#nigerian

"Music videos somehow now, because of this generation, is a waste of #money. I am sorry to say this. But do you remember us [P-Square] before? You don't see us anywhere. You just watch music videos, you see us and that's it, or we come to your country, you see us.

"The reason you don't see people faint for artistes anymore is because they see them on #TikTok every day dancing and promoting your music. If Michael Jackson was alive now and doing promotional content on social media, nobody would see him and faint.

Unfortunately, it's too late for us to bring back the era of artistes being mystiques. How can you advise an artiste to post every day? How? Post what? You don't need to.

Social media brought positive change to the industry but it also led to 'see-finish.' Artistes are now too exposed. Fans see how they eat, cry. Before when artistes go to club, they stay in restricted VIP areas, but now when they are clubbing, everyone is #filming....."

– #Nigerian singer Paul Okoye, popularly known as Rudeboy and formerly one half of the defunct P-Square duo, has argued that social media has reduced the prestige musicians once enjoyed among their fans.

“My uncle was earning ₦750,000 monthly before he lost his #job.

After months of searching, he started driving a truck for a pure water #factory and earned only ₦50,000 per month.

His wife got promoted and began earning ₦500,000 a month.

When their rent expired, he couldn't afford it and moved to the village.

His wife rented another apartment and refused to let him stay with her.

Last month, her company organized an overseas trip for employees and their spouses.

She filled out the form and claimed she was a widow.

On her way to the airport, she was involved in an accident and broke both legs.

For the past one month, the same husband she called a widow over has been the one caring for her in the #hospital…” -

A #Nigerian man has shared a story about a woman who reportedly dumped her husband after he lost his good-paying job and later described herself as a widow while filling out a company travel form. #azastory #storybee #viralstory

Nigeria is Africa's largest economy. It is driven by a dynamic mix of #telecommunications, financial services, agriculture, and oil production. Nigeria is undergoing fiscal and currency reforms aimed at stabilizing macroeconomic growth. Despite this commercial potential and recent improvements in real GDP growth, #Nigerian business environment faces persistent structural challenges, including inadequate power supply, transport infrastructure deficits, and high inflation that impacts consumer PP.

Source: Multiples, data as of 20 Sept 2026

1. MTN Nigeria — $14B, 4.0x revenue — mobile network operator
   


2. Dangote Cement Plc — $13B, 4.1x revenue — cement producer across Africa
   


3. BUA Foods Plc. — $10B, 7.8x revenue — sugar, flour, pasta and edible oils
   


4. BUA Cement Plc. — $7.6B, 8.8x revenue — cement manufacturer
   


5. Seplat Energy Plc — $6.7B, 2.6x revenue — oil and gas producer
   


6. IHS Towers — $6.2B, 3.5x revenue — owns and leases telecom towers
   


7. First HoldCo Plc — $5.5B, 3.2x revenue — banking group behind FirstBank
   


8. Aradel Holdings PLC — $5.1B, 12.3x revenue — integrated energy company
   


9. Lafarge Africa Plc — $4.2B, 4.9x revenue — cement and building materials
   


10. Zenith Bank Plc — $4B, 1.7x revenue — commercial bank

Nigeria Anti-Narcotics Agency Intercepts Synthetic #Cannabis From UK, Finds Drugs Hidden In Speakers In Lagos

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (#NDLEA) have intercepted two shipments of synthetic cannabis, popularly known as #Colorado or Colos, concealed in consolidated cargoes from the United Kingdom.

“Colos” is #Nigerian street slang for Colorado, a form of synthetic cannabis.

The agency also recovered two other consignments of #Colorado hidden inside music speakers at two motor parks in Lagos, with at least seven suspects arrested in connection with the seizures.

The #NDLEA disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday by its Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi.

At the import shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (#MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos, NDLEA operatives intercepted a UK-bound consignment containing 27 parcels of Colorado weighing 32.20kg.

According to the agency, a real estate agent, Abideen Jide Salami, was arrested on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, after he arrived to collect a large luggage containing the illicit substance using a secret collection code reportedly relayed by his brother based in the #UK.

In a follow-up operation linked to another shipment from the UK, NDLEA operatives traced and arrested the designated recipient of a second consignment containing 12.25kg of Colorado.

The suspect, 44-year-old Nurudeen Abiodun Kadiri, reportedly told operatives that the consignment had been sent to him by his brother in the UK.

Meanwhile, operatives of the agency’s Directorate of Operations and General Investigation (DOGI) intercepted a music speaker containing three packs of Colorado at a motor park in Maza Maza, #Lagos. #azatellnews #viral #latestnews

“My guy cancelled his girlfriend's flight to Canada one hour before departure, right there at MMIA Airport.

I've been offline since, bcoz I had to drop my guy off at the MMIA airport today.

Bro had worked more than two jobs for three years to save for his relocation and had bought two economy tickets because he planned to take her with him, they've been dating for 5 years.

Then she looked at the tickets and said....

"Economy? After all the money you've saved?

How am I supposed to post us leaving in economy? It looks cheap, how can I post that on snap, I don really make mouth o"

He didn't argue...this guy stepped aside, opened the airline app and cancelled her booking.

I thought he was joking...

She thought he was joking too until the cancellation email hit her phone.

"What did you do?!"

He picked up his luggage and said

"You're right...You deserve business class and I can't afford it, so I'm going alone…” - A #Nigerian man reportedly cancelled his girlfriend’s flight to #Canada shortly before departure after she complained about the economy-class ticket he had booked for her. #latestnews #nigerianews #azatellnews #viral

🇳🇬At 16, #Nigerian student Belusochim Ugochukwu is already working at #Apple as a machine learning #engineering intern, focusing on computer vision and robotics research.

Before joining Apple, Ugochukwu had already competed in mathematics and physics #Olympiads from age 11, researched #AI models, prototyped robotic wheelchairs for people with disabilities and worked on an #EdTech startup.

After moving from Nigeria to the United States at 14, he graduated from high school and started college at 15. In May 2026, he joined Apple’s Environment & Supply Chain #Innovation organisation.👏🏿

𝗨𝗕𝗔, @ubagroup 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗡𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝘀 #𝗘𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗹𝘂 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘁𝘀
The United Bank for Africa Plc has welcomed Emmanuel Nnorom as its new Group Chairman, days after he officially assumed the role following the retirement of Tony Elumelu.

#UBA announced Nnorom’s welcome in a post on its social media platforms on Wednesday, describing him as a seasoned business leader and chartered accountant with more than four decades of experience.

Nnorom officially assumed the position on August 21, 2026, succeeding Elumelu, who retired after completing the maximum tenure permitted for non-executive directors under Central Bank of Nigeria corporate governance guidelines.

Welcoming him to the position, UBA said, “We welcome Mr. Emmanuel N. Nnorom as the new Group Chairman of United Bank for #Africa Plc.

“A seasoned business leader and chartered accountant with over four decades of experience.”

The bank noted that Nnorom had spent more than eight years in senior leadership positions within the UBA Group, including as Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of UBA Africa, Group Chief Operating Officer and Group Chief Financial Officer.

It added that he also served as a Non-Executive Director on the UBA board.

“With his wealth of experience and understanding of UBA’s journey, Mr. Nnorom takes the helm at an important moment in the Group’s continued growth across Africa and beyond,” the bank stated.

UBA had earlier announced Nnorom’s appointment as Elumelu’s successor, with the appointment taking effect on August 21.

Nnorom joined the UBA board as a Non-Executive Director in 2024 after serving in several executive positions within the group.

During his time with UBA, he served as Group Chief Operating Officer, Executive Director (Group Executive Office), Executive Director (Finance), Executive Director (Risk), and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of UBA Africa.

As #CEO of UBA Africa, Nnorom oversaw the bank’s operations across several African #countries, contributing to its pan-African expansion.

Outside UBA, he has held senior positions in major #Nigerian companies and #financial institutions.

He served as #President and Chief Executive Officer of Transnational Corporation Plc between September 2014 and May 2017 and has been the Group Chief Executive Officer of Heirs Holdings since June 2017.

His #banking career also includes senior management positions at Standard Trust Bank, now UBA, Diamond Bank, NUB International Bank and Liberty Merchant Bank.

Nnorom is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and an Honorary Member of the Chartered Institute of #Bankers of Nigeria.

He studied at Templeton College, Oxford, where he completed executive leadership and management programmes.

UBA said his appointment came at an important period in the group’s continued growth across Africa and beyond.... #latestnews #azatellnews #viralnews #bank #unitedbankforafrica #nigeriansws

"Their dad had both kidneys fail and no one could fund their education"- #Nigerian man shares heartbreaking story of two high-flying students

#CEO of Educare Alex Onyia has shared an heartbreaking story of two high flying students who attended his two weeks intensive #Bootcamp at Enugu.

In his words:

"I was heartbroken to learn about these students today.

Their dad had both kidneys fail and no one could fund their education. They were forced to drop out of school in December last year.

Their names are Emmanuella Ngaha and Jason Ngaha. They came by themselves from Owerri to Enugu this morning to attend our 2-week intensive bootcamp.

They were both high-flying students at Ambassador College, Ota. The boy was the best in Maths and Chemistry in SS1, and the girl has won so many national awards.

Today they are out of school with no hope of continuing.

They decided to use their last ₦24,000 to take a bus to Enugu to attend the bootcamp.

Unfortunately, this morning they were defrauded of the ₦24,000, which left them with no option but to beg for transport support until someone helped them.

A lot of young, bright children are going through a lot that is beyond their control.

We can’t let these bright stars lose their shine because of challenges beyond their control".

Credit: Alex Onyia #azatell #technews #viralstory

🚗 Stop paying unnecessary bribes to FRSC! ❌
Knowing your rights and the official #FRSC fines is the best way to protect your wallet and stay safe on #Nigerian roads.
Here is a quick breakdown of common traffic offences and their actual legal penalties (I gently updated the speed-limiting device fine to reflect the official FRSC rate of ₦3,000) 👇

Use of phone while driving: ₦4,000
Child sitting position violation: ₦3,000
Right-hand steering vehicle: ₦3,000 (and forfeiture of the vehicle)
Worn-out tyres: ₦3,000
Fire extinguisher violation: ₦3,000
Road obstruction: ₦3,000
Vehicle licence violation: ₦3,000
Vehicle mirror violation: ₦3,000
Vehicle number plate violation: ₦3,000
Wrongful overtaking: ₦3,000
No speed limiting device: ₦3,000
Seat belt violation: ₦2,000 
Light/sign violation: ₦2,000 
Underage driving/riding: ₦2,000 
Use of siren violation: ₦2,000 

💡 Quick check: Always inspect your vehicle registration, driver's licence, fire extinguisher, and tyres before leaving the house.
If you are ever flagged down for a violation, insist on a ticket. Paying the official fine into the government account is almost always cheaper than giving money to corrupt officers!
Share this with your people so they don't get extorted on the road! 🚨
#FRSC #TheCableIndex #azatell #azatellcommunity #azatellviral #RoadSafetyNigeria #DriveSafe

If you're trying to break into tech as a #Nigerian, then this is an #opportunity you shouldn't miss.

The Federal Government Digital Training Academy (DTA) is currently calling for applications for 32,000 Nigerians to gain free, in-demand digital #skills.

The training covers areas such as:

📌 Artificial Intelligence (AI)
📌 Cybersecurity
📌 Software Development
📌 And other digital skills

The best part? It's FREE! (Yes, there's something free in Nigeria)

Whether you're a student or you're trying to break into #tech, this could be a great opportunity to get started.

Remember: Don't just wait for opportunities to find you. Sometimes, you have to take the first step and position yourself.

Apply though this link https://www.dta.education.gov.ng/

“His father d!ed two years ago. He took over the big #hotel owned and managed by his father and mother. He started f0rcefully sleeping with the female #workers.

Anyone who refuses to sleep with him is either sent away or her salaries would be delayed for up to three, four or more months. Some left four or more months salaries behind while leaving. His mother complained about this and he f0rc&fully stopped her from coming to the hotel.

His siblings were all afraid of him because of his involvement in c¥lt activities which led to his rustication at two hundred level in the university.

Because of my #relationship with his late father, his mother begged me to talk to him and I did but I noticed that despite how diplomatic I was, he still got offended and stormed out of the venue.

Well, he attempted to sleep with a mature widow who has worked as his father's hotel cleaner for 11 years, but the woman chose to resign than do that. A boy that is the age of her second son.

Long story short, on Thursday night last week, some young boys came to the front of the hotel at 11pm and started making a noise. He angrily came out to know who they were and why the noise. He was immediately h@ck&d to d&ath. People who live upstairs in the surrounding buildings in the area said that those boys used battle @xe to shred his body like the way Izzi people share goat meat a day after giving their daughter out in marriage. They also heard the boys saying he should get up and sleep with #women again nau. One was even heard saying that he made sure his penis was severed in case he comes back in his next life make e no see wetin e go take sleep with women.

He's gone o! Just like that. l've called his mother for condolences and for her to prepare to start running their hotel again, including recalling the former workers including those who left their salaries and pay them to resume work, because they have buri&d him.

He took over the hotel at 28 and died at 30. Uwa ntoor…” - A #Nigerian man has shared a disturbing account of a young man who allegedly took over his late father’s hotel and was later k!||ed at the age of 30.

Credit: Chidi A. Okoroafor/FB
#storybee #truelivestory #sadstory #todaystory

BREAKING: #Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) begins telecom pricing review after eight years #nigerianews #viralnews #nigeria #azatellng