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Young Stars To Storm Umuahia As Handball Nationals Get New Date
By TAYO TAIWO (T. T.) OLUWOLE Umuahia to Host Youth Handball Showpiece THE Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) has confirmed a new date and venue for the 2026 National Under-12 and Under-15 Handball Championship for boys and girls, with Umuahia, Abia State, set to host the competition. Secretary General of the federation, Mrs. Monica Otumala, […]
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 […]
NAF Strengthens Community Ties with New Classrooms in Akwa Ibom
By FIDELUS ZWANSON NAF Supports Education in Akwa Ibom THE Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has strengthened its commitment to community development and education by commissioning a new block of classrooms and staff offices at Edemaya Unity College in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State. The facility, constructed under the Chief of the Air […]
Exclusive: Security Probe Names Two Alleged Financiers In Tinubu Overthrow Plot
Following the Money FRESH details have emerged in the ongoing investigation into an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu, with security agencies tracing ₦835 million in suspected funding to two private companies and their promoters. Investigators say former Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva allegedly contributed ₦785 million—described as the largest share of the funds—through […]
Six Months After Ban, Nigeria’s Shea Industry Faces Crossroads
A Policy at the Edge of Expiry AS the six-month temporary ban on shea nut exports approaches its 26th February deadline, uncertainty has gripped Nigeria’s multi-billion-naira shea industry. What was introduced as a bold experiment in industrial policy has now become a test of the Federal Government’s resolve to shift the economy from raw commodity […]
Oborevwori Commits ₦8 Billion To Unlock Delta Hinterlands, Says Izeze
A Strategic Push for Rural Connectivity THE Delta State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive infrastructure development with the ongoing reconstruction of the Uzere–Asaba–Ase Road and associated bridge works, a project valued at about ₦8 billion. The Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, made this known on Tuesday during an […]
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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, […]
Telcos Insist Nigeria Ready For E-Transmission As Tinubu Defends Electoral Act Amendment
Tinubu Signs Amendment, Questions Tech Capacity PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) into law, maintaining that credible elections depend more on effective management than on real-time electronic transmission of results. Speaking at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Tinubu said elections are ultimately determined by designated electoral officials, not computers. While acknowledging debates […]
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Six Months After Ban, Nigeria’s Shea Industry Faces Crossroads
A Policy at the Edge of Expiry AS the six-month temporary ban on shea nut exports approaches its 26th February deadline, uncertainty has gripped Nigeria’s multi-billion-naira shea industry. What was introduced as a bold experiment in industrial policy has now become a test of the Federal Government’s resolve to shift the economy from raw commodity […]
Official Market Sees Naira Dip To ₦1,353.5/$
By OBIOMA TORI THE naira recorded a slight depreciation in the official foreign exchange market on Monday, closing at ₦1,353.5 per dollar, according to data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The local currency weakened from ₦1,348/$ recorded last Friday, reflecting mild pressure in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). The movement comes […]
VAT Removal Won’t Cut Soaring Rents, Real Estate Experts Warn
By FIDELUS ZWANSON Rising Rents, Growing Frustration AMID growing public anger over escalating housing costs, real estate stakeholders have warned that removing VAT on land and rent will not deliver meaningful relief to tenants. Although the Federal Government has exempted VAT on land, buildings and rent under the current tax framework, property professionals argue that rental […]
NDIC Strengthens Safety Net for Small Savers
THE Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has intensified efforts to reassure small savers that their bank deposits remain secure, even if financial institutions encounter difficulties. At a town hall engagement in Lagos, NDIC officials highlighted the importance of public awareness in sustaining confidence in the banking system. Managing Director Thompson Sunday, represented by Adedayo Olukoya, Director […]
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Civil Society Groups Decry BVAS Disruptions, Urban Voter Apathy
Operational Hurdles Mar FCT Area Council Elections ELECTION observers have highlighted significant operational challenges during the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council polls, warning that the issues may have undermined voter confidence and participation. The concerns were raised by the Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) and the Bridging Social Inclusion Gaps Initiative (BISIGI) at […]
Presidential Hopes, Legislative Realities: A Democracy At Odds
KAA The Presidency Isn’t the Whole Story POLITICIAL discourse in Nigeria often revolves around the presidency — personalities, manifestos, and party rivalries dominate headlines. But a growing chorus of commentators argues that the real engine room of governance lies elsewhere: the National Assembly. The legislative arm, made up of the Nigerian Senate and the House […]
Bridges Or Bread? The Politics Of Poverty In Delta State
By OCHKO EDAFE Beyond Party Lines: A Growing Frustration in Delta Politics A wave of political criticism is gaining momentum in Delta State, framed not around party loyalty but around economic reality. At the heart of the argument is a blunt accusation: that the same political template associated with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) — concentration […]
Delta APC At War With Itself: Parallel Executives Expose Deep Power Rift
By SEN RICH KAY A Party Divided Against Itself THE internal struggle for control of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State has erupted into open confrontation, with parallel ward executives now produced by rival blocs. On one side stands the faction aligned with former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege, former Governor James Ibori, and […]