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Nigeria Is Investing Billions in Oil. Is It a Smart Bet in the Age of Electric Cars?Nigeria is investing $30 billion to $50 billion in oil before 2030. But with EV adoption accelerating, is its long-term oil bet still a smart investment?
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Nigeria Is Investing Billions in Oil. Is It a Smart Bet in the Age of Electric Cars?
Nigeria is investing $30 billion to $50 billion in oil before 2030. But with EV adoption accelerating, is its long-term oil bet still a smart investment?
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ZAINAB BAKAREWhy is MTN data disappearing so fast? A Nigerian lawyer's 800GB complaint against MTN raises questions about data usage, deductions and transparency.
One risky telecom bet in Madagascar became a 21-country African empire. Hassanein Hiridjee built AXIAN around the everyday needs of millions.
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Business
Glo Unveils Four New Products as It Launches “Never Settle For Less” Campaign
Glo has launched its “Never Settle For Less” campaign with four new offerings, including Magic Data, upgraded Talkmasta, 100GB welcome data and Gloria, its new multilingual AI assistant. But what do these new offers actually mean for Glo customers?
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OWOBU MAUREEN
Nigeria’s 2027 Finance Bill Is Open for Public Input. What Should Taxpayers Push to Change?
Nigeria needs more tax revenue, but collecting more is only part of the problem. Its 2027 Finance Bill could fix how taxes are enforced, spent and given away.Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi
5 African Start Up Founders Who Failed First and Came Back Stronger
What happens after a startup fails? These five African founders turned painful setbacks, bad bets and collapsed ventures into lessons that led to something far bigger.Owobu Maureen
Nigeria Records Highest Monthly Diaspora Remittance Inflow at $947 Million. What Does It Mean for the Economy?
Nigeria just recorded its highest monthly diaspora remittance inflow at $947 million. But where does all that money go once it enters the economy?Owobu Maureen
Nigeria Is Winning Back Investors. But What Are They Investing In?
Nigeria is attracting billions in foreign capital again. But almost all of it is going into banks and bonds, not the factories and businesses that expand what the country produces.Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi
Technology
AI Video Search Innovator Clipto Reaches $250M Valuation Milestone!
As generative AI leads to a surge in digital content, Clipto offers an AI-powered solution for efficient file management. The startup recently secured $15 million in funding to develop its platform, which indexes diverse digital files and allows users to search them using natural language or integrated AI tools. Clipto helps a broad user base find and reuse their existing content while prioritizing local processing and user control.
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Nvidia's $3.5 Billion MediaTek Power Play Targets Big Tech's AI Chip Reign!
Nvidia is investing $3.5 billion in MediaTek to enable the Taiwanese chipmaker to design custom AI chips that can integrate into Nvidia-based data centers. This strategic partnership helps Nvidia maintain its lead in AI infrastructure while expanding its ecosystem. The collaboration extends beyond data centers to include AI PCs and advanced AI-powered vehicles.Uche Emeka
2005 Cadillac STS: The Unexpected Challenger That Rattled BMW's 545i Dominance
In 2005, Cadillac's rear-drive STS directly challenged the BMW 545i, marking a close contest in the luxury sports sedan segment. While the STS offered a compelling package of design and features, the BMW 545i, despite controversial styling and iDrive, impressed with its advanced chassis and powerful Valvetronic V-8 engine, though its active steering and transmission behavior drew mixed reactions.Uche Emeka
Japan's Defense Revolution: AI, Drones, and Missiles Take Center Stage
Japan is set to implement a sweeping overhaul of its defense strategy, proposing an 8.9 trillion yen budget to integrate drones, artificial intelligence, and new warfare methods. This move aims to significantly boost its counterstrike capabilities and deterrence in response to regional challenges, while also investing in domestic defense technology and industry. The strategy addresses both external threats and internal demographic shifts affecting military personnel.Uche Emeka
Defender Dakar Concept Roars to Life: Street-Legal Rally Racer on the Horizon!
Land Rover is set to launch a limited-edition, street-legal rally racer next year, previewed by the Defender Dakar Design Concept. Based on the Dakar Rally-winning D7X-R, this new model promises rally car engineering for the street, featuring robust suspension, unique wheels, and a powerful 626 hp V-8 engine.Uche Emeka
Discovery
10 Things Once Considered Normal That Have Become Unusual
Many things that once defined everyday life are quietly becoming unusual as technology, culture and changing social habits reshape how we live.
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PRECIOUS O. UNUSERE
Petrol at ₦605 or Below ₦200: The Math Behind Nigeria's Next Fuel Promise
Nigeria’s petrol subsidy debate is returning ahead of the 2027 election, with promises of ₦605 and below ₦200 petrol raising questions about fuel prices, government spending and the real cost of cheaper petrol.Precious O. Unusere
What If Nigeria’s Next Satellites Signal a New Era of Strategic Independence?
Nigeria is turning to Israel and France for new satellites, but is Abuja quietly reducing its dependence on China?Ogochukwu Magdalene Obia
Ajala the Traveller: The Nigerian Journalist Who Crossed the World on a Vespa
Long before budget airlines and social media, Olabisi Ajala rode a Vespa across continents, documenting an extraordinary journey through a world divided by borders and politics.Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi
Have You Ever Felt Like You’ve Lived This Moment Before? The Mystery of Déjà Vu
Ever had a moment that felt strangely familiar, as if you had already lived it? That mysterious feeling is called déjà vu, and science is still uncovering why it happens.Ogochukwu Magdalene Obia
Opinion
Cancel Culture Is Just Digital Mob Justice in Disguise
Cancel culture becomes digital mob justice when online accountability abandons context, evidence, and proportionality for public punishment, outrage, and permanent condemnation.
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The War on Poverty is on Pause: What Tinubu’s Reforms Really Mean for the Average Nigerian
President Tinubu’s bold economic reforms promised long-term growth, but for many Nigerians, they’ve brought deeper poverty and hardship. Here’s what the reforms really mean for the average citizenzainab bakare
OPINION: Should Education Be Free To All?
This in-depth analysis examines the promise and pitfalls of tuition-free learning, from breaking cycles of poverty to fears of declining quality. With examples from Finland to sub-Saharan Africa, it explores how nations can balance equity, funding, and excellence in an age where knowledge is the key to progress.Eric Namso
Should Nigeria Adopt a Four-Day Work Week?
As countries experiment with shorter work weeks, Nigeria faces a pressing question: could a four-day schedule ease burnout, boost productivity, and reshape work culture—or would it clash with our unique economic realities?zainab bakare
How Remembering Ancestors Shapes Moral Philosophy
By reflecting on the lives of those who came before us—their virtues, mistakes, and choices—we uncover a deeper, more personal foundation for understanding right and wrong.Ibukun Oluwa
Lifestyle
The "Smell Good" Culture Is Making Us Spray More Perfume Than We Need
The “smell good” culture is encouraging people to overspray perfume. Here’s how excessive fragrance use can affect your skin, airways and health.
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A Tablet for Headache, an Antibiotic for Fever: When Did This Become Normal?
Frequent and inappropriate use of antibiotics and painkillers can cause serious problems, from antimicrobial resistance to medication-related harm, making responsible medicine use increasingly important.Precious O. Unusere
President Tinubu Confronts South Africa's Xenophobic Attacks at AU
President Bola Tinubu has formally lodged a complaint with the African Union against recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks in South Africa, urging collective action and placing the matter on the AU Assembly agenda for January 2027. Nigeria also called for stronger continental efforts in conflict prevention and warned against external interference in African security matters. This highlights the critical need for renewed commitment to African unity and home-grown solutions for peace and security across the continent.Precious Eseaye
Fashionlore: The Unwritten Rules of Wearing Fila
The Yoruba fila is more than a cap. Its tilt, direction, and style can signal marriage, status, courtship, age, and social hierarchy.Zainab Bakare
Caliphate Air Gets Its First E190 as Sokoto-Backed Airline Moves Closer to Launch
Nigeria's Caliphate Air, backed by the Sokoto State Government, has taken delivery of its first Embraer E190, signaling its upcoming Q4 2026 launch. The new airline aims to enhance connectivity across northern Nigeria, operating from Abuja with a customer-centric approach. This initiative also highlights a growing trend of state-supported carriers in African aviation.Precious Eseaye
Entertainment
10 Movies Coming in September 2026 You Won’t Want to Miss
From supernatural sequels and terrifying survival stories to Nollywood thrillers, September 2026 is bringing something for every kind of movie lover.
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OGOCHUKWU MAGDALENE OBIA
Record-Breaking £123M Barcola Deal: Liverpool Secures Star Forward
Liverpool has finalized the signing of French forward Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain for an impressive fee potentially reaching £123 million. The 23-year-old, who previously won numerous titles with PSG, has committed to a five-year contract at Anfield, expressing his ambition to win the Premier League. Barcola's arrival is set to significantly enhance Liverpool's attacking options and prepare the team for a demanding season.Uche Emeka
Mel Gibson's 'Thoughtless Idiocy': Star Apologizes for Mocking Sign Language Interpreter Amid Outcry
Mel Gibson has issued an apology after facing backlash for mocking an ASL interpreter at FanExpo Canada, an incident that quickly went viral. The actor attributed his actions to "spontaneous thoughtless idiocy" and apologized to those offended. This event highlights ongoing discussions around Gibson's public appearances and past controversies, even as he anticipates a potential career resurgence with his upcoming film, "The Resurrection of the Christ."Precious Eseaye
Industry Insider's Secret Horror: New Hollywood Novel 'This Town Will Eat You Alive' Unleashed Under Pseudonym
Debut author Clare Ogawa is set to release "This Town Will Eat You Alive" on July 6, 2027, a satirical Hollywood horror-romance novel. It follows an assistant who discovers her studio head boss transforms into a tentacled monster, drawing inspiration from Ogawa's post-#MeToo experiences in the film industry.Precious Eseaye
Daisy Chain Fields Festival Reignites Passion for Pop Stars Chappell Roan and Olivia Rodrigo
Olivia Rodrigo's inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival was a resounding success, blending an all-women lineup with significant charitable contributions. Rodrigo emotionally reflected on the event's collective spirit and its ability to raise $20 million for women's organizations. The festival is set to return in 2027.Precious Eseaye