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Why Petrol Prices Remain High Despite Lower Depot Costs
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH PETROL depot prices have continued to fall in some parts of Nigeria, but many motorists are still paying more than ₦1,300 per litre at filling stations. The disparity has intensified scrutiny of the downstream supply chain and the factors responsible for the difference between wholesale and retail prices. In Lagos, the latest […]
Cross River Targets Youth Jobs With Electric Vehicle Skills Programme
By ETETE EKONG THE Federal Government and Cross River State have expanded a joint electric vehicle skills programme to cover 1,000 youths. The programme will train participants in electric vehicle repairs, maintenance, recycling and other technical services linked to the emerging sector. Dr. Kalita Aruku, Chairman of the Cross River State Youth Empowerment Scheme, announced […]
Alleged Drug Case: US Court Accepts Lobbying Firm’s Fresh Evidence
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE A United States federal court has accepted and docketed fresh submissions by the political advisory and lobbying firm Von Batten-Montague-York in an ongoing case involving allegations linked to President Bola Tinubu. The firm announced the development on Tuesday through its verified X account. It said the US District Court for the District […]
Israel Hits Back After UK, France & Canada Announce West Bank Settlement Sanctions
By ANDERSON CLIFF West Bank Settlements: Western Rift Deepens as Britain, France, Canada Target Israel A fresh diplomatic dispute has emerged between Israel and several Western governments over settlement expansion and violence in the occupied West Bank. Britain, France and Canada announced plans to impose sanctions on goods from Israeli settlements. Nine other countries joined […]
2027 Elections: Campaigns For Governorship, Assembly Seats Kick Off Nationwide
By FIDELUS ZWANSON 2027: Governorship, Assembly Campaigns Begin as Parties Race to Activate Structures PUBLIC campaigns for the 2027 governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections officially begin today, 8 September, in line with the timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The development opens another phase of political activity ahead of the […]
Rules, Strikes & Sudden Exits: The BBNaija Housemates Who Lost Everything Before The Finale
By IKE UZOR-NZUBECHI Why BBNaija Keeps Disqualifying Housemates: From Kemen’s Exit to Nomy’s 2026 Shock FOR many Big Brother Naija contestants, entering the house represents the beginning of a potentially life-changing journey. The prize money matters. So does the exposure. For some, the bigger reward comes from the fame, commercial opportunities and entertainment careers that […]
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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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Why Petrol Prices Remain High Despite Lower Depot Costs
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH PETROL depot prices have continued to fall in some parts of Nigeria, but many motorists are still paying more than ₦1,300 per litre at filling stations. The disparity has intensified scrutiny of the downstream supply chain and the factors responsible for the difference between wholesale and retail prices. In Lagos, the latest […]
Oil, China & The Strait Of Hormuz: The Economic Order Emerging From The Iran War
By SUSAN ESSEX THE economic consequences of the Iran war reach far beyond the pump. Higher fuel costs, rising shipping expenses and pressure on interest rates have affected households and businesses. Yet the deeper impact may lie in changes taking place inside the global energy system. The conflict has altered assumptions about the security of […]
Uber In Nigeria: The Business Model, Driver Economics & Data Questions Behind The Ride-Hailing Experiment
By DAVID HUNDEYIN UBER’S Nigerian journey raises a question that goes beyond the convenience of ordering a car with a smartphone. Could the conventional ride-hailing business model ever produce sustainable economics in a market where consumers have numerous, dramatically cheaper transportation alternatives? For one former Uber driver who spent three months on the platform in […]
Why Uber Left Nigeria After 12 Years — Drivers, Competition & Trust In Focus
By TIMOTHY HAGGERTY-NWOKOLO Uber Exits Nigeria: Inside the Economics, Rivalry & Trust Crisis Behind the Shutdown UBER’S decision to leave Nigeria after 12 years has exposed the difficult balance between profitability, competition and user behaviour in the country’s ride-hailing industry. The company ended its Nigerian operations on 2nd September 2026, alongside its withdrawal from Uganda. […]
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Alleged Drug Case: US Court Accepts Lobbying Firm’s Fresh Evidence
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE A United States federal court has accepted and docketed fresh submissions by the political advisory and lobbying firm Von Batten-Montague-York in an ongoing case involving allegations linked to President Bola Tinubu. The firm announced the development on Tuesday through its verified X account. It said the US District Court for the District […]
2027 Elections: Campaigns For Governorship, Assembly Seats Kick Off Nationwide
By FIDELUS ZWANSON 2027: Governorship, Assembly Campaigns Begin as Parties Race to Activate Structures PUBLIC campaigns for the 2027 governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections officially begin today, 8 September, in line with the timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The development opens another phase of political activity ahead of the […]
2027: Why APC, ADC, PDP Delay Campaign Council Inaugurations
By MELVIN KOFFA MAJOR political parties have yet to formally inaugurate their presidential campaign councils for the 2027 general elections, despite the commencement of campaigns under the Electoral Act 2026. The presidential and National Assembly campaign period officially opened on 19 August. However, nearly three weeks later, the APC, ADC and PDP are yet to […]
Delta Assembly Speaker Hails Gbaramatu Monarch’s New Niger Delta Role
By MAY ETAGHERURE ATUZULO THE Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, has congratulated His Royal Majesty, King Oboro Gbaraun II, JP, the Pere of Ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, on his inauguration as Chairman of the Advisory Council of the Institute for Niger Delta Studies (INDS), Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, […]