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CBN makes profit in 2024 after N1.2 trillion loss in 2023

Nigeria, May 4 -- The Central Bank of Nigeria returned to profit in 2024, posting a surplus of N38.8 billion after recording a massive loss of N1.15 trillion the year before, its new financial stateme... Read More


NAHCON explains selection process for 2025 Hajj

Nigeria, May 4 -- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says it has followed due process in selecting Ad-Hoc staff for the 2025 Hajj operations. A spokesperson for the agency, Shafi'i Moha... Read More


President Federation Cup: Giant-killers Abakaliki FC zoom into semifinal

Nigeria, May 4 -- The 2025 President Federation Cup semifinals are set following a dramatic quarterfinal round that saw underdogs Abakaliki FC and Ikorodu City continue their fairytale run in Nigeria'... Read More


Security operatives rescue two kidnapped Catholic reverend sisters, seven others

Nigeria, May 4 -- Security operatives have rescued nine abducted persons in Enugu State, Nigeria's South-east, an official has said. The victims, including two Catholic reverend sisters, were abducte... Read More


FUOYE students body writes minister, disowns NANS petition against management, council

Nigeria, May 4 -- The crisis rocking the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) took a dramatic turn on Saturday, as the university students union body wrote the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, dis... Read More


Bakole, Efe Ajagba heavyweight clash ends in stalemate

Nigeria, May 4 -- In a highly anticipated clash that promised to catapult one contender closer to heavyweight glory, Martin Bakole and Efe Ajagba instead delivered a tepid performance that left more q... Read More


NNPC Probe: Kyari speaks on allegations of being in EFCC custody

Nigeria, May 4 -- The former Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Mele Kyari, has addressed a report alleging he was in the custody of the Econo... Read More


Nigeria rebuffs Meta's threat to quit country over data privacy fines

Nigeria, May 4 -- The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has dismissed Meta's claim that it may exit Nigeria after being fined by the West African country, calling it a "ca... Read More


Diamond League: Amusan clocks Season's Best in hurdles showdown

Nigeria, May 4 -- Nigerian sprint hurdler and world record holder Tobi Amusan is gradually getting into her strides as she continues her 2025 Diamond League campaign. On Saturday, she settled for a f... Read More


Nigerian govt temporarily suspends BEA scholarship for five years amid stipend dispute with scholars

Nigeria, May 3 -- The Nigerian government has temporarily suspended the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholarship programme. According to a statement issued on Saturday by the spokesperson of t... Read More