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Two apps just inherited Nigeria’s entire ride-hailing and delivery market — and most people didn’t even notice it happening until this week. With Uber gone, everyone who relied on it is redistributing themselves across Bolt and inDrive: the commuter heading to work, the small business owner who dashes packages across town, the driver who needs a new platform, …
Twelve years. That is how long it took Uber to go from the shiny new app that made Lagosians stop hailing danfo in the rain to a household name synonymous with “booking a ride.” As of September 2, 2026, that chapter has officially closed. Uber exits Nigeria, and with it goes one of the founding stories of …
Navigating the Nigerian stock market requires a blend of timing, patience, and sharp data. As we head deeper into 2026, the financial landscape is shifting, presenting massive wealth-building opportunities for smart investors. In this exclusive guide, we leverage our local insights to break down the top blue-chip banking and tech picks on the NGX that …
Let’s be honest. Nigerian culture is no longer knocking on the world’s door. It has kicked the door wide open, walked in, and rearranged the furniture. Burna Boy is filling stadiums in London. Wizkid features are the golden ticket on any global track. Nollywood is sitting comfortably on Netflix home screens from Toronto to Tokyo. …
Lagos doesn’t sleep. It just changes clothes. By 9 PM, the same roads that held you hostage in traffic are pulsing with something else entirely — car horns replaced by Amapiano log drums, brake lights replaced by neon signage, and everybody suddenly has somewhere fabulous to be. That’s Lagos nightlife for you. No cap, there’s nowhere else …
It is a familiar, heartbreaking scene. You scroll through Instagram and spot a gorgeous, newly built semi-detached duplex in a “fully serviced” estate around Lekki or Orchid Road. The facade is immaculate. The interior boasts pristine Spanish tiles, LED strip lighting, and a fitted kitchen. The developer’s brochure promises “uninterrupted luxury living.” You pay the …
ABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday used his Democracy Day address to defend his administration’s economic reforms, reaffirm commitment to tackling insecurity, and honour the men and women whose sacrifices helped restore democratic rule in Nigeria. Speaking before a joint session of the National Assembly as the country marked another June 12 celebration, the …
On a June 12 morning in Nigeria, the atmosphere feels different. Government offices are closed. Schools are quiet. Workers enjoy a day off. Yet for millions of Nigerians, Democracy Day is more than just a public holiday. It is a day loaded with memories, sacrifice, and one of the biggest political injustices in the nation’s …
The city of Ijebu-Ode came alive on Friday, May 29, 2026, as thousands of people gathered at the Awujale Palace for the annual Ojude Oba Festival, one of Nigeria’s most celebrated cultural events. From the first beat of the talking drums to the final horse parade, the atmosphere was nothing short of extraordinary. The streets surrounding the palace overflowed with …
For decades, global conversations about Islam have revolved around the Arab world. Television cameras point toward Mecca, Medina, Baghdad, Damascus, and Cairo whenever the subject of Muslim civilization comes up. That framing shaped how millions of people understand the Islamic world. But it also created a major blind spot. Because far away from the deserts …
