Nigeria Eyes Indonesia’s Success in $1tn Economy Push
Nigeria is seeking to replicate Indonesia’s leap into a $1.4 trillion economy as the Tinubu…
Nigeria Eyes Indonesia’s Success in $1tn Economy Push
Nigeria is seeking to replicate Indonesia’s leap into a $1.4 trillion economy as the Tinubu administration pursues its own $1 trillion target. Senator Abubakar Bagudu, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, revealed this strategy following a visit from the Indonesian Ambassador, Bambang Suharto, in Abuja. The government intends to weave Indonesian developmental lessons into…
CAF Chief Lands in Senegal Amid AFCON Row
CAF president Patrice Motsepe arrived in Dakar on Wednesday for meetings that carry considerably more diplomatic weight than the official agenda suggests, as the continent’s football governing body navigates one of its most contentious decisions in recent memory. CAF confirmed in a statement on Tuesday that Motsepe would visit Senegal on Wednesday, April 8,…
Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Price to ₦1,200
Dangote Refinery has reversed its recent fuel price adjustment, reducing the ex-gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit by ₦75 to ₦1,200 per litre, industry sources confirmed on Wednesday. The reduction comes weeks after the facility raised petrol prices to approximately ₦1,275 per litre, citing volatility in international oil markets that had elevated supply costs….
Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, Others Lead ADC Protest Against INEC
A formidable coalition of Nigeria’s opposition leaders took to the streets of Abuja on Wednesday, March 8, 2026, to protest what they describe as the “capture” of the electoral umpire by the ruling party. Under the banner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi led a high-powered march…
Asia Powers 74% of Global Clean Energy Expansion in 2025
Global renewable energy capacity reached an unprecedented 5,149 gigawatts in 2025, marking a watershed moment in the worldwide transition away from fossil fuel dependence. The International Renewable Energy Agency disclosed the figures in its Renewable Capacity Statistics 2026 report, which documents the addition of 692 GW during the year and positions renewables as the dominant…
DJ Association Declares Boycott of Burna Boy’s Music
The Nigerian DJ Association has announced an immediate boycott of music by Grammy-winning Afrobeats artist Burna Boy, following reports of a physical confrontation between the singer and prominent disc jockey DJ Tunez at a Lagos nightlife venue. The decision marks a rare instance of collective industry action against a major Nigerian artist and has intensified…
World Bank Warns Oil Surge Threatens Nigerian Inflation
Global oil price hikes could drive Nigeria’s headline inflation up by 3.1 percentage points as the Middle East conflict continues to batter energy markets. In its latest Nigeria Development Update, the World Bank warned that the conflict has pushed crude prices to $80 per barrel, a 31% increase since hostilities began. This surge is already…
CBN Demands Recapitalisation of DFIs to Bridge N230tn Gap
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has declared the country’s development finance sector critically undersized and in urgent need of a total overhaul. Speaking at the World Bank’s Nigeria Development Update in Abuja, CBN Deputy Governor Mohammed Sani Abdullahi revealed a staggering ₦230 trillion financing gap for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Nigeria’s current…
South Africa Refuses Nigerians Entry Over Social Media Posts
Pretoria has adopted a policy of digital border enforcement, refusing entry to three Nigerian nationals at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport on Sunday. The group, which included media personality Yemi Firstson, was intercepted by immigration officials despite holding valid tourist visas for the Easter period. South African authorities clarified on Monday that the denials were…
Atiku Reaffirms ADC as 2027 Coalition Platform
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has confirmed that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) remains the vehicle of choice for the opposition’s 2027 electoral bid. In a BBC Hausa interview aired on Wednesday, Atiku dismissed suggestions that the coalition might abandon the party due to its ongoing internal leadership disputes. He noted that the coalition movement…