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Afreximbank Opens Entries For 2026 CANEX Prize For Publishing In Africa
Building a Pan-African and Diaspora Literary Ecosystem THE announcement of the third CANEX Prize for Publishing in Africa marks another step in Afreximbank’s broader strategy to develop a connected creative economy spanning Africa and the Caribbean. Through its CANEX Book Factory initiative, the bank continues to invest in publishing infrastructure, writer development, and cultural exchange […]
From Mother’s Fireside Tales To National Archives: The Folklore Mission Of Bukar Usman
Bukar Usman’s Lifelong Journey Through Nigeria’s Folkloric Landscape A Childhood Classroom Beneath the Thatched Roof LONG before formal education shaped his worldview, Dr. Bukar Usman’s first lessons came from the warmth of a village fireside in Biu. In the evenings, after farm work and household chores, children gathered around their mother, listening to folktales that […]
NEPZA Gives Calabar Free Trade Zone Firm Three Months To Tackle Pollution
NEPZA Moves to Address Environmental Complaints THE Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has issued a three-month ultimatum to Bao Yao Industry to resolve environmental pollution concerns within the Calabar Free Trade Zone, warning that failure to comply could result in severe regulatory sanctions, including the suspension of its operating licence. The directive was announced […]
Nigeria’s Energy Crisis Is Creating Winners & Losers
The Return of Traditional Fuels ACROSS Nigeria, an unexpected economic trend is reshaping household energy consumption. As the cost of cooking gas continues to climb beyond the reach of many families, charcoal and firewood have re-emerged as primary cooking fuels for millions of households. What was once considered a gradual transition toward cleaner energy is […]
Nigeria’s Invisible Team: The Stars Carrying Nigerian Heritage To The World Cup
A World Cup Without Nigeria, But Not Without Nigerians Super Eagles Miss Out, Nigerian Influence Endures WHEN the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins across the United States, Canada and Mexico, Nigeria’s absence from the tournament will undoubtedly be one of the biggest disappointments for African football supporters. Despite the expansion of the competition to 48 […]
African Nations Step Up Evacuations As Xenophobic Violence Rocks South Africa
Xenophobic Violence Triggers Continental Response as African States Repatriate Citizens Renewed Attacks Revive Old Wounds A fresh wave of xenophobic violence in South Africa has triggered diplomatic tensions and prompted several African countries to evacuate thousands of their citizens amid growing concerns over safety and regional solidarity. The latest unrest, which began in April, has […]
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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. […]
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: […]
Business
NEPZA Gives Calabar Free Trade Zone Firm Three Months To Tackle Pollution
NEPZA Moves to Address Environmental Complaints THE Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has issued a three-month ultimatum to Bao Yao Industry to resolve environmental pollution concerns within the Calabar Free Trade Zone, warning that failure to comply could result in severe regulatory sanctions, including the suspension of its operating licence. The directive was announced […]
Stakeholders Demand Answers On Seaport Location Amid Fresh Investment Drive
By EMEM BENSON Governor Eno Takes Deep Seaport Talks to Paris AKWA Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has renewed efforts to advance the long-awaited Ibom Deep Seaport Project, leading a high-level delegation to Paris, France, for strategic discussions with Africa Global Logistics Group and other prospective partners. The visit, according to the state government, was aimed […]
Oil Shock Returns: Why Global Conflict Is Raising Costs For Nigerian Families & Businesses
Energy Shock Reverberates Across Developing Economies THE escalating crisis in the Middle East is creating fresh economic challenges for emerging markets, with countries such as Nigeria facing growing inflationary pressures as global oil prices climb. According to recent findings highlighted by the McKinsey Global Institute’s Global Economics Intelligence report for April 2026, geopolitical tensions in […]
US Justice Department Settles Case Against PayPal, Orders New Business Initiative
DOJ Reaches Settlement With PayPal THE United States Department of Justice has reached a $30 million settlement with payment technology giant PayPal over allegations linked to its 2020 Economic Opportunity Fund, a programme created to support businesses owned by Black and minority entrepreneurs. The dispute centered on claims that the fund’s investment criteria improperly favored […]
Politics
Revenue, Results & Reality: Assessing Akwa Ibom Under Governor Umo Eno
By DESTINY YOUNG The Question Dominating Political Conversations AS political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of another election cycle, one question has increasingly surfaced across Akwa Ibom State: what has Governor Umo Eno done with the more than ₦2.5 trillion reportedly received by the state since he assumed office? It is a question rooted in […]
Tinubu’s Reforms Yielding Results, National Ranching Policy Set For Launch
Democracy Day Review Puts Government Reforms Under Spotlight THE Federal Government has defended the performance of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, insisting that ongoing economic and governance reforms are gradually producing measurable results despite persistent inflationary pressures and security concerns across the country. At a Democracy Day press conference in Abuja, the Secretary to the Government […]
Before State Creation: The Political Battle Of Calabar, Ogoja & Rivers
By OKOI OBONO-OBLA The Forgotten Fault Lines of Eastern Nigeria LONG before Nigeria’s civil war and the subsequent creation of states, political tensions were already reshaping the old Eastern Region. While public memory often focuses on the rivalry between major nationalist leaders and the struggle for independence, another story unfolded beneath the surface—a story of […]
Cross River Assembly Marks Three Years With Over 30 Bills Passed
Assembly Celebrates Three Years of Legislative Service THE Cross River State House of Assembly has highlighted its legislative accomplishments over the last three years, revealing that more than 30 bills have been passed and assented to since the inauguration of the 10th Assembly in June 2023. Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, disclosed […]