The naira is staying relatively steady at the official market, trading around ₦1,326.52 to $1. Recent dollar supply and CBN intervention have helped support the currency, although the gap between the official and parallel markets remains significant. Tidbit9ja — News • Entertainment • Lifestyle 🇳🇬
Poco Lee is set to appear at a London court on September 15 as his UK case remains active. A video showing the dancer out of custody has fuelled release rumours, but prosecutors confirmed that his scheduled hearing is still going ahead. Poco Lee says he is innocent. The case remains before the court. 🇳🇬🇬🇧
Africa’s biggest share sale has officially opened! 🇳🇬🔥 💰 ₦525 per share📊 4.1 billion shares available💵 Up to ₦2.15 trillion to be raised👥 Minimum: 10 shares = ₦5,250🏭 Current capacity: 700,000 barrels/day🚀 Expansion target: 1.4 million barrels/day📅 Offer closes: October 13, 2026 The landmark IPO could give thousands of Nigerians a chance to become shareholders in the Dangote Refinery. Tidbit9ja — News…
Nigerian-American racing star Ugo Ugochukwu has been crowned the 2026 FIA Formula 3 champion after a dramatic finale in Madrid, Spain. The 19-year-old secured the championship with a second-place finish in the final race for Campos Racing, finishing 14 points ahead of British rival Freddie Slater. The victory makes Ugochukwu the first American driver to win the FIA Formula…
Nigeria’s Falconets have booked their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after a stunning 10–1 demolition of New Caledonia. The Falconets came out firing in their final Group F game, racing into a 4–0 lead before half-time and adding six more goals after the break. Ramotalahi Kareem and Winner Onajite David were…
As the Ember months approach, Tidbit9ja is urging motorists, passengers, commercial drivers and other road users to exercise extra caution on Nigerian roads. The Ember months are often associated with increased travel and road activity, making responsible driving and road safety especially important. A single moment of speeding, distraction, dangerous overtaking or reckless driving can…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has officially launched its ₦2.15 trillion Initial Public Offering (IPO), giving Nigerians and other African investors an opportunity to own a stake in one of Africa’s biggest industrial projects. The offer consists of 4.1 billion shares priced at ₦525 each, with investors able to subscribe for as few as 10 shares, worth ₦5,250. The offer…
Dr Ifeosa Anwulika, a first-class graduate of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), has completed a fully funded PhD at Harvard University, turning a childhood dream into reality. Ifeosa said she first dreamed of attending Harvard as a teenager but nearly abandoned the application because of self-doubt. She eventually applied directly for a PhD without first earning a…
Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate Nomy (Whitney Chukwu) has been disqualified from the Show Ya Sef house after repeatedly defying Big Brother’s instructions. The latest incident involved her benchwarmer punishment, which required her to remain on a designated bench and wear a vest. After she failed to follow the instructions, Big Brother revoked her privilege to remain in the…
Ikenga: The Last Festival is making waves at the Nigerian box office, crossing the ₦75 million mark and emerging as the highest-grossing Igbo-language film of all time. The Nollywood title has also maintained the top spot among Nigerian films for three consecutive weeks, marking a major milestone for Igbo-language cinema.