will remain in contention if fully fit, althoug...
Seinde Signature and Sarah Baker: Redefining the geography of niche perfumery
In a definitive pivot for the continent’s high-end fragrance landscape, Seinde Signature, Nigeria’s preeminent authority on niche perfumery has unveiled an ambitious, three-city experiential tour in collaboration with the globally acclaimed perfumer Sarah Baker. This partnership marks a evolutio...
Falcon Aero appoints infrastructure finance expert, Moshood Abolade as Director, amidst global funding drive
Falcon Aerospace Limited, a frontline player in the African business aviation sector, has appointed Moshood Bode Abolade as an Independent Non-Executive Director to its Board. This strategic appointment comes as the company intensifies its push for large-scale funding and accelerates its internation...
NIGERIA IN BRIEF: Nigeria’s poverty crisis deepens as 140 million strugglenand other stories
Nigeria’s poverty crisis deepens as 140 million struggle despite easing inflation Read also: Nigeria’s poverty crisis deepens as 140 million struggle despite easing inflation Even as Nigeria’s macroeconomic indicators begin to stabilise, the reality for millions of households tells a far dark...
Big tech firms bet on AI chips, wearables to shape the future of everyday computing
Global technology giants including Meta Platforms, Apple, Google, and Microsoft are increasing their investments in artificial intelligence (AI) hardware and wearable devices. The move marks a transition from software-led AI strategies to a broader focus on physical infrastructure which powers intel...
FG moves to contain losses as CBPP outbreak threatens cattle economy
The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has moved to curb mounting economic risks in Nigeria’s cattle industry with the inauguration of a technical working group to tackle Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP). Idi Mukhtar Maiha, the minister of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Developme...
Angola Expands Satellite Internet Push as 37 Firms Enter Conecta Project
More than 35 companies have expressed interest in joining Conecta Angola Comercial, an initiative aimed at expanding digital connectivity and accelerating satellite-based internet services across .........
Safaricom PLC Tops Kenya’s 2024–2025 Network Quality Rankings with 89.72% QoS Score
Safaricom PLC  has emerged as the top-performing mobile network operator in Kenya in the latest Quality of Service (QoS) assessment for the 2024–2025 financial year, .........
International Breweries posts first profit in 7-yrs on booming sales
International Breweries Plc has reported its first profit in seven years in 2025, helped by a sharp rise in sales and a largely stable naira, according to the company’s audited financial results filed with the Nigerian Exchange on Friday. The AB InBev-controlled company reported a net profit of N5...
NIS suspends border commanders over alleged extortion on Lagos–Seme corridor
Kemi Nandap, Comptroller General of the Service, ordered the immediate suspension of comptrollers in charge of the affected commands. The action, according to the agency, is aimed at ensuring a transparent and unhindered probe into the allegations. The directive was disclosed in a statement issu...
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