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Countdown To 2027: What Voters Need To Know Before Nigeria Goes To The Polls
By MELVIN KOFFA Nigeria’s 2027 Elections: 94 Days to Polls as INEC Timetable Sets Key Deadlines Countdown Begins as Election Day Approaches NIGERIA has 94 days to prepare for the first round of its 2027 general elections, with voters scheduled to elect the president, senators and members of the House of Representatives on Saturday 16 […]
Fake Phones Under Scrutiny: NCC Deploys Device Checker To Protect Consumers & Telecom Networks
By TOSI ORE New Rules Target Counterfeit and Cloned Mobile Devices NIGERIANS buying mobile phones, tablets, modems and other SIM-enabled equipment have been urged to verify regulatory approval before completing their purchases, following the Nigerian Communications Commission’s introduction of a new device-checking framework. The initiative is designed to prevent counterfeit, cloned and unapproved devices from […]
From Rallies To WhatsApp: How Tinubu, Atiku & Their Allies Are Reshaping Nigeria’s 2027 Campaigns
By NJORIGE LYNUS A Presidential Contest Takes Shape Without the Spectacle of 2023 NIGERIA’S 2027 presidential election is approaching against a backdrop of subdued public campaigning, rising mobilisation costs and renewed debate about the country’s democratic culture. Although political parties have begun preparations and political allies continue to organise support, the nationwide rallies and extensive […]
Five-Star Falcons Demolish Comoros 7–0 On Aggregate, Morocco Await In Olympic Race
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH THE Super Falcons strengthened their bid for a place at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games with a commanding 5–0 victory over Comoros in the second leg of their African qualifying tie on Tuesday. Playing at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State, Nigeria completed a 7–0 aggregate win after taking […]
Nigeria Faces A Double Oil Challenge: $106 Crude, Slower Demand & Petrol-Price Uncertainty
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH Rising Crude Prices Complicate Nigeria’s Energy Outlook INTERNATIONAL crude oil prices have climbed sharply, renewing concerns about petrol affordability in Nigeria even as the Federal Government maintains a temporary discount for eligible customers of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). Brent crude futures increased by $2.09, or two per cent, to […]
The Nigeria Prize For Literature Debate: Defending Corporate Support While Demanding A Stronger Book Industry
A Prize That Has Reshaped Nigeria’s Literary Landscape THE recurring debate over The Nigeria Prize for Literature has reopened questions about the value of corporate sponsorship, the responsibilities of writers and publishers, and the long-term sustainability of Nigeria’s book industry. While critics continue to challenge aspects of the prize, poet and culture advocate James Ngwu […]
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The Price Of A Medical City: Akwa Ibom Residents Fight Over Compensation For Demolished Homes
By EFFANGA OSOK ₦117.5bn Medical City: Akwa Ibom Families Challenge Compensation as Govt Keeps Silent THE construction of the Ibom Medical City in Ikono Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State is being presented as a landmark investment in healthcare. But for residents whose homes and properties stand within the project’s footprint, the development has […]
Delta’s Erho-Abraka Court Puzzle: ₦50 Million Reported Spent, Judiciary Says No Access To Funds
By TIMOTHY HAGGERTY-NWOKOLO Budget records clash with judiciary’s account A ₦50 million magistrate court project in Erho-Abraka, Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State, has raised questions over the accuracy of the state’s public expenditure records. The 2024 Delta State budget allocated ₦50 million for the construction of the court under the High Court […]
‘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. […]
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Nigeria Faces A Double Oil Challenge: $106 Crude, Slower Demand & Petrol-Price Uncertainty
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH Rising Crude Prices Complicate Nigeria’s Energy Outlook INTERNATIONAL crude oil prices have climbed sharply, renewing concerns about petrol affordability in Nigeria even as the Federal Government maintains a temporary discount for eligible customers of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). Brent crude futures increased by $2.09, or two per cent, to […]
Dangote Promises IPO Access For Small Subscribers, Unveils Petrochemical Ambitions
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE ALIKO Dangote, President and Chief Executive of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, has announced plans to increase the facility’s refining capacity from 500,000 barrels to 1.4 million barrels per day by early 2029. He disclosed the target on Monday during the refinery’s final initial public offering (IPO) roadshow in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The […]
Beyond Cattle & Poultry: Edo’s New Drive To Modernise Livestock Production
By TOSAN OYAKHILOME-AKAHOMEN A New Direction for Edo’s Livestock Sector EDO State is looking beyond traditional livestock production as it seeks to expand food production, attract investment and create employment through a more modern animal-husbandry industry. The state government’s latest move has taken the search for technology and expertise beyond Nigeria’s borders. Officials represented Edo […]
Frozen Without Notice: Where Banks’ Powers End & Customers’ Rights Begin
By HAPPINESS OLUOMA OGUAGHAMBA When Access to Your Money Suddenly Stops FOR many bank customers, the first sign that something is wrong comes when a routine transaction fails. A transfer will not go through. An ATM withdrawal is declined. The banking application displays a restriction. The customer may have received no telephone call, warning or letter. […]
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Countdown To 2027: What Voters Need To Know Before Nigeria Goes To The Polls
By MELVIN KOFFA Nigeria’s 2027 Elections: 94 Days to Polls as INEC Timetable Sets Key Deadlines Countdown Begins as Election Day Approaches NIGERIA has 94 days to prepare for the first round of its 2027 general elections, with voters scheduled to elect the president, senators and members of the House of Representatives on Saturday 16 […]
From Rallies To WhatsApp: How Tinubu, Atiku & Their Allies Are Reshaping Nigeria’s 2027 Campaigns
By NJORIGE LYNUS A Presidential Contest Takes Shape Without the Spectacle of 2023 NIGERIA’S 2027 presidential election is approaching against a backdrop of subdued public campaigning, rising mobilisation costs and renewed debate about the country’s democratic culture. Although political parties have begun preparations and political allies continue to organise support, the nationwide rallies and extensive […]
From ‘Ukodo’ To ‘Reset Delta’: How Oborevwori’s Critics Are Turning Governance Controversies Into Campaign Issues
Public Displays of Support Under Scrutiny AS Delta State approaches another electoral cycle, political communication, public perception and the relationship between government and citizens are becoming increasingly important to the contest for power. Two issues have emerged in the opposition narrative against Governor Sheriff Oborevwori: a disputed roadside demonstration involving his convoy in Osubi and […]
East-West Road Collapse Sparks Reps’ Demand For Federal Flood Intervention In Delta
By MAY ETAGHERURE ATUZULO THE House of Representatives has called for urgent federal intervention following devastating floods in Delta State and other parts of Nigeria. The appeal comes after a section of the East-West Road collapsed at Agbarho in Ughelli North Local Government Area. The House made the call after Rep. Francis Waive, who represents […]