Nigeria – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:14:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Nigeria – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 I’ll Speak Louder Against Insecurity In Nigeria – Peter Okoye https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-speak-louder-against-insecurity-in-nigeria-peter-okoye/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-speak-louder-against-insecurity-in-nigeria-peter-okoye/#respond Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:00:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485089 Popular Afrobeats singer Peter Okoye has warned against efforts to silence him over his comments on insecurity and governance in Nigeria. He recently had his say via his X page, and fans have been reacting. Responding to online criticism trailing his recent remarks on insecurity across Nigeria, Peter revealed that he is ready to speak [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-speak-louder-against-insecurity-in-nigeria-peter-okoye/feed/ 0 I’ll Never Vote For APC In 2027 – Israel DMW https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-never-vote-for-apc-in-2027-israel-dmw/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-never-vote-for-apc-in-2027-israel-dmw/#respond Sun, 31 May 2026 10:00:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485010 Popular aide to music star Davido, Israel DMW, has opened up about the upcoming elections in Nigeria. He recently had his say via his Instagram page, and Nigerians have been reacting. Stressing that elections are won by votes, not social media opinions, Israel declared that he would rather pick a waybill for a friend in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-never-vote-for-apc-in-2027-israel-dmw/feed/ 0 I’m Not A City Boys Group Member – Davido https://www.theinfostride.com/im-not-a-city-boys-group-member-davido/ https://www.theinfostride.com/im-not-a-city-boys-group-member-davido/#respond Sun, 31 May 2026 09:00:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485009 Popular Afrobeats singer, Davido, has clarified the nature of his relationship with Seyi Tinubu. This comes following criticism that trailed his recent comments on insecurity and injustice in Nigeria. Reacting to Nigerians questioning the sincerity of his post because of his perceived closeness to members of the President’s family, Davido simply denied being part of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/im-not-a-city-boys-group-member-davido/feed/ 0 Nigerian Cinemas Are Trying To Kill My Latest Movie – Faithia Williams https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-cinemas-are-trying-to-kill-my-latest-movie-faithia-williams/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-cinemas-are-trying-to-kill-my-latest-movie-faithia-williams/#respond Fri, 29 May 2026 23:30:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=484935 Veteran Nollywood actress Faithia Williams has accused some cinemas of frustrating the screening of her film “Efunroye: The Unicorn.” She recently had her say via a viral clip, and fans have been reacting. Lamenting that some Nigerian cinemas are giving her movie late night and mid-day screening times instead of more suitable daytime slots, Faithia [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-cinemas-are-trying-to-kill-my-latest-movie-faithia-williams/feed/ 0 Nigeria’s Trade Surplus Falls by 10% in Q3 2025 – NBS https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-trade-surplus-falls-by-10-in-q3-2025-nbs/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-trade-surplus-falls-by-10-in-q3-2025-nbs/#respond Fri, 29 May 2026 12:50:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=474337 Nigeria’s trade surplus declined by 10 per cent in the third quarter of 2025, according to the latest foreign trade statistics released by the National Bureau of Statistics. The drop reflects a combination of weaker export earnings and sustained import demand, underscoring ongoing structural challenges in the country’s external trade performance. Data from the NBS [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-trade-surplus-falls-by-10-in-q3-2025-nbs/feed/ 0 My Grandma Believes Peter Obi Is Nigeria’s Last Hope – Whitemoney https://www.theinfostride.com/my-grandma-believes-peter-obi-is-nigerias-last-hope-whitemoney/ https://www.theinfostride.com/my-grandma-believes-peter-obi-is-nigerias-last-hope-whitemoney/#respond Fri, 29 May 2026 11:00:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=484877 BBNaija winner Whitemoney has shared his grandmother’s concern over Peter Obi’s public movements and security. He recently had his say via his social media page, and Nigerians have been reacting. Disclosing that his grandma reached out to him after watching a video of Peter Obi online, WhiteMoney stated that she mistakenly assumed he had a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/my-grandma-believes-peter-obi-is-nigerias-last-hope-whitemoney/feed/ 0 Stop Pressuring Celebrities To Speak Against Insecurity – Nasboi https://www.theinfostride.com/stop-pressuring-celebrities-to-speak-against-insecurity-nasboi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/stop-pressuring-celebrities-to-speak-against-insecurity-nasboi/#respond Fri, 29 May 2026 00:30:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=484797 Popular comedian and singer Nasboi has reacted to the constant pressure on celebrities to comment on Nigeria’s political issues. He recently had his say via his X page, and fans have been reacting. Referencing Mr Macaroni‘s experience as an activist, Nasboi stated that not every public figure is willing or mentally prepared to engage in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/stop-pressuring-celebrities-to-speak-against-insecurity-nasboi/feed/ 0 Nigeria’s Debt to World Bank IDA Rises to $18.2 Billion – Report https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-debt-to-world-bank-ida-rises-to-18-2-billion-report/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-debt-to-world-bank-ida-rises-to-18-2-billion-report/#respond Fri, 29 May 2026 00:05:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=465209 Nigeria’s debt obligations to the International Development Association (IDA), a subsidiary of the World Bank Group that provides concessional loans and grants to the world’s poorest countries, have climbed to $18.2 billion, according to the latest financial report. The figure underscores the country’s growing reliance on external borrowing to finance its development agenda amid pressing [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-debt-to-world-bank-ida-rises-to-18-2-billion-report/feed/ 0 Ex-NIMASA DG Ade Dosunmu Stresses Blue Economy as Key to Nigeria’s Diversification https://www.theinfostride.com/ex-nimasa-dg-ade-dosunmu-stresses-blue-economy-as-key-to-nigerias-diversification/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ex-nimasa-dg-ade-dosunmu-stresses-blue-economy-as-key-to-nigerias-diversification/#respond Thu, 28 May 2026 23:50:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=465214 Nigeria’s former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Ade Dosunmu, has reiterated that the blue economy represents one of the most powerful and sustainable pathways for Nigeria’s economic diversification. Speaking at a maritime stakeholders’ forum in Lagos, Dosunmu urged the government to intensify its commitment to harnessing the vast opportunities [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ex-nimasa-dg-ade-dosunmu-stresses-blue-economy-as-key-to-nigerias-diversification/feed/ 0 World Bank to Approve $750m Loan for Nigeria on Tuesday https://www.theinfostride.com/world-bank-to-approve-750m-loan-for-nigeria-on-tuesday/ https://www.theinfostride.com/world-bank-to-approve-750m-loan-for-nigeria-on-tuesday/#respond Thu, 28 May 2026 22:59:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=467613 Nigeria is set to secure a significant financial boost as the World Bank prepares to approve a $750 million loan on Tuesday, marking one of the largest recent interventions by the global lender in support of the country’s economic reforms. The facility, expected to be approved by the World Bank’s Board of Directors, is designed [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/world-bank-to-approve-750m-loan-for-nigeria-on-tuesday/feed/ 0 UN Ranks Nigeria 8th in Africa, 98th Globally on Industrialisation Index https://www.theinfostride.com/un-ranks-nigeria-8th-in-africa-98th-globally-on-industrialisation-index/ https://www.theinfostride.com/un-ranks-nigeria-8th-in-africa-98th-globally-on-industrialisation-index/#respond Thu, 28 May 2026 22:55:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=465304 Nigeria has been ranked 8th in Africa and 98th globally on the United Nations’ industrialisation index, according to the latest report assessing the performance of nations in promoting industrial growth and economic diversification. The ranking, released by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), measures the extent to which countries are advancing in areas such [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/un-ranks-nigeria-8th-in-africa-98th-globally-on-industrialisation-index/feed/ 0 Iyabo Ojo Blasts FG Amid Rising Insecurity Across Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/iyabo-ojo-blasts-fg-amid-rising-insecurity-across-nigeria/ https://www.theinfostride.com/iyabo-ojo-blasts-fg-amid-rising-insecurity-across-nigeria/#respond Thu, 28 May 2026 11:00:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=484699 Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has condemned the rising insecurity across Nigeria following the attack on schools in Oyo state. She recently had her say via her social media page, and fans have been reacting. Challenging the military and the Federal Government to urgently seek international assistance if they lack the resources to protect citizens, Ojo [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/iyabo-ojo-blasts-fg-amid-rising-insecurity-across-nigeria/feed/ 0 Nigerians Have Gotten Used To Insecurity – ID Cabasa https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerians-have-gotten-used-to-insecurity-id-cabasa/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerians-have-gotten-used-to-insecurity-id-cabasa/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 00:30:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=484618 Popular music producer ID Cabasa has strongly condemned the Federal Government over the alarming rate of violence and terrorism spreading across the country. He recently shared an emotional video via his social media page, and Nigerians have been reacting. Lamenting that citizens have adjusted to the continuous bloodshed, the beatmaker urged Nigerians to stop politicising [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerians-have-gotten-used-to-insecurity-id-cabasa/feed/ 0 Our Pastors Should Speak Up Against Worsening National Insecurity – Spyro https://www.theinfostride.com/our-pastors-should-speak-up-against-worsening-national-insecurity-spyro/ https://www.theinfostride.com/our-pastors-should-speak-up-against-worsening-national-insecurity-spyro/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 23:30:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=484606 Popular Afrobeats musician Spyro has criticised top religious leaders over their silence amid the worsening national insecurity. He recently shared an emotional video via his social media page, and Nigerians have been reacting. Calling out Pastor Adeboye and Bishop David Oyedepo, Spyro questioned why many churches and mosques continue to preach regular messages while violence [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/our-pastors-should-speak-up-against-worsening-national-insecurity-spyro/feed/ 0 Nigeria’s Oil Production Hits 2025 Peak at 1.559 Million Barrels Per Day https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-oil-production-hits-2025-peak-at-1-559-million-barrels-per-day/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-oil-production-hits-2025-peak-at-1-559-million-barrels-per-day/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 13:45:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=464891 Nigeria’s crude oil production climbed to 1.559 million barrels per day (bpd) in July 2025, marking its highest output level so far this year, according to fresh data from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). This represents a significant boost from the 1.43 million bpd recorded in June, reflecting ongoing efforts by the Federal [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-oil-production-hits-2025-peak-at-1-559-million-barrels-per-day/feed/ 0 US Clears Potential $346 Million Sale of Precision Munitions and Rockets to Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/us-clears-potential-346-million-sale-of-precision-munitions-and-rockets-to-nigeria/ https://www.theinfostride.com/us-clears-potential-346-million-sale-of-precision-munitions-and-rockets-to-nigeria/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 13:45:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=464973 The United States government has given the green light for a possible foreign military sale to Nigeria valued at approximately $346 million, covering a range of advanced precision-guided munitions, rockets, and related equipment. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced the development in Washington, stating that the proposed sale aims to bolster Nigeria’s capacity to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/us-clears-potential-346-million-sale-of-precision-munitions-and-rockets-to-nigeria/feed/ 0 3,500 Nigerian Products Now Enjoy Duty-Free Access to UK Market https://www.theinfostride.com/3500-nigerian-products-now-enjoy-duty-free-access-to-uk-market/ https://www.theinfostride.com/3500-nigerian-products-now-enjoy-duty-free-access-to-uk-market/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 12:35:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=463053 The United Kingdom has announced that over 3,500 goods exported from Nigeria are now eligible for zero-duty entry under its new Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), a trade arrangement aimed at strengthening economic ties and boosting trade with developing nations. This development means that about 99 percent of Nigeria’s exportable products now benefit from either [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/3500-nigerian-products-now-enjoy-duty-free-access-to-uk-market/feed/ 0 NESG Cautions That Nigeria’s Policy Decisions Ripple Across Africa https://www.theinfostride.com/nesg-cautions-that-nigerias-policy-decisions-ripple-across-africa/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nesg-cautions-that-nigerias-policy-decisions-ripple-across-africa/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 12:25:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=463546 The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has raised fresh concerns over the broader implications of Nigeria’s domestic policy decisions, warning that the country’s strategic choices are not only shaping its own future but also influencing economic trends and political developments across the African continent. Speaking during a recent policy dialogue in Abuja, the NESG emphasized [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nesg-cautions-that-nigerias-policy-decisions-ripple-across-africa/feed/ 0 World Bank Announces $510m Investment Support Package for Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/world-bank-announces-510m-investment-support-package-for-nigeria/ https://www.theinfostride.com/world-bank-announces-510m-investment-support-package-for-nigeria/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 11:00:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=466936 The World Bank has unveiled a $510 million investment package designed to stimulate economic growth, support private sector development, and strengthen Nigeria’s investment climate. The new deal comes at a critical time as Africa’s largest economy pushes forward with reforms to attract foreign capital, diversify revenue sources, and stabilize its macroeconomic environment. According to officials [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/world-bank-announces-510m-investment-support-package-for-nigeria/feed/ 0 US Crude Purchases Generate $2.21bn for Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/us-crude-purchases-generate-2-21bn-for-nigeria/ https://www.theinfostride.com/us-crude-purchases-generate-2-21bn-for-nigeria/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 10:20:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=466975 Nigeria has recorded a significant boost in its foreign earnings after generating about $2.21 billion from crude oil exports to the United States, marking one of the strongest revenue flows in recent years from its transatlantic trade. The development comes amid shifting global energy dynamics and renewed efforts by Nigeria to consolidate its market share [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/us-crude-purchases-generate-2-21bn-for-nigeria/feed/ 0 I Cycle Freely In Nigeria – Femi Otedola https://www.theinfostride.com/i-cycle-freely-in-nigeria-femi-otedola/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-cycle-freely-in-nigeria-femi-otedola/#respond Mon, 25 May 2026 23:30:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=484401 Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has reacted to critics questioning whether he could freely enjoy cycling in Nigeria. Recall that the businessman recently shared a fresh video of himself riding through Eko Atlantic City in Lagos State. An X user identified as @Nigeriangod_ challenged the billionaire directly by saying, “Nigeria does not even have an enabling [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-cycle-freely-in-nigeria-femi-otedola/feed/ 0 Lala Akindoju Speaks Out Against Killings And Kidnapping In Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/lala-akindoju-speaks-out-against-killings-and-kidnapping-in-nigeria/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lala-akindoju-speaks-out-against-killings-and-kidnapping-in-nigeria/#respond Mon, 25 May 2026 11:00:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=484369 Nollywood actress Lala Akindoju has reacted to the alarming rate of killings and kidnapping in Nigeria. She recently had her say via a lengthy post on her Instagram page, and fans have been reacting. Emphasizing that kidnapping has become the order of the day across Nigeria, Lala questioned who is speaking for citizens who cannot [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lala-akindoju-speaks-out-against-killings-and-kidnapping-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 Material Things Don’t Mean Much To Me – Pasuma https://www.theinfostride.com/material-things-dont-mean-much-to-me-pasuma/ https://www.theinfostride.com/material-things-dont-mean-much-to-me-pasuma/#respond Sat, 23 May 2026 10:30:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=484262 Popular Fuji musician Pasuma has opened up about why he does not own many houses. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. Admitting that he prefers helping others to acquiring luxury properties, Pasuma revealed that many people have told him that if he had saved more money, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/material-things-dont-mean-much-to-me-pasuma/feed/ 0 Nigerian Artists Have Done Very Well With Afrobeats – Akon https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-artists-have-done-very-well-with-afrobeats-akon/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-artists-have-done-very-well-with-afrobeats-akon/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 00:30:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=484164 Popular Senegalese-American singer Akon has praised Nigerians for their ingenuity and achievements in music. He recently had his say during a recent episode of the “We Need To Talk” podcast, and fans have been reacting. Describing Nigerian citizens as the most intelligent people on the planet, Akon hailed Afrobeats artists for doing incredibly well with [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-artists-have-done-very-well-with-afrobeats-akon/feed/ 0 Many People Supported Me Organically Despite APC Primary Defeat – Ned Nwoko https://www.theinfostride.com/many-people-supported-me-organically-despite-apc-primary-defeat-ned-nwoko/ https://www.theinfostride.com/many-people-supported-me-organically-despite-apc-primary-defeat-ned-nwoko/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 05:30:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=484123 Popular Nigerian politician Ned Nwoko is still proving haters wrong following his primary election loss. This comes amid reports that the lawmaker had just 3 physical supporters during the election, and Nigerians have been reacting. Reacting, Ned simply shared a video of the massive crowd that came to support him, urging members of the public [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/many-people-supported-me-organically-despite-apc-primary-defeat-ned-nwoko/feed/ 0 I Stopped Believing Nigeria Will Be Better – Blaqbonez https://www.theinfostride.com/i-stopped-believing-nigeria-will-be-better-blaqbonez/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-stopped-believing-nigeria-will-be-better-blaqbonez/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 08:30:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=484013 Popular singer Blaqbonez has said that he has never exercised his right to vote. He recently opened up about Nigeria’s political system, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking during an appearance on the Off The Record podcast, the rapper noted that he has never participated in Nigerian politics because he has lost faith in Nigeria‘s [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-stopped-believing-nigeria-will-be-better-blaqbonez/feed/ 0 Why I No Longer Attend Nigerian Concerts – Don Jazzy https://www.theinfostride.com/why-i-no-longer-attend-nigerian-concerts-don-jazzy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/why-i-no-longer-attend-nigerian-concerts-don-jazzy/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 00:30:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=483979 Popular music executive Don Jazzy has opened up on why he deliberately avoids specific Nigerian artists’ concerts. He recently compared the unsafe atmosphere at some shows to the calm and respectful environment at his signee Johnny Drille’s latest show. Highlighting a growing security concern at some Nigerian shows, Don Jazzy noted that despite not taking [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/why-i-no-longer-attend-nigerian-concerts-don-jazzy/feed/ 0 I Started Silverbird With N20K Loan From My Siblings – Ben Murray-Bruce https://www.theinfostride.com/i-started-silverbird-with-n20k-loan-from-my-siblings-ben-murray-bruce/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-started-silverbird-with-n20k-loan-from-my-siblings-ben-murray-bruce/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 08:30:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=483712 Founder of the Silverbird Group, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, has said that he started the media and entertainment conglomerate with a N20,000 loan borrowed from his siblings in 1980. He recently had his say while speaking at the Infrastructure Dialogue 2026, a two-day programme organised for entrepreneurs by Deutsche Partners Holding⁠ in Abuja. Recounting how the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-started-silverbird-with-n20k-loan-from-my-siblings-ben-murray-bruce/feed/ 0 Nigerian passengers stranded as Delta flight returns to US after 8 hours mid-air https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-passengers-stranded-as-delta-flight-returns-to-us-after-8-hours-mid-air/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-passengers-stranded-as-delta-flight-returns-to-us-after-8-hours-mid-air/#respond Tue, 12 May 2026 16:07:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=483607 Passengers traveling to Nigeria aboard a Delta Air Lines international flight were left stranded after the aircraft reportedly turned back to the United States following nearly eight hours in the air, triggering concerns among travelers and raising questions about operational disruptions affecting long-haul international routes. According to reports surrounding the incident, the flight had departed [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-passengers-stranded-as-delta-flight-returns-to-us-after-8-hours-mid-air/feed/ 0 Shippers’ Council saves N348.8m for port users, settles 19 disputes in Q1 https://www.theinfostride.com/shippers-council-saves-n348-8m-for-port-users-settles-19-disputes-in-q1/ https://www.theinfostride.com/shippers-council-saves-n348-8m-for-port-users-settles-19-disputes-in-q1/#respond Tue, 12 May 2026 15:24:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=483594 The Nigerian Shippers’ Council has announced that it saved port users approximately ₦348.8 million and resolved 19 trade-related disputes during the first quarter of the year, reinforcing its role in protecting stakeholders within Nigeria’s maritime and port sector. According to the council, the savings were achieved through interventions involving excessive charges, unfair trade practices, and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/shippers-council-saves-n348-8m-for-port-users-settles-19-disputes-in-q1/feed/ 0 NEPC boss ties export future to female entrepreneurs https://www.theinfostride.com/nepc-boss-ties-export-future-to-female-entrepreneurs/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nepc-boss-ties-export-future-to-female-entrepreneurs/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 16:55:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=483526 The Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has emphasized the critical role of female entrepreneurs in shaping the future of Nigeria’s non-oil export sector, stating that women-led businesses will remain central to the country’s export diversification and economic growth agenda. The NEPC leadership noted that increasing women’s participation [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nepc-boss-ties-export-future-to-female-entrepreneurs/feed/ 0 Nigeria, Ghana lead African small-cap rally https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-ghana-lead-african-small-cap-rally/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-ghana-lead-african-small-cap-rally/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 16:31:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=483518 Nigeria and Ghana have emerged as leading performers in Africa’s small-cap equities rally, with growing investor interest driving increased activity in smaller listed companies across both markets. The rally reflects renewed optimism among investors seeking higher growth opportunities in emerging African markets, particularly within sectors such as banking, consumer goods, industrials, agriculture, and technology. Analysts [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-ghana-lead-african-small-cap-rally/feed/ 0 Strong assets, deposits lift UBA Q1 performance https://www.theinfostride.com/strong-assets-deposits-lift-uba-q1-performance/ https://www.theinfostride.com/strong-assets-deposits-lift-uba-q1-performance/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 16:16:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=483513 United Bank for Africa (UBA) recorded a strong first-quarter financial performance driven by growth in total assets, increased customer deposits, and improved operational efficiency, reinforcing the bank’s position as one of Africa’s leading financial institutions. The bank’s Q1 performance reflects continued expansion across its core banking operations, supported by stronger balance sheet growth, rising transaction [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/strong-assets-deposits-lift-uba-q1-performance/feed/ 0 ALTON warns regulatory clash threatens N400bn airtime market https://www.theinfostride.com/alton-warns-regulatory-clash-threatens-n400bn-airtime-market/ https://www.theinfostride.com/alton-warns-regulatory-clash-threatens-n400bn-airtime-market/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 16:02:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=483506 The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has warned that ongoing regulatory disputes within Nigeria’s telecommunications sector could threaten the stability of the country’s estimated ₦400 billion airtime market, raising concerns about potential disruptions to digital services, investments, and consumer access. The association expressed concern over what it described as overlapping regulations, conflicting [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/alton-warns-regulatory-clash-threatens-n400bn-airtime-market/feed/ 0 Nasarawa woos Dangote for expanded industrial investments https://www.theinfostride.com/nasarawa-woos-dangote-for-expanded-industrial-investments/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nasarawa-woos-dangote-for-expanded-industrial-investments/#respond Sat, 09 May 2026 15:13:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=483391 The Nasarawa State Government has intensified efforts to attract expanded industrial investments from Africa’s foremost industrialist Aliko Dangote, as part of a broader strategy to boost manufacturing, create jobs, and accelerate economic development within the state. Officials in the state say they are engaging with the Dangote Group to explore opportunities for expanding existing investments [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nasarawa-woos-dangote-for-expanded-industrial-investments/feed/ 0 Afreximbank funds three new Nigerian refineries https://www.theinfostride.com/afreximbank-funds-three-new-nigerian-refineries/ https://www.theinfostride.com/afreximbank-funds-three-new-nigerian-refineries/#respond Sat, 09 May 2026 14:54:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=483387 The African Export-Import Bank, commonly known as African Export-Import Bank, has reportedly committed funding support for three new refinery projects in Nigeria, in a move aimed at strengthening the country’s downstream petroleum capacity and reducing reliance on imported refined products. The financing initiative is expected to support ongoing efforts to expand Nigeria’s refining infrastructure, improve [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/afreximbank-funds-three-new-nigerian-refineries/feed/ 0 Tinubu Should Be Allowed To Complete His 8 Years – Zaaki Azzay https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-should-be-allowed-to-complete-his-8-years-zaaki-azzay/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-should-be-allowed-to-complete-his-8-years-zaaki-azzay/#respond Sat, 09 May 2026 11:00:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=483345 Veteran Nigerian musician Zaaki Azzay has said he can only support a presidential candidate who is willing to make sacrifices for the country. He recently had his say during an interview with Saturday Beats amid ongoing political conversations in Nigeria. Emphasizing that he is only interested in voting for a leader who is genuinely committed [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-should-be-allowed-to-complete-his-8-years-zaaki-azzay/feed/ 0 Why I Admire Charly Boy Despite His Jagajaga Dressing – Obasanjo https://www.theinfostride.com/why-i-admire-charly-boy-despite-his-jagajaga-dressing-obasanjo/ https://www.theinfostride.com/why-i-admire-charly-boy-despite-his-jagajaga-dressing-obasanjo/#respond Fri, 08 May 2026 08:30:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=483267 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has explained why he admires Charly Boy despite initially being put off by his unconventional style of dressing. He recently had his say during an interview on the “Before Tomorrow Comes” podcast, and Nigerians have been reacting. Reflecting on his long-standing acquaintance with Charly Boy’s family, OBJ revealed that his perception [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/why-i-admire-charly-boy-despite-his-jagajaga-dressing-obasanjo/feed/ 0 I Don’t Regret Interrupting Rochas Okorocha At My Dad’s Burial – Charly Boy https://www.theinfostride.com/i-dont-regret-interrupting-rochas-okorocha-at-my-dads-burial-charly-boy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-dont-regret-interrupting-rochas-okorocha-at-my-dads-burial-charly-boy/#respond Thu, 07 May 2026 23:30:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=483248 Veteran entertainer Charly Boy has opened up about his confrontation with former Imo State governor Rochas Okorocha during the burial of his father, Justice Chukwudifu Oputa. Recall that Charly Boy reportedly interrupted Okorocha while he was addressing guests at the funeral ceremony in 2014. Reacting recently, the entertainer disclosed that he still stands by his [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-dont-regret-interrupting-rochas-okorocha-at-my-dads-burial-charly-boy/feed/ 0 Nigeria woos investors, hosts UK trade mission https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-woos-investors-hosts-uk-trade-mission/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-woos-investors-hosts-uk-trade-mission/#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 10:41:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=483143 Nigeria has stepped up its global investment drive by hosting a high-level trade mission with stakeholders from the United Kingdom, positioning its ongoing economic reforms as a foundation for attracting foreign capital. The engagement forms part of a broader strategy by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to strengthen investor confidence and reposition the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-woos-investors-hosts-uk-trade-mission/feed/ 0 ‘Nigeria handles 25% of regional cargo traffic’ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-handles-25-of-regional-cargo-traffic/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-handles-25-of-regional-cargo-traffic/#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 10:22:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=483139 Nigeria accounts for approximately 25 percent of cargo traffic within its regional maritime corridor, according to industry stakeholders, underscoring the country’s strategic position as a logistics and trade hub in West Africa. The figure highlights the scale of activity across Nigerian ports and reinforces the country’s importance in facilitating the movement of goods across the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-handles-25-of-regional-cargo-traffic/feed/ 0 Nigeria woos UK investors, pitches reforms at trade mission https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-woos-uk-investors-pitches-reforms-at-trade-mission/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-woos-uk-investors-pitches-reforms-at-trade-mission/#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 08:36:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=483125 Nigeria has intensified efforts to attract foreign investment as government officials engaged United Kingdom stakeholders during a high-level trade mission, highlighting ongoing economic reforms and emerging opportunities across key sectors. The outreach forms part of a broader strategy by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reposition the country as a competitive and investor-friendly [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-woos-uk-investors-pitches-reforms-at-trade-mission/feed/ 0 Nigerian Politics Is Financially Draining – Dayo Amusa https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-politics-is-financially-draining-dayo-amusa/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-politics-is-financially-draining-dayo-amusa/#respond Mon, 04 May 2026 05:30:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482977 Nollywood actress Dayo Amusa has expressed frustration over the realities of Nigerian politics. She recently had her say via her social media page, and fans have been reacting. Describing the struggle for party tickets as uncertain and financially draining, Amusa noted that there is a clear disconnect between political assurances and outcomes during primaries. Stressing [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-politics-is-financially-draining-dayo-amusa/feed/ 0 “Nigeria Is Blessed To Have Peter Obi” – Yul Edochie’s Past Tweet Resurfaces https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-is-blessed-to-have-peter-obi-yul-edochies-past-tweet-resurfaces/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-is-blessed-to-have-peter-obi-yul-edochies-past-tweet-resurfaces/#respond Fri, 01 May 2026 23:30:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482865 Nollywood actor Yul Edochie’s past praise for Peter Obi has resurfaced on social media. This comes amid his recent criticism of the former Labour Party presidential candidate, and Nigerians have been reacting. In an old comment from 2018, when Obi ran as vice presidential candidate to Atiku Abubakar under the People Democratic Party (PDP), Yul [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-is-blessed-to-have-peter-obi-yul-edochies-past-tweet-resurfaces/feed/ 0 Influencer Culture Has Affected Music Quality In Nigeria – Zlatan Ibile https://www.theinfostride.com/influencer-culture-has-affected-music-quality-in-nigeria-zlatan-ibile/ https://www.theinfostride.com/influencer-culture-has-affected-music-quality-in-nigeria-zlatan-ibile/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:30:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482418 Popular Afrobeats singer Zlatan Ibile has said the rise of influencer culture is impacting music quality in Nigeria. He recently had his say while speaking on the Afrobeats podcast hosted by Shopsydoo, and fans have been reacting. Noting that music-making is no longer limited to professional musicians, he disclosed that ever since skitmakers, pranksters, TikTok [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/influencer-culture-has-affected-music-quality-in-nigeria-zlatan-ibile/feed/ 0 Obasanjo Once Danced To “Jaga Jaga” – Eedris Abdulkareem https://www.theinfostride.com/obasanjo-once-danced-to-jaga-jaga-eedris-abdulkareem/ https://www.theinfostride.com/obasanjo-once-danced-to-jaga-jaga-eedris-abdulkareem/#respond Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:30:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=481959 Popular rapper Eedris Abdulkareem has said that Olusegun Obasanjo once danced to “Jaga Jaga” despite banning it. He recently had his say during an appearance on The Honest Bunch podcast, and fans have been reacting. Revealing that Obasanjo initially danced to the popular record at an international event, unaware of the track being played, the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/obasanjo-once-danced-to-jaga-jaga-eedris-abdulkareem/feed/ 0 Why I Hid My Battle With Tourette Syndrome – Chude Jideonwo https://www.theinfostride.com/why-i-hid-my-battle-with-tourette-syndrome-chude-jideonwo/ https://www.theinfostride.com/why-i-hid-my-battle-with-tourette-syndrome-chude-jideonwo/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:30:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=481912 Popular media personality Chude Jideonwo has opened up about living with Tourette syndrome. He recently had his say years after keeping his medical diagnosis a secret following a strict warning from his personal doctor. According to him, his struggle with the condition has always been a constant battle because he regularly loses control of his [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/why-i-hid-my-battle-with-tourette-syndrome-chude-jideonwo/feed/ 0 I Won’t Advise Anyone Close To Me To Audition For BBNaija – Tega Dominic https://www.theinfostride.com/i-wont-advise-anyone-close-to-me-to-audition-for-bbnaija-tega-dominic/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-wont-advise-anyone-close-to-me-to-audition-for-bbnaija-tega-dominic/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:30:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=481914 Former BBNaija housemate Tega Dominic has said that she won’t advise her close friends to audition for the show. She recently had her say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. Noting that she struggled with her mental health after leaving the Big Brother house, Tega stated that she found it really [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-wont-advise-anyone-close-to-me-to-audition-for-bbnaija-tega-dominic/feed/ 0 “Avoid Transactional Marriages With White Women” – Israel DMW To Nigerians In Diaspora https://www.theinfostride.com/avoid-transactional-marriages-with-white-women-israel-dmw-to-nigerians-in-diaspora/ https://www.theinfostride.com/avoid-transactional-marriages-with-white-women-israel-dmw-to-nigerians-in-diaspora/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:30:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=481771 Davido’s aide, Israel DMW, has come out to kick against transnational marriage. He recently warned Nigerians against going abroad to marry foreigners and secure their papers. According to him, while travelling out to marry abroad might be straightforward for several Nigerians, bringing your children to Nigeria will always be the main problem. Israel added that [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/avoid-transactional-marriages-with-white-women-israel-dmw-to-nigerians-in-diaspora/feed/ 0 Why We Haven’t Arrested Blessing CEO – EFCC https://www.theinfostride.com/why-we-havent-arrested-blessing-ceo-efcc/ https://www.theinfostride.com/why-we-havent-arrested-blessing-ceo-efcc/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:30:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=481172 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has explained why it has not arrested Blessing CEO. This comes amid widespread public concern over her recent cancer claims and fundraising, and fans have been reacting. According to a source within the commission, EFCC is still yet to receive a formal petition against Blessing Okoro, and a [...]

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