The Journal seeks to become the most reliable, first-choice Pan-Nigerian information and public knowledge platform. The Journal Nigeria is a serious Journalism from an African Worldview
The Journal seeks to become the most reliable, first-choice Pan-Nigerian information and public knowledge platform. The Journal Nigeria is a serious Journalism from an African Worldview
In a landmark step for African integration, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat signed a $3.1 billion, 20-year concession agreement with Bergmans Security Consultants and Supplies Limited to overhaul customs administration across member states. The project aims to deploy digital infrastructure, real-time tracking, and automated risk systems across fifty participating nations, creating a…
In the second quarter of 2026, the Manufacturers CEO Confidence Index, published by the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, climbed 3.4 points to reach 52.1. This reading pushes the benchmark back above the 50-point threshold separating contraction from expansion, recording the highest sentiment level in over two years. The Director-General of the association, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, observed…
Arsenal have secured Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United in a deal worth £75 million. The 28-year-old international signed a four-year contract with an option for an additional season. Mikel Arteta’s side moved swiftly to bolster their central midfield ahead of the new campaign. Title defences require ruthless efficiency in the summer market. Buying…
For two consecutive months, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos has outpaced exporters from the United States to become the largest single foreign supplier of jet fuel to the European market. Data from commodity-tracking services indicates a steady stream of Aframax tankers departing the Lekki Free Zone, laden with Jet A-1 fuel bound for storage…
Britain replaced its top diplomatic deputy in Abuja this week as London reshapes its presence in West Africa. The Foreign Office named Vicky Seymour as Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria. She takes over from Gill Lever, who ended her term in June. Seymour assumes duty at a critical juncture for bilateral relations. London wants closer…
The West African Examinations Council released results for the 2026 first-series computer-based examination for private candidates. Nearly a third of examinees secured credits in five core subjects, including Mathematics and English Language. Over 10,400 candidates sat for tests across 166 centers nationwide between late January and mid-February. Overall performance improved by nearly six percentage points…
Nigeria’s central bank governor now oversees $52.5bn in foreign reserves. Olayemi Cardoso cites market stability and disciplined monetary policy for the swift balance sheet repair. Gross reserves grew to cover eleven months of imports. Net external reserves jumped to $40bn from a perilous $3bn baseline. Foreign currency buffers now offer real defense against external economic…
Several videos and pictures have surfaced online detailing the ordeals of residents of flooded areas. From submerged cars to waterlogged beds, the experiences are disheartening. According to NiMet’s seasonal climate outlook report, rainfall distribution across the country is expected to vary considerably, with annual totals ranging from about 400 mm in some northern areas to…
Dozens of primary and secondary school pupils alongside their teachers have finally regained their freedom after spending nearly two months in captivity. The hostages were abducted during a highly coordinated raid on three public schools in Oriire Local Government Area on May 15. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy,…
by Fatima Zahra Yahaya When the system designed to protect the poor becomes the very thing people fear most. On 6th January 2026, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie lost her 21-month-old son at a Lagos private hospital. She accused the hospital of criminal negligence, alleging that after sedating her child, the anaesthesiologist switched off his oxygen and…