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The Mexico Manufacturing Boom & The Chinese Back Door: How Tariffs Reshaped North American Trade
By TIMOTHY HAGGERTY-NWOKOLO China Didn’t Leave America’s Supply Chain—It May Have Moved Next Door The Trillion-Dollar Question Behind Mexico’s Manufacturing Boom FOR years, Washington’s economic relationship with China has been framed as a contest over dependence, industrial power and national security. American policymakers promised to reduce reliance on Chinese manufacturing, encourage companies to bring production […]
Court Sits At 9 A.M.: Why Arriving Late Can Put Your Case At Risk
When Time Becomes Part of the Case FOR many litigants, going to court is already stressful. There are documents to prepare, lawyers to meet, witnesses to contact and, in some cases, long distances to travel. Yet amid these concerns, one basic responsibility is often underestimated: arriving at court on time. A common mistake is to […]
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 […]
Nigeria Dominate Sierra Leone To Boost U19 World Cup Hopes
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH NIGERIA’S Junior Yellow Greens delivered a commanding performance against Sierra Leone, recording a comprehensive 165-run victory in the ICC U19 World Cup Africa Qualifier. The Nigerian side took control of the contest after winning the toss and choosing to bat first. Nigeria’s batters built a strong innings and posted an imposing […]
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 […]
Algeria Stun Hosts Morocco To Win Historic WAFCON Bronze
By TAYO TAIWO (T. T.) OLUWOLE ALGERIA have claimed a historic bronze medal at the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 after defeating the hosts 3-2 on penalties. The two teams played out a 1-1 draw in regulation time in Rabat. However, Algeria showed greater composure in the shootout to secure their […]
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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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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 […]
Peak Shopping Season: Banks Sound Alarm Over Digital Payment Scams
By FIDELUS ZWANSON NIGERIAN banks have warned customers to remain alert as increased shopping and travel activity raises the risk of digital payment fraud. Financial institutions say the surge in card payments, online purchases, travel bookings and cross-border transactions could give fraudsters more opportunities to target unsuspecting customers. Access Bank Plc has urged customers to […]
₦31 Billion for 31 LGAs: Akwa Ibom’s Big Test Of Inclusive Economic Empowerment
By UBONGABASI LINUS Akwa Ibom’s ₦31bn Empowerment Gamble: Who Gets the Money, What Will It Produce? THE Akwa Ibom State Government’s decision to approve ₦31 billion for an economic empowerment programme represents one of the administration’s most ambitious attempts to expand household incomes and stimulate enterprise development. The programme is intended to cover the state’s 31 […]
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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 […]
Oborevwori Celebrates Omeni Sobotie, Hails His Years Of Political Service
By PAULINA NZERUBE Oborevwori Celebrates Sobotie’s Life of Service DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the immediate past Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in the state, Engr. Omeni Sobotie, on the occasion of his birth anniversary. The governor described Sobotie as a distinguished statesman and community leader whose years of service […]
Who Really Decides? The Power Brokers Redefining Nigerian Politics Ahead Of 2027
By MELVIN KOFFA The Political Battle Before Election Day NIGERIA’S 2027 general election may ultimately be decided at polling units across the country. However, the struggle to determine who appears on the ballot may begin much earlier and far from public view. Long before voters cast their ballots, politicians will negotiate alliances, party leaders will […]