By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI ALGERIA are preparing to lodge a formal protest with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over their quarter-final loss to Nigeria at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Reports indicate that the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) is dissatisfied with the officiating of Senegalese referee Issa Sy, who handled the […]
ACWAN’s Leadership Reset and the Battle for Cultural Relevance THE election of new executives by the Arts and Culture Writers Association of Nigeria (ACWAN) on 7 January 2026 marks more than a routine leadership transition. It represents a deliberate attempt by cultural journalists to reclaim relevance in a media ecosystem increasingly dominated by entertainment gossip, […]
Nigeria First: A Familiar Promise, A Familiar Failure FOR decades, successive Nigerian governments have proclaimed their commitment to industrialisation and local production. Yet the country’s manufacturing sector continues to tell a story of stagnation, decline, and missed opportunities. The much-publicised “Nigeria First” policy of the Bola Tinubu administration, like similar initiatives before […]
Consumers to Get Faster Refunds Under NCC–CBN Failed Transaction Policy THE NCC and the CBN have developed a new consumer protection framework designed to ensure faster refunds for failed airtime and data transactions across Nigeria’s telecom and banking systems. The policy follows extensive engagements with industry players, including telecom operators, banks, and VAS providers, amid […]
Hospital Denies Inaccuracies, Offers Condolences After Child’s Death Sparks Controversy EURACARE Multispecialist Hospital has broken its silence over the death of the 21-month-old son of Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, offering condolences while disputing aspects of reports surrounding the incident. In a statement issued on Saturday, the hospital described the loss as deeply painful and […]
Sanwo-Olu Orders Probe as Chimamanda Adichie Alleges Medical Negligence in Son’s Death LAGOS State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered a full-scale investigation into the death of Nkanu Nnamdi Esege, the 21-month-old son of award-winning Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, who died on 6 January 2026 at a private medical facility in Lagos. In a statement […]
AFRIMA’s Strategic Role in Strengthening Nigeria’s Tourism Profile THE All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) was founded in 2014 to celebrate Africa’s musical diversity and elevate the continent’s cultural visibility worldwide. In partnership with the African Union Commission, the initiative aligned artistic recognition with broader goals of cultural diplomacy and economic integration. Nigeria’s Enduring Role in […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T. T.) OLUWOLE Nigeria Secures Hosting Rights for Maiden African Supporters Awards NIGERIA has recorded a major diplomatic and organisational success in continental football supportership after emerging with key honours at the Confederation of African Sports Supporters (CASS) meeting held in Casablanca, Morocco. At the gathering, Nigeria was […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T. T.) OLUWOLE AFCON 2025 Semi-Finals Confirmed After Dramatic Quarter-Final Weekend Last Four Emerge THE semi-final line-up for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 has been confirmed, with Egypt, Nigeria, Morocco and Senegal advancing after an action-packed quarter-final weekend that concluded on Saturday night. The four […]
By FIDELUS ZWANSON Tax Reform Controversy as Oyedele Challenges KPMG’s Findings A Law Under the Microscope NIGERIA’S newly enacted tax laws are facing intense scrutiny after a Dutch global accounting firm Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler (KPMG) released a detailed review identifying perceived inconsistencies and policy gaps. While the firm acknowledged the law’s revenue potential, it […]