January 15, 2026

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Briefs

Tinubu extends hand to Ibrahim Traoré-led Sahel States, says ‘we’re still family’

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to regional cooperation amidst growing political fractures in West Africa. Tinubu made these remarks on Thursday in Abuja while receiving Cheick Oumar Coulibaly, Mali’s ambassador to Nigeria. The meeting comes as tensions mount between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Chaired by Tinubu, and the breakaway

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Growth

7 things unsuccessful people do every weekend that successful people don’t

Weekends may feel like a break from life’s demands, but how you spend those 48 hours often determines the direction of your future. Unfortunately, unsuccessful people tend to fall into patterns that quietly sabotage their growth. Conversely, successful people use weekends to rest with intention, recalibrate, or invest in themselves. Weekend habits are like compound

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Tech

Why these 4 African Startups shut down in Q1 2025

A wave of startup closures is sweeping through Africa’s tech ecosystem, and Nigeria appears to be the hardest hit. Four promising African startups closed their doors between January and March 2025 alone. The shutdowns follow a stark decline in funding, compared to the significant investment that flowed into the ecosystem over the last five years.

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Business

How to monopolise or disrupt any Industry – lessons from billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s playbook

In 2016, Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries and the richest man in Asia, launched what would become the most ruthless, brilliant, and transformative takeover of a major industry in modern history. Within six months of entering India’s telecom market, he rewrote the rules. In less than three years, his company, Reliance Jio, forced 11

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Culture

AMVCA 2025: Femi Adebayo, Chioma Chukwuka win big for ‘Seven Doors’ (Full winners’ list)

Gifted thespians, Femi Adebayo and Chioma Chukwuka, won the keenly contested ‘Best Lead Actor and Best Lead Actress’ categories at Nollywood’s biggest night – Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) 2025. The duo clinched the prize for their exceptional roles in ‘Seven Doors’. As usual, the 11th edition of the awards, held at the Eko

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Culture

The Cross and the Chains: The Church of England’s evil role in African slavery

This is the story of African slavery, the role played by the Church of England, and how it twisted faith into a tool of oppression. Between the 15th and 19th centuries, an estimated 12.5 million Africans were violently uprooted from their homelands and shipped across the Atlantic Ocean in what remains one of the greatest

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Business

Top 8 criteria African VC firms consider before funding a startup in 2025

Raising capital from an African VC firm is not just about a pitch deck and passion. It’s about alignment. Market fit. Discipline. And above all, clarity. Too many founders build in isolation, guessing at what investors want. But thanks to insights from the Investor Guide, a working document developed by TechCabal in collaboration with leading

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Culture

Kanayo O. Kanayo calls out the Vatican’s use of black smoke as new Pope is finally elected

One of Nollywood’s veteran actors, Kanayo O. Kanayo, is asking a vital question many wouldn’t dare – Why is black still used to signify failure? Earlier today, the centuries-old ritual unfolded once again inside the hallowed halls of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City. As tradition dictates, a plume of black smoke rose from the

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Growth

7 life lessons most men learn too late (but you still have time)

Life has a way of teaching, usually the hard way. You think you have time. You think you have it figured out. And then one day, it hits you that the real lessons were right in front of you the whole time. If you’re lucky, someone points them out before you learn them through pain.Today,

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Briefs

Senate says 7.5% VAT stays, passes 2 tax reform bills — here is how it’ll affect you

Nigeria’s Senate has approved two of the four sweeping tax reform bills aimed at overhauling the country’s outdated revenue framework, following months of debate and public scrutiny. The Nigeria Tax Administration Bill 2024 and the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill 2024 were passed on Wednesday, May 7. The remaining two, the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024

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