The Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal has upheld the $220 million fine imposed on Meta Platforms Incorporated by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). Ijagwu highlighted that the Tribunal clearly affirmed the Commission’s adherence to existing laws, confirming it carried out its duties and exercised its authority in line with the provisions of…
TikTok abounds with viral videos accusing prestigious brands of secretly manufacturing luxury goods in China so they can be sold at cut prices. While these so-called “revelations” are largely unfounded, they mask a sophisticated operation selling counterfeit goods, one that’s capitalizing on the confusion surrounding international trade tariffs. Some Chinese content creators, claiming to be…
The President and Chief Executive of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has expressed gratitude over his appointment to the World Bank’s Private Sector Investment Lab, a body tasked with boosting investment and job creation in emerging economies. In a statement confirming his acceptance, Dangote reaffirmed his commitment to fostering sustainable economic growth through private sector-led…
Nigerian hip-hop singer, Terry Alexander Ejeh, popularly known as “Terry Apala”, has been remanded in Ikoyi Correctional Centre in Lagos State The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arraigned Ejeh before Justice Akintayo Aluko on a one-count charge of abusing the naira by trampling on it while dancing during a social event held at Madison Place,…
The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday postponed discussions on the creation of state police to its next meeting, despite ongoing violence and unrest in parts of the country. Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri, speaking to State House Correspondents after the council’s 149th session at Aso Rock Villa, confirmed that while the topic was listed…
Nigerian stars are in the spotlight with Wizkid, Rema, Tems, and Asake nominated For The 51st edition of the American Music Awards They were nominated for Favourite Afrobeats Artist category. The Nominees are joined by South African Grammy-winner Tyla, who had a breakout success in 2023 and 2024 and has been firmly positioned as one…
Workers of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) have called off their strike following the Federal Government’s intervention. The workers had protested over poor working conditions, grounding flights across the country on Thursday. the strike was called off after a meeting with the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, in Abuja, The workers were…
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), has reiterated the agency’s call for mandatory drug tests for corps members, describing the initiative as a preventive—not punitive—measure. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brig. Gen. Olakunle…
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has confirmed that the country’s contingent will compete in the men’s 4×100 metres, women’s 4×100 metres, 4×400 metres mixed relay and the newly introduced 4×100 metres mixed relay, making up four of the six events at this year’s 2025 World Athletics Relays. Nigeria will be represented by Chidi Okezie,…
he 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination has begun at various Computer Based Test centres in the Federal Capital Territory and other states of the federation. Over two million candidates would be writing the examination nationwide. The examination conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board is expected to come to an end on May 5.
