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L – R: Roosevelt Ogbonna, CEO/GMD, Access Bank Plc; Tiroeaone Ntsima, Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship, Republic of Botswana; Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, Minister for Trade, Agricbusiness and Industry, Ghana; Hon. Chipoka Mulenga, Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Republic of Zambia and Seyi Kumapayi , Executive Director, African Subsidiaries , Access Bank Plc at the 2nd edition of the Africa Trade Conference held in Cape Town, South Africa today , Wednesday, March, 11, 2026. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Access Bank Plc, Mr. Roosevelt Ogbonna, has called for stronger collaboration among policymakers, financiers and businesses to accelerate trade…

Burna Boy becomes the first African artist to earn over $1 million from a single show, making history for the black nations.  Burna Boy, the Grammy-winning Nigerian singer whose real name is Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, has made history after grossing more than $1 million from a single concert in Oceania, becoming the first African artist to reach the milestone in the region. The record-setting performance took place at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, where the artist’s “No Sign Of Weakness” tour stop generated $1.117 million in revenue. Data released by Touring Data confirmed the achievement and also reported that the…

In commemoration of the 2026 International Women’s Day, 50 outstanding Nigerian women and notable personalities who have demonstrated exceptional support for women empowerment were honoured at a colourful ceremony in Abuja. The award ceremony, organised under the Her Excellence Conference and Awards (HECA), held at the prestigious Wells Carlton Hotel & Apartments, where women from various professional backgrounds converged to celebrate achievements, leadership, and contributions toward advancing gender equality. Among the honourees was the first lady of Jigawa State Her Excellency Amina Umar Namadi and immediate past Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, who was recognised as Women…

Elegbede Abiodun This shows that Nigerian music is gaining ground globally. Nigerian artists had earned over N60 billion from Spotify in 2025, according to the streaming platform’s annual report released on Monday. The report highlights a 140% growth in revenue over the past two years, demonstrating the global demand for Nigerian music. Independent artists and labels contributed 58% of all royalties, emphasizing the strength of Nigeria’s independent music scene. In total, Nigerian artists recorded 30.3 billion streams and 1.6 billion listening hours in 2025. Female artists also saw remarkable growth, with local streams increasing by 55%. Globally, Nigerian music reached…

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has been named as a member of the presidential entourage that will accompany President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on a historic two-day State Visit to the United Kingdom. According to a statement from the Zamfara State Government House on Monday, the Governor will depart Abuja for the UK on Tuesday for the visit, which is scheduled to take place on March 18 and 19 at the invitation of the British Royal Family. During the visit, King Charles III will host President Tinubu, the First Lady, and the Nigerian delegation at…

D’Tigress Tinubu Fulfills Promises to D’Tigress, Presents Houses, National Honours. African champions D’Tigress have received documents for houses and national honours promised by President Bola Tinubu after their 2025 Afrobasket victory in Côte d’Ivoire. The presentation was made in Lyon, France, the venue of the FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament, by the National Sports Commission Chairman, Shehu Dikko, and Director-General. Bukola Olopade. The players and officials received certificates for national honours and title documents for houses allocated to them in Abuja by the Federal Government. Dikko said the gesture demonstrated the administration’s commitment to rewarding excellence and fulfilling promises…

Mr Taiwo Oyedele and President Bola Tinubu. Photo: State House Elegbede Abiodun After Sworn-in, Oyedele Expresses Readiness for Proper Execution of Tax Reforms in Nigeria. Newly sworn-in Minister of State for Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, pledged to ensure Nigeria’s tax reforms move from policy formulation to diligent execution, warning that “reforms are only as good as the paper on which they are written.” Oyedele made the commitment on Monday shortly after President Bola Tinubu administered the oath of office to him at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. Speaking to State House correspondents after the ceremony, which took place at approximately…

File photo: Surutu and Afolayan Elegbede Abiodun Popular Nollywood actors including Kunle Afolayan, Yomi Fash-Lanso, Ayo Adesanya, and Remi Surutu have faced criticism for launching a support group for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election. The support group, called Eko 57 Movement, was inaugurated in Lagos State on Sunday and coordinated by actor Lege Miami. The declaration triggered widespread backlash on social media, with many Nigerians pointing to the ongoing economic hardship, insecurity, poor electricity supply, corruption, and a struggling healthcare system under the current government. Netizens expressed frustration, warning celebrities not to solicit public sympathy for themselves while ignoring the nation’s…

Elegbede Abiodun President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will leave Abuja on Tuesday, March 17, for a State Visit to the United Kingdom as guests of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. King Charles will host President Tinubu and his wife at Windsor Castle from Wednesday, March 18, to Thursday, March 19. The state visit is the first by a Nigerian leader in 37 years. President Tinubu is also the first Nigerian leader to be hosted by the British monarch at Windsor Castle. Nigeria and the United Kingdom share a deep history…

Manny Ita  – As part of post-International Women’s Day celebrations, 10 young Nigerian women have been selected for high-level technology internships by PalmPay, following the completion of a “Tech Masterclass” held earlier this month. The initiative, branded as the PalmPay Purple Woman programme, aims to provide practical exposure and mentorship to emerging female talent in Nigeria’s growing tech ecosystem. Participants were evaluated based on performance during the masterclass, which focused on coding, digital innovation, and financial technology applications. A spokesperson for PalmPay said the programme is designed to empower women with hands-on experience in technology and bridge the gender gap…