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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
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has opened a legal challenge against Defence Minister, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), demanding a public apology and N10 billion compensation over comments he alleges damaged his reputation. The demand, contained in a letter before action issued by El-Rufai’s lawyers, has added a new dimension to the continuing public…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a new round of by-elections that will determine representatives in five vacant legislative seats across four states, setting September 19 as the date for the polls. The elections will cover one federal constituency and four state constituencies spread across Gombe, Bauchi, Delta and Kano states, according…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has moved to clarify questions surrounding its fundraising approach and candidate selection process ahead of the 2027 general elections, after allegations emerged over possible irregularities in how the party finances its activities and manages political tickets. The party, in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director,…
Health authorities in Plateau State are intensifying efforts to contain a diphtheria outbreak after reported cases and fatalities increased in parts of the state, prompting emergency measures including expanded surveillance, vaccination activities and the temporary closure of schools. The outbreak has drawn attention because diphtheria is a vaccine-preventable bacterial infection that can spread quickly, particularly…
Nigeria’s manufacturing sector is facing renewed cost pressures as diesel prices rise above ₦2,000 per litre in some markets, adding to the financial burden on companies that depend heavily on alternative power sources to keep factories operating. The increase has renewed concerns over the cost of industrial production in Africa’s largest economy, where unreliable…
Nigeria’s electoral management body has begun intensifying preparations for the 2027 General Election, with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) focusing on improving internal coordination, strengthening state-level operations and addressing public confidence challenges ahead of the nationwide polls. The commission’s latest measures include a review of administrative structures across the 36 states and the…
The construction of Nigeria’s Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is reshaping investment conversations across parts of the country’s southern coastline, with real estate developers, planners and investors watching closely for possible changes in land values, housing demand and commercial activity. The highway, one of Nigeria’s major ongoing infrastructure projects, is expected to create a new transport…
The controversy surrounding Prof. Isa Ali Pantami’s elevation to the rank of professor has resurfaced, with fresh arguments over academic procedures, institutional accountability and the standards expected in Nigeria’s higher education system. The debate, which began after the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) appointed Pantami as Professor of Cybersecurity in 2021, has again…
Nasarawa State has taken a step toward improving coordination between agricultural policies and implementation with the inauguration of the Nasarawa State Agricultural Policy Facilitation Advisory Committee (NAPFAC), a platform designed to bring government officials, development partners and sector stakeholders together around agricultural development priorities. The committee’s inauguration brought together representatives from government institutions, private sector…
The political atmosphere in Rivers State is becoming increasingly competitive ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and allies of Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, exchanging remarks over the likely direction of the contest. The latest disagreement followed comments attributed by the ADC to Wike during a…