Monthly Archives: July, 2026
Market Loses ₦1.81tn as BUA Cement Leads Broad-Based Selloff
June 1 (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market reversed previous gains on Monday as renewed profit-taking in large-cap stocks, particularly BUA Cement, dragged key performance indicators lower. Market capitalisation declined by ₦1.811 trillion to close at ₦158.697 trillion from ₦160.508 trillion at the start of trading...
Babachir quits ADC, accuses party of manipulating primary for Atiku
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has formally severed ties with the African Democratic Congress, alleging that the party’s presidential primary was engineered to favour former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Lawal announced his departure from the party on Monday through a statement posted on his official Facebook page...
Tasman region hit with 200mm of rain in 12 hours
MetService said it is likely to “be a significant weather event affecting large parts of the country.”...
CBN To Reduce Cash Outside Banks To 40% In Two Years
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has unveiled plans to reduce the volume of cash held outside the banking system from about 90 per cent to less than 40 per cent by 2028 as part of efforts to deepen Nigeria’s digital economy and strengthen monetary policy effectiveness...
Malcolm Stewart on Second Moto DNF: “took a stinger to the knee. Hopefully it’s nothing too serious”
Stewart finished 12-40 for 17th overall and will get his knee evaluated this week...
France bans Israeli offensive weapons from major defence show
France has banned the display of Israeli offensive weapons at the 2026 Eurosatory international defence and security exhibition, organisers said Monday. While the Israeli defence ministry denounced the "disgraceful decision", Eurosatory organisers said Israeli defence systems were authorised to participate, according to a French government decision...
Empowering Future Hospitality Leaders: Nigerian Bottling Company at IHTEF 2026
NBC and Schweppes co-sponsor the Bartender Academy for the second consecutive year, advancing skills development and entrepreneurship within Nigeria’s hospitality sector. The post Empowering Future Hospitality Leaders: Nigerian Bottling Company at IHTEF 2026 appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today...
Best Buy Watch Party Sale discounts TVs in time for FIFA World Cup
If you’re watching the FIFA games from home, Best Buy wants to make sure that you’re viewing it from the best possible experience with the latest ‘Watch Party Sale.’ These game day sales include TVs, laptops, sound bars, and headphones. The sale ends on June 4...
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“Take the Stairs”: Adekunle Gold Shares Advice for Creatives at The Macallan Partnership Celebration
Award-winning singer and songwriter Adekunle Gold has urged creatives to remain committed to their craft, even when recognition feels out of reach, sharing a powerful reflection on patience, excellence and… The post “Take the Stairs”: Adekunle Gold Shares Advice for Creatives at The Macallan Partnership Celebration appeared first on Nigerian Entertainment Today...
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Bernie Sanders Backs Justin J. Pearson, House Candidate at the Heart of Tennessee Voting Rights Fight
Pearson challenged the last Tennessee Democrat in the House. Now he’s up against the threat of total GOP control. The post Bernie Sanders Backs Justin J. Pearson, House Candidate at the Heart of Tennessee Voting Rights Fight appeared first on The Intercept...
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Multi-agency flood control exercise gains momentum
A large-scale flood control and drainage desilting campaign, spearheaded by Zoomlion Ghana Limited and its partners, has been intensified across Accra as stakeholders step up efforts to prepare the capital ahead of the peak rainy season. The exercise, which involved the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO...
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Poor road to dump site leaves tricycle operators stranded
Poor road conditions leading to the only waste disposal site at Lower McCarthy Hill in the Weija Gbawe Municipality have left thousands of refuse tricycle operators stranded, disrupting waste collection in parts of Accra. The situation has resulted in long queues of tricycles along the Leprosarium stretch of the Mallam-Kasoa Highway...
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“This is why I don’t attend parties” – Woman leaves guests stunned with her electrifying dance performance at a party (Watch)
A woman turned heads online after revealing why she rarely attends parties: her unique dancing style. She often avoids social gatherings because she believes her dance moves can be embarrassing. She jokingly admitted that there are times she prefers to remain seated and quiet rather than draw attention to herself on the dance floor...