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Sola Benson Nigerian music stars Burna Boy and Tems have secured three nominations between them for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, further highlighting the growing international reach of Nigerian music. Burna Boy leads the Nigerian contingent with two nominations for “Dai Dai,” his collaboration with Colombian superstar Shakira. The song earned recognition in the Best Collaboration and Best…
Fidelity Bank Plc has stepped up its response to food insecurity with the distribution of food relief to more than 3,000 families in Kogi and Ogun states under its Fidelity Food Bank Initiative. The interventions, carried out in Lokoja and Abeokuta, form part of the bank’s community-focused efforts to provide assistance to vulnerable households facing economic difficulties while supporting broader…
Guinness Nigeria Plc has renewed its commitment to responsible drinking and road safety through its partnership with the Lagos State Drivers’ Institute (LASDRI), as driving school proprietors and instructors across the state received fresh training on safer driving practices. The 2026 Annual Train-the-Trainer Programme for Driving School Proprietors and Instructors, held at the Eko FM Multipurpose…
Sola Benson Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has strengthened her growing international profile with the release of her third studio album, STARRGIRL, which has debuted at No. 3 on Spotify’s Top Albums Debut UK chart. The 16-track project, released on August 14, recorded the impressive chart debut shortly after its arrival, according to @hypetribeng. The achievement places the Nigerian singer, whose real…
Sola Benson Nigerian gospel singer Asu Ekiye, popularly known as the “Prince of the Niger Delta”, has announced the end of his 28-year marriage to his wife, Kunemofa Asu. The Bayelsa-born musician made the announcement on Thursday through a statement published on his Facebook page and titled “Public Notice.” Ekiye described the development as a deeply personal chapter marked by growth, experience…
‘The investment exceeded the earnings, the balances remain unrecouped’ Dapper Group chief executive officer Damilola “Dapper” Akinwunmi has broken his silence over allegations surrounding the company’s business relationships with Nigerian artistes, rejecting claims that the label withheld earnings, forged agreements or exploited artistes. Akinwunmi, in a lengthy statement addressing the…
Recovered EFCC funds, unclaimed dividends and dormant accounts could deepen the Fund’s financing base as applications approach two million The Federal Government is considering a broader financing framework for the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), with liquid proceeds recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), unclaimed dividends and dormant account funds potentially…
BTS Faces a Trust Test After RM and J-Hope’s Public Association With Chris Brown. The strongest brands are built on more than talent, popularity or commercial success. They are built on trust — and trust depends on whether audiences believe that a brand’s words, values and behaviour tell the same story. For South Korean supergroup BTS , that consistency has been central to its extraordinary global…
XAU/USD Recovers From Intraday Low as Investors Weigh US Yields, Fed Policy and Fiscal Risks Gold regained ground during US trading on Thursday, climbing back above the $4,500 level as investors assessed the impact of higher US Treasury yields, a steadier dollar and renewed concerns over government debt and fiscal uncertainty. XAU/USD was trading near $4,522 at the time of writing, recovering…
Namibia Jet Fuel Crisis Forces Lufthansa Flights to Reroute Through Angola A temporary shortage of aviation fuel at Namibia’s main international airport has disrupted Lufthansa Group operations to Europe, forcing aircraft to make fuel stops in neighbouring Angola as suppliers scramble to restore normal supplies. Discover Airlines, the Lufthansa Group carrier operating the affected routes, said the…
