Nigeria: Unical Convocation and the Judiciary

As part of its golden jubilee, the University of Calabar is said to have held a special convocation ceremony on Saturday, 22 March, 2025 where it handed out honours to all manner… Read more »

Nigeria: Insurance Reform Bill - Waiting for Presidential Assent

With the recent passing of the Insurance Sector Reform Bill by the House of Representatives, Ebere Nwoji reports that all eyes are on presidency for assent to the bill expected to… Read more »

Nigeria: Enugu - Mobilising Private Investment for Growth

Investment is the lifeblood of economic progress. In every thriving economy, private capital plays a pivotal role in enhancing productivity, fostering innovation, and creating… Read more »

West Africa: Issues in Nigeria's Life Expectancy

Health Infrastructure - Government should prioritise investment Read more »

Nigeria: Eksu Convocation - 200 Bag First Class, As Varsity Confers Honorary Degrees On Bamidele, Adedeji, Mansur

The Vice-Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Professor Joseph Babalola, has reiterated his commitment to ensure that the institution maintains the standard that earned it the… Read more »

Nigeria: Democracy Is Becoming Irrational

Victor C. Ariole contends that democracy is increasingly being rubbished Read more »

Nigeria: The Tariff Tug-of-Wars

"Common Man Will Suffer, Inefficient Global Economy, Argues Rajendra Aneja Read more »

Nigeria: Iyaye Excited With Preparations Ahead of Niger Delta Sports Festival

Chairman of the Main Organising Committee of the Niger Delta Sports Festival, Alabo Boma Iyaye, has expressed satisfaction with the level of preparations ahead of the Niger Delta… Read more »

Nigeria: Stakeholders Hail NNPC Ltd. Over Sponsorship of Super Eagles Live Telecast

Football stakeholders have expressed their appreciation to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) for its sponsorship of the live broadcast of the 2026 FIFA… Read more »

Nigeria: Olubunmi - Bank Recapitalisation Will Spur New Economic Sectors, Strengthen Growth

In this interview, Head of Financial Institutions Ratings at Agusto & Co., Ayokunle Olubunmi, provides insights into the ongoing banking recapitalisation exercise and its… Read more »

Nigeria: Firstbank Partners South West Games 2025

As part of its First@Sports initiative, Nigeria's foremost financial institution; FirstBank of Nigeria Limited, has thrown its weight behind the maiden edition of the South West… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Versus Democracy - Are We So Helpless?

The State of Emergency - Rivers is a frontal attack on the ethos of democracy, argues Eddy Odivwri Read more »

Nigeria: Honour for Humphrey Nwosu

It is beyond debate that Professor Humphrey Nwosu, whose remains will be buried on Friday, was an eminently unsung hero in the June 12 story. Read more »

Nigeria: Analysts Anticipate Further Inflation Moderation Amid Fx Stability

Analysts have reiterated that relative stability in the foreign exchange (FX) market is playing a crucial role in easing inflationary pressures. Read more »

Nigeria: Leadway Celebrates Women Community Empowerment Initiative Anniversary

Leadway Group, one of Nigeria's non-banking financial services providers, has reaffirmed its commitment to honouring and empowering women by celebrating the first anniversary of… Read more »

Nigeria: Man - Dangote Polypropylene Production to Revive Textile Industry, Save Nigeria $267m

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has stated that the production of polypropylene by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals will revive Nigeria's… Read more »

Nigeria: Of Senators and Spectacles - A Nation Perpetually Distracted

·I must begin this essay with a disclaimer: I am not here to discuss who is right or wrong in the now-viral saga between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator… Read more »

Africa: World Cup Lifeline for Nigeria As South Africa Risk Losing Three Points to Lesotho

Kunle Adewale Read more »

Nigeria: Ukzn, Yabatech Launch Online Postgraduate Doctoral Programmes for African Scholars

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), South Africa, has expressed its readiness to sign an agreement with Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) to launch postgraduate doctoral… Read more »

Nigeria: Parties Better As Vehicles for Development of Political Ideology - Moghalu

A chieftain of the Labour Party, Chief George Moghalu, in this interview says Nigerian politicians use political parties as platform for achieving personal ambitions without… Read more »

Nigeria: Army Seeks Stakeholders' Collaboration to Tackle Illegal Oil Bunkering in Niger Delta

The Nigerian Army 6 Division, Port Harcourt has called for concerted efforts from all stakeholders to end the menace of illegal oil bunkering in the Niger Delta region. Read more »

Nigeria: Rohr Insists It Is Not Over Yet for Nigeria, Benin Republic

Former Super Eagles Head Coach, Gernot Rohr, believes the chances of either Nigeria or Benin Republic winning the Group C ticket to the 2026 World Cup is not over yet despite South… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Transfer Murder Case to Force Headquarters Amid Allegations of Interference

The Nigeria Police Force has transferred the investigation of a murder case involving five suspects to its headquarters in Abuja, following allegations that a top Ogun State… Read more »

Nigeria: National Assembly Leadership Is Corrupt - Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the current leadership of the National Assembly of corruption. Read more »

Africa: Africa's Digital Payments Economy to Reach $1.5trn By 2030 - Report

A recent Mastercard-commissioned report by Genesis Analytics has stated that the digital payments economy in Africa would continue to grow, with a projection that is expected to… Read more »