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Oborevwori’s Cabinet Clears Massive Road, Security Projects Across Delta
Delta Government Unveils Major Infrastructure Drive THE Delta State Government has approved infrastructure projects valued at more than ₦400 billion, covering road construction, rehabilitation, security facilities and public infrastructure across several parts of the state. The approvals were granted during a meeting of the State Executive Council chaired by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Briefing journalists after […]
Akwa Ibom To Launch Tractor Leasing Scheme For Farmers – Eno
Governor Inspects Agric Equipment Leasing Company UMO Eno, Governor of Akwa Ibom State, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to boosting large-scale mechanised farming as part of efforts to improve agricultural productivity and food sufficiency in the state. The governor made the pledge while inspecting the ongoing construction of an Agricultural Equipment Leasing Company located at […]
Rising Aviation Fuel Costs Threaten Air Travel Demand In Nigeria
Airlines Face Rising Cost Pressures AIR travellers in Nigeria may soon pay higher ticket prices as the cost of aviation fuel continues to surge across the country, putting increasing pressure on airline operations. Jet A1, the primary fuel used by aircraft, is currently selling for as high as ₦1,835 per litre in Kano, ₦1,820 in […]
Gas Shortage Threatens Deeper Power Crisis In Nigeria
Gas Supply Shortfall Raises Concerns Over Power Availability NIGERIA’S electricity supply crisis may worsen in the coming weeks as gas producers scale back deliveries to thermal power plants, raising fears of prolonged blackouts across the country. Industry data from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) shows that thermal power plants require about 1,629.75 million standard […]
Middle East Crisis Could Earn Nigeria Up To ₦30 Trillion – NESG
Nigeria May Gain Revenue Windfall from Global Tensions NIGERIA could earn as much as ₦30 trillion in additional revenue if the ongoing geopolitical tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran persist, according to a new policy brief released by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG). The economic think tank noted that while the conflict […]
Economic Reforms Bite Hard As Report Links Subsidy Removal To Poverty Surge
Study Links Fuel Subsidy Removal to Rising Poverty A new research report has linked Nigeria’s worsening poverty levels to the removal of petrol subsidy by the federal government, warning that the economic shock triggered by the policy has had far-reaching consequences for low-income households. The findings were presented by Mohammed Shuaibu of the University of […]
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Security Crisis In Nigeria: Bwala Responds To Hasan’s Questions
By MARY EFOMBRUH Q&A: Mehdi Hasan vs Daniel Bwala Mehdi Hasan: Since President Tinubu took office, insecurity has worsened. Nigeria is now one of the deadliest countries in the world. Amnesty International reports document thousands of killings and kidnappings continuing under this administration. Are you proud of that record? Daniel Bwala: I’m not aware. Mehdi Hasan: […]
Bwala Says Past Criticism Of Tinubu Is ‘Politics’, Defends Al Jazeera Appearance
Bwala Responds to Interview Backlash SPECIAL Adviser to the President on Media and Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has responded to criticism that followed his recent interview on Al Jazeera, stating that he remains ready to defend the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu before any interviewer anywhere in the world. Bwala spoke on Saturday for […]
Campus Housing Crisis: Who Really Controls Student Futures?
Beyond Tuition: The Hidden Housing Burden in Nigerian Universities HIGHER education in Nigeria has long been framed as an affordable alternative to private institutions. Federal tuition remains comparatively low. Yet for thousands of students, affordability ends where accommodation begins. A new financial hierarchy now defines university life — one where landlords, agents and property developers […]
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Akwa Ibom To Launch Tractor Leasing Scheme For Farmers – Eno
Governor Inspects Agric Equipment Leasing Company UMO Eno, Governor of Akwa Ibom State, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to boosting large-scale mechanised farming as part of efforts to improve agricultural productivity and food sufficiency in the state. The governor made the pledge while inspecting the ongoing construction of an Agricultural Equipment Leasing Company located at […]
Food Import Bill Doubles In Four Years, Hits ₦7.65 Trillion
Rising Dependence on Imported Food NIGERIA spent a staggering ₦7.65 trillion on food and beverage imports in 2025, according to the latest Foreign Trade Statistics released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report highlights the country’s growing reliance on foreign food products, both for household consumption and industrial production. Breakdown of Imports Primary […]
Tinubu Signs Export Prohibition Repeal Bill To Boost Agricultural Trade
Presidential Assent Ends Decades-Old Export Restrictions NIGERIA has taken a major step toward expanding its agricultural export potential following the signing of the Export (Prohibition) Act (Repeal) Bill 2025 into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The new legislation repeals the long-standing Export (Prohibition) Act of 1989, which restricted the export of several agricultural commodities […]
Cement Price Surge To ₦15,000 Sends Shockwaves Through Nigeria’s Construction Sector
Cement Price Spike Disrupts Housing Projects A sharp increase in cement prices across Nigeria is sending shockwaves through the construction and real estate sectors, raising concerns over delays, cost overruns, and the possible abandonment of housing projects. Across several parts of the country, a 50-kilogram bag of cement now sells between ₦11,500 and ₦15,000, compared […]
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How Victorian Britain Shaped The Ideas Of Karl Marx
By RODER MORTEGA The Paradox of Karl Marx: A Revolutionary Inside Capitalism FEW figures in modern intellectual history embody contradiction as vividly as Karl Marx. The philosopher whose ideas would later inspire socialist movements across the globe spent much of his life not in a revolutionary state, but in the heart of the world’s most powerful […]
Global Powers Condemn Khamenei Assassination, Heightening Middle East Tensions
International Condemnation Follows Khamenei Assassination THE international geopolitical environment faces a pronounced shift following the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in what authorities describe as a joint U.S.–Israeli strike. The attack, which also claimed the lives of nearly 40 senior Iranian officials, has provoked widespread condemnation from a bloc of influential global […]
INEC Launches Cyber Hygiene Workshop To Protect Election Technology
Electoral Commission Strengthens Digital Security THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced a two-day cyber hygiene awareness workshop aimed at strengthening the security of its digital infrastructure as preparations gradually begin for the 2027 general elections. The training programme brings together ICT personnel and other technical staff of the electoral body to deepen their […]
Tinubu & The Blame Game: Is Nigeria’s Political Debate Missing The Bigger Picture?
By AKINWUMI GBOLAHAN OMOGBOLAHAN The Politics of Discontent FEW issues generate stronger opinions in Nigeria today than the performance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Since assuming office, the president has faced intense criticism over economic reforms that have dramatically increased living costs across the country. But amid the widespread frustration, a different argument has begun to […]