Veteran folk musician, Segun Akinlolu, popularly known as Beautiful Nubia, has publicly accused gospel artistes Yinka Ayefele and BBO of copyright infringement, alleging they lifted the melody of his classic track Seven Lifes without consent. According to National Daily News, the singer claims Ayefele’s 2012 release My Faith in God (Igbagbo Ireti) and BBO’s 2026 […]
The Policy Shift That Could Radically Change Nigeria’s Housing Crisis
by Akindele Orimolade~ For decades, Nigeria’s housing deficit has hovered stubbornly in the millions, widening with rapid urbanisation, population growth and rising construction costs. From Lagos to Kano, Port Harcourt to Abuja, decent and affordable shelter remains out of reach for millions of citizens. Yet, under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, […]
Flavor Game-Changer: The Hidden Weapon in the World’s Most Elite Kitchens
Lagos, Nigeria – While many home cooks are busy chasing expensive gadgets and exotic spices, the world’s culinary elite are whispering about a much humbler “secret.” In a move that’s redefining the Nigerian fine-dining scene, top chefs are ditching the over-complicated for a single, punchy ingredient: Fermented Umami Pastes.Whether it’s a high-grade Japanese Miso, a […]
Digital Wallets: Is Nigeria Finally Ready to Dump the Cash King?
LAGOS, Nigeria — For decades, the Nigerian economy has bowed to one undisputed ruler: physical cash. But as we move deeper into 2026, a new contender is making a serious play for the throne. With the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) pushing harder for a cashless frontier and fintech giants like Moniepoint and OPay becoming […]
Abuja, Benue Lead States with Highest Cost of Living in 2026 — NBS Report
Despite a slight moderation in Nigeria’s headline inflation to 15.10 per cent in January 2026, households across several states continue to grapple with rising living costs, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report reveals that while inflation slowed marginally at the national level, […]