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Super Eagles Set For AFCON 2027 Qualifiers As CAF Holds Draw
CAF Draw Signals Start of Qualification Race NIGERIA’S Super Eagles are poised to begin their journey toward the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations as the Confederation of African Football prepares to conduct the official qualifying draw in Cairo, Egypt. The ceremony will determine Nigeria’s group-stage opponents, marking the formal kickoff of the qualification series for […]
Inside The Super Falcons’ WAFCON Build-Up Chaos — & The Senegal Fix
A Preparation Plan That Kept Falling Apart NIGERIA’S build-up to WAFCON 2026 has been defined less by structure and more by disruption. What was intended to be a steady competitive schedule collapsed repeatedly—first with the cancellation of a WAFU B tournament in Abidjan, then with the withdrawal of Jamaica from a planned UK friendly. The […]
2027 Primaries Trigger Political Scramble Across Parties
INEC Deadline Sparks Nationwide Political Rush NIGERIA’S major political parties are entering a decisive and highly competitive phase as they race to meet the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) deadline of 30 May 2026 for the conduct of primaries and resolution of internal disputes ahead of the 2027 general elections. From the ruling All Progressives […]
Inside China’s Landmark Rulings That Make AI-Based Firings Illegal
When AI Replaces Workers: China’s Courts Step In A series of Chinese court rulings is reshaping the global conversation on artificial intelligence and employment, with judges declaring that companies cannot legally dismiss workers simply because machines can now perform their roles. The decisions, emerging from courts in Hangzhou and Beijing, are being interpreted as a […]
Borrowing For Reform Or Risk? Inside Nigeria’s New $1.25 Billion Loan Controversy
A Fresh Borrowing Plan Under Scrutiny NIGERIA’S plan to secure a new $1.25 billion loan from the World Bank has triggered renewed debate among economists, policymakers, and opposition figures over the country’s rising debt burden and the direction of ongoing economic reforms. The proposed facility, titled Nigeria Actions for Investment and Jobs Acceleration, is scheduled […]
FAAC Under Scrutiny: ADC’s ₦800 Billion Allegation Deepens 2027 Political Tensions
A Controversy at the Heart of Nigeria’s Revenue System NIGERIA’S political climate is becoming increasingly charged ahead of the 2027 general elections, with fresh allegations placing the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) at the centre of a widening political storm. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged that about ₦800 billion may have been deducted […]
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Nigeria Ranks Third Globally In Student Migration — UNESCO Report
Nigeria Emerges as Global Education Export Hub NIGERIA has been ranked the third-largest source of international students globally, according to a new report by UNESCO. The inaugural Higher Education Global Trends Report revealed that Nigeria accounted for five per cent of all students studying abroad in 2023, placing it alongside Germany in the global ranking. […]
Security Crisis In Nigeria: Bwala Responds To Hasan’s Questions
By MARY EFOMBRUH Q&A: Mehdi Hasan vs Daniel Bwala Mehdi Hasan: Since President Tinubu took office, insecurity has worsened. Nigeria is now one of the deadliest countries in the world. Amnesty International reports document thousands of killings and kidnappings continuing under this administration. Are you proud of that record? Daniel Bwala: I’m not aware. Mehdi Hasan: […]
Bwala Says Past Criticism Of Tinubu Is ‘Politics’, Defends Al Jazeera Appearance
Bwala Responds to Interview Backlash SPECIAL Adviser to the President on Media and Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has responded to criticism that followed his recent interview on Al Jazeera, stating that he remains ready to defend the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu before any interviewer anywhere in the world. Bwala spoke on Saturday for […]
Business
Egg Prices Soar As Poultry Crisis Deepens, Nigerians Cut Back On Protein
A Staple Slips Out of Reach ACROSS Nigeria, eggs—once a reliable and affordable protein source—are gradually disappearing from household menus as prices surge to record levels. For families like that of Isioma, a teenager in a low-income household, the change has been stark. Meals that once featured eggs regularly are now rationed or eliminated altogether, […]
Oborevwori’s Tourism Drive Positions Delta as Emerging Hospitality Hub
Delta’s Hospitality Sector Gains Momentum STAKEHOLDERS in Nigeria’s tourism and hospitality industry have commended Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, for policies they say are transforming the state into a leading destination for conferences and leisure. The commendation came during the 2026 Annual Hospitality and Catering Professionals Conference organised by the Nigeria Hospitality and Catering Institute […]
Tinubu Unveils $20 Billion FDI Vision, Pushes Africa-First Economic Strategy
Nigeria Sets Ambitious FDI Target PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu has projected that Nigeria could attract nearly $20 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2026, signalling renewed optimism around the country’s economic outlook. Speaking at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, the President attributed the expected inflows to ongoing reforms focused on transparency, efficiency, […]
Beyond Funding: The Hidden Weakness Holding Back Small Businesses
The Quiet Financial Crisis Inside SME Growth A structural problem, not just a funding gap ACROSS Nigeria’s small business landscape, access to capital is often blamed for slow growth—but financial experts argue that the deeper challenge lies in weak financial structuring. This concern was echoed by digital lender FairMoney, which recently called on SMEs to […]
Politics
2027 Primaries Trigger Political Scramble Across Parties
INEC Deadline Sparks Nationwide Political Rush NIGERIA’S major political parties are entering a decisive and highly competitive phase as they race to meet the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) deadline of 30 May 2026 for the conduct of primaries and resolution of internal disputes ahead of the 2027 general elections. From the ruling All Progressives […]
FAAC Under Scrutiny: ADC’s ₦800 Billion Allegation Deepens 2027 Political Tensions
A Controversy at the Heart of Nigeria’s Revenue System NIGERIA’S political climate is becoming increasingly charged ahead of the 2027 general elections, with fresh allegations placing the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) at the centre of a widening political storm. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged that about ₦800 billion may have been deducted […]
Disqualifications, Defections & Faction Wars Shake APC Internal Democracy
A Party Screening Exercise Turns Political Flashpoint WHAT was intended as a routine candidate screening exercise ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries has instead escalated into a widening political crisis across multiple states, raising fresh concerns about the party’s internal cohesion ahead of the 2027 general elections. Across Rivers, Kogi, Jigawa, Ebonyi, Ondo, […]
How APC’s Internal Democracy Crisis Is Replaying Across Delta, Kano, Rivers & Beyond
Endorsement Politics and Courtroom Battles Raise Questions Over APC Internal Democracy AS the All Progressives Congress intensifies preparations for the 2027 elections, emerging disputes from party primaries across Nigeria are drawing renewed attention to longstanding concerns over internal democracy, candidate imposition and political power struggles within the ruling party. Recent developments in Delta State — […]