Nigeria, Ghana, other nations to witness Lunar Eclipse
Nigeria and dozens of other nations across the world will on Sunday, September 7, witness a lunar eclipse. According to NTA, the eclipse is expected to last approximately 83 minutes, which will start around 8 PM Nigerian time. Scientists state that the…
N70,000 No Longer Sustainable: Labour, workers demand minimum wage review
The labour unions and workers who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews contended that, in the face of galloping inflation, rising costs of food, transportation, housing, and other essential services, the N70,000 minimum wage…
New competition for Dangote as another refinery begins production after 50 years
Angola has commenced operations at the long-awaited Cabinda refinery, its first since independence, with production set to begin before the end of 2025. The over $500 million facility will have an initial capacity of 30,000 barrels per day and serve as…
Nigeria’s new 5% fuel tax: What it means for petrol prices, transport, consumers
In recent days, discussions across Nigeria have been dominated by the newly introduced 5% tax on fuel, officially referred to as a “surcharge on fossil fuel products.” While confusion lingers about its origin and implications, it forms a crucial part of…
FG Unveils Post-harvest Systems Transformation Scheme
The federal government has launched the Nigeria Postharvest Systems Transformation Programme (NiPHaST), an initiative aimed at reducing food losses, boosting farmer incomes and strengthening national food security. The programme, introduced in line with…
The Marketability Of ‘Suspected Herders’, And The ‘Mad Dogs’ In Nigeria
By Abdu Labaran Malumfashi ‘SUSPECTED HERDERS’ is a phrase that used to adorn the front pages of hate merchants’ newspapers. Now, even their social media has discovered the phrase’s marketability, and greedily join the ungodly race to make quick sale of…
World Cup Qualifier: Super Eagles Defeat Rwanda in Crucial Game
Nigeria kept their slim hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup alive with a narrow 1-0 win over Rwanda on Saturday. The Super Eagles came into the game sitting in fourth place with seven points, nine behind leaders South Africa. Eric Chelle’s men…
Federation Elections: Nomination Forms, Timeline Released
By Andrew Abah ons The Electoral Committee of the National Sports Federations has revealed that nomination form and official timeline for the forthcoming National Sports Federation Elections have been duly approved, for the general public,…
Prince Erhunwmunse Re-Elected GFN President, Boston raise 20,000 gymnasts nationwide
By Andrew Abah Prince Kelvin Erhunwmunse has been re-elected as President of the Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria (GFN) for a third consecutive term, reaffirming his status as a pivotal figure in the development of gymnastics in Nigeria and across…
If Someone Sticks By Your Side Through Your Worst Times, They’re The Ones Who Deserve To Be With You Through Your Best Times!
By Imam Murtadha Gusau-Okene In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful All perfect praise be to Allah the Lord of the Worlds. May His peace and blessings be upon our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) and upon all his family and…