Nigeria has been ranked as the fifth country in the world for average daily time spent online, according to cable.co.uk and We Are Social in 2024 report. The data, which was posted by World of Statistics on X, reveals that Nigerians spend an average of 3 hours and 23 minutes per day on social media. Kenya led the list with …

The United Kingdom’s Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, arrived in Nigeria on Sunday on his first official visit to Africa, underscoring a renewed emphasis on economic collaboration and growth-centered diplomacy between the UK and African nations. His visit marks the beginning of a five-month consultation aimed at reshaping UK-Africa relations to prioritise African voices and ambitions across the continent. This was …

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) says Nigeria has yet to announce a date for Mpox vaccinations rollout, even as cases keep surging across Africa. The organisation noted that presently, Mpox cases in the continent have risen to more than 500 per cent from last year’s record. Dr Ngashi Ngongo, Chief of Staff at Africa CDC, …

The Managing Director and Trade Commissioner of the Japan External Trade Organisation, Takeshi Oku, has stated that Nigeria is still a destination for Japanese investment despite the harsh business terrain. Speaking on the sidelines of the opening ceremony of the Lagos International Trade Fair on Friday, Oku said some Japanese companies have a long history in the Nigerian market, adding …

The newly appointed Minister of Women Affairs, Hon. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim has pledged her commitment to combating gender inequality and advancing opportunities for women across Nigeria. In her inaugural address on Monday in Abuja, Sulaiman-Ibrahim outlined her vision to achieve gender equity and improve the welfare of vulnerable groups. She acknowledged President Bola Tinubu’s steadfast support for women’s empowerment and expressed …

Africa-focused e-commerce retailer, Jumia Technologies will shut down its South African online fashion retailer Zando and its Tunisian operations by the end of the year. Chief Executive Officer, Francis Dufay revealed that the move is part of a strategic refocus on more profitable markets such as Nigeria. To achieve profitability, Jumia is implementing aggressive cost-cutting measures, which include reducing its …

The World Bank has announced a $500 million grant to support Nigeria’s recovery efforts from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund will be utilised through the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) programme. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme was launched in 2021 to aid poor and vulnerable households and micro-small …

In the first part of this two-part article published on Tuesday 1, October 2024, I posited the need for the President to convene a National Conference for Nigerians to decide how they want to be governed. This is premised upon the fact that the current system foisted on us by the military is not leading us anywhere. We do not …

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has removed the Group D second-leg fixture between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Libya’s Mediterranean Knights from the ongoing 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The match was originally scheduled to take place in Libya at 8 p.m., following Nigeria’s 1-0 victory in the first leg, at Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, on Friday. Controversy …

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has called on Nigerian leaders to judiciously use the country’s abundant resources to develop the nation. Speaking at the Methodist Archdiocese of Abuja’s 40th anniversary celebration on Sunday in Abuja, Obasanjo emphasised that Nigeria had all it needed to thrive. Obasanjo echoed the sentiments of Methodist Prelate Dr Oliver Aba’s message, emphasising the importance of appreciating …