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Lagos State Government, on Monday, revealed that 82 lives were lost to fire incidents in Lagos just as property worth N25.37b got damaged from fire incidents in the 12 months. The Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Mr Olugbenga Oyerinde, stated this at the ongoing annual ministerial press briefing to mark the first year…
6 hours ago
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was declared dead on Monday after rescue teams found his crashed helicopter in a fog-shrouded western mountain region, sparking mourning in the Islamic republic. "The servant of the Iranian nation, Ayatollah Ebrahim Raisi has achieved the highest level of martyrdom while serving the people," state TV declared, showing pictures of Raisi…
7 hours ago
Inflation rate has been projected to reach 34.56 per cent this month. The projection is hinged on the synchronised impact of renewed currency pressures, food demand-supply imbalances, elevated energy prices and unfavourable base effects from last year.
10 mins ago
The Organised Labour has agreed to attend the ”negotiation” meeting of Tripartite Committee on the Minimum Wage slated for Tuesday.
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American rapper, 50 Cent has reacted to Sean Diddy combs apology on his “X” page. In what looks like his apology is not the right way to go. 50 Cent posted, “This is not going to work, who is advising him right now? SMH bad move" 👀This is not going to work, who is advising…
News
45 mins ago
President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the government and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran over the passing of President Ebrahim Raisi.
50 mins ago
Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency Coalition for Sustainable Democracy has commenced the process of recalling the suspended Aminu Sani Jaji, a member of the House of Representatives representing Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency. The group, in a statement by its chairman, Bello Mahmud Birnin, and its secretary, Comrade Mustapha Ibrahim, stated reasons for their action.…
51 mins ago
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday dismissed a request by alleged terrorist negotiator, Mohammed Tukur Mamu, to be transferred from the Department of State Service's (DSS) custody to the Kuje Correctional Centre after being arrested at Aminu Kano International Airport upon his arrival from Egypt on September 6, 2022. Mamu was arrested for…
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A woman wielding a fruit knife killed two people and injured four more on Monday at a primary school in central China, state media said, citing local police.
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Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has condemned some chiefs of Ogoni extraction who met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House in Abuja, claiming that they are representatives of the Ogoni people. The group also stated that the visit to Presidency was a slight on the Ogoni people in…
1 hour ago
Saudi Arabia's Saudia Group will buy 105 Airbus planes, the company said on Monday, hailing it as the biggest aircraft deal in the country's history.
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Immediate past national auditor of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Paul Chukwuma, has declared interest to contest the 2025 Anambra State governorship election. Besides organizing regular seminars and interactive meetings at all levels of party leadership, he also revealed his commitment to giving the APC an overwhelming support base, financial backing, unrivaled motivation, and…
1 hour ago
Nigeria's crude oil production is approaching 1.7 million barrels per day, according to the Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari. Kyari said the 1.7 million barrels per day was a boost from the 1.28 million barrels reported in April. He disclosed this when he addressed stakeholders at an engagement between…
Guardian TV
8 hours ago
A slew of announcements from OpenAI and Google this week brought us to the brink of human-like AI assistants. Generative artificial intelligence is getting faster, and being applied to an increasing number of tasks.
1 day ago
A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and some other senior officials had a “hard landing” in northwestern East Azerbaijan province on Sunday, according to Iran’s state TV.
1 day ago
Following the approval of the hike in electricity tariff by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, customers in the band, a category who receive 20 hours and above supply of electricity, will now have to pay 225 Naira per kilowatt hour against the 66 Naira payable before the hike.
This directive, which came in the middle of fuel subsidy removal, foreign exchange crisis, and high inflation rates, has been heavily criticized by the citizens.
2 days ago
The naira recorded its first appreciation against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market after weeks of depreciation. Analysts say the decline is due to decline in dollar liquidity in the official market. Dipo Ajayi, the Head, Fixed Income and FX at Chapel Hill Denham Securities, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.
Sport
34 mins ago
France's sports minister Amelie Oudea-Castera on Monday called for "the toughest sanctions" against Mohamed Camara and his club after the Monaco player taped over a badge in support of the LGBTQ community.
3 hours ago
England captain Harry Kane will face his old club Tottenham Hotspur and former strike partner Son Heung-min for the first time in August after Spurs announced a pre-season fixture against Bayern Munich in Seoul.
7 hours ago
Some things never change. Among such is a Manchester City victory in the English Premier League during the Pep Guardiola era. Yesterday at the Etihad, Manchester City defeated West Ham 3-1 to win the English Premier League title for the fourth time in a row.
8 hours ago
Super Eagles’ midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, has promised to give his all for Nigeria’s victory over South Africa in the forthcoming 2026 World Cup qualifier in Uyo.
8 hours ago
It is a battle of table toppers in Benin, Edo State today, when Tojemarine Academy meet Niger United at the ongoing Ardova Handball Premier League. The two teams are tied on 18 points, having won six games apiece.
9 hours ago
Fresh from a triumphant outing at the IBB International Golf and Country Resort, Abuja, where he won the e-Tranzact Golf Classic title for the second year running, Lagos-based Francis Epe has turned his attention on a professional golf tours of the United States.
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A former Minister of Labour and Chairman of First Bank Nigeria, Ajibola Afonja, has passed away at the age of 82. The Oyo-born Prince died on Sunday night at the University College Hospital in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. In a statement released late Sunday, the Oyo Global Forum (OGF), a prominent community-interest group, through…
10 mins ago
The Organised Labour has agreed to attend the ”negotiation” meeting of Tripartite Committee on the Minimum Wage slated for Tuesday.
11 mins ago
Lagos State Government, on Monday, revealed that 82 lives were lost to fire incidents in Lagos just as property worth N25.37b got damaged from fire incidents in the 12 months. The Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Mr Olugbenga Oyerinde, stated this at the ongoing annual ministerial press briefing to mark the first year…
12 mins ago
American rapper, 50 Cent has reacted to Sean Diddy combs apology on his “X” page. In what looks like his apology is not the right way to go. 50 Cent posted, “This is not going to work, who is advising him right now? SMH bad move" 👀This is not going to work, who is advising…
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Editorial
7 hours ago
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State recently announced himself as the commissioner in charge of lands, citing the need to avert the recurrence of inadequacies under the previous commissioner he appointed and to restore public confidence in the ministry
Features
7 hours ago
Stakeholders in agriculture sector have called on government to provide loans to smallholder farmers as a way of boosting food production in the country.
They said, by investing in agriculture machinery, as part of commitment to the sector
Editor's Pick
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Only two per cent of the N19.67 trillion total pension assets, which amounts to N396.3 billion, is in cash as of the end of the first quarter, information provided by the National Pension Commission (PenCom) has disclosed.
7 hours ago
The cost of homes is now rising faster by as much as 25 per cent in major cities in the country, and exacerbating affordability challenges for buyers. Although the current trends are driving many prospective homeowners to the outskirts
7 hours ago
Stakeholders in agriculture sector have called on government to provide loans to smallholder farmers as a way of boosting food production in the country.
They said, by investing in agriculture machinery, as part of commitment to the sector
7 hours ago
Ahead of tomorrow’s minimum wage negotiation committee meeting where a new offer is expected to be tabled by the Federal Government, Organised Labour has asked the government to get serious, describing the earlier proposed N48,000
Business
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Air Peace is under scrutiny by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) following reports from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (UKCAA) alleging violations of safety regulations. This is coming just three months after Air Peace launched its popular Lagos-London route. The route, which Air Peace operates from Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos to Gatwick…
5 hours ago
Seplat Energy has disclosed that it is targeting a dividend net stream of $30 million yearly from Anoh Gas Power Company Limited (AGPC). According to the Chief Executive Officer of the company, Roger Brown
6 hours ago
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has harped on the significance of the banking and foreign exchange (FX) market reforms, saying they are in the interest of the country.
Columnists
6 hours ago
Last week, Labour opted out of the Tripartite National Minimum Wage Committee, that is tasked with negotiating a new wage for workers. The workers’ body said it realised government wasn’t ready for serious business.
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Mr President, this is a continuation of my analysis of the military base ‘request’ by the United States and France that your administration has declared as misinformation.
8 hours ago
Nigeria presently has an irrigation potential of about 3.4 million hectares (ha) and 162 irrigation dams with a total storage capacity of 11 billion cubic meters, sufficient to irrigate 725,000ha, according to information from the Department of Irrigation and Drainage
Guardian Life
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Let's face it - Mondays can be rough. Monday blues are that feeling of sluggishness and low motivation that often accompanies the start of a new workweek. It is a common feeling experienced by many people, especially office workers. Fortunately, there are several strategies you can employ to beat the Monday blues and set yourself…
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Nigerian-American artist Kehinde Wiley is facing sexual assault allegations from Ghanaian artist Joseph Awuah-Darko. Kehinde Wiley is accused of assaulting fellow artists, twice in 2021 during a dinner held in his honour in Ghana. He also stated his intentions of pursuing a legal action. “On 9th June 2021 – I was sexually assaulted by @kehindewiley.…
6 hours ago
A Donald Trump biopic and the latest dark creation by David Cronenberg premiere in Cannes on Monday as the world-famous film festival reaches its midway point. "Emilia Perez", a musical about a narco boss having a sex change, is the audacious frontrunner so far, after 11 of the 22 entries for the top prize Palme…
1 day ago
When the sun is shining and you're in the mood for a vibrant and thirst-quenching cocktail, look no further than the delightful Pink Lemonade Cocktail. This drink combines the flavours of lemonade with a splash of fruity sweetness, resulting in a refreshing and visually appealing beverage. It’s time to elevate your gatherings with this sensational…
Technology
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Tosin Onanuga, a prominent figure in Nigeria's mobile technology sector, is leading the charge for digital inclusion, aiming to bridge the gap and empower disenfranchised children and youths through access to digital infrastructure. Recognizing the transformative power of technology in accelerating education and socioeconomic progress, Onanuga is dedicated to ensuring that all Nigerians have equal…
3 days ago
Born in 1986 in Obudu, Cross River State, Ugi Augustine Ugi’s life was marked by the challenges of being diagnosed with sickle cell disease. Spending a significant portion of his childhood in and out of hospitals, he became acutely aware of the stark contrast between his fragile health and that of his siblings and schoolmates.…
15 May
Huawei has expressed satisfaction with the Nigerian government’s digital transformation agenda, even as the company has canvassed support for cloudification and decarbonisation among its partners and customers across the country.
15 May
Luxembourg-based satellite operator, SES has agreed to purchase rival Intelsat for €2.8 billion, after previous merger talks between the two firms fell through last year.
15 May
Nigerian start-ups are leading an epic AI innovation race with innovative digital solutions solving cross-continental challenges, as the very best from Africa’s largest economy take centre stage at the rising Silicon Valley’s largest tech and start-up event in Marrakech, Morocco, later this month.
15 May
Google has announced the opening of applications for the 2024 cohort of its Hustle Academy, a programme dedicated to accelerating the growth of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Sub-Saharan Africa. This year, the programme introduces a significant upgrade: business-focused AI training integrated directly into the curriculum. SMBs are the backbone of Africa’s economy, yet many face challenges accessing…