Google rolls out Yorùbá, Hausa language support for AI search features in Nigeria
March 6, 2026
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has hailed the Dangote Petroleum Refinery as a transformative national asset, calling it a vital step in bridging Nigeria’s fuel supply gap, boosting employment, and restoring public confidence in the country’s industrial capacity. Speaking during a tour of the refinery and[Read More…]
A female passenger accused of assaulting flight officers aboard an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos, has been charged to court and remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Centre in Lagos. Comfort Emmanson, the accused passenger, who was on board the Uyo to Lagos flight on Sunday, had appeared[Read More…]
FirstBank proudly sponsored the recently held Canada-Africa Fintech Summit (CAFS 2025), which took place from August 5–8 at the Sheraton Centre in Downtown Toronto. Convened by Dr. Segun Aina, President of the African Fintech Network, CAFS 2025 was a landmark event that united fintech leaders, regulators, startups, and investors[Read More…]
Sterling Bank, Nigeria’s leading financial institution, has announced the first recipients of its ₦2 billion Beyond Education Scholarship, a groundbreaking nationwide initiative designed to fund university education for 600 exceptional young Nigerians and connect them to future careers in high-impact sectors. The announcement reflects a major step in[Read More…]
Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, has been banned from travelling by air. The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, gave the directive after an incident at the Abuja airport where Kwam 1 stood in front of a plane while it was prepping[Read More…]
President Bola Tinubu has directed the expedited rollout of the free healthcare access initiative for low-income retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), describing it as a critical component of social protection and dignity in retirement. He also called for the prompt implementation of long-overdue pension increases and[Read More…]
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu will, on Wednesday, August 6 open a network of roads in Badagry local government. The roads consist of three road networks, namely Aradagun-Mosafejo-Ilado-Imeke Road, Samuel Ekundayo Road, and Hospital Road, cutting across Badagry Local Government and Olorunda Local Council Development Areas. A statement by[Read More…]
President Bola Tinubu has given out another $100,000 (N150m) each to players of the Nigeria Basketball team known as D’Tigress. The coaches and technical crew members were, however, given $50,000 (N75m). The largese is similar to what he gave the Super Falcons in July when they won the 2025[Read More…]
By Diana Tenebe, Chief Operating Officer, Foodstuff Store Vegetables are such a rich source of vitamins, minerals and fiber. They play a vital role in maintaining good health as they are low in calories and fat; contributing to various aspects of well-being, including improved digestion, reduced risk in[Read More…]
Access Bank demonstrated its dedication to youth empowerment and digital innovation by sponsoring the fifth edition of STEM Africa Fest. Held at the Landmark Event Centre, Oniru, Lagos, the event brought together over 3,000 children for a day of immersive learning and creativity, centered around the theme:[Read More…]