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Team Nigeria Strikes Gold In Mixed Relay With Season-Best Run
Nigeria Dominates Mixed Relay Final TEAM Nigeria delivered a standout performance at the ongoing African Athletics Championships, clinching gold in the 4×400m mixed relay with an impressive season’s best time of 3:16.44. The quartet of Ezekiel Asuquo, Toheebat Jimoh, Victor Sampson, and Patience Okon-George combined speed, coordination, and tactical brilliance to secure victory in a […]
FG Unveils Urban Renewal Drive To Upgrade Slums Across Nigeria
FG Targets Slum Upgrading in Nationwide Urban Renewal Push New Commitment to Planned Urban Development THE Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming informal settlements and slum communities into structured, livable urban environments under its town planning and housing development agenda. Officials say the initiative is aimed at improving living conditions, reducing urban poverty, […]
Stakeholders Demand Legal Overhaul To Strengthen Fight Against GBV In Nigeria
Legal Experts Push for Stronger Laws to Tackle Rising GBV Cases Abuja Legal Summit Highlights Reform Gaps STAKEHOLDERS at a Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)-linked summit in Abuja have called for urgent legal reforms and stronger institutional responses to gender-based violence (GBV), warning that existing frameworks are not delivering justice quickly or effectively enough. The discussions […]
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 […]
Hormuz Tensions Deepen As Iran Grants China Shipping Access
Iran Adjusts Shipping Policy in Strategic Waterway IRAN has allowed selected Chinese vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant development in the geopolitics of one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes. Reports indicate that the move follows new maritime protocols introduced by Iranian authorities, requiring foreign vessels to comply […]
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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 […]
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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
Tinubu’s Seaport Priorities Spark Fresh Demands From Oil-Rich Akwa Ibom
By IDONGESIT ISONG Rising Agitations Over Ibom Deep Seaport RENEWED calls for the development of the Ibom Deep Seaport have intensified public debate over the distribution of federal infrastructure projects across Nigeria, particularly between oil-producing states and other regions. The discussion follows growing concerns that despite earlier campaign assurances, the proposed seaport in Akwa Ibom […]
Where Is Nigeria’s Money? Fresh Spotlight On Federation Account Leakages
Mounting Questions Over Nigeria’s Missing Revenue A growing public finance debate has been triggered following claims by legal luminary Olisa Agbakoba that as much as ₦20 trillion may be unaccounted for within Nigeria’s Federation Account system. At the heart of the controversy is the constitutional framework governing public revenue, particularly provisions outlined in Section 162 […]
Unresolved Questions Trail Oborevwori’s Credentials As Legal Debate Resurfaces
By EFETOBOR RICHARD The Persistence of a Political Narrative DEBATES surrounding the credentials of Sheriff Oborevwori have once again entered the spotlight, reflecting the enduring nature of controversies that intersect law and politics. While previous legal challenges failed to dislodge his position, they also stopped short of delivering a definitive ruling on the core allegations. Understanding […]
Nigeria’s Missing Budget Reports: Transparency Crisis Or Bureaucratic Breakdown?
When Budget Transparency Goes Silent IN any functioning democracy, the budget is more than a financial document — it is a contract between the government and the governed. It outlines not just what a nation plans to spend, but how accountable its leadership intends to be. In Nigeria, that contract is now under scrutiny. For […]