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The Federal Government has announced the establishment of Nigeria House Davos ahead of the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), scheduled to hold from January 19 to 23, 2026, in Davos, Switzerland.The announcement was signed by Abiodun Oladunjoye, Director (Information & Public Relations), State House, on Friday. The initiative marks Nigeria’s first official National House on the Davos Promenade and is aimed at projecting the country’s economic reforms, investment readiness, institutional capacity, and cultural identity on the global stage. The platform is designed to attract foreign direct investment (FDI), strengthen strategic partnerships, and enhance Nigeria’s global economic…

Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez has said he is sure that their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal game against Nigeria will be a different test compared to their earlier match against the Democratic Republic of Congo in the round of 16. The Desert Warriors made it to the last eight with a tough 1-0 win against the Leopards, and now they’ll face the Super Eagles in an exciting match. Nigeria and Algeria are the only two teams that have won all their matches at the tournament in Morocco, each with four straight wins. The Super Eagles have the strongest attack,…

A former corporal in the Nigerian Air Force and Laboratory Operational Manager at Liman Usman Global Ltd, Muhammad Usman, shares with IBRAHIM ADAM how scorpion venom is being transformed from a feared toxin into a high-value scientific resource and how the emerging industry is reshaping agribusiness What does a visitor encounter upon entering your facility that houses scorpions? The first thing people notice is the calmness of the scorpions. The environment is quiet, controlled, and highly organised. Thousands of scorpions are housed individually in transparent plastic enclosures, arranged systematically and monitored daily. The atmosphere is clinical rather than frightening. Contrary…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Friday arraigned an Austrian national, Kavlak Onal, before the Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly failing to declare foreign currencies valued at N2.28 bn. The defendant appeared before Justice Yellim Bogoro on a two-count charge bordering on non-declaration of $800,575 and €651,505. EFCC prosecuting counsel, Bilikisu Buhari, told the court that Onal committed the offence on December 13, 2025, during outward clearance at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, while travelling to Australia. According to the prosecution, officers of the Anti-Money Laundering Unit of the Nigeria Customs Service arrested the defendant after…

The start of a new year often brings a quiet sense of pressure to make big life changes. It offers a gentle invitation to pause, reflect on what has accumulated over time, and intentionally consider what no longer serves this season of your marriage. Growth within relationships is often sparked not by dramatic transformations, but by subtle moments when couples recognise that they have developed habits that were once useful in their marriage but may no longer benefit them. The New Year can significantly influence couples’ thoughts about starting afresh, creating new rules, and setting new boundaries in their marriages.…

Champion Breweries Plc has unveiled a N42bn Public Offer of ordinary shares, opening a new phase in the company’s capital-raising programme aimed at funding expansion and the acquisition of the Bullet brand portfolio across Africa. The offer, which opened on 8 January 2026, is priced at N16.00 per share and follows approvals from the Securities and Exchange Commission and Nigerian Exchange Limited. Under the offer, Champion is issuing 2.63bn ordinary shares of 50 kobo each, payable in full on application. The offer is scheduled to close on 21 January 2026, after which the shares will be listed on the NGX.…

We will remain focused, united – Chelle Nigeria will remain focused and united when they face Algeria in their Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final duel at the Grand Stade de Marrakech on Saturday (today), coach Eric Chelle has declared, Saturday PUNCH reports. The Super Eagles clash with the Fennecs at 5pm in Morocco’s fourth-largest city, with both teams bringing perfect records into the encounter. “It’s crucial for me to maintain focus on the pitch. While energy matters, the mindset is paramount. Our group will remain united,” Chelle said at the pre-match conference. “This match is critical against a formidable opponent.…

Nollywood stars gathered in their numbers to pay last respects to actress, producer and filmmaker, Allwell Ademola, who passed away on December 27, 2025, at the age of 49, after reportedly suffering a heart attack. Ademola was laid to rest at the Atan Cemetery in Yaba, Lagos in a sober ceremony that left many attendees emotional. Her colleagues in attendance include Liz DaSilva, Rotimi Salami, Biola Adebayo, Saidi Balogun and Kunle Afod. However, the funeral activities started on Thursday, January 8, 2026, with a “candlelight vigil” at the LTV 8 Complex in Ikeja, Lagos. The event, which drew family, friends,…

Google rolled out emoji reactions to personal Gmail accounts a little over two years ago, and I completely forgot about it until now — probably because the option is hidden within a small, smiley face icon beside the Forward button. But now, Google is bringing emoji reactions to all Workspace users by default on February 9th, reminding me of their existence (and all the times I could’ve replied with a “thumbs-up” instead of a full-blown message).Selecting the inconspicuous smiley face button displays a range of emoji you can use in place of a written response. If your recipient is another…

For years, major banks treated cryptocurrency primarily as a risk to be contained. That posture is now giving way to a more deliberate form of engagement. Rather than debating crypto’s legitimacy, banks are increasingly deciding how and where to integrate it, from regulated investment products to blockchain-based payment rails.This shift is on full display in this week’s Crypto Biz. JPMorgan is extending its US dollar deposit token onto new blockchain infrastructure, signaling that tokenized cash is moving closer to production use within global banking. Morgan Stanley, meanwhile, is positioning itself to offer exposure to Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL) through exchange-traded…