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Cycling Africa holds 5th Cycling Lagos Webinar to Spotlight Nigeria’s Untapped Recycling Potential

Cycling Africa has announced plans to bring together experts, policymakers, environmental advocates, recycling practitioners, businesses and other key stakeholders at the 5th Cycling Lagos Webinar to explore how Nigeria can unlock the vast potential of recycling, expand its recycling capacity, and transform waste into economic and environmental opportunities. The webinar,[Read More…]

Ex-President Jonathan Warns Tinubu, Governors: ‘Stop Invading States With Security Machinery During Elections’

​Former President Goodluck Jonathan has warned President Bola Tinubu, serving state governors, and influential political actors against the practice of “invading” states with security personnel, political aides, and administrative machinery during off-cycle elections. ​In a statement following the recent governorship election in Osun State, Jonathan described the influx of external[Read More…]

UK-Based Pastor Tobi Adegboyega Reveals Massive £300,000 Daily Spending and Addresses Cult Allegations

​High-profile UK-based Nigerian cleric and leader of SPAC Nation, Pastor Tobi Adegboyega, has disclosed that his daily financial expenditures exceed £300,000 to cover operational bills, community support, and charitable obligations across Africa. ​Speaking during a recent livestream session with content creator Davrel, Adegboyega broke down his recurring daily expenses, noting[Read More…]

Deji Adeleke Alleges APC Spent ₦60bn on Vote-Buying in Osun Governorship Election

​Prominent businessman Dr. Deji Adeleke, father of Afrobeat star Davido, has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) spent approximately ₦60 billion on vote-buying during the Osun State governorship election. ​Speaking on the conduct of the poll, Adeleke claimed that the opposition party deployed massive financial resources to influence voters,[Read More…]

Cycling Africa Takes Over Management of Cycling Lagos, Cycling Kano, Unveils Expansion Plan Across African Cities

Cycling Africa on Tuesday announced its assumption of the management and strategic coordination of Cycling Lagos and Cycling Kano, as part of a broader plan to position cycling as a major platform for sports development, tourism, healthy living, environmental sustainability and economic opportunities across Africa. Speaking on the new development[Read More…]

UPYOUWOMEN Conference Return to Align Women for Purpose, Impact and the Future

Following three highly impactful editions that have transformed lives, inspired action, fostered meaningful connections, and empowered women to rise above limitations, the highly anticipated UPYOUWOMEN Conference 2026 is set to return bigger, bolder, and more transformative than ever. Scheduled for Friday, August 28, and Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the[Read More…]

Wike: We’re already campaigning with performance, elections won’t slow projects

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday, declared that the commencement of political campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections would not distract his administration from delivering ongoing infrastructure projects, insisting that the government’s greatest campaign strategy remains its performance. “We are already campaigning with our performance.[Read More…]

Nestlé Nigeria Equips Top 16 Distributors with New Commercial Fleet Trucks to Strengthen Last-Mile Logistics ​

Nestlé Nigeria Plc has awarded 16 of its top-performing distribution partners with brand-new commercial trucks to enhance their last-mile supply chain capabilities and expand market reach across the country. ​The presentation ceremony, held in Lagos, recognized distributors who demonstrated consistent volume growth and operational resilience throughout 2024 and 2025 despite[Read More…]

Tech Infrastructure and Regulatory Compliance Drive Nigeria’s Digital Betting Growth, Says FCCPC ​

Technology infrastructure, strict regulatory compliance, and robust consumer protection have emerged as the primary pillars driving growth and credibility in Nigeria’s fast-expanding digital betting sector. ​This assessment was made by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) during the official prize presentation for iLOTBet’s 2026 FIFA World Cup promotion,[Read More…]

Over 200,000 Evacuated as Catastrophic Wildfires Sweep Across Southern Europe, Spain, and France ​

Severe wildfires fueled by successive heatwaves and high winds are sweeping across Southern Europe, forcing the evacuation of over 200,000 residents and tourists across southwestern France and central Spain. ​In response to the escalating crisis, Spain has declared its first national emergency for a wildfire as major blazes converged outside[Read More…]