Author: Press Room

As night falls over the vibrant city of Lagos on Friday, December 5th, 2025, the Tafawa Balewa Square will once again become the heartbeat of worship, as hundreds of thousands gather under the open heavens for the world’s largest gospel concert, THE EXPERIENCE @20. Convened by Paul Adefarasin, Metropolitan and Senior Pastor of House On The Rock Church, The Experience marks its 20th anniversary under the theme “JESUS UNITED.” For two decades, the concert has served as a beacon of hope, unity, and faith, drawing millions of worshippers from across Nigeria, Africa, and beyond to lift one name above all…

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, on Friday urged African governments and industry leaders to embrace emerging technologies shaping global energy systems, warning that the continent cannot afford to “stand on the sidelines” of the fast-changing innovation landscape. Akume, represented by his Special Adviser on Technical Operations, Prof. Benard Babatunde, gave the charge at the 9th Solewani Energy Summit themed “Emerging Technologies and the Future of Sustainable Development in Africa.” The former Benue governor told energy executives, policymakers and innovators that Africa’s growing population, expanding cities and rising energy demands make technological adoption unavoidable. “Artificial…

Super Falcons forward Uchenna Kanu has officially ended her spell at Racing Louisville FC, bringing to a close a three-year stint at the club, Soccernet.ng reports. Louisville confirmed Kanu’s departure on Friday, 26 November, while releasing its list of returning and departing players ahead of the 2026 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) campaign. The 28-year-old is one of six players who will enter free agency and will not be re-signed for the new season. Racing Louisville FC forward Uchenna Kanu during a NWSL game between Angel City FC and Racing Louisville FC at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California.…

In SummaryAfrica’s leading stock exchanges are rapidly digitizing, with total trading volumes projected at $343.7 billion and market capitalization around $1.42 trillion in 2025.Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa are driving digital adoption through mobile apps, e offerings, tokenization, and AI powered trading platforms.Retail and institutional access has surged thanks to innovations like NGX Invest, NSE Digital Exchange, EGX mobile app, and JSE cloud based systems.Post trade automation, data distribution upgrades, and blockchain initiatives are enhancing efficiency, transparency, and Africa’s global market competitiveness.Deep Dive!!Friday, 28 November 2025 – As Africa’s financial markets continue to evolve, 2025 stands out as a pivotal year in which digital infrastructure…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the promotion of 57 senior officers to the prestigious ranks of Air Vice Marshal and Air Commodore, marking a significant step in consolidating the service’s leadership depth amid evolving national security challenges. NAF’s spokesman, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said in a statement that the promotion, which was released on Thursday, underscored the commitment of NAF leadership to building a smarter, stronger, and more operationally decisive force capable of responding swiftly to threats across the country. Of the number, 27 Air Commodores were promoted to the rank of Air Vice Marshal. They include S.…

Nigeria international Tolu Arokodare admits he has not had as many starts as he hoped since joining Wolverhampton Wanderers, Soccernet.ng reports. However, the Super Eagles striker insists he fully understands why he has had to wait for his chance at the Premier League club. The Nigerian arrived from Genk in the summer without a proper pre-season and has been forced to build match sharpness in the middle of a Premier League storm. England Premier League Football, Wolverhampton Wanderers versus Brighton and Hove Albion Tolu Arokodare of Wolverhampton Wanderers after the final whistle. Copyright GodfreyxPittxIMAGO Wolves’ struggles in front of goal…

The Oyo State Government has directed traders, artisans, motor dealers, and vendors occupying pedestrian walkways and roadside spaces to vacate the areas or face penalties. The warning was issued on Friday, by the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) Chairman, Major Adesagba Adekoya (retd), at his office in secretariat, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. “Using walkways for business is illegal and creates traffic bottlenecks, accidents, and inconvenience for shoppers,” Adesagba said. He identified the University of Ibadan area, Samonda, Mokola, among others, as locations where illegal trading is prevalent. “Traders are required to relocate to designated market spaces immediately,…

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State says the government is targeting a harvest of 1.2 million bags of rice from its farm located in Jangwa and Agwatashi, on the boundary between Awe and Obi local government areas. The state government had cultivated 3,300 hectares of rice from the 10,000 hectares acquired for the rice project in the area. Sule, while inspecting the rice harvest on Friday, expressed delight with the progress recorded so far, noting that more than 600,000 bags of rice had been harvested within two weeks of the exercise. “This is about 50 per cent of the harvest…

The Nigerian Senate has promised to review and enact new laws to strengthen the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) and improve local content, as the 9th Africa Energy Summit kicks off in Port Harcourt. Senate President Godswill Akpabio made the pledge at the summit, organised by Solewant Group, with the theme “Emerging Technologies and the Future of Sustainable Energy Development in Africa”. Representing Akpabio, Senator Osita Ngwu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals, said the Senate would address grey areas in existing laws to benefit Nigerians. Ngwu, who is the Senator representating Enugu West District, noted that a bill…

Lara Adejoro The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency, in collaboration with the Ogun State Ministry of Environment, on Thursday sealed six recycling facilities in the Ogijo community of Ogun State. The action followed the operators’ failure to comply with the National Environmental (Battery Control) Regulations 2024 and a NESREA-developed protocol designed to ensure the environmentally sound management of used lead-acid batteries, safeguard public health, and protect the environment. NESREA’s Assistant Director of Press, Nwamaka Ejiofor, disclosed in a statement that the six facilities were shut on Thursday, with more enforcement actions expected in the coming days. The move…