In Focus

Health

Ogun’s health insurance mirrors Nigeria’s woeful enrollment

Eric Ojo -
Only about 150,000 people have enrolled in Ogun state’s health insurance programme, just about...
Health

World’s first malaria vaccines rollout starts in Cameroon

Plu Team -
Cameroon has initiated the rollout of the world's first malaria vaccine, marking a historic...
World

Bad news for Nigerians: Canada to slash foreign student visas

Plu Team -
Canada plans to reduce new visas for international students by more than one-third this...
Security

Rising insecurity in Abuja “politicised”, Minister Wike claims

Plu Team -
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike is claiming that the apparent rise...
Health

Medical AI may pose risks for poor countries, WHO warns

Eric Ojo -
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised concerns about the potential dangers of introducing...
Consumer

Thousands of companies sending your data to Facebook, study shows

Olawale Afolabi -
A new study examining the sources of information about users' online activities sent to...
Companies

Shell quits Nigeria onshore after 86 years

Oge Udegbunam -
Shell said on Tuesday that it has agreed to sell its Nigerian unit Shell...
Health

Analysis: Cape Verde shows Nigeria can be malaria-free

Olawale Afolabi -
Cape Verde has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first sub-Saharan African nation...
Nation

Boat carrying 100 capsizes in Niger, scores feared dead

Plu Team -
At least 100 passengers were on board a boat that capsized in Borgu Local...
Economy

Nigeria’s inflation surges to 27-year high

Plu Team -
Nigeria's inflation crisis reached a fever pitch in December 2023, soaring to a staggering...
Markets & Investing

Explainer: What does U.S. approval of Bitcoin ETF mean for Nigeria?

Ini Ekott -
Global financial industry has been buzzing after the U.S. financial regulator officially endorsed bitcoin...
Africa

Why we stopped Ghana event featuring Peter Obi – President Akufo-Addo

Olawale Afolabi -
Ghana’s presidency has given an explanation why it abruptly cancelled a high-profile event in...
Markets & Investing

Profit-taking halts Nigerian stock eight-day gain

Plu Team -
After eight consecutive days of gains, Nigerian stocks tumbled 1.4% on Wednesday, with investors...
Banks

CBN sacks leadership of three banks sold under Emefiele

Plu Team -
In a major shakeup of the banking sector, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)...
Consumer

Tinubu fires consumer agency chief and BPE’s Alex Okoh

Plu Team -
President Bola Tinubu fired the heads of the consumer protection agency and the Bureau...
Climate

2023 officially confirmed the hottest year on record

Olawale Afolabi -
Last year, 2023, officially dethroned 2016 as the hottest year on record, but scientists...
Corruption

Tinubu suspends Minister Edu accused of fraud

Eric Ojo -
President Bola Tinubu has suspended the humanitarian minister, Betta Edu, after revelations of multiple...
Consumer

Nigerians scramble for StarTimes after Multichoice AFCON blackout

Olawale Afolabi -
With MultiChoice's DSTV dropping the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) coverage, Nigerians are flocking...
Corruption

Amount involved in Nigeria’s humanitarian ministry “fraud” may exceed N37 billion – EFCC

Plu Team -
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says the amount allegedly stolen at the...
Markets & Investing

Nigerian stocks reach new heights as key sectors shine

Plu Team -
Nigerian stocks continued their upward trajectory for the second trading day of 2024, soaring...
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