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Rising Food, Transport Costs Push Inflation Up After Months Of Decline
Inflation Edges Up After Months of Relief NIGERIA’S inflation rate has recorded its first uptick in nearly a year, rising to 15.38 per cent in March 2026, up from 15.06 per cent in February. The increase, confirmed by the National Bureau of Statistics, marks a reversal of a steady decline that had provided cautious optimism […]
Fourth Strike In Days: US Military Escalates Deadly Operations At Sea
Deadly Strike in Eastern Pacific THE United States military has carried out another lethal strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing four people in what officials describe as part of an ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking networks. According to the U.S. Southern Command, the targeted vessel was believed to be operating along […]
Billions Lost To Deductions: Nigeria’s Revenue System Under Fresh Scrutiny
A Troubling Revenue Reality NIGERIA’S public finance system is under renewed scrutiny following revelations that deductions from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) consumed a staggering 41 per cent of the country’s ₦84 trillion revenue over the past three years. The figures paint a troubling picture: while revenue inflows appear to be rising, a significant […]
No Real Opposition? A Stark Critique of Nigeria’s Broken Democratic Experiment
Frustration, Urgency, and Misplaced Hope THERE is an understandable anger among young Nigerians—and it is directed not only at the political class but also at voices that refuse to endorse emerging opposition platforms. That frustration is rooted in urgency. Many young people want immediate relief from economic hardship, insecurity, and systemic neglect. But urgency, as […]
Hormuz Crisis Deepens As Diplomacy Stalls & War Rhetoric Escalates
Ceasefire: Iran Provides Route for Ships Through Strait of Hormuz FOLLOWING the announcement of a fragile ceasefire in the escalating Middle East conflict, Iran has indicated it will allow controlled maritime passage through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, easing immediate fears of a total disruption to global oil supply. Iranian authorities disclosed that designated […]
Oborevwori Cracks Down On ‘Deve’, Warns Against Disrupting Delta Projects
Governor Reasserts Ban on Illegal Levies DELTA State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has reaffirmed the state government’s ban on the illegal collection of levies popularly known as “Deve,” warning that offenders will face strict legal consequences. The governor issued the directive during an inspection of ongoing work at Warri Stadium, stressing that his administration will not […]
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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 […]
Campus Housing Crisis: Who Really Controls Student Futures?
Beyond Tuition: The Hidden Housing Burden in Nigerian Universities HIGHER education in Nigeria has long been framed as an affordable alternative to private institutions. Federal tuition remains comparatively low. Yet for thousands of students, affordability ends where accommodation begins. A new financial hierarchy now defines university life — one where landlords, agents and property developers […]
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Rising Food, Transport Costs Push Inflation Up After Months Of Decline
Inflation Edges Up After Months of Relief NIGERIA’S inflation rate has recorded its first uptick in nearly a year, rising to 15.38 per cent in March 2026, up from 15.06 per cent in February. The increase, confirmed by the National Bureau of Statistics, marks a reversal of a steady decline that had provided cautious optimism […]
Billions Lost To Deductions: Nigeria’s Revenue System Under Fresh Scrutiny
A Troubling Revenue Reality NIGERIA’S public finance system is under renewed scrutiny following revelations that deductions from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) consumed a staggering 41 per cent of the country’s ₦84 trillion revenue over the past three years. The figures paint a troubling picture: while revenue inflows appear to be rising, a significant […]
Rising Fiscal Pressures May Weaken Nigeria’s FX Buffer — Fitch Warns
Reserves Outlook Signals Emerging Pressure NIGERIA’S external reserves are projected to decline to $47 billion by the end of 2026, according to global rating agency Fitch Ratings, despite ongoing economic reforms aimed at stabilising the country’s foreign exchange market. The projection comes at a time when Nigeria has recorded notable improvements in its reserves position, […]
Oron Marine Terminal Revival Set To Transform Akwa Ibom’s Coastal Economy
By UBONGABASI LINUS A Coastal Economy Reawakens FOR years, the Oron waterfront in Akwa Ibom State stood as a shadow of its former economic vibrancy. Once a hub of maritime trade and local commerce, the area had gradually declined, leaving behind unrealised potential. Today, that narrative is shifting with the ongoing reconstruction of the Oron Marine […]
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No Real Opposition? A Stark Critique of Nigeria’s Broken Democratic Experiment
Frustration, Urgency, and Misplaced Hope THERE is an understandable anger among young Nigerians—and it is directed not only at the political class but also at voices that refuse to endorse emerging opposition platforms. That frustration is rooted in urgency. Many young people want immediate relief from economic hardship, insecurity, and systemic neglect. But urgency, as […]
Race Against Time: Legal Crisis Pushes ADC Toward Possible 2027 Disqualification
A Party on the Brink NIGERIA’S opposition landscape is facing fresh uncertainty as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) edges dangerously close to possible exclusion from the 2027 general elections. Caught in a web of legal disputes, leadership tussles, and regulatory constraints, the party now finds itself in a race against time—one that could determine not […]
“Coalition Of Confusion”: Tinubu Takes Swipe At PDP, ADC As 2027 Politics Heats Up
Tinubu’s Political Jab and the Message Behind It PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu has intensified political rhetoric ahead of the 2027 elections, openly taunting opposition parties and dismissing their coalition efforts as disorganised and ineffective. Speaking at a high-profile event tied to his administration’s fiscal reforms, the president described opposition platforms—including the African Democratic Congress (ADC), […]
2027: Opposition Disarray Shrinks Voter Choices As PDP, LP, NNPP Battle Internal Crises
A Democracy Under Strain AS Nigeria edges closer to the 2027 Nigerian general election, a growing crisis within the opposition ecosystem is narrowing electoral choices and raising concerns about democratic competitiveness. The leading opposition parties—the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), and New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP)—are entangled in internal disputes, legal battles, and […]