economy-business
Jaden Ivey, a rising star with the Chicago Bulls, has sparked controversy after reportedly asking journalists if they had engaged in premarital sex during a press conference. The incident, which oc…
Apr 1, 2026
economy-business
Nigeria's tax authorities launched the annual IRS (Internal Revenue Service) tax filing on Wednesday, but the online portal crashed almost immediately, leaving thousands of taxpayers unable to subm…
Apr 1, 2026
economy-business
The eThekwini Municipality in South Africa has faced strong opposition from political parties as they rejected the proposed 2026 water, electricity, and rates hikes, sparking a broader debate on pu…
Apr 1, 2026
economy-business
Nigerian bank auditors are repositioning themselves as strategic cybersecurity advisors in response to the escalating threat of cybercrime, according to a recent Annual Retreat in …
Apr 1, 2026
economy-business
Johannesburg, South Africa, has been thrust into the spotlight after former Western Cape Premier Helen Zille made headlines by swimming in a massive pothole in the Douglasdale area. The incident, w…
Apr 1, 2026
economy-business
The recent passing of football legend Diego Maradona has reignited discussions on the role of global sports icons in shaping national narratives, particularly in Nigeria, where the influence of int…
Apr 1, 2026
economy-business
Nigeria's private residential property market has seen a sharp decline in prices and sales as buyers grow wary of the economic fallout from the ongoing Mideast crisis. Real estate agents report a 2…
Apr 1, 2026
politics-governance
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has signed a new law that doubles the maximum jail term for same-sex relations, marking a significant setback for LGBTQ+ rights in the West African nation.…
Apr 1, 2026
economy-business
French existentialist Simone de Beauvoir’s iconic quote, “One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman,” has resurfaced in Nigerian public discourse, sparking renewed conversations about gender rol…
Apr 1, 2026
economy-business
A student at West University has been suspended following an incident in which they vandalised a Pride flag mural on campus. The incident, which occurred on Monday, has sparked a debate on campus a…
Apr 1, 2026
economy-business
US President Donald Trump has sharply criticized European allies for not doing enough to support the war in Ukraine, claiming the conflict could end in "two to three weeks" if action is taken. His …
Apr 1, 2026
economy-business
Today marks the official launch of the IRS declaration filing by Jovem, a significant step aimed at simplifying tax compliance for young individuals in Nigeria. This initiative, introduced in colla…
Apr 1, 2026