Nigeria: Firm Eyes $1.56bn Haircare Market With New Launch

Nigerian beauty firm Imperio Cosmetics has unveiled its latest haircare line, Hair Harmony, at a uniquely curated, garden-themed product launch in Lagos, signalling a bold approach… Read more »

Nigeria: Shippers' Council Insists On Suspension of MSC's New Tariff

In a bid to protect the interest of Nigerian importers and ensure that they are not subjected to arbitrary charges, the Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC), on Monday, reiterated its… Read more »

Africa: The Likely Shape of the New World Order Evolving in the Middle East (I)

Before February 28, 2026, (that is about three weeks ago) the main topic of discussion among analysts of geo-politics was on the declining status of the United States of America as… Read more »

Nigeria: Rescuing the Democratic Nigerian Republic - Sovereignty Under Siege (II)

In the first part of this series, I argued that the systematic absorption of opposition into the ruling party has created a consolidation trap that weakens the Nigerian Republic's… Read more »

Nigeria: Doma United Within Touching Distance of NPFL Ticket

With two rounds of matches left to be played in the ongoing Nigeria National League (NNL) season, Doma United are on the verge of making an instant return to the Nigeria Premier… Read more »

Nigeria: 2026 NFF Elective Congress Holds Sept 26 in Lafia

The (NFF) has set Saturday, September 26, 2026, as the date for its next Elective Congress, with Lafia, capital of Nasarawa , confirmed as host city following unanimous approval at… Read more »

Nigeria: APC National Leadership Rules Out Rezoning of Party Positions

All Progressives Congress (APC) governors under the aegis of the Progressives Governors Forum have resolved to retain the party's current zoning of leadership in the party, ruling… Read more »

Nigeria: NISO Clears Air On Zero Power Allocations to Discos

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has cleared air on allegations that some electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) received zero megawatts (MW) of power… Read more »

Nigeria: Rite Foods Targets Recovery of 750 Tonnes of Plastic Waste

Rite Foods Limited has intensified its efforts to reduce environmental pollution and stimulate grassroots economic activity with the launch of "Waste-Is-Naira" (W.I.N) initiative,… Read more »

Nigeria: FG Charges New Pencom Board to Safeguard N28trn Assets

The Federal Government has inaugurated the Governing Board of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), charging members to maintain highest standards of corporate governance and… Read more »

Nigeria: Recapitalisation - SEC Issues Six-Week Ultimatum to Market Operators

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it has handed a six-week deadline to capital market operators to submit board-approved recapitalisation or license downgrade… Read more »

Nigeria: Fintiri Is APC Leader in Adamawa - Shettima

Vice president Kashim Shettima has clarified that Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri remains the leader of the All Progressives Congress party (APC) in Adamawa state with his official… Read more »

Nigeria: Plateau PDP Crisis - Jang Rejects New Faction

Former governor of Plateau State, Senator Jonah David Jang, has pitched tent with the Chief Raymond Dabo State Working Committee, describing him as the authentic chairman of the… Read more »

Nigeria: PDP Risks Losing Out in 2027 - Sule Lamido

One of the founding members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former governor of Jigawa State, Malam Sule Lamido, in this interview expresses concern over what is happening… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Kwankwaso in Talks With ADC, NDC Over Realignment'

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has confirmed that the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) National Leader and 2023 presidential flagbearer, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is in talks with the… Read more »

Nigeria: Falana - UK-Nigeria Agreement On Deportation Can't Be Enforced

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, has argued that the recently announced migration agreement between Nigeria and the United Kingdom cannot be enforced under Nigerian law. Read more »

Africa: Is United States Really Winning This War?

It is tempting, especially in moments of conflict, to reduce war to a simple question: who is winning? For decades, the answer often seemed straightforward, as the side with… Read more »

Africa: Nigeria Pushes for Deeper Africa-Latin America Ties

Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has called for stronger economic, cultural, and strategic cooperation between Africa and Latin America. Read more »

Nigeria: NUJ Condemns Police Assault On Bauchi Journalist, Demands Compensation

The Bauchi State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has strongly condemned the assault on a staff member of Albarka Radio in Bununu, Tafawa Balewa Local Government… Read more »

Nigeria: Fuel Price Hike - Makinde Approves Allowance for Civil Servants

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved monthly transportation support allowance for civil servants in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorists Bomb Niger Bridge to Slow Down Troops Operation

Suspected terrorists on Monday bombed a bridge along Luma Road in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, in an attempt to disrupt the movement of troops in the ongoing… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Tef's Entrepreneurs Generated $4.2b Revenue, Created 1.5m Jobs'

Entrepreneurs supported by the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) have generated some $4.2 billion in revenue and created 1.5 million jobs. Read more »

Africa: Africa's Richest Man Has Ambitious Plans for the Continent

"IT'S A CRAZY situation right now," Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man, tells The Economist in an interview on March 12th in his office in Lagos, Nigeria's commercial capital. He… Read more »

Africa: Instant Payments Rising in Africa - Report

A report by the AfricaNenda Foundation has stated that the growth of instant payment services in Africa is increasing, enabling inclusion of more people in the continent into the… Read more »

Nigeria: BUK Expels 171 Students Over Falsified Admission Credentials

The Senate of Bayero University Kano (BUK) has approved the expulsion of 171 students for falsifying their admission entry qualifications. Read more »