Author: Prima News

Samsung Electronics is preparing to stop selling home appliances and televisions in China before the end of this year, according to a report by Japan’s Nikkei newspaper. The report revealed that the company could reach a final decision as early as the end of April. If approved, Samsung would begin winding down sales of products including televisions, refrigerators, washing machines and air conditioners in the Chinese market. While retail sales may end, Samsung is expected to keep its factories in China. Those sites would instead support overseas demand by producing goods for export markets. The planned exit is influenced by…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered an accelerated hearing in the trial of six suspects accused of plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The development was contained in a statement shared with our correspondent on Monday, indicating that Justice Joyce Abdulmalik invoked a speedy trial procedure and fixed April 29, April 30, May 4, and May 5 for the commencement of the trial and hearing of bail applications. According to the statement, the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, informed the court that the prosecution had witnesses ready, subject to the court’s convenience. Counsel for…

Transcorp Power Plc has reported a profit after tax of ₦29.70 billion for the first quarter (Q1) ended March 31, 2026, representing a decline from ₦32.64 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, as revenue and operating performance moderated. The company’s unaudited financial statements showed that revenue fell by 10.3 percent to ₦94.59 billion from ₦105.44 billion in Q1 2025. Cost of sales declined to ₦44.66 billion from ₦50.41 billion, but this was not sufficient to offset the drop in revenue, leading to a reduction in gross profit to ₦49.93 billion, down from ₦55.03 billion recorded a year earlier.…

Thanks to powerful partnerships with industry leaders, NOTE 60 Ultra represents Infinix’s boldest entry in the flagship tier. Infinix is cementing its status within the premium smartphone segment in a bold new way with NOTE 60 Ultra, its landmark flagship which debuted in Barcelona during Mobile World Congress 2026.  Co-developed with Italian automotive and design legend Pininfarina, NOTE 60 Ultra’s design is driven by an emotion-led aesthetic inspired by super cars. Beneath its bold design lies a fully realized flagship experience, integrating breakthrough in-house innovations with best-in-class partner technologies. A professional-grade 200MP ultra-high-definition imaging system, built-in multi-country satellite communication connectivity,…

Diagnostic accuracy among clinical health workers in Nigeria’s public health facilities has declined, dropping from 56.2 per cent in 2023 to 46.1 per cent in 2025, a new report shows. The findings are from the National Health Facility Survey released by the National Bureau of Statistics in Abuja on Wednesday, providing updated data on service quality and healthcare delivery nationwide overall. The report assessed diagnostic accuracy using vignettes across five priority diseases, diarrhoea, pneumonia, malaria, postpartum haemorrhage and asphyxia, and highlighted persistent gaps in healthcare delivery and clinical decision-making across the country in Nigeria. It showed the North-East recorded the…

WAFU-B Workshop to strengthen Women’s Football in West Africa The West African Football Union Zone B Women’s Football Administrators Workshop is currently underway in Abuja. This workshop brings together officials from across the region. The three-day event, supported by the Confederation of African Football, began on April 26 and will continue through April 28. The workshop focuses on improving how the women’s game is managed and organised across WAFU-B nations. Discussions will be centred on sharing ideas, how to strengthen administrative structures, and practical ways to grow the sport. The meeting also allows participating countries to align their plans and…

Organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards have announced the close of voting for the 12th edition of the awards, with winners set to be unveiled on May 9. In a post shared on Sunday, Africa Magic thanked viewers for participating in the voting process across audience categories. “And that’s a wrap! Voting for #AMVCA12 is officially closed. Thank you for showing up, showing love, and backing your favourites all the way,” the organisers said. They added, “Now we wait to see who takes home the wins on May 9th.” The organisers also confirmed that the ceremony will be…

Says North will no longer underrate South The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has said some Peoples Democratic Party governors ganged up with some vested interest groups to derail the quest of southern Nigeria to produce the next president of Nigeria. He said it was the agreement of the governors of southern Nigeria that the presidency should come to the South, and he did not betray that agreement. Wike made the explanation at a grand reception organised by the Rivers people on Monday in Port Harcourt to welcome him back from Abuja after the PDP presidential primary. Wike, in…

Nigeria currently maintains with other countries, well over ninety [90] Air Traffic Rights, otherwise known as Bilateral Air Service Agreement [BASA]. This means that Airlines in Nigeria can conduct flight operations in and out of these countries.  Be it for scheduled or non-scheduled flight services. That would, however, be after the fulfilment of the necessary safety requirements as spelt out in the books by both countries’ regulatory authority. Signing Air Traffic Rights by the governments of two countries is the first step in the business of international air travel from one country to another. There are other procedural intricacies involved…

There is a running joke among African tech observers that every founder in Nigeria eventually describes their product as “built for the African market.”What made Thursday’s Pitchathon at The Gathering On 100 striking was how concretely several of its participants demonstrated what that phrase can actually mean when applied with rigour.The competition, held at the National Stadium Surulere in Lagos on Thursday, 23 April 2026, brought together nine early-stage and growth-stage ventures whose solutions shared a common thread: they were built not around the assumption of reliable internet, well-banked consumers or digitally confident small business owners, but around the actual…