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Team Nigeria Begins World Relays Build-Up in Lagos
Nigeria Launches Relay Mission NIGERIA has stepped up preparations for the 2026 World Relays Championship after opening a training camp in Lagos for athletes selected to represent the country in Botswana next month. The championship, scheduled for 2–3 May in Gaborone, is expected to feature some of the world’s leading relay teams and serves as […]
Four Nigerian Startups Join Google Africa Accelerator Cohort
Four Nigerian Startups Selected FOUR Nigerian startups have secured places in the latest cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa programme, reinforcing Nigeria’s strong presence in the continent’s growing innovation ecosystem. The development was disclosed by an ecosystem executive, who noted that the selected companies will join other African startups in a structured programme […]
Wigs By Day, Home Duties By Night: The Unseen Labour Of Women In Law
Beyond the Joke: A Serious Question About Working Women A humorous social media rendition suggesting that anyone married to a female lawyer should “pay her salary every day” may sound playful on the surface, but beneath the wit lies a serious conversation about invisible labour, gender expectations and professional pressure. The commentary centres on a […]
Oborevwori Links Climate Action To Delta’s Economic Future
Governor Unveils Sustainability Focus DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has said his administration will prioritise development through targeted investments in renewable energy and improved waste management systems. The governor made the disclosure at the second edition of the 2026 Mandatory Continuing Professional Development Programme of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) […]
Steel Dreams, Imported Reality: How Nigeria’s Ajaokuta Failure Still Haunts Its Industrial Future
By INNOCENT TINO A Port Deal, and an Old National Wound NIGERIA has announced a deal involving the supply of steel from the United Kingdom for the rehabilitation of Apapa and Tin Can Island Ports, part of a broader infrastructure programme reportedly valued at hundreds of millions of dollars. On paper, it is a routine development […]
What The New BVN Rules Mean For Bank Customers, According To Expert
New Banking Identity Era Begins A financial sector expert has clarified the Central Bank of Nigeria’s revised BVN guidelines, describing them as a major attempt to modernise customer verification and close loopholes used by fraudsters. The Bank Verification Number system, introduced to create a unique identity across Nigerian banks, has become central to account ownership, […]
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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 […]
Campus Housing Crisis: Who Really Controls Student Futures?
Beyond Tuition: The Hidden Housing Burden in Nigerian Universities HIGHER education in Nigeria has long been framed as an affordable alternative to private institutions. Federal tuition remains comparatively low. Yet for thousands of students, affordability ends where accommodation begins. A new financial hierarchy now defines university life — one where landlords, agents and property developers […]
Business
Crude Supply Gaps, Global Prices & Petrol Costs: Why Dangote Debate Persists
By AMOS ESHIOFUNEH JOSHUA Refinery Expectations Meet Market Realities PUBLIC frustration over petrol prices has increasingly focused on the Dangote Refinery, widely seen as a transformational project expected to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported fuel and ease domestic pump prices. However, recent discussions around crude supply allocations and rising global oil prices suggest the pricing debate […]
Nigeria Tightens Focus On Banned Imports To Boost Local Economy
Government Restates Import Ban Schedule THE Federal Government has again drawn attention to its list of items prohibited from importation into Nigeria, reinforcing trade restrictions aimed at protecting local industries, conserving foreign exchange, and strengthening domestic production. The updated schedule, widely circulated in recent reports, reflects the existing Nigeria Customs Service Import Prohibition List, which […]
Nigeria Loses $3.4 Billion Oil Windfall As Output Misses Targets
Nigeria Misses Revenue Opportunity NIGERIA has reportedly lost about $3.4 billion in potential oil revenue in 2026 as persistent crude production shortfalls prevented the country from fully benefiting from rising international prices. The revenue gap comes at a time global oil markets have tightened sharply, with crude prices climbing above $100 per barrel amid renewed […]
Imported Rice Surge Threatens Local Production, Farmers Say
Farmers Raise Alarm Over Import Pressure RICE farmers across Nigeria have expressed growing concern over increased rice imports, warning that the trend is undermining local production, depressing farmgate prices, and threatening investments made in the sector. The concerns come amid broader policy adjustments aimed at easing inflation and reducing the rising cost of food. Nigeria […]
Politics
Steel Dreams, Imported Reality: How Nigeria’s Ajaokuta Failure Still Haunts Its Industrial Future
By INNOCENT TINO A Port Deal, and an Old National Wound NIGERIA has announced a deal involving the supply of steel from the United Kingdom for the rehabilitation of Apapa and Tin Can Island Ports, part of a broader infrastructure programme reportedly valued at hundreds of millions of dollars. On paper, it is a routine development […]
Nigeria Files 13-Count Charges In Alleged Plot To Oust Tinubu
FG Files Charges Over Alleged Coup Plot THE Federal Government has filed criminal charges against persons accused of involvement in an alleged plot to forcefully overthrow the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The charges, reportedly filed after investigations by the Nigerian Army and the Department of State Services (DSS), mark a significant escalation in […]
From Military Rule To Oil Power: The Allison-Madueke Story Of Influence In Nigeria
By GREG NWOKO A Family Name Across Two Political Generations FEW Nigerian surnames have carried visibility across as many phases of the country’s modern history as Madueke and Alison-Madueke. One belongs to a retired naval officer who governed states during military rule and later led the Nigerian Navy. The other belongs to a former minister […]
Forensic Report On INEC Chairman Triggers Fresh Credibility Debate
New Controversy Around Electoral Credibility A fresh political and technological debate has emerged after a forensic report reportedly cleared the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, of allegations linked to controversial online activity. The report, which became public amid growing scrutiny of the electoral body, has generated mixed reactions among […]