Fresh Alarm Over U.S. Military Readiness A new report has raised concerns that the United States could face shortages of key missile systems if another major conflict breaks out soon, following heavy use of munitions in recent military operations. The warning comes amid claims that recent confrontations in the Middle East, combined with continued military […]
Study Links Fuel Subsidy Removal to Rising Poverty A new research report has linked Nigeria’s worsening poverty levels to the removal of petrol subsidy by the federal government, warning that the economic shock triggered by the policy has had far-reaching consequences for low-income households. The findings were presented by Mohammed Shuaibu of the University of […]
By ANDERSON CLIFF US Lawmakers Revive Controversial Persecution Claims A report presented to the White House by committees of the United States Congress has reignited debate over Nigeria’s security crisis, restating longstanding claims that Christians in the country face targeted persecution. The document, prepared by members of the House Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Affairs, […]
Trust Deficit Threatens Nigeria’s Ambitious Tax Reforms — SBM Report BY any fiscal benchmark, Nigeria’s 2025 Tax Reform Acts were designed to mark a decisive shift away from the country’s historic dependence on oil revenues. After decades of failed attempts to build a broad, sustainable tax base, the reforms promised to strengthen government finances, stabilise […]
Senate Weighs Mandatory Electronic Result Transmission to Curb Election Fraud THE Nigerian Senate is set to consider landmark amendments to electoral procedures aimed at enhancing transparency and preventing election manipulation, including ballot box snatching and result falsification. The proposals were detailed in the latest report of the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, scheduled for plenary […]
By HALIMA TAKWAS SUSPECTED members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have reportedly carried out a deadly ambush on Nigerian troops near Damasak in Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State, killing seven soldiers and capturing 13 others. The incident, which reportedly occurred on Monday, took place along the Maiduguri–Damasak road, an area […]
World Bank Says 2025 Completed Post-Recession Recovery THE World Bank says the global economy demonstrated notable resilience in 2025, capping a five-year recovery from the deep recession triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, despite rising trade tensions and policy uncertainty. In a blog post summarising its latest Global Economic Prospects report, the World Bank […]
By FIDELUS ZWANSON Growth Outlook and Reform Impact Focus NIGERIA’S economic prospects have received a major boost after the World Bank revised upward its growth forecast for Africa’s largest economy, projecting the strongest expansion in more than a decade. In its Global Economic Prospects report for 2026 released on Tuesday, the World Bank said Nigeria’s […]
Report Details Deadly Impact of US Airstrikes on Lakurawa Network High-Casualty Strikes Revealed A new report by humanitarian-focused outlet The New Humanitarian has disclosed that United States airstrikes conducted in December 2025 killed at least 155 fighters belonging to the Lakurawa terror group in north-west Nigeria. According to the report, an additional 200 Lakurawa militants […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH Revenue Momentum Shows Opportunity NIGERIA’S 11 DisCos recorded ₦570.25 billion in Q3 2025 revenue, a milestone that reflects rising digital economic activity, increased broadband penetration, and broader dependence on electricity-driven lifestyles—from streaming and cloud computing to fintech transactions and gaming lounges. But the Grid Carries the Burden Although 95.21% remittance performance was […]