Abuja, Nigeria | September 9, 2025 — Former presidential aide and socio-political commentator, Reno Omokri, has stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has successfully reduced Nigeria’s debt profile by $16 billion within its first year in office. Omokri, who made the claim on Tuesday via his official social media handle, argued that the reduction
Abuja, Nigeria | September 9, 2025 — Nigeria and several other African countries are collectively losing an estimated $12.7 billion annually due to infrastructure damage caused by climate-related disasters, according to new findings by regional development experts. The report highlights that recurring floods, droughts, storms, and other natural disasters have weakened vital infrastructure such as
Lagos, Nigeria | September 9, 2025 — Nigerian companies are ramping up investments in data privacy and security, with new industry reports showing that over 30 percent of their annual IT budgets are now dedicated to safeguarding sensitive information and meeting compliance standards. The trend reflects rising concerns about cyber threats, regulatory pressure, and growing
Abuja, Nigeria | September 9, 2025 — Security experts have raised fresh concerns over the safety of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) across Nigeria, stressing the urgent need for enhanced intelligence gathering and tighter security around camps following recurring attacks by armed groups. Speaking in separate interviews, security analysts and humanitarian stakeholders warned that IDP camps
FROM FESTIVITY TO REFLECTION:THE DEEPER MEANING OF MAULUD By: Prince OBALANLEGE ABDULFATAI ADEKUNLE Akanni. (Secretary, ISLAMCOM.) The Purpose Beyond the Festivity 1. The true significance of Maulid lies far beyond the rituals and festivities; it is an annual moment for spiritual and moral renewal/rebirth. 2. It serves as a profound opportunity to pause and reflect
Nairobi, Kenya | September 8, 2025 Kenyan President William Ruto has called for urgent reforms to unlock Africa’s vast renewable energy potential, stressing the need for a coordinated continental strategy to fast-track investments in green power generation. Speaking at the second edition of the Africa Climate Summit (ACS2), President Ruto said Africa cannot afford to
Abuja, Nigeria | September 8, 2025 The Nigerian naira has climbed to its strongest level in six months, bolstered by improved dollar inflows, tighter monetary policies, and renewed investor confidence in the country’s foreign exchange market. Traders on Monday confirmed that the local currency appreciated significantly at both the official and parallel markets, reflecting steady
Benin City, Nigeria | September 8, 2025 The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has commenced the review and validation of curricula for 26 trade areas across technical colleges in Nigeria, a move aimed at strengthening technical and vocational education in line with global best practices. The review exercise, which kicked off in Benin
Abuja, Nigeria | September 8, 2025 The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Northern chapter, has acknowledged President Bola Tinubu’s good intentions for the country but warned that citizens’ patience is wearing thin as economic and security challenges deepen. Speaking in Abuja on Monday, Chairman of Northern CAN, Rev. Joseph John Hayab, said while the administration
Lagos, Nigeria | September 8, 2025 Traffic on the Third Mainland Bridge was brought to a standstill on Monday as residents of Oworonshoki, Lagos, staged a peaceful protest against the demolition of their homes by the Lagos State Government. The demonstrators, carrying placards and chanting solidarity songs, blocked a section of the busy bridge to
