Renewed Focus on Power Sector Reform DELTA State is embarking on a renewed effort to confront its electricity challenges, with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori unveiling a comprehensive strategy that blends legislative reform with targeted infrastructure investment. Addressing stakeholders during a public event in the state, the governor highlighted progress made in reconnecting communities that had been […]
Imports Surge as Demand Outpaces Supply NIGERIA’S reliance on imported wheat has deepened, with shipments from Russia rising sharply in early 2026. Data shows that direct wheat imports from Russia’s Port of Vysotsk increased by 64 per cent within the first eight weeks of the year, reaching 131,000 tonnes valued at $30.3 million. This marks […]
A Growing Epidemic of Investment Fraud NIGERIA’S financial landscape is facing a growing crisis of trust as fraudulent investment schemes proliferate across the country. In response, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has intensified enforcement, shutting down more than 400 illegal investment platforms over the past three years. The disclosure was made by SEC Executive […]
Manufacturers Sound Alarm Over Rising Costs NIGERIA’S manufacturing sector is facing mounting pressure as surging global fuel prices collide with persistent electricity instability, raising fears of higher production costs and inevitable consumer price hikes. Industry leaders say urgent interventions are needed to prevent a broader economic ripple effect. George Onafowakan, Managing Director of Coleman Technical […]
Delta’s Political Machinery: A Quiet Shift AS Nigeria gears up for the 2027 presidential election, all eyes are on the South-South, a region historically pivotal in shaping national outcomes. Within this context, Delta State has emerged as a laboratory of political intrigue, with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, quietly positioning themselves […]
Senegal Refuses to Accept CAF Decision THE Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF) has formally rejected the decision of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeal Board that awarded Morocco the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. In a statement issued on 17 March 2026, Senegal’s football authorities described the ruling as “unfair, unprecedented, and […]
Morocco Clinches AFCON Title Amid Controversy THE Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially awarded Morocco the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title following a ruling that Senegal forfeited the final match. The announcement, made on Tuesday, comes after a dramatic and chaotic conclusion to the final played at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in […]
Celebrating Words and Freedom at the Soyinka Centre ON Thursday 19 March 2026, eleven distinguished poets—seven Nigerians and four foreign-based artists—will come together to mark World Poetry Day at the newly commissioned Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts in Iganmu, Lagos Mainland. Organized under the auspices of ProvidusBank’s CSR initiative, the World Poetry […]
Federal Government Announces Eid Holidays THE Federal Government has declared Thursday 19 March and Friday 20 March 2026, as public holidays to commemorate Eid-El-Fitr, the festival marking the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the government. Message to the […]
NABIL TEE Grassroots Intervention Targets Education Gaps IN a move aimed at strengthening educational infrastructure at the grassroots, the Urue Offong/Oruko Youth Vanguard has donated school desks to Urue Offong Oruko Technical College in Akwa Ibom State, underscoring the growing role of community-driven interventions in Nigeria’s education sector. The donation, presented during a formal ceremony […]