Author: Prima News

LG Electronics has expanded its cooling technology portfolio in Nigeria with a broader range of inverter-powered refrigerators aimed at helping households reduce energy consumption and manage rising electricity costs. The company said in a statement that the expansion reflects growing consumer demand for energy-efficient and durable home appliances as inflationary pressures and unstable power supply continue to shape spending patterns among Nigerian households. According to LG, refrigerators account for a significant share of residential electricity consumption because they operate continuously. To address this challenge, the company said its inverter compressor technology automatically adjusts cooling power based on usage conditions, improving…

For every Nigerian who has had the benefit of a decent education, now is the time to obtain something else: some kind of swivel for your attention on public issues. As you may have heard, last weekend, there was a curious breach of INEC’s Continuous Voter Registration Portal. Lere Olayinka, a media aide to Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, who is nominally a member of a faction of the PDP but operates within the political orbit of the APC, published information from the depths of a database to which he should not have had access. DSS is investigating,…

Nigeria will commence its 2026 oil licensing round in the third quarter of the year following the receipt of ministerial approval, a move aimed at sustaining investor interest and expanding upstream oil and gas activities in Africa’s largest crude oil producer. The announcement was made by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), which disclosed that preparations for the next licensing exercise are already underway as authorities seek to build on recent reforms designed to attract fresh capital into the petroleum sector. Chief Executive of the NUPRC, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, represented by Executive Commissioner for Development and Production, Mr. Oritsemeyiwa…

Nigerian Police Force (NPF) The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has rescued the younger sister of former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her 12 year old twin sons, Peter and Paul in Oyo State. Report says the police operatives neutralised two suspected kidnappers in a gunfight and recovered firearms, with the late-night rescue operation carried out around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. The victims were all abducted around 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3, while on their way to the children’s school. “Sustained intelligence tracking and tactical pressure forced the kidnappers into a confrontation with…

The Police Command in Oyo State has confirmed the successful rescue of Adebayo Adelabu’s sister, Busayo Adelabu-John Paul, and her two sons on Saturday. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Oyo State Command, Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed the successful rescue operation in a terse statement made available to journalists on Saturday night. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Mrs Adelabu-John Paul, a younger sister to the immediate past Minister of Power, and her twin sons were abducted at Elewura area of Challenge in Ibadan in the early hours of 3 June, while she was conveying the children to school.…

Brighton & Hove Albion have reached an agreement to bring Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna to the club from Swedish side AIK Stockholm in a transfer valued at £21.5 million. The highly-rated 18-year-old will sign a five-year deal with the Premier League outfit, with the transfer expected to be completed when the summer transfer window officially opens on 15 June. Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler expressed his excitement about the youngster’s arrival, describing him as a talented attacking player capable of making a difference in the final third. “I am excited to work with Zadok,” Hurzeler said. “After watching him closely, we…

Singer and songwriter, Adekunle Gold, recently hosted an exclusive dinner at Vici, Victoria Island, Lagos, to celebrate his appointment as a brand ambassador for the single malt Scotch whisky, The Macallan. The invitation-only event, which hosted about 50 guests, brought together leading figures from Nigeria’s creative and entertainment industry, including Simi Kosoko, Bovi, Ladipoe, Femi Dapson, Dotun Kayode, Teniola Aladese, Ugo Mozie, Kaylah Oniwo, Enioluwa Adeoluwa, Tomike Adeoye, and others. Designed as an intimate celebration of craftsmanship and intentional creativity, the evening featured a live four-piece string quartet and bespoke cocktails as guests arrived. The event was formally opened by…

By Ayoola Olasupo As cancer cases continue to rise globally, there are concerns about the growing risk among young Nigerians, especially with the impact of their lifestyle choices, environmental factors, and delayed medical attention, which contribute to the burden of the disease. Cancer is a broad group of diseases characterised by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. It develops when genetic mutations cause cells to multiply instead of dying, often forming masses called tumours. If untreated, the cells can invade surrounding tissues and spread to other organs. A non-profit academic medical centre, the Cleveland Clinic, says the disease…

From the inception of the Third Republic Democratic governance in 1999, when Chief Olusegun Obasanjo assumed office as the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, there was the creation of an office known as Special Adviser to the President on Aviation. The occupant of that office was an aircraft pilot, Captain Shehu Iyal. He operated in that capacity as Special Adviser to the President on Aviation from the President Obasanjo regime to President Shehu Musa Yar’Adua and President Goodluck Jonathan. This has since changed since the advent of the All Progressives…

Organisations across Africa are rapidly embracing artificial intelligence, but most are struggling to translate early adoption into measurable business impact, according to new research by PwC that points to widening gaps between the continent and global AI leaders. The study found that more than 82 per cent of African organisations are already running artificial intelligence pilots or experimentation programmes. However, relatively few have succeeded in scaling the technology across their businesses in ways that generate sustained growth, operational reinvention or competitive advantage. Chief Executive Officer of PwC Africa, Dion Shango, said the continent’s challenge is no longer simply whether companies…