Gusau Reveals Progress on NFF-FIFA Forward Project
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON), has given fresh updates on the FIFA Forward project, which had its groundbreaking ceremony in March this year at the Goal Project section of Package B, MKO Abiola…
Bridging the gap: Nigeria’s health crisis demands urgent, coordinated reform
For millions of Nigerians, affordable and quality healthcare remains more a distant hope than a right, especially as illness can often lead to financial ruin, with even basic treatment often out of reach. The country’s health system is failing to…
Sharp decline in US Crude Oil inventories, gradual easing of distillate supplies – Commerzbank
Oil prices received support in the middle of the week from an unexpectedly sharp decline in US Crude Oil inventories last week of 6 million barrels, as reported by the US Department of Energy, Commerzbank’s commodity analyst Carsten Fritsch notes.…
Japan designates city of Kisarazu as Nigerians’ hometown
The government of Japan on Thursday named the city of Kisarazu as the hometown for Nigerians willing to live and work in the country as part of its strategic efforts to deepen cultural diplomacy, promote economic growth and enhance workforce…
Refinery: “If I Knew What I Was Going to Go Through, I Wouldn’t Have Tried It” — Aliko
According to a report by Punch on Friday, August 22, 2025, Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has opened up about the immense struggles he faced while building the $20 billion Dangote Refinery, admitting that had he foreseen the challenges, he might…
Ruto Urges African Countries To Trade More Among Themselves
Kenya President, William Ruto has called on African countries to trade more among themselves, saying this would be the most effective weapon against extreme poverty. He regretted that African countries continue to trade more with the outside world,…
Govt’s 2025 revised revenue projections likely unachievable – IFS
The Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) says the government’s revised total revenue and grants target of GH¢229.95 billion by the end of the year is likely not to be achieved. The think tant said revising the target upward from GH¢227.08 billion to…
Nigerians Slam Tinubu’s New Reforms Despite Transparency Claims
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the implementation of new tax reforms, which will take effect from January 2026, emphasizing fairness and equity in Nigeria’s fiscal system. The announcement was made on his official X (formerly Twitter) account,…
Ogun ends free entry into Olumo Rock over safety concerns
The Ogun State Government has announced that the free entry initiative at the newly renovated Olumo Rock Tourist Complex will end on Saturday, August 23, 2025, citing safety concerns over overcrowding. In a statement signed by the Secretary to the State…
Ahead 2028 Paralympics: GIG Logistics Is Official Sponsor of Eniola Mariam Bolaji
By Andrew Abah The Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) has officially unveiled GIG Logistics (GIGL) as the sponsor of Nigeria’s Para-badminton sensation, Eniola Mariam Bolaji, in her journey to the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games. The announcement…