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Disc jockey, Nonso Temisan, professionally known as DJ Big N, speaks with FAITH AJAYI about his career, the future of afrobeats and other issues You studied Psychology at the University of Lagos and later earned an MBA. How have those two worlds shaped the way you read and control a crowd today? Studying Psychology at the University of Lagos taught me how people think, how they react, and, more importantly, how emotion drives behaviour. When I’m deejaying, I’m not just playing songs; I’m reading patterns. I can sense when a crowd is about to peak or when the energy is…

The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria has inducted 202 new members, including 199 Graduate Diploma holders and three Fellows. The Batch ‘A’ 2026 induction, held on Friday at Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, marked the formal entry of the new members into the procurement and supply chain profession. In his address, the President of the institute, Sikiru Balogun, said the inductees were being called to greater responsibility.  He urged them to practise the profession guided by ethics, accountability and national development. “This significant occasion marks your formal induction into the noble and ever-evolving field of Procurement and…

Apple on Monday announced that Tim Cook will step down as the tech giant’s chief executive officer in September, handing the top job to company veteran John Ternus. The announcement answers long-simmering questions about a successor for 65-year-old Cook, who said he will become executive chairman of the board when he cedes Apple’s CEO position. “It has been the greatest privilege of my life to be the CEO of Apple and to have been trusted to lead such an extraordinary company,” Cook said in a statement. Cook joined Apple in 1998, rising through the ranks and helping drive its success…

Persistent grid disruptions caused by the ageing Aba–Itu transmission line, the vandalised Itu–Adiabo (Calabar) line, and inadequate gas supply to the state-owned Ibom Power Plant have plunged Akwa Ibom State into intermittent blackouts, crippling business operations and weakening the social life of residents, writes PATRICK ODEY Residents of Akwa Ibom State have continued to endure prolonged blackouts and erratic power supply despite the state having access to optimise multiple electricity sources, a situation that has crippled businesses, disrupted social life, and forced many residents to depend on generators for survival. Many stakeholders in the state describe the situation as worrisome,…

Key takeaways:Bitcoin options markets price in low odds of BTC reaching $84,000 in May, while the monthly futures basis rate reflects weakness.Significant Bitcoin accumulation by listed companies and rising spot Bitcoin ETF inflows absorb mining supply, reducing the impact of potential selling.Bitcoin (BTC) reclaimed the $78,000 level amid broader risk-on sentiment, as the S&P 500 Index jumped to an all-time high on Friday. Despite 15% gains over the past 30 days, options markets are pricing in 25% odds that Bitcoin will trade above $84,000 by the end of May. Derivatives markets remain skeptical of further gains, although institutional spot demand remains…

Police are investigating a new allegation made about Noah Beck‘s sister Haley Beck. The Peoria Police Department in Arizona confirmed to Us Weekly on Friday, May 1, that they are “looking into” accusations about a possible inappropriate relationship between Haley, 27, and a second student. Authorities also stated it’s based on a tip they received from a woman who is “basing it all off a TikTok.” For now, police say “it’s simply allegations” and they “haven’t confirmed anything.” They plan to meet with the tipster next week. Us Weekly has reached out to Noah’s team for comment. Related: What to…

Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital, is betting that the country’s chronic electricity shortages can be tackled outside the national grid, scaling up state-backed power generation and distribution after securing 400 megawatts of new supply. The Lagos State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Biodun Ogunleye, disclosed this on Tuesday at a conference organised by BusinessDay newspaper, saying the state is determined to reduce dependence on the fragile national grid. The move comes as Nigeria’s centralised electricity system continues to struggle, with frequent grid collapses and generation levels that remain far below national demand. “We are seeking to move beyond a single…

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) states that the federal government has reversed its earlier decision on implementing the revised Professional Allowance Table (PAT) and has made new commitments to settle outstanding arrears and fund residency training programmes. The disclosure was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the association’s emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held virtually on Saturday. The dispute The current development follows weeks of tension between NARD and the federal government over unresolved welfare issues. Earlier in April, PREMIUM TIMES reported that the association declared a nationwide strike, citing persistent welfare challenges and…

Tin mining site at Barikin Ladi (Credit: Kabir Yusuf, PREMIUM TIMES) Ultimately, the stakes are high. Nigeria’s mining sector can either remain a fragmented, conflict-prone space exploited by criminal networks or evolve into a well-regulated engine of national development. The difference lies in the rigour of its regulatory institutions, the consistency of enforcement, and the inclusiveness of its policies. It is an absolute fact. Nigeria stands on the threshold of a mineral-driven economic renaissance. Beneath its soil lies a vast repository of over 44 commercially viable minerals ranging from gold, lithium, and zinc to limestone and coal, collectively valued at…

The senior pastor and general overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Johnson Suleman, has questioned President Bola Tinubu’s ambition to seek re-election amid worsening economic pressures, persistent insecurity, and other pressing national concerns. PREMIUM TIMES reported that ahead of the 2027 presidential election, governors, elders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), and political heavyweights in several states have endorsed Mr Tinubu for a second term. The Nigerian televangelist spoke during a Sunday service in Auchi, Edo State, where he delivered a sermon titled “Power to Get Wealth”, a video of which went viral on Tuesday. The 55-year-old cleric said…