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The Nigeria Union of Journalists wants the federal government to establish a regulatory council to police the media industry. Churchill Oyowe, chairman of the Delta State branch, argues that the current reliance on voluntary ethics provides insufficient protection for practitioners. Unlike law or medicine, journalism in Nigeria lacks a statutory body to enforce standards and…
Air Peace aborted a scheduled flight from Lagos to London on Friday after technicians discovered a minor mechanical fault. The airline withdrew the aircraft from service immediately after passengers had finished boarding. Safety protocols forced the crew to disembark everyone on board while engineers inspected the plane. Air Peace officials claim the decision reflects an…
Three hikers are dead after Mount Dukono erupted in North Maluku on Friday morning. The victims, two Singaporean men and a local Indonesian woman, were part of a group of 20 people who ignored safety warnings to climb the peak. A massive column of ash rose 10 kilometres into the sky as the mountain exploded…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ogun State has arrested 210 suspects over the last 18 months. These arrests cover a range of crimes, including pipeline vandalism, fraud, and illegal mining. State Commandant Remember Ekundayo revealed these figures during a visit to the Nigeria Union of Journalists in Abeokuta on Wednesday. The…
Nigeria’s primary consumer and food regulators signed a pact on Wednesday to end the jurisdictional friction that allows rogue traders to thrive. Tunji Bello of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and Mojisola Adeyeye of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) formalised this tie-up in Abuja. The deal…
Oil prices fell on Wednesday as Donald Trump signaled a possible deal with Iran. Brent crude dropped 1.7% to $108 a barrel, while American crude fell to $100.60. This shift reversed a week of gains caused by fighting in the Middle East. Markets moved after the White House paused “Project Freedom,” a military plan to…
Nigeria has emerged as the sixth most competitive outsourcing destination in the world. A new report by Ataraxis Management finds that the country now beats India and Pakistan on labour cost efficiency. Global firms can save up to 80% on wages by hiring Nigerian talent for roles that usually require expensive degrees. This shift signals…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has finally begun to coax cash back into the vaults. Fresh data show that currency outside banks (COB) fell for the second month straight, hitting N5.19 trillion in February 2026. This dip follows a long, stubborn climb where Nigerians seemed to prefer under-mattress storage to savings accounts. Bankers will view…
Sir Alex Ferguson left Old Trafford for a hospital on Sunday afternoon after falling ill before Manchester United’s match against Liverpool. The 84-year-old reportedly felt unwell more than an hour before the game started. Paramedics moved the former manager into medical care as a precautionary measure. Doctors expect he will return home to recover shortly….
Nigeria is finally moving beyond the pit-to-port model of mineral extraction. Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, says reforms are turning the sector from a chaotic, informal trade into a structured industry. These changes helped generate ₦68.1 billion in revenue during 2025 alone. The government now mandates that mining leases must include plans…
