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ANUFEST 2026: Anambra Gears Up for First-Ever Unity Festival

Anambra State Unity Festival (ANUFEST 2026) banner promoting culture, tourism, and enterprise.

Nigeria Kidnappings Rise 66% in a Year, Study Finds

Infographic on Nigerian security showing a 66% rise in kidnappings over one year.

Why Food Banks Alone Cannot Solve Nigeria’s Hunger Crisis

Infographic detailing Nigeria's acute food insecurity crisis and systemic agricultural reform solutions.

Why Nigeria’s Armed Forces Need More Than a Pay Rise

Nigeria's armed forces require comprehensive welfare, healthcare, housing, and operational support beyond pay increases.

Adeleke Wins Second Term as Osun Governor With 511,067 Votes

Ademola Adeleke celebrates re-election victory after securing a second term as Osun State governor.

Osun Governorship Election: A Litmus Test for Nigeria’s 2027 Polls

Osun governorship election tests electoral credibility, security, BVAS technology and voter participation ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 polls.

NYSC Reforms: Can Nigeria Turn a 53-Year-Old Scheme into a Modern Youth Development Programme?

NYSC reforms target safer deployment, digital mobilisation, skills development, accountability and improved youth employability.

Nigeria’s Insecurity Crisis: Why Economic and Institutional Reform Matter

President Tinubu addresses Nigeria's insecurity, highlighting need for economic and institutional reforms.

ECOWAS’ ECO Currency: Can the 2027 Target Finally Be Delivered?

ECOWAS leaders discuss ECO currency roadmap for deeper West African economic integration.

Nigeria’s Power Challenge: Balancing Reliability and Affordability

Passenger scans QR code inside driverless minibus to access free AI-powered digital library.

How INEC Can Translate Voter Registration into Credible Elections in 2027

Customers register to vote during INEC's Continuous Voter Registration exercise ahead of 2027 elections.

NNPC’s 20-Year Gas Deal Marks a New Chapter for Ajaokuta Steel

NNPC and Ajaokuta Steel sign 20-year gas supply agreement to revive Nigeria's steel industry.

Fiscal Discipline, Liquidity Injection and Investment Mobilisation: Three Signals from Nigeria’s Economy

Nigeria economic outlook highlights GDP growth, foreign investment, fiscal discipline and infrastructure development.

EX-Power Minister Adelabu Loses as Sen Alli Clinches Oyo Guber Ticket

An APC 2027 campaign banner for Bola Tinubu and Oyo State gubernatorial candidate Sharafadeen Alli.

Trump Begins State Visit to China to Strengthen US-China Ties

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping shaking hands, standing before American and Chinese flags.

How the 2026 US-Middle East Conflict Is Reshaping Counter Terrorism in Nigeria

Middle East rivalries and US-Iran tensions complicating Nigeria's counterterrorism strategies and national security.

First Lady Calls for Justice and Action as Women Affairs Ministry Hosts Give to Gain Summit in Abuja

Women receive N500,000 empowerment grants at the Give to Gain Summit in Abuja.

How the Hormuz Conflict Is Repricing Nigeria-US Oil Partnership

An oil tanker navigating calm waters toward a refinery, symbolizing Nigeria’s strategic energy partnership.

Nigeria Sees Revenue Gains as Oil Prices Surge on Middle East Conflict

Smoke billows over a city skyline during the Middle East conflict, impacting Nigeria's oil revenue.

US Military Commences Blockade of Iran’s Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Navy destroyer USS Kidd enforces a blockade against Iranian maritime traffic in the Strait.

Rising Borrowing Costs Deepen Debt Concerns for Nigeria, Other African Economies – AfDB

The African Development Bank building with the AfDB logo, highlighting Africa's mounting debt concerns.

Netanyahu Orders Direct Peace Talks with Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu authorizes direct peace talks with Lebanon in Washington to disarm Hezbollah.

Israel’s Lebanon Offensive Threatens US-Iran Fragile Truce

Israeli strikes on Lebanon fuel regional tensions, threatening the fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States.

US and Iran Agree to Two Weeks Conditional Ceasefire as Negotiation Continues

US and Iran announce a two-week ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.