For those who studied Economics at the Ordinary Level in the 1970s, the name O.A. Lawal likely rings a bell. His seminal work, O’ Level Economics of West Africa, outlines the four pillars of production—land, labour, capital, and enterprise—as the essential resources for creating value. Centuries earlier, in 1776, Adam Smith published The Wealth of […]
Cairo, Egypt… 07 April 2026 To counter the severe economic shocks triggered by the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the Board of Directors of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved a US$10 billion Gulf Crisis Response Programme (GCRP) to insulate African and Caribbean economies, financial institutions and corporates from the impact of the ongoing […]
Aba Power, Nigeria’s newest electricity distribution company (DisCo), has blacklisted one of its major wire and cable suppliers for failure to provide it with wires at the weekend to resume immediate electricity supply to a community in Abia State which had been without power for three weeks following the destruction of six high tension (HT) […]
PARAMARIBO, Suriname The Caribbean’s energy ambitions received a major financial boost this March as Afreximbank confirmed it is increasing its CARICOM financing capacity to $5 billion, marking a significant step toward closing the region’s infrastructure and development funding gap. Speaking during the Atlantic Basin Business Forum at Caribbean Energy Week (CEW) 2026, Okechukwu Ihejirika, Acting […]
President Bola Tinubu has approved the payment plan to finally settle the outstanding debts under the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme. The debt repayment plan, according to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy), followed the final review of the legacy debts that have beset the power sector […]
Democracy does not always die with the crack of gunfire or the drama of tanks rolling into the public square. More often, it is weakened quietly—by rulings, memos, selective interpretations, procedural manoeuvres, manipulations, and institutions that begin to forget the moral purpose of their own powers. That is why the current crisis surrounding the African […]
The niece and grand niece of deceased Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Major General Qasem Soleimani have been arrested by United States federal agents following Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s termination of their lawful permanent resident (LPR) status. A statement by Spokesperson of the US State Department said that Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter are […]
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola has called on Christians to use the Easter celebration as a moment for sober reflection on the ideals of Christianity and commitment to personal and spiritual renewal. Dr. Mobereola, who said this in his Easter message to Christians, also noted […]
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, April 5, 2026 The Nigerian Army troops in the early hours of Sunday, rescued 31 hostages abducted from a church in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Operational report made available to the News Agency said the attackers struck at an ECWA Church in Ariko village, targeting worshippers during a […]
By Peter Okolie Omuma (Imo), April 5, 2026 The Auxiliary Bishop, Orlu Catholic Diocese, Most Rev. Thomas Obiatuegwu, and Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo, have urged Christians to remain steadfast in faith, embrace love, and renew their hope for eternal life. They made the call on Sunday at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Ozuh […]
These words resound with triumph and renewal, encapsulating the essence of Easter morning. They speak of a divine victory that transforms despair into hope. The image of shattered bars and open gates suggests not only freedom from physical death but liberation from every form of bondage that confines the human heart. On this day, […]
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto, April 4, 2026 The Nigerian Army, 8 Division, Sokoto, has debunked a social media report alleging an attack on the residence of Bishop Matthew Kukah and the Sokoto Catholic Cathedral. This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday in Sokoto by Lt.-Col. Olaniyi Osoba, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, […]
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, April 5, 2026 The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has unveiled the list of successful candidates for the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 34/2025. The announcement was contained in a statement by the Director Public Relations and Information NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame on Saturday in Abuja. Ejodame said the announcement […]
The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has congratulated one of its most distinguished elders and a revered member of its Board of Trustees, Emeritus Professor Olu Obafemi, on the occasion of his 76th birthday. The Association described the eminent scholar as an extraordinary literary icon, an accomplished academic, and a steadfast champion of Nigerian literature […]
April 5, 2026 Introduction Easter embodies the essence of God’s plan to restore His divine community with humanity. Man is the habitation of God, created to live in fellowship with Him under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. This truth underscores the significance of Easter, where God’s contribution redeems and reestablishes the broken connection between humanity […]
African leaders across the continent have increasingly joined forces with Caribbean nations and advocacy groups in calling for reparations from former colonial powers for the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade. On the surface, the demand might appear morally righteous. But in actual fact, it is not. Millions of Africans were torn from their homes, […]
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) over “the failure to investigate the allegations that certain lawmakers improperly removed key sections on electronic transmission of election results from the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill during plenary, and unlawfully altered some aspects of the tax reform bills.” In the […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday said his administration’s infrastructure development and economic reforms across sectors are for the benefit, well-being, and prosperity of citizens. He gave the assurance in Iperu, Ogun State, during the inauguration of the Gateway Cargo International Airport, built by the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun. President Tinubu, according to a […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential frontrunner and the Labour Party’s 2023 Presidential flagbearer, Mr. Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians at Easter to be very hopeful of an Alleluya Sunday after the Good Friday sorrow. Writing in his X handle the former Anambra state Governor said in his Easter message to Nigerian Christians: “As you […]
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April 4, 2026 Introduction Living after learning from the benefits of hindsight is the art of transforming past experiences—both triumphs and failures—into a wiser, more intentional present. While “hindsight is 20/20,” its true value lies not in merely looking back, but in using that clarity to inform future actions, a process often described as converting […]
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has handed over the sites for the Emergency Reclamation and Shoreline Protection projects in the Onuebum and Ayakoro Communities in the Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, to the contractor for commencement of work. Speaking during the handover ceremony at the Ayakoro Community Town Hall, the NDDC […]
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of the Niger Delta, stressing the need to continually promote the rich traditions of ethnic nationalities across the Niger Delta region. Speaking during the Niger Delta Arts and Culture Expo in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, the Managing Director […]
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Abuja, April 3, 2026 Flutterwave has secured regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to provide banking services in Nigeria. The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Flutterwave, Olugbenga Agboola, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. Agboola said the development followed the company’s processing of more […]
