Abia Education Nigeria Top Story

Amadeus University holds inaugural matriculation and official opening ceremony

Amadeus University, a new not-for-profit institution dedicated to academic excellence, innovation, and societal impact, will hold its inaugural matriculation and official opening ceremony on February 8, 2025. This event marks the formal commencement of the University’s mission to provide high-quality education to students from diversebackgrounds. Founded by Dr. Godwin Nwabunka, a seasoned development economist and Read More…

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Football Sports Top Story

FA overturns Myles Lewis-Skelly’s controversial red card

The British Football Association (FA) has officially overturned the red card shown to Arsenal’s young talent, Myles Lewis-Skelly. The verdict came after intense scrutiny of the incident that occurred during Arsenal’s 1-0 victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, January 25. Lewis-Skelly, aged 18, was issued a straight red card for what was deemed “serious foul Read More…

Business Telecommunications Top Story

NCC approves price hike for phone calls, data services

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) announced on January 20, 2025, that it has approved tariff adjustments for telecommunications operators in response to prevailing market conditions. This is the first adjustment since 2013, marking a significant move aimed at balancing telecom consumer interests and industry sustainability. The NCC’s decision comes under the authority vested in Section Read More…

Culture & Arts Entertainment Metro Music & Nightlife Top Story

Lagos earns massive $71.6 million from 2024 ‘Detty December’ festivities

Lagos, the bustling commercial capital of Nigeria, has once again demonstrated its potential as a destination city by generating over $71.6 million in revenue during the 2024 ‘Detty December’ season. The impressive figures were announced by Mr. Idris Aregbe, the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts, and Culture. According to the ‘Lagos Read More…

Business Oil & Gas Top Story

Dangote Refinery blames petrol price increase on global crude oil surge

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has addressed the recent increase in petrol prices, attributing it to the sharp rise in global crude oil prices. Anthony Chiejina, Group Branding and Communications Officer emphasised that the refinery’s ex-depot price adjustment from ₦899.50 to ₦950 per litre is a direct response to the 15% surge in Brent Crude prices, which Read More…

Business Power Top Story

TCN clarifies: Benin-Omotosho line tripped, not system collapse

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has refuted reports of a national grid collapse today, attributing the power disruption to the tripping of transmission lines. “The nation’s grid did not experience any collapse today, contrary to the widely published misinformation in the media,” said Ndidi Mbah, General Manager, Public Affairs. Earlier today, at about 13:41 Read More…

Metro Top Story Utilities

Christmas holiday revellers face beverage shortages amid govt crackdown on unauthorised groundwater use

The sealing of Coca-Cola, Guinness, and Peak Milk factories in Lagos during the Christmas holiday season could significantly impact revellers. These companies produce popular beverages and products that are in high demand during festive celebrations. With the factories shut down, there could be shortages of these products, leading to increased prices and limited availability. This Read More…

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Crime Nigeria Theft Top Story

Over 25 million phones stolen in Nigeria: Rising threats according to NBS

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has recently released alarming figures indicating a significant rise in phone theft across Nigeria. According to the NBS’s Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey 2024, over 25 million phones were stolen between March 2023 and April 2024. This surge in theft has left many Lagosians feeling vulnerable and frustrated. Read More…