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Fuel subsidy debate: Between economic reform and political expediency By Ehi Braimah
Nigeria’s worsening cost-of-living crisis has turned petrol subsidy into one of the most politically sensitive issues ahead of the 2027…
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NCDMB advocates pan-African local content collaboration to drive economic diversification, industrial development
Windhoek, Namibia | August 2026 The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has called for deeper collaboration…
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NBA Conference: NDDC advocates diversification of Niger Delta economy
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has called for increased investment in agriculture and other sustainable sectors to secure the…
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Banished – A Prophet has no honor in his hometown By Isaac Megbolugbe
August 2026 Prologue: The Geography of Separation Long before my official exile in 2003, a quiet distance had already been…
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Nigeria First Policy: A major protection for creatively ambitious entrepreneurs — Leo Stan Ekeh
At the Nigerian Bar Association’s 66th Annual General Conference, held under the theme “Beyond Limits,” the conversation around Nigeria’s economic…
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Peter Obi acknowledges Dotun Oladipo’s contributions to democracy
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi has described the late Publisher of The Eagle Online,…
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NDDC, Works Ministry intervene in Benin-Sapele-Warri-Agbor roads
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, the Federal Ministry of Works, the Edo State Government, and other stakeholders have commenced…
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NIMASA strengthens enforcement of Cabotage compliance
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has announced enhanced enforcement of the statutory requirements for indigenous participation in…
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Kizz Daniel’s real estate portfolio worth ₦9bn–₦10bn – Ubi Franklin
Music executive Ubi Franklin has claimed that Nigerian singer Kizz Daniel has the largest real estate portfolio among Nigerian artists,…
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Bella’s lawyers reject cease-and-desist notice, accuse Sheggz of deceit
Lawyers representing former Big Brother Naija housemate, Bella Okagbue, have rejected demands reportedly contained in a cease-and-desist notice issued by…
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Adelekes not in politics for money, we already have generational wealth, says B-Red, Gov. Adeleke’s son
Nigerian singer B-Red, son of Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, has said his family is not involved in politics…
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‘People were laughing, I was dying inside’ – Comedian Bovi recalls working after mother’s kidnap, death
Popular Nigerian comedian and actor, Bovi Ugboma, has recounted how he continued performing professionally while dealing with the kidnapping and…
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Cameroon Women-Led Organisations to hold National Conference in Yaoundé, Thursday, 27 August 2026
Women-led organisations across Cameroon are set to gather in Yaoundé on Thursday, 27 August 2026, for the National Conference of…
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Dangote Refinery raises petrol price to ₦1,200 per litre
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased its petrol gantry price from ₦1,185 to ₦1,200 per litre, raising the possibility of…
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Naira to Dollar exchange rate, Wednesday, August 26, 2026
The Nigerian Naira remained relatively stable against the United States dollar on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, with the exchange-rate gap…
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Tinubu pledges incentives to boost NLNG capacity, domestic gas use
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, Aug. 26, 2026 President Bola Tinubu has pledged incentives to stimulate the growth and capacity of…
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Optimising debt management strategy by introducing debt productivity plan By Abraham E. Nwankwo
Dr. Nwankwo is a Professor of Practice in Economics, Miva Open University and Former Director-General, Debt Management Office (DMO), Nigeria.…
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Dangote Refinery says rising fuel imports are forcing greater export focus despite strong local supply capacity
The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals (DPRP) has expressed concern over the continued issuance of petroleum product import…
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‘Atiku confused on petrol subsidy; Third U-turn in one week shows he is simply playing politics’ – Presidency
The Presidency has reacted swiftly to comments by former vice president and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC),…
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NOA warns Akwa Ibom residents against Lassa fever, urges strict hygiene
The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Akwa Ibom State Directorate, has warned residents about the dangers of tropical diseases, especially Lassa…
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NiDCOM boss mourns journalist, Dotun Oladipo
ABUJA, NIGERIA – 26 AUGUST, 2026 Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has expressed deep sorrow over…
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Uzodimma commiserates with Editors on passing of colleague, Oladipo
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has expressed deep sadness at the sudden death of Mr. Dotun Oladipo, the Publisher…
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2026 Publishing Prize Jury unveiled ahead of CANEX WKND in Lagos, Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria, 25 August 2026 The CANEX Book Factory, a publishing incubator by Afreximbank’s Creative African Nexus (CANEX) Programme, has…
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Tinubu mourns veteran journalist Oladipo, hails media legacy
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, Aug. 26, 2026 President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of Mr Dotun Oladipo,…
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‘Nigeria is rich, I’ll restore subsidy’ — Atiku reveals reasons for decision
Former Vice-President and 2027 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has reiterated his commitment to restoring…
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