Obasanjo Demands Overhaul of INEC, Urges New Leadership for Credible Elections
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on Nigerians to urgently push for the installation of credible leadership within the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Speaking at the Chinua Achebe Leadership…
Debt Crisis Looms as Nigeria’s External Borrowing Set to Reach $45.1 Billion by End of 2024
Nigeria’s external debt is on track to reach $45.1 billion by the end of 2024, signaling potential economic challenges as the government pursues further external borrowing. Recent data from the…
Contractors Under Fire for Alleged Sabotage of Renewed Hope Housing Project
The House of Representatives Committee on Urban Development and Regional Planning has issued strong accusations against contractors involved in the Renewed Hope housing project in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, alleging…
What is Land Grabbing? – Causes, Effects & Solutions
Definition of land grabbing Land grabbing is the practice of large-scale acquisition of land by individuals, corporations, or governments, often with the intent to control or exploit the natural resources and/or labor…
APC’s Aiyedatiwa wins Ondo guber poll, defeats challengers in ALL 18 LGAs
Lucky Aiyedatiwa, candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the Ondo governorship election, has been declared winner of the Ondo governorship election. Olayemi Akinwumi, the Independent National Electoral Commission…
W’Bank detects $32m unaccounted funds in Nigeria’s water project
The World Bank has identified $32m in unaccounted funds in a Nigerian water sector project, raising concerns over likely embezzlement and mismanagement. According to the newly released FY2024 Sanctions System Annual…
Wike Receives Indian PM Narendra Modi At Abuja Airport
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Nigeria for a significant visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between the two nations. reports. Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister…
Reps Urge EFCC to Investigate 65,000 Abandoned Projects
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts has revealed that approximately 65,000 projects valued at ₦32 trillion have been abandoned across Nigeria. This alarming discovery includes key infrastructure, some…
Blessing in disguise? How high cost of petrol reduces noise, air pollution in Nigerian cities
…As residents slow down on use of generators In what could be termed a blessing in disguise, some city dwellers say they are now enjoying better and deeper sleep arising…
UK to Increase Proof-of-Funds Requirement for Student Visas to £1,483 per Month, Effective January 2025
The UK Home Office has announced an increase in the proof-of-funds requirement for student visa applicants. Starting January 2, 2025, international students will need to demonstrate a monthly financial capacity…