By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH TEAM Nigeria’s para powerlifters have departed for the 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships in Cairo, Egypt, holding from 9 to 18 October — the first edition ever hosted in Africa. The first batch left Lagos on Tuesday, with the rest set to join on Wednesday. Officials expressed confidence in the team’s […]
By FIDELUS ZWANSON PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu has acknowledged that Nigeria’s economic growth under his administration has yet to fully translate into sufficient job creation. Speaking at the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja — represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima — the President said his government is prioritising agriculture and solid minerals to drive […]
By OBI DAVIES PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked the House of Representatives to approve plans to raise $2.347 billion from the international capital market to finance the 2025 budget deficit and refinance maturing Eurobonds. In a letter read by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas on Tuesday, Tinubu outlined that $1.23 billion would fund part of the […]
By FIDELUS ZWANSON NIGERIA needs to generate at least 27 million new formal jobs by 2030 to prevent an escalating unemployment crisis as its working-age population grows to 168 million, the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has cautioned. In its new report, “From Hustle to Decent Work: Unlocking Jobs and Productivity for Economic Transformation in […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE DELTA-born National Commissioner, Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, has assumed duty as Acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following the completion of Prof. Mahmood Yakubu’s second tenure. Yakubu officially handed over during a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners on Tuesday in Abuja, marking the end of his ten-year leadership marked by […]
By IKE UZOR-NZUBECHI BIG Brother Naija Season 10 winner, Imisi Ayanwale, has received her ₦150 million grand prize — including ₦80 million in cash, a brand-new Innoson SUV, and other sponsor rewards. The presentation ceremony took place on Tuesday in Ilupeju, Lagos, with representatives from Innoson Motors and show sponsors in attendance. Imisi won the […]
By OBIOMA TORI The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says Nigeria’s non-interest capital market has grown to ₦1.6 trillion. SEC Director-General, Emomotimi Agama, disclosed this in Abuja ahead of the 7th African International Conference on Islamic Finance (AICIF) slated for 4–5 November . He noted that Sukuk dominates the sector, with the last issuance oversubscribed […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI NIGERIA’S Flying Eagles have arrived in Santiago ahead of their FIFA U20 World Cup Round of 16 clash with Argentina on Wednesday. The team will train at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martinez Pradanos on Tuesday as they prepare for the decisive encounter. The seven-time African champions advanced after an impressive display against […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE THE Delta State Government has postponed the groundbreaking of the 12km Ugbolu–Okpanam Road due to heavy rainfall in the area. Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads and Public Information), Mr. Charles Aniagwu, said the weather made it impossible to hold the ceremony as planned. He conveyed Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s regrets to guests, assuring […]
By TIMOTHY HAGGERTY-NWOKOLO IN international politics, nothing ever “just happens.” Every conflict, coup, and crisis often fits into a well-worn pattern — one that begins with a problem, escalates into chaos, and ends with a “solution” that benefits everyone except the people on the ground. Across Africa, that script appears to be replaying itself once […]