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Tinubu Approves Expansion Of Nigerian Army To 12 Divisions, Recruitment Of 28,000 Personnel
PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions and authorised the recruitment of an additional 28,000 personnel as part of efforts to strengthen national security and improve the military’s operational capacity. The approval, announced by the Presidency, is aimed at enhancing the country’s security architecture, improving […]
Nigeria Targets Strong Start At Commonwealth Games
Team Nigeria Banks on World-Class Talent for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Strong Squad Targets Another Successful Commonwealth Campaign NIGERIA will begin its campaign at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games with renewed optimism as a team featuring Paralympic champions, world champions, African champions and Commonwealth title holders prepares to compete for medals across several sporting disciplines. […]
Oborevwori Approves Financial Support For 533 Delta Law School Graduates
State Government Extends Support to Newly Qualified Lawyers DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved financial assistance for 533 indigenes of the state who successfully completed their studies at the Nigerian Law School during the 2025 academic session, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to human capital development and professional advancement. The approval was announced […]
Ohanaeze Urges Cross River To End Illegal Taxation, Market Harassment
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Appeals to Cross River Government Over Alleged Illegal Taxation, Infrastructure Challenges Igbo Community Raises Concerns Over Business Environment THE Cross River State chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo has called on the state government to dismantle what it described as a network of illegal taxation and harassment allegedly perpetrated by non-state actors, warning that the […]
Hormuz Crisis Escalates: US Intensifies Iran Strikes As Houthis Target Saudi Oil Tankers
US-Iran War Intensifies as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Widens, Houthis Draw Saudi Arabia Deeper into Regional Conflict Conflict Enters Twelfth Consecutive Night THE military confrontation between the United States and Iran has entered its twelfth consecutive night, marking one of the most sustained periods of direct hostilities between the two countries in recent history. As […]
FG Pays ₦333 Billion to GenCos, Launches Fresh ₦729 Billion Bond To Cut Power Debt
FG Disburses ₦333 Billion to GenCos, Rolls Out New Bond to Reduce Power Sector Debt Government Advances Electricity Debt Settlement Programme THE Federal Government has disbursed approximately ₦333 billion to eight electricity generation companies (GenCos) as part of its ongoing Power Sector Debt Reduction Initiative, while unveiling a second ₦729 billion bond issuance aimed at […]
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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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FG Pays ₦333 Billion to GenCos, Launches Fresh ₦729 Billion Bond To Cut Power Debt
FG Disburses ₦333 Billion to GenCos, Rolls Out New Bond to Reduce Power Sector Debt Government Advances Electricity Debt Settlement Programme THE Federal Government has disbursed approximately ₦333 billion to eight electricity generation companies (GenCos) as part of its ongoing Power Sector Debt Reduction Initiative, while unveiling a second ₦729 billion bond issuance aimed at […]
Beyond Inflation: New Report Says Nigeria’s Food Crisis Is Becoming Structural
Jollof Rice Emerges as Symbol of Nigeria’s Economic Pressures NIGERIA’S worsening food affordability crisis has become increasingly evident in the soaring cost of preparing a simple pot of jollof rice, with prices increasing by 624 per cent over the past decade, according to a new report by SBM Intelligence. The latest edition of the SBM […]
Nigeria Leads Africa’s Rooftop Solar Revolution, But Grid Remains Weak — Report
Energy Transition Driven by Consumers Rather Than the National Grid NIGERIA’S renewable energy transition is increasingly being powered by households and businesses rather than public electricity infrastructure, with new research showing that consumer-led solar adoption is accelerating despite limited investment in large-scale renewable power generation. BloombergNEF’s latest Sub-Saharan Africa Renewable Energy Market Outlook identifies Nigeria […]
Rising Living Costs Fuel Surge In Gadget Repairs, Says Abuja GSM Village
Economic Pressures Reshape Consumer Spending on Technology NIGERIA’S rising inflation and cost-of-living pressures are driving a significant shift in consumer behaviour, with more people opting to repair damaged mobile phones and other digital devices instead of purchasing new ones. The Vice Chairman of Abuja GSM Village, Mr. Abdulfatah Aliyu, disclosed this in Abuja, saying worsening […]
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Ohanaeze Urges Cross River To End Illegal Taxation, Market Harassment
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Appeals to Cross River Government Over Alleged Illegal Taxation, Infrastructure Challenges Igbo Community Raises Concerns Over Business Environment THE Cross River State chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo has called on the state government to dismantle what it described as a network of illegal taxation and harassment allegedly perpetrated by non-state actors, warning that the […]
Tinubu-Approved Funds Stalled As Information Ministry Agencies Face Payment Freeze
Presidentially Approved Funds for Information Agencies Delayed Amid Administrative Dispute Cash Releases Stall Despite Presidential Approval FRESH concerns have emerged over the implementation of the 2026 federal budget following reports that funds approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for agencies under the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation have remained unreleased for more than […]
The Airtime Lending Battle: My Questions About Power, Politics & Market Control
By DAVID HUNDEYIN A Market Worth Billions—and Questions I Believe Nigerians Should Ask FOR more than two years, I have watched developments surrounding Nigeria’s airtime lending ecosystem with growing concern. What initially appeared to be a technical regulatory issue has, in my view, evolved into something much larger—a struggle over influence, access and control of […]
Biafra Group Asks Washington To Reject Nigeria Cultural Agreement Renewal
US Hearing Becomes Platform for BRGIE’s Diplomatic Appeal THE Biafra Republic Government in Exile (BRGIE) has called on the United States government to decline Nigeria’s request for the renewal of a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on cultural property, arguing that allegations of persecution against Christians and pro-Biafra groups should be considered before any extension […]