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Nigeria Is Blessed to Have Oluremi Tinubu As First Lady —Oborevwori
DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has described Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as a humble, compassionate and impactful leader whose programmes continue to uplift vulnerable citizens across the country. Speaking on Thursday at the grand homecoming reception in honour of the First Lady at the palace of the Olu of Warri, the […]
New MoU Targets Women’s Political Representation In Nigeria
By MELVIN KOFFA TOS Foundation Africa has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Embassy of Switzerland in Nigeria to establish the HerCademy Leadership Institute, a programme designed to prepare women for public office. The agreement, signed in Abuja by Osasu Ogwuche and Ambassador Patrick Egloff ahead of Women’s History Month, seeks to tackle Nigeria’s […]
Akwa Ibom Positions Fishing Cooperatives As Gateway To Women’s Grants
State Push to Formalise Women in Fisheries THE Akwa Ibom State Government has intensified efforts to organise women engaged in fishing and fish processing into registered cooperatives, in a move designed to unlock access to a ₦31 billion cooperative fund spread across the state’s 31 local government areas. Speaking at a mobilisation and sensitisation programme […]
Beyond Oil: The Silent Forex Drain In Nigeria’s Services Deficit
Current Account Surplus Masks Structural Strain NIGERIA’S external accounts posted a headline surplus in the third quarter of 2025 — but beneath the surface, a widening services deficit is raising fresh concerns about structural weaknesses in Africa’s largest economy. New data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) show that while the country recorded a […]
No Plot Against Opposition, Says Tinubu At Interfaith Meeting
By NJORIGE LYNUS President Rejects One-Party State Allegations PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has dismissed claims that his administration is working to weaken opposition parties or steer Nigeria toward a one-party system. Speaking Wednesday at an interfaith breakfast with senators at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Tinubu said criticism is part of political leadership, adding that accusations […]
When Political Culture Turns Inward: The Ibori Question In Delta APC Crisis
By ZIK GBEMRE Violence at the Ward Level — A Warning Signal THE violence that trailed the recent All Progressives Congress (APC) ward and local government congresses in Oghara, Delta State, has reopened old debates about the state’s political culture. Among those affected was House of Representatives member Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, who condemned the attacks and pledged […]
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From Visa-Free To Pre-Approval: UK Enforces New Electronic Travel System
By ANITA KNIGHT UK Rolls Out Mandatory Electronic Travel Authorisation THE United Kingdom has formally introduced its new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, marking a significant shift in how millions of visitors enter the country. From 25 February, travellers from 85 previously visa-exempt countries — including the United States and Australia — must now obtain […]
DMO Data Shows 10 States Account For 67% Of Subnational Debt
Subnational Debt Climbs to ₦4 Trillion NIGERIA’S 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) recorded a combined debt stock of ₦4.002 trillion as of 30 September 2025, according to fresh figures released by the Debt Management Office (DMO). The subnational debt represents 2.61 per cent of Nigeria’s total public debt, which stood at ₦153.29 […]
Washington Pushes Security Overhaul As Nigeria Rejects ‘Genocide’ Narrative
By ANDERSON CLIFF US Lawmakers Revive Controversial Persecution Claims A report presented to the White House by committees of the United States Congress has reignited debate over Nigeria’s security crisis, restating longstanding claims that Christians in the country face targeted persecution. The document, prepared by members of the House Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Affairs, […]
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Akwa Ibom Positions Fishing Cooperatives As Gateway To Women’s Grants
State Push to Formalise Women in Fisheries THE Akwa Ibom State Government has intensified efforts to organise women engaged in fishing and fish processing into registered cooperatives, in a move designed to unlock access to a ₦31 billion cooperative fund spread across the state’s 31 local government areas. Speaking at a mobilisation and sensitisation programme […]
Beyond Oil: The Silent Forex Drain In Nigeria’s Services Deficit
Current Account Surplus Masks Structural Strain NIGERIA’S external accounts posted a headline surplus in the third quarter of 2025 — but beneath the surface, a widening services deficit is raising fresh concerns about structural weaknesses in Africa’s largest economy. New data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) show that while the country recorded a […]
Massive PMS Output Signals New Era For Nigeria’s Downstream Sector
A Landmark Shift in Fuel Supply NIGERIA’S downstream petroleum landscape is set for a major overhaul as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery prepares to supply up to 65 million litres of petrol daily to the domestic market. Speaking in Lagos, Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, confirmed that a comprehensive offtake framework has been agreed […]
FG, Google Deepen Talks On AI, Democratic Resilience
Nigeria, Google Advance Strategic Partnership Talks NIGERIA has taken another step toward formalising a long-term strategic partnership with global technology giant Google, following high-level talks between the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, and the company’s Regional Director for Government Affairs and Public Policy (Sub-Saharan Africa), Charles Murito. According to a statement issued by […]
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New MoU Targets Women’s Political Representation In Nigeria
By MELVIN KOFFA TOS Foundation Africa has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Embassy of Switzerland in Nigeria to establish the HerCademy Leadership Institute, a programme designed to prepare women for public office. The agreement, signed in Abuja by Osasu Ogwuche and Ambassador Patrick Egloff ahead of Women’s History Month, seeks to tackle Nigeria’s […]
No Plot Against Opposition, Says Tinubu At Interfaith Meeting
By NJORIGE LYNUS President Rejects One-Party State Allegations PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has dismissed claims that his administration is working to weaken opposition parties or steer Nigeria toward a one-party system. Speaking Wednesday at an interfaith breakfast with senators at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Tinubu said criticism is part of political leadership, adding that accusations […]
When Political Culture Turns Inward: The Ibori Question In Delta APC Crisis
By ZIK GBEMRE Violence at the Ward Level — A Warning Signal THE violence that trailed the recent All Progressives Congress (APC) ward and local government congresses in Oghara, Delta State, has reopened old debates about the state’s political culture. Among those affected was House of Representatives member Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, who condemned the attacks and pledged […]
2027 Elections At Risk: Experts Warn Of Deepening Voter Apathy
Low Turnout in 2023 Sets a Dangerous Precedent NIGERIA’S 2027 general elections may see the lowest voter turnout in the nation’s democratic history, experts warn, as concerns over credibility, security, and public trust intensify. In the 2023 presidential election, only 26.71% of registered voters—approximately 24.97 million out of 93.47 million—participated, marking the lowest engagement since […]