Author: Prima News

Buying a car was once a process defined by multiple dealership visits, lengthy negotiations, and limited access to independent information. Today, that experience is changing rapidly. An increasing number of buyers are choosing to research, compare, and even purchase cars online, reflecting a broader shift in consumer behaviour across high-value purchases.This move towards online car buying is not driven by novelty alone. It is shaped by practical benefits, evolving expectations, and the growing availability of reliable digital tools that make the process more transparent and less time-consuming. Convenience Has Become a Primary Driver One of the strongest reasons buyers are…

The National Pension Commission has announced the first accredited pension agent for enrolment in the Personal Pension Plan; the body has announced this on its social media handles. The PUNCH reports that the PPP was initially named the Micro Pension Scheme and targeted the informal sector to boost enrolment in the country’s formal pension industry. Announcing the first APA, PenCom said, “Awabah has been licensed by PenCom as the first APA to support marketing and registration of participants into the PPP as part of PenCom’s commitment to expanding pension coverage across the Nigerian workforce.” The regulator added that the “Personal…

The UK is opening its doors to thousands more Hong Kongers, allowing adult children of British National (Overseas) status holders and their families to apply independently, the government announced on Monday. The move comes amid continuing erosion of rights and freedoms in Hong Kong and follows the 20-year prison sentence of British citizen Jimmy Lai under Beijing’s National Security Law. Adult children of British National status holders who were under 18 at the time of Hong Kong’s 1997 handover to China will now be eligible to apply independently of their parents. Their partners and children will also be able to…

Ijebuland stands at a historic crossroads. The Awujale stool—symbol of tradition, moral authority, and unity—remains vacant. The late Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, GCON, left behind a throne of global stature, cultural pride, and moral responsibility. The task now is to select a leader capable of upholding that legacy. Amid public scrutiny, stage-managed protests, and political pressures, one name continues to emerge: Prince (omoba) Abimbola Onabanjo of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House. Unlike aspirants chasing headlines, Onabanjo’s record speaks in action, not hype. Over the years, he has supported over 25 schools with educational materials and infrastructure. Rehabilitated roads and improved…

The Jigawa State government has reassured residents about the safety of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Dr Shehu Sambo, Executive Secretary of the Jigawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Dutse on Sunday. HPV is a common group of over 200 viruses, spread mainly through skin-to-skin contact, often sexually. Certain types can cause genital warts, while others are “high-risk” and may lead to various cancers. Sambo said the HPV vaccine is safe, harmless, and protective, stressing that administering it to girls would improve maternal outcomes in the state.…

Nigerian music icon, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba or Tuface, has sparked fresh debate in the Afrobeats scene by naming Damini Ogulu, also known as Burna Boy, as the leading artist ahead of Davido and Wizkid. Speaking in an interview on the Mic On Podcast, hosted by Seun Okinbaloye and posted on X on Sunday, 2Baba shared his views on the current generation of Nigerian superstars. He clarified that while all three artists have produced hit songs he enjoys, Burna Boy currently operates on a “different level” musically. “I have my favourite songs from each, from all of them.…

Sinner Volunteers ahead of Milano-Cortina Olympics Jannik Sinner took part in the build-up to the Milano‑Cortina Olympics by volunteering as a ticket taker on a special promotional train days before the Games. The world No. 2 joined Italian Paralympic fencing champion Bebe Vio aboard the “All Conditions Express,” greeting passengers as the train departed Milan on February 5. The initiative, backed by Sinner’s sponsor Nike, is aimed at promoting the regions hosting the 2026 Winter Olympics. Sinner was named an ambassador and the first official volunteer for the Games in 2024. “I’m proud to contribute to the success of such…

Last week, Nigerian stocks posted their strongest weekly gain this year as positive market sentiments built on broadly impressive corporate results. Save for the insurance index, all the sector indexes appreciated in the lead up to a 3.8 per cent jump in the benchmark index. The oil & gas index led the charge, advancing by almost 11 per cent. “We anticipate sustained interest in the real sector, supported by ongoing corporate earnings releases and growing expectations around dividend declarations, which should continue to provide support for the overall market sentiment,” analysts at Meristem Securities forecasted in their earnings note last…

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress on Sunday alleged that the state government had concluded arrangements to manipulate some retirees into staging protests at branches of the United Bank for Africa, in relation to the ongoing crises in local government areas. The opposition party, in a statement by the Director of Media of Osun APC, Mr Kola Olabisi, on Sunday, claimed the government planned to use the pensioners to protest the payment of federal allocations to APC local government chairmen and councillors on Monday. It subsequently appealed to the state Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gothan, and other security…

The Institute of Loss Adjusters of Nigeria has announced an upward review of its professional fees effective 1 January 2026. This was stated by the President of the Institute of Loss Adjusters of Nigeria, Ikechukwu Udobi, during a press briefing in Lagos, indicating that the review followed engagement with stakeholders in the insurance industry. The PUNCH reports that the Institute of Loss Adjusters of Nigeria is the umbrella body for professionals providing technical support services to the insurance market in the areas of claim investigation, verification and settlement. ILAN was founded in June 1981. Udobi said, “As I speak, the…