July 11, 2025 | Abuja, Nigeria – Despite mounting global uncertainties, including intensifying trade tensions and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, Nigeria’s economy has shown notable resilience in the first half of 2025, according to a new macroeconomic report by FSDH Merchant Bank. The report highlights that Nigeria has managed to sustain economic
Abuja, July 11, 2025 — The Federal Government has attributed the delay in processing June 2025 salaries for some federal civil servants to a technical network glitch at Zenith Bank, which affected automated payments into affected employees’ accounts. In a statement released by the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF), spokesman Bawa Mokwa
Lagos, July 11, 2025 — Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has expressed serious doubts about the future viability of Nigeria’s state‑owned refineries, warning that the facilities in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna may never function despite massive investments. Speaking on Thursday at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lekki, during a visit by members of the
Abuja, July 11, 2025 — The U.S. Embassy in Abuja has clarified that recent restrictions on Nigerian non‑immigrant visas are not connected to Nigeria’s decision to decline hosting Venezuelan asylum seekers, but are part of a broader global “reciprocity” review. The visa policy, effective July 8, limits most non‑immigrant visas issued to Nigerians to single-entry and
Abuja, July 11, 2025 — The Nigerian Senate has officially stated that it has not yet received the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Federal High Court judgment that nullified the six-month suspension of Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti‑Uduaghan. Without this formal document, the Senate maintains that it lacks the mandate to reinstate her or
Abuja, July 11, 2025 — Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory, has affirmed her commitment to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), following her alignment with the opposition coalition after leaving the Labour Party (LP). In an appearance on Channels Television’s Political Paradigm on Tuesday, Kingibe expressed concerns over deep-seated divisions within the LP,
Chinwendu Ihezuo was the hero on Thursday night as her late goal sealed a narrow 1–0 win for the Super Falcons of Nigeria over Botswana in their second group game at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Casablanca. Playing at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Nigeria stayed top of Group B with six points
As Nigeria’s Federal Government gears up for a comprehensive review of its refining assets in 2025, insiders at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) signal a potential move to sell its state-owned refineries in Warri, Port Harcourt, and Kaduna. This decision stems from persistent challenges tied to underperformance, massive capital expenditure, and a renewed
July 11, 2025 – Abuja, Nigeria The Federal Ministry of Interior has officially announced the commencement of recruitment into four of its key paramilitary agencies, set to begin on Monday, 14th July 2025. The exercise will open up employment opportunities in the following agencies: Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Nigeria Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Nigeria Fire
As of June 2025, the Nigerian investment landscape has been significantly shaped by ten standout mobile platforms, led by those with the highest downloads and strongest user reviews. At the very top, PiggyVest remains the most downloaded and best-rated platform, praised for its ease of use and innovative savings plans. It is closely followed by
