EntertainmentBanky W announces a recording return on Victor Thompson's Super Power
The forthcoming collaboration is scheduled for November 6, with Banky W describing a personal decision to make music again.
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NigeriaShortlisted paramilitary recruits told not to pay for drug tests
NDLEA says the Interior Ministry has already funded the required tests. Candidates should enter through the links supplied by their recruitment institutions.
30 Oct 2026 · News
NigeriaNew service committee puts complaints on ministry agenda
A new SERVICOM committee will review service standards and citizen feedback at the Special Duties Ministry.
29 Oct 2026 · Analysis
NigeriaFCSC sets November window for directorate interviews
Shortlisted officers are being directed to the commission’s official list and interview timetable.
28 Oct 2026 · Analysis
NigeriaFCSC explores a link between recruitment and payroll records
Technical discussions concern possible integration; the commission has not announced a completed migration.
28 Oct 2026 · Analysis
NigeriaFinance ministry records administrative handover
Mohammed Sanusi Danjuma has taken over in an acting capacity following Raymond Omachi’s retirement.
28 Oct 2026 · Analysis
NigeriaCivil-service forum turns attention to policy delivery
Officials discussed digital processes, performance management and the value of institutional memory.
28 Oct 2026 · Analysis
NigeriaWater commission seeks engineering support for catchment plans
A proposed partnership would bring water professionals into planning and resource management.
28 Oct 2026 · Analysis
NigeriaKogi gives inspection teams a clearer identity on project sites
New reflective jackets are intended to distinguish government inspectors from contractors.
27 Oct 2026 · AnalysisBusiness 20
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BusinessNestlé’s waters proposal separates a business transfer from share ownership
The proposed restructuring still requires regulatory and shareholder approvals, according to the company notice reported by Nairametrics.
30 Oct 2026 · Analysis
BusinessUniversity Press results bring the publishing cash cycle into focus
A review of the publisher’s half-year accounts points to weaker sales and higher receivables, alongside lower production costs.
30 Oct 2026 · Analysis
BusinessEpicure outlines broader insurance services and digital plans
The broker’s anniversary remarks describe its next priorities, rather than a completed launch of every proposed service.
30 Oct 2026 · Analysis
BusinessEDC broadens SME conference into a pan-African business platform
The November event in Lagos includes an expo and investor introductions; participation does not promise funding or sales.
30 Oct 2026 · Analysis
BusinessLagos electricity panels aim to give unresolved complaints a hearing
The regulator’s reported plan covers billing, metering and service disputes, with the first hearings scheduled for November.
30 Oct 2026 · Analysis
BusinessCheaper equipment is only half the energy challenge for small firms
LCCI is calling for affordable energy finance while its Eko Gas Scheme offers practical support to selected small businesses.
30 Oct 2026 · News
BusinessAgroPass aims to connect Nigerian farmers with finance and buyers
FCMB and Mastercard’s new platform brings agricultural services into one network. Its launch sets out an ambition for wider access, rather than a guarantee of loans for every farmer.
30 Oct 2026 · News
BusinessSeven modular refineries projected for 2027—but delivery is the next test
An industry outlook puts proposed new capacity at 83,000 barrels a day. The forecast is substantial, but the projects’ individual identities and commissioning dates were not disclosed.
30 Oct 2026 · NewsSport 20
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SportVictor Osimhen and partner welcome a second daughter
Galatasaray has congratulated Victor Osimhen and Stefanie Kim Ladewig after the arrival of their daughter Liora Audrey.
30 Oct 2026 · News
SportCalabar university games move to 2027, with new dates still awaited
NUGA has postponed the event previously scheduled for November 14–24. Athletes and visitors now need a revised timetable.
30 Oct 2026 · News
SportCAF restores AFCON’s two-year cycle with a transitional calendar
The revised plan lists tournaments in 2027, 2028, 2031 and 2033, so the immediate gaps will not all be two years.
30 Oct 2026 · Analysis
SportNAFA launches SHINE with flag football and mentoring for girls
The programme targets more than 1,000 girls across four states and the FCT, combining sport with education and practical skills.
30 Oct 2026 · Analysis
SportExtra-time goal ends Edo Queens' continental qualification bid
Ampem Darkoa progressed from the WAFU-B play-off, with the final aggregate margin leaving little room for recovery.
30 Oct 2026 · Analysis
SportFuture Eagles win shootout as classification campaign continues
Nigeria beat Rwanda after a 1-1 draw, earning another placement match rather than returning to the title race.
30 Oct 2026 · Analysis
SportOkoye’s penalty save earns Udinese a point at Parma
The Nigerian goalkeeper stopped Adrián Bernabé’s 69th-minute penalty in a goalless draw that ended Udinese’s six-match losing run.
30 Oct 2026 · Analysis
SportLagos Golf Classic brings course access and investment into focus
Knight Frank Nigeria’s tournament at Ikoyi Club paired competition with discussion of the facilities needed to grow golf.
30 Oct 2026 · AnalysisEntertainment 20
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EntertainmentLagos Fashion Week announcement combines runway shows, conversation and music
A branded programme for 2026 links fashion displays with social spaces, while its celebrity examples refer to the previous edition.
30 Oct 2026 · Analysis
EntertainmentA&R Foundry proposes a structured route into music talent scouting
Babatunde Makinde's initiative names five African markets, while eligibility and application dates remain to be announced.
30 Oct 2026 · Analysis
EntertainmentNollywood’s next pay debate: what happens after the acting fee?
Toyosi Etim-Effiong is calling for more negotiated profit-sharing deals, putting talent management and the terms of film earnings in focus.
30 Oct 2026 · News
EntertainmentMr Eazi says a concert booking cost him a chance to meet Jay-Z
The singer says a paid performance clashed with the 2019 Lion King premiere, where he had hoped to meet a figure he admires in music and business.
30 Oct 2026 · News
EntertainmentAgbara Nla's US rollout extends a Nigerian screen story abroad
The distributor announced selected American cinema dates for October 30, adding another market to the film's international release.
29 Oct 2026 · Analysis
EntertainmentUzor Arukwe wants the success of Odogwu to open up new roles
The actor says the character brought opportunities, but he wants producers to take chances on a wider range of performances.
29 Oct 2026 · Analysis
EntertainmentBurna Boy uses an awards appearance to describe his football ambition
The singer said he hopes a player developed through his Nigerian academy will one day receive recognition at the Ballon d'Or.
27 Oct 2026 · Analysis
EntertainmentFortune Ileleji's new book puts relationships at the centre of achievement
The author presents cohesion as a way to think about people, organisations and cooperation; the launch report describes his argument, not a scientific finding.
24 Oct 2026 · AnalysisTechnology 20
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TechnologyNewsrooms need to meet younger audiences beyond the article
Fisayo Fosudo says established publishers can combine their reporting experience with short videos, reels and carousels to reach younger readers.
30 Oct 2026 · News
TechnologyBuying a phone? NCC puts device approval in the spotlight
The telecoms regulator is asking manufacturers to support its Device Checker as Nigeria approaches 3,000 type-approved devices.
30 Oct 2026 · News
TechnologySocial.Wiki lets users choose how shared social apps work
An MIT research platform lets people edit applications and select whose changes they see. Its developers are still working on broader deployment and private-message encryption.
29 Oct 2026 · News
TechnologyXREAL AURA brings Android XR apps to wired glasses
Google and XREAL describe transparent glasses linked to a separate computing unit. Initial orders cover selected overseas markets; Nigeria is not included in the announced launch list.
28 Oct 2026 · News
TechnologyMicrosoft opens its Copilot agent runtime to developers through Foundry
The company says developers can use the system behind several Copilot products to coordinate models and tools. Performance and cost claims remain Microsoft's own.
28 Oct 2026 · News
TechnologyFour Nigerian studios join Google Play's first Africa games fund cohort
Ten studios across four countries will share a US$1 million fund, alongside mentoring and technical support. Google has not published an individual award amount for each studio in the announcement.
28 Oct 2026 · News
TechnologyApple brings touch controls to MacBook Pro with a tandem OLED display
The October 28 announcement pairs a touch-enabled PROLED XDR screen with M5 Pro or M5 Max; deliveries are scheduled from November 6.
28 Oct 2026 · News
TechnologyGoogle Wallet arrives in Nigeria: what changes at the checkout
Android and Wear OS users in Nigeria can now use Google Wallet and Google Pay, but a supported card and compatible payment setup remain essential.
28 Oct 2026 · NewsEducation 20
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EducationNigeria targets December 15 for new tertiary rankings
The proposed tables will cover universities, polytechnics and colleges of education. Ministerial approval is still required before publication.
30 Oct 2026 · News
EducationNELFUND reports ₦372.62 billion in student-loan payments
The fund’s latest cumulative figures cover institutional fees and upkeep, with 319 tertiary institutions included.
30 Oct 2026 · News
EducationNigeria proposes March-to-July exam calendar for 2027
Education officials want results ready by August so eligible candidates can begin tertiary admissions in September. The published dates remain proposals.
14 Oct 2026 · News
EducationExpanded committee will track tertiary education labour agreements
The education ministry plans five sector committees to follow outstanding commitments and flag implementation problems across universities, polytechnics and colleges.
14 Oct 2026 · News
EducationNUC seeks NCC support for digital university oversight
The university regulator wants stronger networks, security and staff skills as it develops digital monitoring. The communications regulator has promised to examine the proposal.
14 Oct 2026 · News
EducationBama agriculture university gains a permanent campus through college transfer
A signed deed transfers the former college site to the federal university. Officials say effective take-off and practical agricultural training are the next priorities.
13 Oct 2026 · News
EducationSchool support programme launches distribution of two million sanitary towel packs
The education ministry says the nationwide initiative pairs menstrual supplies with learning materials for girls in public basic schools. Delivery to beneficiaries remains the key test.
12 Oct 2026 · News
EducationNUC reviews rules for shorter, skills-focused qualifications
Draft micro-credential guidelines address quality, credit recognition and industry relevance. NUC says the short qualifications are intended to complement degree programmes.
12 Oct 2026 · NewsTravel 20
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TravelEmirates schedules Durban A350 switch for March 2027
The announced aircraft change will add Premium Economy to the daily Dubai–Durban service.
30 Oct 2026 · News
TravelIslamabad attraction brings café visitors close to alpacas
MultiZoo combines refreshments and animal viewing, while its manager describes preparations for summer heat.
30 Oct 2026 · News
TravelNigeria and Russia set April 2027 target for new aviation agreement
The countries plan to renegotiate an air-service agreement dating from 1967. Talks have a proposed timetable, but the announcement does not introduce a new flight route.
29 Oct 2026 · News
TravelEmirates sets November and December dates for Vietnam A350 expansion
Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi have separate start dates in the airline’s latest aircraft deployment plan.
28 Oct 2026 · News
TravelNacala becomes Ethiopian Airlines’ third Mozambique destination
The carrier reports the launch of three weekly passenger services, adding to Maputo and Beira.
27 Oct 2026 · News
TravelSkukuza camp announces a temporary entrance route for November works
SANParks plans to close the rest camp’s main gate from November 2 to December 4 while its roof structure is repaired.
26 Oct 2026 · Analysis
TravelAmtrak reports completion of Washington tunnel works and resumed operations
The October 26 update marks the end of a planned construction interruption south of Union Station.
26 Oct 2026 · News
TravelQatar Airways and WestJet link Canadian connections through a codeshare
The agreement adds Qatar’s flight code to WestJet services while Qatar expands its own Toronto and Montreal frequencies.
26 Oct 2026 · NewsAfrica 20
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AfricaDR Congo food-security alert points to rising needs into 2027
UN News reports IPC estimates showing severe pressure on households, with eastern provinces particularly affected.
30 Oct 2026 · News
AfricaEgyptian aid shipment combines flour with winter supplies for Gaza
An October 30 report describes a 62-truck convoy and separate Red Crescent assistance figures.
30 Oct 2026 · News
AfricaMoyale aid response grows as families cross from Ethiopia into Kenya
Relief agencies and local volunteers are supporting arrivals while host communities seek more resources.
30 Oct 2026 · News
AfricaMalawi’s fuel shortage takes working time as well as money
Drivers in Lilongwe describe long waits while officials report fuel purchases still moving through the supply chain.
30 Oct 2026 · News
AfricaOuagadougou residents turn courtyards into theatre spaces for Récréâtrales
The festival combines professional production with neighbourhood participation across a week of performances.
28 Oct 2026 · News
AfricaGabon’s botanical collections turn forest discoveries into a lasting record
Researchers at Sibang describe the fieldwork and documentation needed to understand plant diversity.
27 Oct 2026 · News
AfricaSomalia prepares for the close of the UN political mission
The scheduled October 31 transition transfers work to Somali institutions and other UN bodies already operating in the country.
26 Oct 2026 · News
AfricaKenya puts soil testing at the centre of farm decisions
A national mapping programme combines laboratory work, mobile results and farmer training to make soil information more useful.
23 Oct 2026 · NewsSpace 20
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SpaceA rock found in Mali opens a window into ancient Mars
Teghaza 001 formed more than four billion years ago. Its minerals preserve evidence of the Red Planet's early crust and interaction with water.
29 Oct 2026 · News
SpaceThree telescope views reveal different sides of the Cat's Head Nebula
Hubble and Webb observations show how dust, warm material and embedded stars contribute to one striking star-forming scene.
29 Oct 2026 · News
SpaceYour name could travel to Saturn’s moon Titan aboard NASA’s Dragonfly
NASA’s new public campaign will put names on a microchip aboard the mission, which is scheduled to launch in 2028 and reach Titan in 2034.
29 Oct 2026 · News
SpaceTiny Mars dust grains reveal a stubborn engineering problem
Perseverance's material samples show why brushing away large clumps does not necessarily remove the finest dust.
26 Oct 2026 · News
SpaceSwift stops observing, but its cosmic archive stays open
NASA's fast-response observatory made its final science observation on October 20 after nearly 22 years of work.
23 Oct 2026 · News
SpaceNASA advances the power system for its proposed nuclear voyage
Contract work is moving forward on SR-1 Freedom's reactor power module. The spacecraft is targeting a late-2028 launch, so this is development progress rather than a completed mission.
20 Oct 2026 · News
SpaceSharper rotor blades could extend future flights on Mars
NASA researchers tested an unconventional blade shape in simulations and a wind tunnel. The results are promising, but the design has not flown on Mars.
20 Oct 2026 · News
SpaceNASA's Moon rover plans move from concepts toward surface tests
The October update separates a water-searching robot from vehicles intended to carry astronauts. Hardware trials and delivery targets remain ahead.
20 Oct 2026 · NewsOffbeat & inventions 20
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Offbeat & inventionsCoral bacteria supply hormones during heat stress, researchers report
An NYU Abu Dhabi study examines a microscopic partnership that may help explain how some corals respond to rising temperatures.
30 Oct 2026 · Analysis
Offbeat & inventionsCrushed shells give young clams a less acidic place to grow
A 90-day UC Davis experiment connects a coastal stewardship practice with changes in water chemistry and gene activity.
29 Oct 2026 · Analysis
Offbeat & inventionsArizona's standing rocks began with a huge volcanic upheaval
A new satellite view explains how ancient eruptions and long erosion shaped Chiricahua's ridges, canyons and stone towers.
28 Oct 2026 · Analysis
Offbeat & inventionsA giant Antarctic iceberg slows beside South Georgia
Satellite observations track A-81 from the Brunt Ice Shelf to a shallow underwater shelf in the South Atlantic.
27 Oct 2026 · Analysis
Offbeat & inventionsFolded metal turns an origami idea into a room-sized structure
MIT researchers assembled rigid modules from flat sheets, demonstrating a construction method whose larger applications still need testing.
27 Oct 2026 · Analysis
Offbeat & inventionsA small squeeze changes the magnetic behaviour of tiny crystals
Oak Ridge researchers used neutron measurements to examine how mechanical strain alters materials being investigated for future electronics.
27 Oct 2026 · Analysis
Offbeat & inventionsA satellite built to study ocean colour is following autumn leaves
NASA's PACE observations track changing leaf pigments, while photographs from the ground help scientists interpret the patterns.
26 Oct 2026 · Analysis
Offbeat & inventionsNOAA's new portal makes ocean DNA records easier to compare
Ocean DNA Explorer brings sampling context, genetic detections and visual tools together for marine biodiversity research.
21 Oct 2026 · NewsAfrican excellence 20
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African excellenceBaci’s 8,780 kg jollof achievement brought a giant kitchen to Lagos
Guinness confirmed the Nigerian-style jollof serving in September 2025, with distribution as part of the challenge.
15 Sept 2025 · Analysis
African excellenceFola David’s 2024 drawing filled a Lagos stadium canvas with culture
Guinness certified the individual drawing at 1,004.7 square metres, a different measurement from the larger canvas beneath it.
14 Nov 2024 · Analysis
African excellenceGirmay’s three stage wins and green jersey made a historic 2024 Tour
The Eritrean finished the points competition ahead of Jasper Philipsen after breakthroughs in stages 3, 8 and 12.
21 Jul 2024 · Analysis
African excellenceTebogo’s 30.69 in Pretoria: why the 2024 achievement is a world best
Botswana’s sprinter improved the 300m benchmark in an event that needs its own precise label.
17 Feb 2024 · Analysis
African excellenceKiptum’s Chicago 2023 run: the acceleration behind 2:00:35
His third marathon produced a historic time, with a second half faster than his first.
8 Oct 2023 · Analysis
African excellenceKipyegon’s Florence 2023 breakthrough put 3:50 behind her
The Kenyan’s 3:49.11 performance changed the women’s 1500m record that evening and rewarded a forceful finish.
2 Jun 2023 · Analysis
African excellenceAmusan’s Oregon 2022 breakthrough: two races, two different meanings
Her 12.12 semifinal and wind-assisted 12.06 final show why a title-winning time and a record time can differ.
25 Jul 2022 · Analysis
African excellenceJabeur’s 2022 Wimbledon final marked a Tunisian tennis breakthrough
The first Tunisian and Arab woman in a Grand Slam singles final won the opening set before Rybakina’s comeback.
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