West Africa: AES and One Year of Anti-French and Ecowas Politics - Tout empire périra

There is currently a cold war between the Alliance des États du Sahel (AES), that is, Alliance of Sahel States (ASS), on the one hand, and the Economic Community of West… Read more »

Nigeria: Report - Boko Haram, Iswap Insurgents Killed 109 in Six Months

A total of 109 persons were killed by Boko Haram and Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) in the first six months of 2024 in the North-east, a new report has revealed. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu's Lifeline for Dangote, Other Local Refineries

President Bola Tinubu has taken a bold step to rescue Dangote Refinery and other local oil refineries from collapse by directing the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to… Read more »

Nigeria: As Tinubu Signs New Minimum Wage Bill Into Law

The signing of the New Minimum Wage Bill into law which stipulates N70,000 as the new threshold for the lowest-paid workers in both the public and private sectors is a win-win… Read more »

Nigeria: Alfred Stuns Richardson to Grab Olympics 100m Gold in Paris

Julien Alfred clinched St Lucia's first-ever medal in Olympic history, clinching a gold in women's 100m. Read more »

Nigeria: Anatomy of the Hunger Protest

Simon Kolawole Read more »

Nigeria: Protests - Sleepless in Abuja

ENGAGEMENTS BY Chidi Amuta Read more »

Nigeria: Lessons From #endbadgovernance Protests

Whether the #EndBadGovernance protests across the country were successful or not, they, however, provided an opportunity for the people to clearly express their dissatisfaction… Read more »

Nigeria: For Uche Nwokedi, a Legacy in Wig and Stage

Requests for moments of silence in memory of loved ones often lead to an eerie hush. The first shock that accompanied the tragic news that Uche Nwokedi, a genial senior advocate,… Read more »

Nigeria: Enekwechi Misses Podium in Shot Put As American Crouser Retains Gold

Duro IkhazuagbeLive in Paris Read more »

Nigeria: How FG's Communication Lapses Fuelled Protests

Ejiofor Alike reports that it was a missed opportunity and demonstration of lack of effective coordination of governance as the agents of the federal government abandoned a… Read more »

Nigeria: NNPCL's Recruitment Exercise Will Ensure Selection of Best Candidates, Says CCCO, Soneye

·Says subsidy is a thing of the past ·Insists profitability is unshaken Read more »

Nigeria: Igali - I Won't Put Oborududu, Others Under Pressure to Deliver Medals

Ahead of Monday when Nigerian wrestlers will take to the mat to fish for the elusive medals, former world champion and Olympic Gold medallist, Daniel Igali remains hopeful his… Read more »

Nigeria: Reverberations of Swan Song and Final Curtain Call

In a curious twist of irony, Onyeka Onwenu's vibrant earth-life came to an end at the celebration of another's life's milestone, Okechukwu Uwaezuoke writes Read more »

Nigeria: Hunger Protest and the Clash of Civilisation

The line between the right to peaceful assembly or protest as indicated in Section 40 of the 1999 Constitution and the resort to violence, rioting or looting under whatever pretext… Read more »

Nigeria: Wike's Curious Silence On Nwanyanwu's Grave Allegations

Since the National Chairman of Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), Dan Nwanyanwu, alleged that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, was planning to run against… Read more »

Nigeria: D'Tigress Makes History As First African Team in Olympic Quarterfinals

Nigeria's D'Tigress have made history here at Paris 2024 becoming the first African team (male or female) to reach the quarterfinals of any Olympic Games. Read more »

Nigeria: As Unsettled Forex Forwards Threaten Companies, Industrialisation, Pressure Mounts On CBN to Act

In this piece, James Emejo and Dike Onwuamaeze, write on the increasing campaign by the Organized Private Sector for the CBN to settle valid FX forward transactions to save jobs… Read more »

Nigeria: Food Security - Sanwo-Olu Urges Agro, Food Processing Companies to Crash Prices

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Thursday, urged agro and food processing companies to work towards reducing their prices during this time of economic hardship as a… Read more »

Africa: To Sheila Jackson Lee, Influential Voice for Africa in U.S Congress

Chido Nwangwu writes that United States Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday, August 1, 2024, delivered a presidential eulogy for 74 year-old Reps member and an influential… Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku Condemns #IgboMustGo Online Campaign, Says It's Troubling

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar yesterday denounced the recent #IgboMustGo campaign on social media, calling for the forced relocation of Igbo people from Lagos and other… Read more »

Nigeria: British Airways Honours SAHCO With Punctuality Award

Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO) has been awarded the prestigious Punctuality Award by British Airways for its outstanding regularity and safety performance in the… Read more »

Nigeria: WaterAid Seek Support for Regulatory Body in Water Sanitation Sector

The Programme Lead, WaterAid Lagos, Dr. Adebayo Alao has called on the Lagos State Government to support the regulatory commission in carrying out its role for effective regulation… Read more »

Nigeria: Divergent Views Over Grounding of Arik Air Operations

On Tuesday this week, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo ordered the grounding of Arik Air operations in compliance with a court order. Read more »

Nigeria: Keyamo - Maintenance Culture Will Generate Over $2bn, Reduce Capital Flight in Aviation Sector

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has projected that Nigeria will generate over $2 billion annually if it is able to establish major Maintenance,… Read more »