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Asaba Hosts Nigeria’s Political, Royal Elite As Oborevwori’s Son, Innocent, Marries Tobore
By PAULINA NZERUBE ASABA, the Delta State capital, became a major gathering point for Nigeria’s political, traditional, business and religious elite on Saturday as Innocent Oborevwori, son of Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, married his bride, Tobore Arigbodi. The ceremony brought together governors from several states, senior government officials, traditional rulers, business executives, […]
Cross River Conducts Test Flight As Obudu Ranch Revival Takes Off
By ETETE EKONG A successful test flight at the Bebi Airstrip in Obanliku Local Government Area has provided a fresh signal of Cross River State Government’s renewed effort to restore the Obudu Mountain Resort to its position as one of Nigeria’s leading tourism destinations. The test flight, conducted on Thursday, comes as the state prepares […]
US-Canada Tariff War: Why Cars & Homes Could Become More Expensive
By ANITA KNIGHT A new escalation in the trade dispute between the United States and Canada is threatening to bring the consequences of protectionist economic policies closer to ordinary consumers, with cars, housing and construction materials emerging as some of the sectors most exposed to rising costs. For months, Washington and Ottawa have exchanged tariff […]
From Music City To The Skies: Nashville Airport May Bear Dolly Parton’s Name
By SUSAN ESSEX TENNESSEE is moving to transform one of its most important public gateways into a lasting tribute to Dolly Parton, the country music legend whose influence extended far beyond the recording studio and concert stage. Governor Bill Lee has announced plans to rename Nashville International Airport in honour of Parton, days after the […]
The Global Journey Of Ponmo: How Imported Cow Skin Fuels Jobs & Business In Nigeria
By TINA TOLUTOPE From a Familiar Delicacy to a Cross-Border Business FOR millions of Nigerians, ponmo is simply a familiar part of everyday food culture. It is added to soups and stews, served in peppered portions by roadside vendors and sold in markets across the country. Yet behind the small pieces that eventually arrive on […]
Vikram-1 & The New Space Race: India’s Private Rocket Launch Challenges The Old Order
By ANDERSON CLIFF India’s Private Space Breakthrough: How Vikram-1 Signals a New Era Beyond State-Controlled Launches INDIA’S space programme has entered a new phase with the maiden orbital flight of the privately developed Vikram-1 rocket, marking a significant milestone in the country’s effort to build a competitive commercial space industry. The launch represents more than […]
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‘Thank The President For What?’ Nigerians In South Africa Demand Action, Not Assurances
Stranded Nigerians Challenge Consul’s Appeal as Evacuation Delay Fuels Anger Consul General Assures Citizens of Ongoing Evacuation Efforts FRUSTRATIONS mounted among stranded Nigerians in South Africa after the Nigerian Consul General urged them to appreciate President Bola Tinubu for the Federal Government’s efforts to evacuate them, despite uncertainty over when the operation would be completed. […]
Inside Calabar’s Forgotten Infectious Disease Hospital
The Hospital Meant to Fight Infectious Diseases TUCKED away along New Edgerley Road in Calabar, behind Zenith Bank’s Chamley Branch and a short distance from the bustling Watt Market, stands the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH), officially known as the Dr. Lawrence Henshaw Memorial Hospital. Established to serve as a frontline facility for the diagnosis and […]
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. […]
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US-Canada Tariff War: Why Cars & Homes Could Become More Expensive
By ANITA KNIGHT A new escalation in the trade dispute between the United States and Canada is threatening to bring the consequences of protectionist economic policies closer to ordinary consumers, with cars, housing and construction materials emerging as some of the sectors most exposed to rising costs. For months, Washington and Ottawa have exchanged tariff […]
The Global Journey Of Ponmo: How Imported Cow Skin Fuels Jobs & Business In Nigeria
By TINA TOLUTOPE From a Familiar Delicacy to a Cross-Border Business FOR millions of Nigerians, ponmo is simply a familiar part of everyday food culture. It is added to soups and stews, served in peppered portions by roadside vendors and sold in markets across the country. Yet behind the small pieces that eventually arrive on […]
Beyond Oil: How Nigeria Is Betting On Coffee To Power Jobs, Exports & Rural Wealth
By HALIMA TAKWAS Nigeria’s Coffee Revival: Can a Forgotten Crop Become the Next Oil Alternative? FOR decades, Nigeria’s economic ambitions have remained closely tied to crude oil. Yet beneath that familiar story lies an agricultural commodity with the potential to create jobs, generate export earnings and revitalise rural economies: coffee. Now, policymakers, farmers, researchers and […]
From Technology To The Blue Economy: Akwa Ibom Courts South Korean Partnerships
By ARIT OTONG UBOK Akwa Ibom Eyes South Korean Investment in AI, Smart Agriculture & Blue Economy State Seeks to Turn Diplomatic Engagement into Economic Partnerships THE Akwa Ibom State Government has opened a new window for economic cooperation with South Korea, identifying technology, artificial intelligence, smart agriculture, industrial development and the blue economy as […]
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“Tell Us How, Not Just What”: Nigerians Raise The Bar For Tinubu, Atiku, Obi In 2027
By FIDELUS ZWANSON 2027: Nigerian Voters Demand Plans, Not Promises, From Tinubu, Atiku, Obi AS Nigeria moves towards the 2027 general elections, voters across the country are sending a clear message to presidential contenders: explain how you intend to fix the country. For many Nigerians, campaign slogans and political rallies no longer carry the weight […]
Tinubu Moves To Clean Up Federal Payroll, Agency System With Forensic Audit
By JOANNA ILUSANMI PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive forensic audit of federal government systems following findings by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission on ghost workers, fake agencies and other control failures. The President directed the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, to coordinate the […]
Nigeria’s Health Crisis Meets The 2027 Ballot Box: Watchdog Demands Measurable Pledges
By DIANA CHUKWUKA Nigeria’s Health Crisis Meets the 2027 Election Test WITH the 2027 elections approaching, Nigeria Health Watch is seeking to change the way politicians talk about healthcare. Instead of accepting general promises to improve hospitals, reduce maternal deaths or expand health insurance, the organisation wants candidates to state what they will do, how […]
Before You Vote: Northern, Niger Delta, Middle Belt Groups Seek Scrutiny Of 2027 Candidates
By MELVIN KOFFA 2027 Presidency: Pressure Mounts for Candidates to Open Up Their Past AS Nigeria moves towards the 2027 general elections, prominent socio-political organisations have intensified calls for greater scrutiny of presidential aspirants and other candidates seeking elective offices. The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) and Middle Belt Forum (MBF) […]