Nigeria has once again reached a significant milestone in its oil production target, attaining the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) quota of 1.5 million barrels per day (bpd) in June 2025. This marks the second time the country has met the benchmark this year, the first being in January. According to OPEC’s latest
Nigeria’s Junior D’Tigress will aim to bounce back and end their group stage campaign on a high when they face Portugal on Tuesday at the ongoing FIBA U-19 Women’s World Cup in Brno, Czechia. After an electrifying debut win against China, where they claimed a thrilling 93-88 victory, the coach Juliana Akhere-led team suffered a
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has reaffirmed the indispensable role of personal integrity in the ongoing fight against corruption in Nigeria. Speaking at a recent stakeholders’ forum in Abuja, Olukoyede stressed that institutional reforms and enforcement efforts must be underpinned by strong individual values if the country is to
Nigeria’s Junior D’Tigress suffered a heavy 113 to 42 defeat at the hands of Canada in their second group match at the 2025 FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup in Brno, Czech Republic. The North Americans delivered a historic shooting performance that shattered tournament records and left the young Nigerian side chasing shadows. Canada set
Tensions appear to be brewing between Nigeria and the United States over new visa restrictions, following reports that Washington has allegedly made the acceptance of 300,000 Venezuelan deportees by Nigeria a condition for lifting its recently imposed non-immigrant visa limitations. A diplomatic source familiar with the discussions that the controversial request was made during a
Abuja, July 11, 2025 — In a landmark move to support Nigeria’s burgeoning creative industry, the United Kingdom, in partnership with Lagos-based investment firm Woodhall Capital, has launched a ₦1.5 billion Creative Sector Fund aimed at empowering local talents and enhancing Nigeria’s cultural exports globally. The fund, introduced under the UK-Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment
A fresh diplomatic standoff appears to be brewing between the United States and Nigeria as U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose an additional 10 per cent tariff on Nigerian goods, citing the country’s recent alignment with the BRICS economic bloc. Trump, who is vying for a return to the White House in the
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has confidently stated that he does not require more than four years to deliver good governance and meaningful change to Nigeria. In a recent interview, Obi emphasized that with clear vision, focused policies, and decisive leadership, a single presidential term is sufficient to set the country on a sustainable path
July 5, 2025 | Abuja, Nigeria Nigeria is reportedly losing an estimated $25 billion annually due to inadequate electricity supply, according to industry analysts and economic experts. The persistent power crisis continues to hamper industrial productivity, discourage investment, and push millions of households and businesses to rely on expensive alternatives. Economic experts revealed that the
Abuja, July 2, 2025 — In a landmark diplomatic move aimed at strengthening South-South cooperation and deepening ties with the African diaspora, Nigeria has signed a Technical Manpower Assistance Agreement with the government of Saint Lucia. The agreement, finalized in Abuja, paves the way for the deployment of skilled Nigerian professionals across various sectors to
