When a Generation Stops Believing: The Deepening Crisis of Youth Disenchantment in Nigeria

The mathematics of despair is straightforward. Nigeria’s youth population aged 15 to 35 comprises roughly 60 percent of the country’s 223 million people. Yet according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, unemployment among this demographic has hovered between 23 and 35 percent in recent years, with underemployment figures climbing even higher. For many,…

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The “Sapa” Economy: How Nigerians Are Innovating Survival in a Cashless Crisis

Modupe Olalere In Nigeria today, millions wake up to what they call the “Sapa” economy, a reality where wallets feel empty, bank accounts seem inaccessible, and even daily necessities require ingenuity. “Sapa,” a slang term for financial hardship, has become part of everyday conversation, trending on social media, and even shaping business ideas. Over 70%…

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FG Targets $74bn Livestock GDP Contribution Within 10 Years

The Federal Government has unveiled an ambitious plan to more than double the contribution of Nigeria’s livestock sub-sector to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product, projecting growth from $32 billion to over $74 billion within the next decade. The Minister of Livestock Development disclosed this on Tuesday during a livestock stakeholders’ engagement in Ilorin, Kwara State,…

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FG Channels N87.31bn Aviation Budget Into Infrastructure Push

The Federal Government has prioritised infrastructure development in the aviation sector, proposing a total allocation of ₦87.31 billion for the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development and its agencies in the 2026 Appropriation Bill. Budget details show a heavy tilt towards capital expenditure, with ₦70.19 billion—over 80 per cent of the total allocation—earmarked for capital…

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FG Fixes April 28 Deadline For Completion Of Enugu–Onitsha Expressway — Umahi

After decades of decay, abandoned contracts and public frustration, the Federal Government has fixed April 28 for the completion of major sections of the Enugu–Onitsha Expressway, signalling a decisive turnaround for one of the South-East’s most troubled highways. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this on Saturday after inspecting the ongoing reconstruction works, expressing…

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Zootopia 2 Smashes Records To Become Hollywood’s Biggest Animated Film Ever

Disney’s Zootopia 2 has officially roared into the history books, becoming Hollywood’s highest-grossing animated film of all time after amassing a staggering $1.7 billion (£1.3bn) at the global box office. The animated blockbuster has now overtaken Inside Out 2, which previously held the record with $1.69 billion following its 2024 release, cementing Zootopia 2’s place…

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Trump Threatens 200% Tariffs On French Wine To Pressure Macron Over Global “Board Of Peace” Plan

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 200 per cent tariffs on French wines and champagnes, escalating trade tensions with the European Union as part of an effort to pressure French President Emmanuel Macron into joining his proposed “Board of Peace” initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts. Trump made the remarks amid reports that…

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