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Hardship Drives FCT Residents Back To Charcoal, Firewood
Economic Pressure Alters Household Energy Choices INCREASING energy prices and rising living costs across the Federal Capital Territory have compelled many residents to reduce their use of cooking gas and embrace cheaper alternatives such as charcoal and firewood. Residents say the persistent rise in the cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), kerosene and transportation has […]
Food Inflation Deepens As Experts Push AgTech Solutions
Rising Food Costs Expose Structural Weaknesses AS food prices continue to surge across Nigeria, agricultural stakeholders are calling for urgent investments in agricultural technology, logistics infrastructure and climate-resilient farming systems to stabilise food production and ease pressure on consumers. The experts, who spoke in separate interviews on sustainable solutions to Nigeria’s worsening food crisis, argued […]
Rising Jet Fuel Prices Trigger Sharp Increase In Domestic Airfares
Nigeria’s Aviation Sector Under Price Pressure as Airfares Surge DOMESTIC air travel costs in Nigeria are undergoing significant upward adjustment as airlines respond to sustained increases in operational expenses, particularly aviation fuel costs. New fare structures now place minimum one-way ticket prices at approximately ₦200,000 on several domestic routes, marking a sharp rise in the […]
Unexploded War Munitions Continue To Endanger Southeast Communities, Experts Warn
The Lingering Shadow of War: Unexploded Bombs Still Lurking in Nigeria MORE than five decades after the end of the Nigerian Civil War, explosive remnants of the conflict continue to pose a persistent and unresolved safety challenge across parts of the country. According to explosives experts, over 1,600 live bombs recovered from former battlefields remain […]
Allegation Of Silent 4GB AI Download In Chrome Sparks Privacy Concerns
Silent Deployment Allegations Surround Chrome’s On-Device AI System REPORTS circulating among security researchers have raised concerns about a potential background deployment of Google’s on-device artificial intelligence system, known as Gemini Nano, within the Chrome browser. The claims suggest that a large AI model file may be downloaded and stored locally on user devices without explicit […]
Rights Groups Allege Army Abuses, Fulani Herdsmen Alliance In Enugu Operation
Alleged Army Operation Sparks Fresh Human Rights Concerns In Enugu TWO civil society organisations — the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law and the Civil Liberties Organisation — have released a detailed investigative report alleging widespread human rights abuses during a military operation in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State. The […]
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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
How ₦1,650 Jet Fuel Price Could Reshape Airline Operating Costs In Nigeria
Dangote Refinery Reduces Jet Fuel Price Amid Airline Cost Pressures Price Adjustment Announced THE Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the price of aviation fuel (Jet A1) from ₦1,750 to ₦1,650 per litre, a move aimed at easing operational pressure on airlines and stabilising fuel supply in Nigeria’s aviation sector. The announcement, confirmed by the company […]
Ibaka Seaport Controversy Deepens As Dugout Port Plan Sparks Alarm
By EMEM BENSON A Strategic Vision Under Scrutiny FOR over two decades, the proposed Ibaka (Ibom) Deep Seaport has stood as one of Nigeria’s most ambitious maritime infrastructure projects. Conceived as a natural deep seaport along the Atlantic coastline in Akwa Ibom State, the project promised to transform Nigeria’s logistics ecosystem, boost exports, and position the […]
NAHCO Revenue Hits ₦65.8 Billion As Profit Jumps 36%
NAHCO Records Strong Financial Performance in 2025 NIGERIAN Aviation Handling Company Plc has posted a robust financial performance for the 2025 fiscal year, with significant growth across revenue, profit, and shareholder returns. The company’s total revenue rose by 22.93 per cent to ₦65.82 billion, up from ₦53.54 billion recorded in 2024, reflecting improved operational efficiency […]
CBN Faces Tough Call Amid Inflation Pressures & Weak Economy
A Delicate Policy Moment for Nigeria’s Economy NIGERIA’S economic managers are approaching a critical decision point as the Central Bank of Nigeria prepares for its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting scheduled for 19–20 May 2026. The meeting comes at a time when the economy is being pulled in opposite directions — rising inflation on one […]
Politics
Protests, Petitions Rock APC Primaries Across States
APC Primaries Throw National Assembly Into Turmoil NO fewer than 70 serving members of the National Assembly on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are set to exit the federal legislature after failing to secure return tickets during the party’s nationwide primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. The development has sparked protests, […]
APC Appeal Committee Receives Five Petitions Over Delta Primaries
APC Panel Begins Review Of Complaints THE All Progressives Congress (APC) National Assembly Primaries Appeal Committee for Delta State has confirmed the receipt of five petitions arising from the party’s recently concluded National Assembly primary elections in the state. Chairman of the committee, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ujam, disclosed this while speaking with journalists at the APC […]
Aniagwu Blames Nwoko’s Delta APC Defeat On Grassroots Disconnect
Aniagwu Faults Nwoko’s Political Strategy DELTA State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has attributed Senator Ned Nwoko’s defeat in the recent All Progressives Congress (APC) Delta North senatorial primary to what he described as the senator’s weak connection with grassroots politics and party stakeholders. Speaking during an interview on […]
Ned Nwoko Camp Rejects Delta APC Primary, Demands Okowa’s Disqualification
Nwoko Camp Rejects Primary Outcome FRESH controversy has erupted within the Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following the 18th May Delta North Senatorial Primary Election, as the Campaign Organisation of Senator Ned Nwoko rejected the outcome and demanded the disqualification of former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa from the contest. In a strongly […]