Adelabu responds to national grid collapse In response to the collapse of the national grid on Monday, 14th October 2024; The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, speaks on why the grid collapsed and why future collapses are inevitable. “We keep…
Slimcase advises his son to emulate Wizkid when he’s older, saying Wizkid has helped him stay consistent in all things 42-year-old content creator and rapper Oluwafemi Oladapo Oko-Eko, also known as “Slimcase” or “Eyan Wizzy”, whose hit song ‘Cod*ine Diet’…
Former one-direction member, dead after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Argentina. Police said they discovered Payne’s body after emergency services responded to a call from staff at a hotel where the pop star was staying in the city’s…
Bala Mohammed, the chairperson of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum, is optimistic that the PDP would emerge stronger from its current predicament. The statement was made on Friday by Mr. Mohammed, who is also the governor of Bauchi…
As financial organizations rush to transition their core banking systems to more secure software, customers of Nigerian banks should prepare for the risk of greater service disruptions. It is anticipated that the action, which many banks have already started, will…
The late Faisal Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi was the son of Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi, the former governor of the state of Kaduna. Our correspondent received confirmation of his death from a family member who wished to remain anonymous, stating that the…
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has grabbed the attention of investors by declaring a record-breaking interim dividend of N2 per share for the first half of 2024—a substantial 300% increase compared to the N0.50 per share declared in the…
A tragic road accident claimed the life of a lawyer, identified as Okechukwu, along the Awka-Enugu Expressway in Anambra State on Sunday night. The accident occurred when Okechukwu’s vehicle collided with an abandoned articulated truck, causing his car to overturn…
The Lagos State Government has confirmed plans to reintroduce its monthly sanitation exercise before the close of the year. This was disclosed by Tokunbo Wahab, Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, during an exclusive interview with Nairametrics. Wahab…
On Friday, Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes added new conditions for reestablishing Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, in the country. This came a day after X stated it had complied with all the judge’s previous demands, including…
Apple is giving users an early opportunity to test a significant software update designed to enhance its virtual assistant, Siri, with artificial intelligence. The update, which automates a range of tasks, will be available on the latest iPhone models set…
On Saturday, SpaceX launched a mission to rescue two astronauts stranded at the International Space Station (ISS), though they won’t return to Earth until early next year. The mission involved sending a reduced crew aboard SpaceX’s Dragon capsule to retrieve…
Despite the mining sector’s growing contribution to Nigeria’s economy, stakeholders are calling for greater transparency in the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development’s focus on value addition. They are demanding a policy framework that promotes a comprehensive value chain in the…
The Nigerian rail system generated N1.69 billion in revenue from passengers in the second quarter of 2024, representing a significant 53.14% increase compared to N1.10 billion in the same period of 2023. This data was revealed in a recent report…
Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company (HBC) has announced plans to invest $1 billion in Nigeria over the next five years as part of its continued expansion in the country. The announcement was made during a meeting between President Bola Tinubu and…
