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Nigeria Moves To Build Unified Digital Economy Infrastructure
Nigeria Bets on Hyperscale Infrastructure to Drive Digital Future From Policy to Execution in Digital Transformation NIGERIA is taking a major step toward building a fully integrated digital economy through a partnership between the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the International Data Center Authority (IDCA). Unlike earlier policy-driven approaches, the new framework is […]
Hantavirus: WHO Flags Possible Rise In New Infections
Global Health Alert Over Cruise Ship Cluster THE World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that additional hantavirus cases may emerge in the coming weeks following a confirmed outbreak linked to a cruise ship incident involving passengers from multiple countries. Health officials said the warning is not an indication of a worsening global outbreak, but a […]
Court Hears Confession Claims In Alleged Tinubu Coup Plot Case
Court Begins Trial-Within-Trial Over Alleged Forced Confessions PROCEEDINGS at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday centred on whether six defendants accused in an alleged coup plot against President Bola Tinubu made their statements voluntarily during interrogation. The court is conducting a trial-within-trial after the defendants challenged the admissibility of their confessional statements, claiming […]
APC Set To Release Cleared Aspirants List As 2027 Race Intensifies
A Defining Moment for APC’s Internal Power Structure THE All Progressives Congress is on the verge of releasing its list of cleared aspirants following a rigorous screening exercise that has become one of the most consequential internal processes ahead of the 2027 elections. The exercise, conducted under strict party guidelines and aligned with the schedule […]
‘No Secret Deal’: Erue Defends Joel-Onowakpo, Slams Political Smear Campaign
Erue Rejects Allegations FORMER Delta State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jones Ode Erue, has dismissed claims of a secret political pact involving Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas and ex-militant leader Government Ekpemupolo, describing the allegations as baseless and politically motivated. In a statement released on Tuesday, Erue said the narrative was a fabrication designed […]
Primary Elections Stall Akwa Ibom Anniversary Projects Rollout
By UBONGABASI LINUS Government Announces Postponement THE Akwa Ibom State Government has announced the postponement of activities marking the third anniversary of Governor Umo Eno, particularly the commissioning of projects earlier scheduled to hold between 13 and 25 May 2026. The announcement, issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Enobong Uwah, said the decision was […]
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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. […]
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 […]
Business
Tony Elumelu, Seplat & The New Battle For Nigeria’s Oil Sovereignty
Nigeria’s Quiet Oil Revolution May Already Be Underway SOMETHING significant is happening inside Nigeria’s oil sector, and unlike the loud political arguments dominating television and social media, this shift is unfolding almost silently. While Nigerians debate fuel prices, subsidies, inflation and Venezuela, a deeper transformation has been taking place underneath the surface of the country’s […]
Monopoly Or Independence? Inside The Pushback Against Dangote’s Mega Refinery Expansion
A Bold Expansion Meets Institutional Resistance A proposed 1.2 million barrels-per-day refinery project in East Africa—reportedly backed by Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote—is fast becoming a flashpoint in the long-running contest over Africa’s economic autonomy. The resistance, attributed to global financial institutions such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, is framed around concerns […]
Beyond Banking: The Vast, Hidden Corporate Network Of Herbert Wigwe
A Banker Beyond Borders THE late Herbert Wigwe was, by many considerations, one of the most consequential bankers in Nigeria. As the chief executive of Access Holdings, he helped transform a mid-tier lender into West Africa’s largest banking institution. But when he died in a helicopter crash in the California desert in February 2024, alongside […]
Power Crisis Persists As NERC Reports 31% Plant Capacity In April
Low plant availability and grid instability continue to weaken electricity supply nationwide. NIGERIA’S electricity generation sector remains under significant strain, with grid-connected power plants operating at just 31 per cent of installed capacity in April 2026, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The regulator’s latest operational report shows that only 4,286 megawatts (MW) […]
Politics
APC Set To Release Cleared Aspirants List As 2027 Race Intensifies
A Defining Moment for APC’s Internal Power Structure THE All Progressives Congress is on the verge of releasing its list of cleared aspirants following a rigorous screening exercise that has become one of the most consequential internal processes ahead of the 2027 elections. The exercise, conducted under strict party guidelines and aligned with the schedule […]
‘No Secret Deal’: Erue Defends Joel-Onowakpo, Slams Political Smear Campaign
Erue Rejects Allegations FORMER Delta State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jones Ode Erue, has dismissed claims of a secret political pact involving Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas and ex-militant leader Government Ekpemupolo, describing the allegations as baseless and politically motivated. In a statement released on Tuesday, Erue said the narrative was a fabrication designed […]
Primary Elections Stall Akwa Ibom Anniversary Projects Rollout
By UBONGABASI LINUS Government Announces Postponement THE Akwa Ibom State Government has announced the postponement of activities marking the third anniversary of Governor Umo Eno, particularly the commissioning of projects earlier scheduled to hold between 13 and 25 May 2026. The announcement, issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Enobong Uwah, said the decision was […]
NDC’s Rise: Real Third Force Or Political Recycling Ahead Of 2027?
A New Political Contender in a Crowded Arena NIGERIA’S political landscape is once again in flux. With the 2027 general elections approaching, a relatively new platform—the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)—is rapidly positioning itself as a potential “Third Force.” For decades, power has oscillated between dominant blocs like the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples […]