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Tantita’s Pipeline Protection Boosts Oil Production, Employs Over 60,000 Niger Delta Youths — Consultant
THE Media Consultant to Tantita Nigeria Limited, Dr. Paul Bebenimibo, has said the company’s sustained efforts to protect oil pipelines and other critical infrastructure in the Niger Delta have contributed significantly to improved crude oil production, environmental safety and economic activities in the region. Bebenimibo, who is also Special Adviser to the Chairman of Tantita, […]
Oborevwori To Inaugurate Permanent Secretaries’ Quarters Thursday, Reaffirms Commitment To Workers’ Welfare
DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, will on Thursday inaugurate the newly completed Permanent Secretaries’ quarters in Asaba as part of the administration’s efforts to improve the welfare and working conditions of civil servants in the state. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu, disclosed this on Tuesday while inspecting the […]
From Nigeria’s Dominance To Cameroon’s Breakthrough: The Changing Face Of WAFCON
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH Cameroon Join WAFCON Winners’ Club as Nigeria’s Historic Dominance Faces New Challenge CAMEROON have finally broken through. The Indomitable Lionesses defeated Malawi 3–0 in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat to claim their first continental title and become only the fourth country to win the competition. Marie […]
Zenith Bank-Backed Competitions Ignite Nigerian Basketball, Tennis Seasons
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI Corporate Support Fuels Fresh Sporting Action COMPETITIVE action has intensified across Nigeria’s basketball and tennis scenes as two major Zenith Bank-backed tournaments get underway in Lagos. The 2026 Zenith Bank/NBBF Women’s Basketball League opened its Atlantic Conference with defending champions Dolphins Basketball Club and former champions First Bank recording victories. At the […]
Inside Adeleke’s Osun Victory: Voters, Rivalries & The 2027 Warning
By BIMBO ADEYEMI & TINA TOLUTOPE & MELVIN KOFFA & NJORIGE LYNUS Adeleke’s Second Dance: How Osun Voters Rewrote the Political Script GOVERNOR Ademola Adeleke has secured a second term in office after defeating the All Progressives Congress candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, in a closely contested Osun State governorship election. The victory gives Adeleke another four […]
₦15,000 A Bag: FCCPC Opens Probe Into Nigeria’s Cement Market
By JOANNA ILUSANMI Cement & the Cost of Building Nigeria FOR millions of Nigerians, the price of cement has become more than a market statistic. It determines whether a family can complete a house, whether a developer can continue a housing project and whether a contractor can deliver infrastructure at the agreed cost. As prices […]
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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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₦15,000 A Bag: FCCPC Opens Probe Into Nigeria’s Cement Market
By JOANNA ILUSANMI Cement & the Cost of Building Nigeria FOR millions of Nigerians, the price of cement has become more than a market statistic. It determines whether a family can complete a house, whether a developer can continue a housing project and whether a contractor can deliver infrastructure at the agreed cost. As prices […]
The Price Of Filling The Gap: Inside Nigeria’s Expanding Domestic Borrowing Drive
By OBIOMA TORI An Expanding Debt Burden in a High-Deficit Economy NIGERIA’S domestic borrowing has continued to rise as the Federal Government confronts an increasingly difficult fiscal arithmetic: expenditure needs remain high, revenue growth has yet to eliminate the financing gap, and borrowing has become one of the principal instruments for keeping the budget funded. […]
Akwa Ibom Expands Ibom Air Fleet, Moves To Localise Aircraft Maintenance
By UBONGABASI LINUS New Aircraft Signals Next Phase of Ibom Air’s Expansion AKWA Ibom State is pushing ahead with a broader aviation expansion strategy that combines fleet growth with plans to establish local aircraft maintenance capacity at Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo. Governor Umo Eno advanced both objectives during engagements in Canada, where he conducted a […]
How Edo Rose From 12th To Nigeria’s Sixth Most Indebted State
By TOSAN OYAKHILOME-AKAHOMEN Edo’s Debt Profile Takes a Sharp Turn EDO State’s domestic debt profile has changed sharply under Governor Monday Okpebholo, with the state moving from 12th to sixth position among Nigeria’s most indebted states within about 15 months. Latest figures from the Debt Management Office show that Edo’s domestic debt rose from ₦113 […]
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Inside Adeleke’s Osun Victory: Voters, Rivalries & The 2027 Warning
By BIMBO ADEYEMI & TINA TOLUTOPE & MELVIN KOFFA & NJORIGE LYNUS Adeleke’s Second Dance: How Osun Voters Rewrote the Political Script GOVERNOR Ademola Adeleke has secured a second term in office after defeating the All Progressives Congress candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, in a closely contested Osun State governorship election. The victory gives Adeleke another four […]
Zambia Election: Hichilema Nears Second-Term Victory With 62% Lead
By FRANKLIN FRANCIS FREY PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has taken a decisive early advantage in Zambia’s presidential election, leading his closest rival by a wide margin as partial results continue to emerge. Results from about 71 per cent of constituencies show Hichilema with roughly 62 per cent of valid votes. His main challenger, Brian Mundubile, trails […]
Bakassi Beyond The Border: The Shared History Behind Nigeria & Cameroon’s Most Contested Peninsula
By FRANKLIN FRANCIS FREY Bakassi Beyond Borders: History, Identity & the Limits of Ethnic Ownership FOR decades, the Bakassi Peninsula has been discussed through the emotionally charged language of loss, sovereignty, ownership and ethnic identity. For Nigerians, particularly many communities in Cross River and Akwa Ibom States, the name Bakassi evokes memories of displacement and […]
Ogwa Ika: Oborevwori, Okowa Rally Ika Nation Around Peace & Shared Progress
By GEORGETTE CHIDI THE 26th Ogwa Ika and 22nd Ika Ka Mma Annual Lecture Series became more than a cultural gathering in Otolokpo, Delta State, as political, traditional and community leaders turned attention to the relationship between governance, peace and sustainable development. At the centre of the discussions was a recurring message: communities cannot achieve […]