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Month: July 2025

7 Nigerian banks that shut down over the years

Nigeria’s banking history hasn’t always been smooth. Today we see mega institutions like Zenith, GTB, and Access Bank dominating the landscape; not every bank that once existed made it to 2025.  In fact, many names that used to ring bells across the country have quietly disappeared, shut down, acquired, or swallowed by regulatory crackdowns. These…

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FULL LIST: 5 key revelations from Peter Obi’s interview on 2027 game plane

In a revealing conversation on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi confirmed his political ambitions for the 2027 general elections. Speaking with Seun Okinbaloye, Obi offered deep insights into his next move, political affiliations, and vision for Nigeria. Here are five major takeaways from the…

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How students are using ChatGPT and AI tools to make money on campus

By leveraging AI powered writing assistants, design generators and data analysis tools, students are launching micro businesses, freelancing for clients and streamlining academic services. These ventures require little to no upfront investment beyond a laptop and internet access. From generating high quality essays to creating social media content and tutoring peers, innovative campus entrepreneurs are…

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These 5 Handbags Look Expensive But Cost Less Than ₦15K

If there’s one fashion fact we can all agree on, it’s this: a handbag can make or break a look. You could be wearing the most minimal outfit, say, a plain white tee and jeans, but the moment you swing a structured, sleek handbag over your shoulder, the whole look transforms. Instantly, you appear more…

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Getting Paid? Here’s How to Spot Fake Bank Alerts in Nigeria Before It’s Too Late

Mobile bank alert scams in Nigeria are becoming a normal hustle for fraudsters. You sell a product or service, they say they’ve transferred the money, and seconds later, a convincing SMS pops up on your phone reflecting “that transaction.” It looks real. You hand over the goods, but the money never arrives. Just like that,…

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These 9 Pressure Pots Make Cooking in Nigeria Faster and Way Less Stressful

Mobile bank alert scams in Nigeria are becoming a normal hustle for fraudsters. You sell a product or service, they say they’ve transferred the money, and seconds later, a convincing SMS pops up on your phone reflecting “that transaction.” It looks real. You hand over the goods, but the money never arrives. Just like that,…

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The Havit H655BT Is the Budget Headphone With Premium Sound Vibes

Blackheads are a common occurrence that affects almost everyone at some point in their skincare journey. These tiny dark spots often appear on the nose, chin, and forehead. While they’re harmless, they can be frustrating to deal with.  Blackheads are non-inflammatory acne formed when your pores get clogged with excess sebum (oil) and dead skin…

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Only 3 Nigerian universities made the world rankings; Find out which ones

The 2026 edition of the top 1,000 in the QS World University Rankings was released on June 19, 2025. The QS World University Rankings is a popular global ranking system that evaluates and compares universities worldwide. It assesses institutions based on various factors, including academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty-student ratio, citations per faculty, international faculty…

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1,000 women groups pressure Senate to appeal judgement reinstating Natasha

The Coalition of Concerned Women for Legislative Integrity (CCWLI), a group of over 1,000 women-focused civil society organisations, has mounted pressure on the 10th Senate to immediately file an appeal against the Federal High Court ruling that ordered the reinstatement of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, July 7, 2025,…

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You can’t escape legacy of impunity with ADC defection – Group slams Malami

The Citizens Alliance for Rule of Law and Justice (CARoLJ) has strongly criticised former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), over his recent defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing it as “political desperation dressed in borrowed morality.” In a statement signed by its president, Dr. Hamzat…

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