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ADC National Secretary Rauf Aregbesola declares unwavering fidelity to his wife, Sherifat, since their marriage, a personal commitment to God.
A new report reveals Lagos Island rent for two-bedroom apartments has soared to N17.25 million in Ikoyi, with significant increases across Victoria Island,
Tupac, also known as 2Pac, was in Las Vegas to attend a Mike Tyson boxing match at the MGM Grand casino when he became involved in an altercation with Orlando “Baby Lane” Anderson, a member of the South Side Compton Crips.
Living in an unhygienic environment often means dealing with tiny invading pests like midges, sandflies, and mosquitoes, especially during rainy seasons.
The Nigerian Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN) has called for an urgent roundtable involving the...
Jose Mourinho discloses in a new documentary that he signed an agreement to manage Manchester United in 2013, prior to his return to Chelsea.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Kano State, Alhaji Ibrahim Alamin Little, has warned
In today's increasingly competitive business world, leaders face constant pressure to grow steadily while keeping the cost of winning new customers low.
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has explained that her decision to launch the New Wine Prophetic Tabernacle (NWPT) was driven by
Akwa Ibom has budgeted N26.91 billion for the renovation of Ibom Hotels and Golf Resort in two years, yet the government has yet to disclose the project’s full cost, expenditure and completion timeline.
Cross River Police intervened to stop a church service at the University of Calabar (UNICAL) Chapel of Redemption, preventing potential violence amidst a l
He also rejected allegations that she suffered any form of abuse or degrading treatment, including claims that she was punished by having faeces or urine poured on her.
Contractors handling the Festac-Alakija Bridge project have dismissed reports that the bridge infrastructure was vandalised by scavengers, saying
TikTok creator Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, popularly known as Jarvis, has revealed reasons she barbed her hair for her wedding
The actress has recently made headlines for openly expressing her devotion to God’s work.
Bloomberg/Getty ImagesJuly's inflation data will be front and center this week after a poor July jobs report.If inflation is cool enough, the Fed may be less inclined to raise interest rates this year.Sign up for First Trade, Business Insider's daily markets newsletter.The stakes just got higher for this week's inflation report.The US economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, the Bureau of Labor ...
A doctor and a filmmaker share harrowing experiences of extortion and threats by Lagos area boys, highlighting the growing menace faced by professionals in
Prepare for your US citizenship test with the official 100 civics questions and answers published by USCIS. Ace your naturalisation interview!
AFC, UEFA, and CONCACAF demand an independent review of FIFA’s failed proposal to sell World Cup commercial rights, citing a “profound failure of judgment”
Ashraf Alkarmi is the co-CEO of Dropbox.DropboxDropbox has been "virtual-first" since 2021, and its new co-CEO says he plans to keep that model.The company has a mostly remote structure, and hosts a handful of off-site gatherings."Flexibility and autonomy are the ultimate currency in modern work," said co-CEO Ashraf Alkarmi.Dropbox is "virtual-first" and that's not changing anytime soon ...
The offers and details on this page may have updated or changed since the time of publication. See our article on Business Insider for current information."Retire by 30" author Cody Berman and his wife, Lauren.Courtesy of Cody BermanSaving more than half of your income doesn't necessarily mean making extreme sacrifices.Business Insider has spoken with "super savers" who are able to do it without ...
A 30-year-old man, Abdulmumini Sarki, suspected to be a member of a kidnapping gang, has been arrested by the Bauchi State Police Command.
PREMIUM TIMES reveals for the first time the full account of the alleged architect of the 2025 failed coup, Mr Ma’aji, a Nigerian Army colonel.
Keystone Bank Limited has been recognised among financial institutions delivering impactful and seamless digital banking services in Nigeria.
The author and her husband went to Europe while their twins were at sleepaway camp.Courtesy of Alesandra DubinWhen our twins were at camp, my husband and I went to Europe and took a cruise.At first, it was unsettling not to have daily parenting responsibilities.However, the trip reminded us of who we are outside being parents, and we all came home changed.When my husband and I boarded a flight to ...
Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has ordained 2,820 candidates as full pastors, alongside
Michal Cieplinski, Carmen Li, and Amir Elaguizy are all founders in their 40s.Michal Cieplinski; Carmen Li; Amir ElaguizyY Combinator CEO Garry Tan declared a boom time for "the founder in their 40s with taste and discernment."Business Insider spoke with founders in their 40s to figure out: Is it really the "age of the unc"?Some agreed that it was a golden age for older founders. Others said that ...
Concerned Rivers People (CRP) has said alleged meetings involving former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mrs Joy Nunieh, Gabriel Pidomson and Dumo Lulu-Briggs will not affect the Rainbow Coalition.
The group, in a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Sunny Nwagbo, on Sunday, alleged that Nunieh held a meeting with Pidomson and Lulu-Briggs ...
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has unveiled a new spiritual movement, the New Wine Prophetic Tabernacle (NWPT). Dikeh announced the new ministry on Sunday through a post on her Instagram page, describing NWPT as an interdenominational altar and “global movement of consecrated believers called to experience the raw power, purity, and presence of God,” anchored on
Forward-deployed engineers are in high demand.Nitat Termmee/Getty ImagesThe so-called "forward-deployed engineer" is one of the hottest jobs in tech.Matt Ward, Cursor's head of talent, said it's the most in-demand role right now.It was popularized by Palantir, but a slew of major tech companies have recently adopted it.Someone needs to teach all the businesses out there how to use AI. Enter the ...
The Smiths named each of their first seven RVs after one of their seven children.Courtesy of Carrie and Brian SmithAirline pilots Carrie and Brian Smith launched an RV rental business as a side hustle.They liken the business to "Airbnb on wheels," and list their vehicles on a platform called Outdoorsy.They open up about the challenges of running a side hustle, including juggling busy ...
…NDLEA intercepts another Saudi Arabia, Europe-bound cocaine in phone chargers, backpack Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA),
read more Italy-based bizman arrested by NDLEA after excretion of 98 wraps of cocaine
CP Nanna Ama assumes duty as the 36th Commissioner of Police in Anambra, pledging to consolidate security gains and ensure a safe environment for all resid
National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Rauf Aregbesola, has said he remained faithful to his wife, Sherifat, throughout their marriage because of his fear of God. Aregbesola made the revelation while addressing supporters at an ADC campaign rally in Ejigbo Local Government Area of Osun State ahead of the August 15 governorship election.
As Nigerian PIEs prepare for mandatory adoption of the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards from accounting periods beginning on or after
read more GHG numbers that stand up to assurance: Why finance teams must own sustainability controls
The Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) is accelerating a sweeping digital transformation strategy while ramping up oversight over
read more RMAFC’s bet on tech to plug Nigeria’s revenue leaks
Bola Oyebamiji, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship candidate in Osun State, has assured youths in the State of greater
read more Oyebamiji assures Osun youths of development, opportunities
Alice Kim left her corporate career to escape burnout, only to find her perfectionism following her into her hobby.Alice KimAlice Kim left her investment banking career after six years of burnout.During her career break, she started surfing and almost burned out doing the hobby she enjoyed.Kim realized the mindset that was causing her burnout and is working on correcting it.This as-told-to essay ...
Vinit Juneja says his visa status was one of several factors that influenced his decision to leave Amazon.Vinit JunejaVinit Juneja left his software engineering role at Amazon earlier this year.As an F-1 visa holder, he said Big Tech layoffs reshaped how he thought about job security.He explained why he chose the semiconductor industry and how AI helped him ramp up quickly.This as-told-to essay ...
NBA legend Don Nelson, a five-time champion player and second all-time winningest coach, has died at 86. Learn about his impactful career.
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) ordained 2,820 full pastors and 11,830 deacons/deaconesses at its 74th Annual Convention. Read more about the R
A British couple detained in Iran on spying charges have ended their months-long hunger strikes, their family announced. Learn more about the UK couple in
The Osun State Police Command has commenced investigation into a shooting incident during a political party procession in Ilesa, with
read more Police probe alleged gunfire, recover four cartridges
Daria Ershova.Anna KrasheninaDaria Ershova moved from the Phoenix area to Belgrade, Serbia, in 2025.Living in Belgrade offers her a more affordable lifestyle with reduced rent and expenses.She faced language barriers and bureaucratic hurdles and says she misses the food in Arizona.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Daria Ershova, a 25-year-old brand communications consultant ...
High-growth regions, sectors, and asset themes can create real opportunity.
Ezekiel said the CBT would enable examination bodies to exercise greater control over examination venues, personnel, and security arrangements.
Corrie Aune for BIYoung bankers are facing a new choice.Wall Street has traditionally offered a clear, if grueling, career path for junior employees: get an internship, work in investment banking for two years, and decide whether to stay in banking, move to the buy side, or get an MBA. AI is now disrupting not only the day-to-day nature of the work, but also potentially opening a new fork in the ...
By Edwin Philip, Lafia
The campaign council of the Gubernatorial Candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Muhammad Adamu, has pledged to tailor its political campaigns and rallies around issues that affect the electorate and not to engage in campaigns of calumny that are capable of causing violence in the State.
This was made ...
Three senior partners at Boston Consulting Group were promoted to oversee its move into AI.Boston Consulting GroupBCG has appointed three new leaders to guide its AI initiatives in North America.BCG's new leaders have made a name for themselves within the firm as good people managers.The changes come as consulting firms adapt leadership to embrace AI and technological expertise.Boston Consulting ...
Americans are pushing back against AI data center developments.Richmond Times-Dispatch/Richmond Times-Dispatch via Getty ImagesAI data centers have become a minefield for US lawmakers ahead of the midterm elections.Politicians who once courted AI data centers in their towns and states are now restricting them.That can mean breaking with Trump, who has called resisting data centers a "mistake."To ...
South African students are increasingly falling into online gambling, and are using government funds to do it.
FUPRE announces supplementary Post-UTME screening for 2026/2027 admission. Eligible candidates can register now for another chance to join the university.
Aggrieved Oyo APC governorship aspirants reconcile with Senator Sharafadeen Alli, pledging support for his 2027 bid and President Tinubu.
Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto has nominated Destry Damayanti as the sole candidate for central bank governor, a move closely watched by markets.
National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, says he has never had an intimate relationship with another woman since marrying his wife, Sherifat.
Aregbesola made the disclosure while addressing supporters at an ADC rally in Ejigbo Local Government Area of Osun State ahead of the August 15 governorship election.
Speaking in Yoruba, the former Osun ...
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh launches New Wine Prophetic Tabernacle, an interdenominational altar for believers seeking revival and transformation. Learn
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun visits former Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun to condole with her over the death of her husband, Anthony Adeniyi Adeosun.
Renowned TV host Frank Edoho has firmly stated he will not remarry, describing his single life as a ‘superpower’ after past marital challenges.
About 147 structures in Lagos are expected to be affected by the construction of the service lane of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, with only
Sony Group and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. are planning to invest about 1 trillion yen ($6.3 billion) in a joint venture that will start mass producing next-generation image sensors in Japan as early as 2029, the Nikkei newspaper reported. The new joint venture, expected to be ...
Nigeria has become remarkably good at celebrating what government can photograph. Roads, bridges, and public buildings offer visible evidence of activity; they can be commissioned, named, and displayed as proof of performance. Yet some of the most consequential acts of government are less visible. They involve building institutions, developing human capability, and creating systems whose
Former gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis faces trial in Las Vegas for the 1996 Tupac Shakur murder. Get the latest updates on this high-profile cold case.
The Minister also said the Federal Government has reconstructed more than 10 bridges in each state of the federation in the past three years.
By Yinka Kolawole
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has announced the third edition of its Business and Investment Forum in Guangzhou, China, as part of efforts to attract sustainable foreign direct investment (FDI) and support the Federal Government’s ambition of building a $1 trillion economy by 2030.
The forum ...
Egypt’s annual urban inflation rate rose to 14.9% in July 2026, ending a three-month cooling streak as food prices accelerated despite a monthly decline.
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said it will soon reopen negotiations with the Federal Government over a new national minimum wage, insisting that the
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has said manufacturers are yet to enjoy relief from multiple taxes and levies despite the enactment of the Nigeria Tax Act 2025.
The association disclosed this in its Manufacturers CEO Confidence Index (MCCI) report for the second quarter of 2026, noting that manufacturers continued to grapple with multiple tax collectors and ...
Global stocks surged after weak US jobs data in July reduced fears of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike, despite a spike in oil prices. Find out more.
Getty Images; Tyler Le/BIHow far we get in our careers, we tend to believe, depends on us: our intelligence, our temperament, our hustle. But where we work and the support we get there matter immensely too. Does your company promote from within, or does it hire senior people from elsewhere? Does it spend real money on training and mentoring? Is it somewhere you'd want to stay for the long ...
The Oyo State Hospitals’ Management Board (OYSHMB) has warned members of the public against a fake online circular claiming to
read more Oyo hospitals board disowns fake internship circular
The NSCDC has deployed 10,000 personnel to Osun State to ensure a peaceful and secure governorship election. Learn about the extensive Osun election securi
WAEC official advocates for strict Computer-Based Testing (CBT) to combat examination malpractice and the rise of ‘miracle centres’ in Nigeria. Learn how C
A Ukrainian drone strike on the central Russian region of Tatarstan killed at least 12 people in one of Kyiv’s most deadly single attacks of the more than four year war.
“According to the latest information, 12 people have been killed and 39 wounded as a result of the drone attack,” on the city of Nizhnekamsk, the regional press service said in a statement on Monday.
More than 1,000 ...
South Africa's smallest province experienced the largest quarter-on-quarter employment declines, but it remains the wealthiest province in South Africa.
Download logoThe Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org) is pleased to announce that the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has granted a new patent for its innovative Smart Stabilization System.
The patent was granted on 10 July 2026 under Singapore Patent No. 10202250873B for the invention titled “A Computer Network Stabilization System and ...
It would have been far easier, then, for the president to have made this case to the bishops. That his government is aware of the exacerbation of both poverty and hunger as a result of its initial reforms. But that these reforms are necessary if his vision of a new Nigeria is to come to
Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals Plc has disclosed that its major institutional shareholder, Clinoscope Services Limited, has acquired an additional 40 million ordinary shares in the company.
Sanusi enrolled as a 200-level undergraduate student in the Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) programme for Common Law and Sharia at the Northwest University, Kano.
Mr Osunuga’s kidnap became more alarming after the abductors reportedly contacted his family using his mobile phone demanding N500 million for his release.