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Beware Fake NAMA Jobs, Appointment Letters, Aviation Agency Warns
By OBIOMA TORI NAMA Raises Alarm Over Fake Recruitment Letters The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has warned Nigerians against fraudulent recruitment schemes involving fake employment and appointment letters purportedly issued in the agency’s name. The warning followed reports of individuals and groups allegedly exploiting unsuspecting job seekers by falsely claiming to have recruitment opportunities […]
CONHESS Crisis: JOHESU Warns Of Fresh Health Workers’ Strike
By STELLA JOHNSON OGBOVOVEH JOHESU President: Government Must Act Before Health Workers Return to Strike The 12-year CONHESS dispute has remained unresolved despite several negotiations. Why has the struggle continued? There are many challenges in the health sector, especially among the affiliates of JOHESU. JOHESU brings together healthcare workers apart from medical doctors and nurses. […]
Small Trade, Big Risk: What Trump’s Iran Sanctions Could Mean For Nigeria & Africa
By VANCE SHERIFF Nigeria’s Modest Iran Trade May Not Shield It From Trump’s Sanctions Pressure THE United States has opened another front in its campaign to isolate Iran, threatening countries and businesses that continue to maintain economic relations with Tehran. For Nigeria, the immediate risk appears relatively small because bilateral trade with Iran remains limited. […]
Visa On A Budget: 7 Countries Offering Nigerians Affordable Entry In 2026
By ANITA KNIGHT Seven Budget-Friendly Visa Destinations Nigerians Can Consider in 2026 Affordable Entry Options Beyond Visa-Free Destinations FOR Nigerian travellers planning international trips in 2026, visa expenses can significantly affect the overall cost of travel. While the Nigerian passport provides visa-free or simplified access to several destinations, many countries outside West Africa still require […]
Slapped By The Police? 8 Lawful Steps Citizens Can Take Instead Of Fighting Back
The First Rule: Do Not Retaliate A police officer’s alleged assault of a citizen can provoke anger, humiliation and an immediate desire to fight back. Yet legal prudence requires restraint. The central advice is straightforward: do not retaliate by assaulting the officer. A slap from a law enforcement officer does not automatically create a legal […]
‘One Bad Road Doesn’t Define Us’: Presidency Defends Tinubu’s Infrastructure Drive
By NJORIGE LYNUS Presidency Says Benin-Agbor-Asaba Crisis Does Not Define Nigeria’s Road Programme THE Presidency has defended the Federal Government’s infrastructure programme after the latest failure of the Benin-Agbor-Asaba Expressway triggered renewed criticism of the condition of major highways. Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, described the incident […]
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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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Nigeria’s Investment Paradox: Strong Reforms, Rising Stocks, But Foreign Funds Stay Away
By FIDELUS ZWANSON Nigeria’s Reform Story Faces Its Confidence Test NIGERIA is gradually rebuilding its image among international investors, but the return of confidence has not yet produced a corresponding return of foreign capital. That is the central message emerging from Cordros Securities’ engagement with global fund managers. According to the investment firm, foreign investors […]
Calabar Mall Goes Up In Flames, Traders Count Heavy Losses
By ARIT OTONG UBOK Fire Ravages Sections of Calabar Mall, Destroys Shops and Goods A fire outbreak has destroyed parts of SPAR Mall in Calabar, Cross River State, leaving traders and workers counting their losses. The fire started in the early hours of Saturday. Thick smoke and flames reportedly spread through sections of the shopping […]
From Farms To Factories: Oborevwori Unveils Infrastructure Push For Delta’s Agriculture
By MAY ETAGHERURE ATUZULO Oborevwori Links Infrastructure to Agricultural Growth DELTA State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has said his administration will use infrastructure and other incentives to strengthen agriculture and attract private investment across the state. He made the commitment during an inspection tour of agricultural businesses in Okpe and Uvwie Local Government Areas. The governor […]
NUPRC: 31 Winners Start Payments For 37 Oil Blocks
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE & NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH ONE month after the conclusion of Nigeria’s 2025 oil and gas licensing round, successful bidders have started paying signature bonuses for the blocks provisionally awarded to them. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) disclosed the development on Thursday. The commission said the payment process began after it issued […]
Politics
‘One Bad Road Doesn’t Define Us’: Presidency Defends Tinubu’s Infrastructure Drive
By NJORIGE LYNUS Presidency Says Benin-Agbor-Asaba Crisis Does Not Define Nigeria’s Road Programme THE Presidency has defended the Federal Government’s infrastructure programme after the latest failure of the Benin-Agbor-Asaba Expressway triggered renewed criticism of the condition of major highways. Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, described the incident […]
‘There Is No Money’—Until Government Needs A New Car: The Debate Over Delta State’s Priorities
When Government Says There Is No Money: A Question of Priorities, Public Spending & Political Accountability WHEN comparing the official vehicle of the Governor of Delta State with the scale of public budgets in California and Nigeria, it raises a broader and uncomfortable question about governance: when governments repeatedly say there is no money, is […]
Maynard Jackson’s 25% Revolution: How Atlanta’s First Black Mayor Forced Open The Doors Of Economic Power
The Battle for Atlanta’s Airport: How Maynard Jackson Challenged a Racial Monopoly on Public Wealth WHEN Maynard Holbrook Jackson Jr. became mayor of Atlanta in January 1974, his victory represented more than a change of political leadership. It brought to the surface a contradiction that had long existed beneath the city’s reputation as a progressive […]
Cross River Cracks Down On Communal Violence, Threatens Sanctions Against Traditional Rulers
By JULIET EKANEM Government Draws a Line After Deadly Communal Violence THE Cross River State Government has issued a strong warning to traditional rulers and community leaders following renewed communal violence, declaring that recognised traditional institutions must accept greater responsibility for maintaining peace within their domains. Governor Bassey Otu said the government could withdraw certificates […]