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Nigeria’s Federal Government has launched a new Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Business Incubation Certification programme in 14 universities, setting a target to extend it to all federal universities by 2027 and all federal tertiary institutions by 2028. The Minister of Education, Maruf Alausa, announced the rollout on Friday in Abuja, presenting the initiative as a policy…
The average pump price of petrol in Nigeria rose slightly in February 2026, even as diesel also recorded a monthly increase, according to fresh data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Friday. In its latest Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) Price Watch, the NBS said Nigerians paid an average of N1,051.47 per litre…
Survivors linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have sued the United States government and Google after confidential victim identities were allegedly exposed in a large online document release tied to the federal investigation into the disgraced financier. The lawsuit, filed on Thursday, follows the US Department of Justice’s January publication of more than three…
The Nigerian Army is systematically dismantling the command structure of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, confirmed on Friday that a series of intensified ground and air offensives have neutralised several high-ranking insurgent leaders. These operations are not random skirmishes; they are targeted strikes…
The Nigerian Army is clearing the path for the upcoming planting season. Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke, acting on credible intelligence, raided a terrorist hideout in the Agasha area of Benue State on Thursday. The mission, part of the “pre-wet season” security sweep, resulted in the arrest of three suspects. Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu, spokesperson for…
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has criticised what he described as the financial barriers embedded in Nigeria’s electoral system, saying the high cost of contesting political office is shutting out ordinary citizens from meaningful participation. Speaking during a public discussion on electoral reforms that gained traction on Thursday, Falana said national conversations around elections should…
The global energy artery is narrowing. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) announced on Friday that they had intercepted and turned back three container ships attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement published on their official Sepah News website, the Guards declared the strategic waterway closed to any vessel travelling to or from ports…
Cristiano Ronaldo is on course to become one of the oldest players ever to appear at a FIFA World Cup, with the 41-year-old Portugal captain confirming that this summer’s tournament in North America will be his sixth and final appearance on football’s grandest stage. Ronaldo, who marked his 41st birthday on 5 February 2026,…
China has cemented its status as the world’s automotive factory, producing a record 34.5 million vehicles in 2025. This marks the 17th consecutive year the country has led global production, with sales following closely at 34.4 million units. Data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) shows a 10.4% jump in production and a…
Global energy markets are reeling as the Middle East conflict enters a volatile new phase. Crude oil prices surged by nearly 6% on Thursday, climbing to $108.3 per barrel after Iran dismissed a 15-point US peace proposal. Tehran labelled the plan “unfair” and “skewed” toward American and Israeli interests. The rejection abruptly reversed a brief…
