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The Nigerian Exchange added more than N10 trillion to its market value this week as investors chased industrial and consumer stocks. Total market capitalisation climbed to N155.994 trillion despite the trading floor closing on Wednesday for the Workers’ Day holiday. The All-Share Index rose by 7.33 per cent to close at 242,277.81 points. This surge…
Fresh guidance from the United States Department of State has introduced stricter screening for visa applicants worldwide, effectively disqualifying individuals who express fear of returning to their home countries. The directive, now in force across US embassies and consulates, instructs consular officers to suspend visa interviews unless applicants explicitly confirm they have not suffered…
Fresh from a Supreme Court ruling affirming David Mark as leader of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar has cautioned supporters against premature celebration, warning that the political contest ahead remains decisive. The statement signals a shift within the opposition from legal consolidation to political mobilisation, as parties begin positioning for the 2027 general…
The collapse of the Mooro bridge in Kwara state has severed a primary artery for Nigeria’s internal food trade. A heavy truck triggered the structural failure on Wednesday night, effectively cutting off the state capital from its northern agricultural hubs. This corridor serves as the main transit point for grains, tubers, and perishables moving from…
Nigeria’s domestic aviation sector remains under pressure as airlines continue operations despite renewed threats of a shutdown over rising jet fuel costs, highlighting deep tensions between global oil shocks and local pricing realities. Carriers under the Airline Operators of Nigeria had warned of a possible suspension of services, yet flight data shows key…
Medical experts and researchers are calling for a unified front to address the escalating burden of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) in Nigeria and across Sub-Saharan Africa. At a high-level meeting held at the University of Abuja, stakeholders warned that the condition is pushing already fragile healthcare systems to a breaking point. With millions of lives…
Nigeria’s organised labour marked the 2026 May Day celebrations with a grim assessment of the national economy. Leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress warned that rampant insecurity and deepening poverty now act as a blockade to decent work. When citizens cannot travel safely, markets fail. Agricultural output has stalled because…
Nigeria’s premier employers’ body wants a shift from physical safety to mental well-being in the workplace. The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) insists that productivity depends on healthy psychosocial environments. Director-General Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde made this call to mark the 2026 World Day for Safety and Health at Work. He argues that a worker who feels…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has scheduled by-elections for 20 June 2026 to fill vacant legislative seats across six states. This date aligns with the already planned governorship poll in Ekiti State. Professor Joash Amupitan, the commission chairman, announced the timeline during a ceremony for a new National Commissioner in Abuja. Bundling these contests saves…
Nigeria’s data regulator recently folded its own digital shutters to survive a wave of aggression. The National Data Protection Commission (NDPC) endured 1,500 hacking attempts in a short window, forcing a temporary network shutdown. Dr Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner, confirmed the breach attempts during a training session in Lagos. This blackout was a defensive…
