March 26
Nigeria: FCFMT Matriculates 1,200 New Intakes
History was made recently at the 2025/2026 matriculation ceremony of the Federal College of Fisheries and Maritime Technology, FCFMT, Victoria Island, Lagos, as a total of 1,200… Read more »
Nigeria: A Southern Reflection On Politics and Nigeria's Future
Nigeria stands today at a delicate crossroads. Beneath the surface of political alignments and shifting loyalties lies a deeper question--what lessons are being taught, and to… Read more »
Nigeria: Enlightened Self-Interest - Cognitive Myopia and the Architecture of Systemic Failure
Systemic instability in political economy is primarily a product of cognitive failure rather than inherent moral turpitude. By distinguishing between "unenlightened"… Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Governor Upgrades, Renovates 24 General Hospitals, Phcs
Governor Dauda Lawal had approved billions of naira for the upgrade and renovation of nine General Hospitals and 14 Primary Healthcare Centres across Zamfara state. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Removes Cash Pooling Requirement for IOCs
THE Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has removed the Cash Pool requirement for export proceeds of International Oil Companies (IOCs). Read more »
Africa: 57 Percent Construction Talent Gap, Slows Down Africa's Infrastructure Boom
Sub-Saharan Africa's construction sector is entering a crucial transformational periods. At the centre of this transformation is the Programme for Infrastructure Development in… Read more »
March 25
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Two in Plateau Community, Injure Others
Gunmen on Tuesday night stormed Rim Village in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing two persons and injuring two others in a sporadic shooting that lasted several… Read more »
Nigeria: UK, Enugu Govt Introduce Smart Metre to Curb Energy Theft, Revenue Losses
The Enugu State Government and the United Kingdom, through its United Kingdom Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (UKNiAF) have successfully carried out a pilot programme… Read more »
Nigeria: Many Trapped As Sand Pit Collapses in Kano
A sand pit used for brick-making collapsed on Wednesday morning in Ridawa village, Ghari Local Government Area of Kano State, with several brick workers feared dead. Read more »
Africa: 4.9m Children Died Before Age 5 in 2024 As Global Progress Stalls - - UN
A new United Nations report has raised alarms over slowing global progress in reducing child mortality, revealing that an estimated 4.9 million children died before their fifth… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Plateau, Benue, Others Are Experiencing Power Supply Drop - Jos Disco
Jos Electricity Distribution Plc (JED Plc) has explained that the recent drop in electricity supply being experienced across its franchise states - Plateau State, Bauchi State,… Read more »
Nigeria: Bwari Area Council Chairman Dumps PDP for APC
Mr John Gabaya, Chairman of the Bwari Area Council in the FCT, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Arrest 18 Terrorist Logistics Suppliers in Borno
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have apprehended 18 suspected logistics suppliers allegedly en route to Gubio, with plans to proceed to the Gudumbali axis, a known Boko Haram… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Courtroom Not for Advocacy Theatrics' - NBA Faults Sowore
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has criticised the behaviour of former presidential candidate and activist Omoyele Sowore at the Federal High Court in Abuja, describing his… Read more »
Nigeria: Fiba Directs NBBF to Conduct Elections Oct. 15
The world basketball governing body, FIBA, has directed the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) to conduct board elections by Oct. 15. Read more »
Africa: Underdogs Chase World Cup Berths in Mexico Playoff Tournament
Two of the final remaining tickets to the World Cup will be up for grabs when a high-stakes playoff tournament kicks off in Mexico on Thursday, bringing together six teams from… Read more »
Nigeria: Iwobi, Onyeka, 13 Others Arrive Super Eagles' Camp in Turkey
No fewer than 15 players have arrived in Antalya as the Super Eagles opened camp ahead of upcoming international friendlies in Turkey. Read more »
Nigeria: Bysiec Fixes April 3, 2027 for Bayelsa LG Elections
- The Bayelsa State Independent Electoral Commission (BYSIEC) has fixed April 3, 2027, for the conduct of chairmanship and councillorship elections across the eight local… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Intensify Pre-Farming Offensive, Dismantle Criminal Networks in Benue
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have intensified a pre-wet season farming offensive in Benue State, dismantling criminal networks, neutralising a suspected bandit, and arresting… Read more »
Nigeria: Umahi Rallies South-East Support for Tinubu, Highlights Ongoing Road Projects
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has called on people of the South-East to adopt a strategic approach and support the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, citing ongoing federal… Read more »
Nigeria: SEDC Launches $50m Venture Fund to Boost South-East Innovation Economy
The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has unveiled a $50 million venture capital initiative aimed at unlocking the region's underfunded innovation ecosystem, in what… Read more »
Nigeria: TB Remains Major Threat to Humanity - Mrs Soludo
The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has described tuberculosis (TB) as a serious threat to society, noting that many people are unaware that the disease is… Read more »
Nigeria: Father of Two Battles for Life, Seeks ₦45m for Kidney Transplant
Two years ago, Mr. Christopher Umahi Okorie, 40, was full of life, a loving father of two and a thriving businessman, he greeted each day with cheer and ambition. Read more »
Nigeria: Why India Dominates Nigeria's Medical Tourism Destinations for Decades - Chief Jain
A Lagos-based Indian socialite and business man, Chief Sanjay Jain, has said that India remains a premier destination for medical tourism among Nigerians, driven largely by… Read more »
Nigeria: Telecoms - Obasanjo Will Never See Lack
It was not a moment of reminiscences or retrospection. Not even a recall. Just a normal telephone call. Two women were chatting away, with the one sitting not far away from me not… Read more »
