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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is now threatening a campaign of civil disobedience to force the resignation of Professor Joash Amupitan, the INEC Chairman. This escalation follows allegations that the electoral umpire previously used social media to express vocal support for the ruling All Progressives Congress. A referee cannot wear the jersey of a competing…
The World Bank has downgraded Nigeria’s 2026 growth forecast to 4.1%, a retreat from the 4.4% it predicted just six months ago. In its April 2026 Africa Economic Update, the lender cited sluggish investment and deep-seated structural constraints as the primary drags on the continent’s largest economy. While the bank expects more stable macroeconomic conditions…
The four-member crew of NASA’s Artemis 2 mission has travelled further from Earth than any human in history, eclipsing a record held for over half a century. On Monday, the Orion spacecraft reached a distance of 406,711 kilometres from our home planet. This achievement surpasses the previous milestone of 400,171 kilometres set by the ill-fated…
Nigeria is among 39 nations excluded from a recent relaxation of asylum restrictions by the United States government. The Trump administration has lifted a temporary “adjudicative hold” for several countries, but maintained the freeze for those deemed high-risk. This crackdown followed the 2025 shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., an attack allegedly…
Nigeria’s petrol import bill dropped to $10 billion in 2025, a 28.88 percent decline from the $14.06 billion spent the previous year. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) latest balance of payments report attributes this sharp contraction to the commencement of domestic production at the Dangote Refinery. The 650,000-barrel-per-day facility began churning out…
Nigerians have begun a frantic search for Lenacapavir, a newly introduced injectable for HIV prevention, ahead of its official nationwide rollout. Individuals, particularly those in “discordant” relationships where one partner is HIV-positive, are reportedly besieging health facilities and NGOs to secure the drug. The Federal Government has already received its first tranche of 11,520 doses,…
The Nigerian Naira strengthened against the US Dollar on Friday, 20 March 2026, supported by a significant recovery in the nation’s external buffers. In the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the currency opened at an average of N1,352.89 per dollar, a slight gain from the mid-week average of N1,357. This appreciation follows the Central Bank…
The Federal Government and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) have revived high-level coordination meetings to overhaul labour governance and promote “decent work” in Nigeria. Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Salihu Usman, announced the resumed partnership during a strategic session in Abuja on Sunday. The move signals a shift towards more…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a significant tightening of the Bank Verification Number (BVN) framework to combat the rise in digital financial crimes. Under new rules taking effect on 1 May 2026, the apex bank will limit phone number amendments linked to a BVN to a one-time change only. Furthermore, the regulator…
Nigeria has ended the era of “paper oil” by enforcing strict relinquishment rules for exploration licences. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) confirmed that operators must now develop assets or lose them. This “drill-or-drop” provision, enshrined in Section 94 of the Petroleum Industry Act, targets companies that previously held blocks for decades without investment….
