FG’s N50,000 Relief Package: A Lifeline for the Poor or Another Exercise in Exclusion?

FG’s N50,000 Relief Package: A Lifeline for the Poor or Another Exercise in Exclusion?

The Federal Government’s decision to introduce a monthly cash assistance programme of ₦50,000 for vulnerable Nigerian households is a welcome development, particularly at a time when millions of citizens are struggling to cope with the rising cost of food, transportation, healthcare, housing and other basic necessities. At a time when poverty is becoming increasingly widespread…

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The Silent Drain

The Silent Drain

When a fit young teacher suddenly collapsed at work, blood tests revealed severe nutrient depletion, sparking renewed calls for mandatory food fortification and natural health strategies.   Saskia Reeves-Priestley considered herself an athlete. At twenty-three, working as a special educational needs teacher, she maintained an active routine that involved playing football four times a week….

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Nigeria's Refining Capacity Soars to 682,000 Barrels

Nigeria’s Refining Capacity Soars to 682,000 Barrels

Nigeria expanded its operational crude refining capacity by 13,540 per cent over five years, reaching 682,000 barrels per day. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority confirmed the milestone, citing regulatory reforms under the Petroleum Industry Act. Heavy private sector investment drove the massive capacity expansion across local processing hubs. Private refiners now lead…

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Binance Sees $3.64bn Withdrawals After North Korean Cyber Heist

Binance Sees $3.64bn Withdrawals After North Korean Cyber Heist

Panicked retail investors pulled 3.64 billion dollars from Binance after hackers linked to North Korea executed a record-breaking 6.3 billion-dollar cyber heist. The platform resumed operations on Sunday following a temporary shutdown to plug internal security breaches across ten blockchain networks. A compromised laptop belonging to a senior DevOps engineer allowed the attackers to access…

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Israeli Officials Uphold Election as Netanyahu Claims Theft

Israeli Officials Uphold Election as Netanyahu Claims Theft

Israeli electoral authorities and senior judicial officers affirmed on 2 November 2026 that national election results stand firm despite unevidenced claims of vote theft by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Central Elections Committee rejected assertions from Netanyahu’s Likud party alleging that Arab-led political groups stole the parliamentary vote. Final ballot tallies show Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc…

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Naira Holds Steady at N1,345 Official Baseline

Naira Holds Steady at N1,345 Official Baseline

Nigeria’s currency opened the new trading month on a firm note, exchanging at N1,344.49 per dollar across official foreign exchange windows on Monday. Central Bank of Nigeria operational records confirm that tight liquidity measures continue to anchor the spot price near its N1,345 baseline. Market stability persists. Foreign exchange desks inside commercial banks report smooth…

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