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Nigeria Urged To End Raw Cocoa Export Dependence
Nigeria Must Move Beyond Raw Cocoa Exports, Stakeholders Say STAKEHOLDERS in Nigeria’s agricultural sector have called for urgent reforms in the cocoa industry, warning that the continued export of raw cocoa beans is denying farmers and the country the full economic value of one of its most important cash crops. The call was made amid […]
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 […]
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. […]
Court Fixes Judgment Date In Illegal Mining Case Against Eight Chinese Nationals
Court Adjourns Case for Final Judgment THE Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned until 13th July for judgment in the Federal Government’s case against eight Chinese nationals and two other defendants accused of illegal mining activities in Nigeria. Justice James Omotosho fixed the date after both the prosecution and defence teams adopted their final […]
2027 Elections: Corps Members To Form Backbone Of INEC Workforce
INEC Moves to Strengthen 2027 Election Logistics THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed plans to mobilise about 1.4 million members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for the conduct of the 2027 general elections across Nigeria. The commission said the move forms part of broader preparations aimed at ensuring credible, transparent and […]
Voices From The Frontlines: Stakeholders Chart Path To End Plateau Violence
A Convergence of Voices in Jos AMID lingering violence and humanitarian distress in Plateau State, stakeholders gathered in Jos to confront the realities of the crisis and propose solutions. The town hall meeting, convened by News Central at Crispan Hotel, brought together victims, community leaders, security officials, academics, and civil society actors in a rare […]
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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 […]
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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) […]
AfDB Approves $61 Million Boost For Women-Owned Businesses In Nigeria
Funding initiative aims to improve access to affordable credit and strengthen women-led enterprises across Nigeria. THE African Development Bank Group has approved a $61 million financing package aimed at expanding access to affordable credit for women-owned businesses in Nigeria, in a move expected to strengthen female entrepreneurship and support economic inclusion. The intervention is part […]
Politics
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 […]
2027 Elections: Corps Members To Form Backbone Of INEC Workforce
INEC Moves to Strengthen 2027 Election Logistics THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed plans to mobilise about 1.4 million members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for the conduct of the 2027 general elections across Nigeria. The commission said the move forms part of broader preparations aimed at ensuring credible, transparent and […]
Warri Youths Storm INEC, Threaten Poll Boycott Over Delayed Ward Delineation
Abuja Protest Highlights Electoral Dispute A protest by youths from Delta State’s Warri Federal Constituency has brought renewed attention to a lingering electoral dispute, as demonstrators stormed the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Abuja. The protest centred on the commission’s delay in implementing a ward delineation exercise reportedly backed by a ruling […]
Plateau In Flames: Killings Persist Despite Tinubu’s Peace Pledge
A Promise Tested by Bloodshed LESS than 24 hours after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assured residents of lasting peace during his 3rd April 2026 visit to Plateau State, a new wave of violence erupted, casting doubt on federal efforts to stabilise the troubled region. The president had visited in response to earlier deadly attacks, pledging […]