THE Global Peace Development (GPD), a Civil Society Organisation (CSO), has called on the Delta State Government to ensure that its whistleblowing policy is passed into law through the State House of Assembly to deepen transparency, accountability, and protection for citizens who expose corruption. The appeal was made by the Executive Director of GPD, Ebruke […]
THE Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a significant step in reshaping Nigeria’s fuel supply chain, revealing a new pricing structure for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and plans to commence direct distribution of petrol to filling stations nationwide from Monday 15 September 2025. In a statement released Thursday, the refinery confirmed that the gantry price has […]
HOSPITALS across Nigeria were thrown into chaos on Friday as resident doctors under the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) embarked on a five-day nationwide warning strike, crippling services and leaving patients in limbo. The strike, which commenced at 8:00 a.m. on 12 September, is scheduled to run until 16 September, following the expiration of […]
IN Nigeria’s South-South region, countless women shoulder a dual burden — serving as caregivers while also providing for their households. Their resilience sustains families through adversity, but behind their quiet strength lies a struggle that shapes not only their lives but also the futures of their children. For women like Joan Ukadike, a petty trader […]
EVERY effort Nigeria has made to tackle corruption or alleviate poverty has ended up worsening both. From the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to fuel subsidy regimes, from anti-graft agencies like the EFCC to countless empowerment schemes, the story is the same: lofty promises, disappointing outcomes. The reason is simple—Nigeria has never changed the political […]
By Stephen Chuks REACTIONS have continued to trail the new tax law that starting from January 1, 2026, anyone who wants to open or run a bank account in Nigeria — whether Nigerian or foreign resident — will need a Tax Identification Number (TIN). No Tax ID, no bank account. The rule, part of the […]
ISRAEL’S strike on Doha, Qatar, which killed senior Hamas negotiators including Khalil al-Hayya, has jolted Middle East diplomacy and raised doubts about Qatar’s ability to serve as a mediator in the Gaza war. Israeli officials confirmed the attack, which took place as Hamas leaders were reportedly reviewing new U.S. ceasefire and hostage-release proposals. For years, […]
NIGERIAN traders advancing beyond basic strategies often discover that international trading methods don’t always fit local realities. The Naira’s extreme volatility, infrastructural challenges, and political uncertainties demand modified approaches tailored to Nigeria’s unique economic environment. Understanding Local Market Realities Trading techniques that succeed in developed economies—like high-speed scalping—often fail in Nigeria due to issues such […]
NIGERIA’S Super Eagles face a defining moment in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign when they take on Bafana Bafana at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday, 9 September. After a narrow 1-0 win over Rwanda in Uyo, Eric Chelle’s men sit third in Group C with 10 points, six adrift of leaders South […]
EFFORTS by the federal government to broker peace between the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Dangote Group ended in a stalemate on Monday night, leaving the nationwide strike by oil workers unresolved. The meeting, convened by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, brought government officials, union […]