The hidden costs of Nigeria’s side hustle craze

The side hustle culture is exactly as it sounds—a business on the side to supplement their income, often pursued in a bid to attain financial independence. While this relentless drive has birthed creativity and innovation, it raises a valid concern—burnout, mental health issues, and lack of work-life balance. A growing phenomenon 29-year-old Keji Ogunlusi, like […] The post The hidden costs of Nigeria’s side hustle craze appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and…

‘Why I will continue to snub Gov Sanwo-Olu’ – Mr Macaroni

Mr Macaroni, a popular Nigerian skit maker and activist, has disclosed why he will continue to snub the serving Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Macaroni made the revelation while clapping back at an X user @OyesileJohn, who called him out for snubbing the Governor. The user @OyesileJohn Twitted: “To d’ifa fun a certain Macarroni who, in an attempt to please the mob, snubbed the governor of Lagos state. Omo ase.” The post, which has sparked a…

Sokoto: Fidda’u prayer holds for SSG’s daughter, three grand children, house maid

The third day Fidda’u prayer for the Secretary to Sokoto State Government’s (SSG) late daughter, three grand children and a house maid held in Sifawa. The  prayer for the repose of the souls of the late Rabi’atu Bello Sifawa The post Sokoto: Fidda’u prayer holds for SSG’s daughter, three grand children, house maid appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.  

Moviedom 2025: Practitioners that will be missing in action

The grim ripper descended on Nollywood in 2024 and it took with it some prominent and not so prominent figures in the industry. From Junior Pope to John Okafor aka Ibu, practitioners found themselves mourning month after month The post Moviedom 2025: Practitioners that will be missing in action appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.  

Movies guarantee immortality, says CAAP SG Madu Chikwendu

Frontline filmmaker and administrator, Madu C Chikwendu,has declared that movies matter because amongst other things, it is the seventh art and only arts can guarantee people’s immortality. Chikwendu who is the Secretary General of Confederation of African Audiovisual Professionals The post Movies guarantee immortality, says CAAP SG Madu Chikwendu appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.  

Aggrieved members disrupt AGN meeting in Umuahia

Some aggrieved members of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, stormed the venue of a meeting convened by the National President of AGN, Emeka Rollas, and disrupted it on Thursday. It took the intervention of the Zone 9 Command of the Nigeria Police Force, Umuahia, to stop the event from turning violent. The aggrieved members, who were protesting against the National President, said they were at the meeting to protest what they described as an illegal…

Trailblazer Julie Coker joins FemyWalsh at 85

In a groundbreaking move that underscores its commitment to inclusivity and excellence, FemyWalsh Limited has proudly announced the appointment of Julie Coker, an 85-year-old trailblazer in African journalism, as part of its esteemed team. This historic milestone cements FemyWalsh Limited’s position as a leader in championing diversity and recognising the value of experience across generations. […] The post Trailblazer Julie Coker joins FemyWalsh at 85 appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World…

Power Rangers actor, Hector David jailed for assault

Power Rangers actor, Hector David Jr. has been sentenced to jail for assaulting an elderly man in 2024 July. The actor was sentenced to 180 days in prison on Wednesday, with the judge suspending 135 days of it after pleading guilty to misdemeanor battery over an attack on a man using a walker in a Nampa, Idaho parking lot. The Judge, Matthew B. Schelstrate also ordered that the actor maintain a clean behavioral record or he…

PHOTOS: Gospel Singer Moses Bliss, wife welcome first child

Nigerian gospel singer, Moses Bliss, has welcomed his first child, a bouncing baby boy, with his Ghanaian wife, Marie Wiseborn. The couple announced the joyous news on Friday via Instagram. The announcement came alongside the release of Bliss’s latest song video, which he described as a testimony to God’s faithfulness. Expressing his gratitude, Bliss shared, […] The post PHOTOS: Gospel Singer Moses Bliss, wife welcome first child appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria…

Study reveals best time to drink coffee for heart’s health

A cup of coffee in the morning might be more than just a wake-up call—it could save your life and protect your heart, a new study has revealed. The research, conducted by a team at Tulane University in Louisiana, United States, tracked the health and lifestyle habits of over 40,000 adults for nearly a decade. […] The post Study reveals best time to drink coffee for heart’s health appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News –…

Business & Economy

Fly Nigeria Act: Stakeholders Blame Government Officials for Non-implementation 
BUA Foods Declares  101% Increase in Profit After Tax  to N405.27bn 
How Ètò, Electronic Barrier Systems, Salvaged Apapa Traffic Gridlock 
Aviation Fuel Marketers Identify Operational Setbacks 
‘Over 140,000 Passengers Travelled to UK through Abuja in 2024’
Keyamo: Government Has Responsibility to Protect Domestic Airlines
NCAA May Adopt ‘No Pay No Service’ for Airlines Next Year
Experts Urge Africa to Deepen Policy Framework to Realise AfCFTA Full Potential
Sunbeth to Co-host Agriculture Summit Africa With Sterling Bank
Terra Cube Hosts BBNaija Season 10 Housemates
TotalEnergies Marketing posts N11.92bn loss as downstream pressure deepens
UACN reports pre-tax losses in Q3 2025, blames CHI acquisition cost
Custodian Investment reports N52.74 billion profit but misses forecast (2025 9 months)
MTN Nigeria 9 Months profits hit N1.12 trillion, declares first dividend in two years 
PenCom: NLC urges tougher penalties for pension defaulters
NNPC Limited seeks partnership to revamp struggling refineries
FG targets under-7-day cargo clearance at Nigerian ports by 2026 
U.S. ends automatic extension of work permits for immigrants, effective Oct 30
Sterling Bank reports N25.4 billion Q3 profit on higher interest income
Wema Bank grows pre-tax to N146.44 billion in 9 months of 2025  
IATA: African airlines see 5.3% rise in international passenger demand in September  
PenCom: Over 552,000 retirees now receive regular pensions 
The new gold: How the non-oil export sector is changing the narrative of the Nigerian economy
Tinubu approves 15% import duty on petrol, diesel
Redtech certified by FIRS as System Integrator and Access Point Provider for Nigeria’s National e-Invoicing Platform (MBS) 
Northern Nigeria Flour Mills profit drops 69.3% to N552.7 million in 6 month 2025 
Oando Plc stages rebound with N165.2 billion Q3 profit surge, trims costs 
NIPOST partners Paystack, Sendbox to digitize parcel payment process 
Top 5 Nigeria’s listed oil and gas companies by total assets as of June 2025 
Prestige Assurance Plc records N316 million pre-tax profit in Q3 2025, as PAT doubles 
Aradel Holdings reports pre-tax profit of N300.7 billion in 9M 2025, declares dividend 
Consumers to enjoy greater ease and global acceptance with Naira Visa cards for cross border transactions 
Kalabash54 launches multi-currency ‘Kalabash Cards’, offers cashback on travel and lifestyle spend  
Petralon 54 inaugurates Host Community Development Trusts for Dawes-Island Communities   
The Microsoft Azure Outage Shows the Harsh Reality of Cloud Failures
The Microsoft Azure Outage Shows the Harsh Reality of Cloud Failures