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Vee Iye has gone on X to lament about the situation in Nigeria.   The actress said it has become too expensive to live in Nigeria. She added that it is also too expensive to leave the country.   The former Big Brother Naija reality star wrote: “Nigeria: too expensive to live, too expensive to leave.”   She added: “Almost …

Journalist, Reuben Abati, has slammed Minister of State for Petroleum, Heineken Lokpobiri, for saying Nigeria is expecting a $50bn investment in the oil sector by December.   While speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, October 8, Lokpobiri said with foreign/local investors’ concerns being addressed, coupled with the “audacious’’ efforts to boost oil production to about 2.7 barrels per day,  Nigeria remains …

The Mediterranean Knights of Libya have arrived Nigeria ahead of Friday’s AFCON 2025 qualifier against Nigeria’s Super Eagles in Uyo Township stadium.   In a post on X, the Libyan players were pictured on arrival at the Murtala International Airport in Lagos. From the Lagos airport they will connect a flight to Uyo, where the match will be played.   …

Chris Brown recently became the latest American artist to sell out an iconic African venue as the Grammy-winning RnB star sold South Africa’s biggest stadium in 2 hours. Before Chris Brown, several global superstars have toured the African continent including in Nigeria. In this article, we will revisit some of these historical concerts. 1. Beyonce The Queen Bee has performed …

The federal government of Nigeria has officially commenced the sale of crude oil and refined petroleum products in naira, marking a significant shift in the nation’s energy market.    On Saturday, October 6, Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, announced that the sale, in line with a directive from the Federal Executive Council (FEC), began …

Gilead Sciences has unveiled plans to make affordable versions of its groundbreaking HIV prevention drug, lenacapavir, available in 120 low and middle-income countries. Lenacapavir, which is administered as a twice-yearly injection, has shown promising results in clinical trials, significantly reducing HIV infection rates among both women and men.   In trials conducted in South Africa and Uganda, lenacapavir effectively prevented …

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has asserted that electricity prices in Nigeria are the lowest compared to other African countries. Adelabu made this statement on Thursday, October 3, during a meeting with the Secretary of the Lottery Trust Fund, Tosin Adeyanju, at his office in Abuja.   In his remarks, Adelabu emphasized that Nigeria, along with the rest of …

Eniola Badmus traded words with some of her followers who left distasteful comments on her post.   The actress shared new photos of herself in a green and white dress to celebrate Nigeria’s Independence Day.   In the caption, she called on Nigerians to join her in celebrating this “special day” and to “reflect on the strides made in overcoming …

Shoprite is proud to celebrate not only Nigeria at 64 but also its anniversary with an exciting Mega Raffle Draw! This magnificent initiative is designed to show appreciation for loyal shoppers who have supported the brand throughout the years. As the brand honours Nigeria’s independence, it is excited to offer millions of consumers, the lowest prices in quality food and …

Labour party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has shared his thoughts as Nigeria celebrates her 64th Independence day today October 1.  In a statement released on social media, Obi said today is a day to appreciate God for abundantly blessing Nigeria with natural, human, and material resources to build a great nation and that it is …