Photo Credit : Paypaxe Nigerian fintech firm Paypaxe is rolling out a platform to help businesses automate salary payments, compute statutory deductions, and stay compliant with tax regulations. Founder Belema Mary Maxwell revealed that the web-based system is designed to make payroll
The United States military has announced an increase in intelligence sharing and equipment support for Nigeria as part of a broader effort to combat Islamic State (IS)-linked militants across Africa. This was disclosed by Lieutenant General John Brennan, Deputy Commander of the US Africa Command (AFRICOM), during a recent US–Nigeria security meeting held in
President Bola Tinubu The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially opened applications for the 2026 Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Overseas Scholarship Scheme, giving Nigerian postgraduate students the chance to study abroad in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Malaysia. This announcement was confirmed by Dada
The Lagos State Government has officially announced the start of registration for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for public and private Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) across the state. This exercise is compulsory for all eligible JSS 3 students who will be sitting for the examination. Registration will run from Monday, January 26 to […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised Nigeria’s economic growth projection for 2026 to 4.4%, up from earlier estimates. This reflects improving macroeconomic conditions, including rising foreign reserves, stabilising inflation, and ongoing economic reforms. Experts say this is a strong signal for investors, entrepreneurs, and job seekers that Nigeria’s economy
The UBA Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has supported over 100,000 vulnerable individuals across Nigeria and 19 African countries through its Food Bank and Giving Back initiative. Between November 2025 and January 2026, the Foundation distributed food items, school materials, and cash gifts worth millions
Deadline Reminder for Employers The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has reminded all employers in the state that the deadline to file 2025 annual tax returns is January 31, 2026. This applies to every business employing staff in Lagos and is in accordance with the Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025. What Employers Must File
Preparations are underway for AFROVISION X 2026, a month-long global festival celebrating African and Caribbean creativity. The event will run from June 1 to June 30, 2026, across Toronto, Brampton and Mississauga in Canada. Produced by Grandieu Inc., the festival will bring together creatives, investors, brands, governments and diaspora
Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani In a major move to strengthen girl-child education, over 40,000 adolescent girls in Kaduna State have benefited from a structured life skills education programme. Governor Uba Sani is now working to make this initiative permanent in all public secondary schools. The programme goes beyond academics to equip students
Photo Credit : Film One Nollywood has recorded another major milestone as Funke Akindele’s movie, Behind the Scenes, crossed ₦2 billion in box office sales, placing it among the highest-grossing films in Nigerian cinema history. This achievement further cements Akindele’s position as one of the most successful filmmakers in Africa. The movie’s strong

















