Nigeria's President Tinubu Anticipates United States Pressure on Christian Persecution Allegations, Issues Stern Directives to Military Chiefs

In a pointed response to escalating tensions with the United States, Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, declared on Sunday, November 2, 2025, that the Nigerian leader was "well ahead of...

Nigeria, EU, France Sign Pact To Boost Capacity Of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers

The Federal Government, in partnership with the European Union (EU) and France, has signed a strategic agreement under the Global Gateway’s Manufacturing and Access to Vaccines, Medicines and Health Technologies (MAV+) Initiative to advance...

Nigerian Workers on the Brink: NASU President Issues Urgent Call for Living Wages Amid Economic Crisis

In a stark and impassioned address, Dr. Hassan Makolo, President of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), has sounded the alarm on the escalating economic hardships plaguing Nigerian workers. Delivering...

“Nigeria needs partnership, not provocation” — Reno Omokri warns after Trump’s remarks

A former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has said that Nigeria at the moment needs cooperation rather than confrontation. He made this statement in a post via his verified X handle on Sunday in reaction to the threat of US President Donald Trump....

Nigeria, EU, France Sign €10.2mn DealTo Strengthen Local Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Capacity

1 Innocent Oweh The Federal Government, European Union (EU) and France have signed a €10.2 million strategic partnership agreement under the Global Gateway’s Manufacturing and Access to Vaccines, Medicines and Health Technologies (MAV+)...

Nigeria’s oil sector rebounds after years of theft, vandalism, by Akpandem James

In my 2021 article on the impact of non-state actors in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, I observed that it was still night time for the country’s petroleum industry despite the bright flares in the oil fields. That position stemmed from the rampant...

First indigenous crude oil terminal in Nigeria and matters arising, By Tony Amokeodo

For those who never believe or see anything good in Nigeria, a first-of-its-kind crude oil export terminal that will change the narrative in the oil and gas sector is unfolding in the South-South geo-political zone of the country. One of the major...

Woodhall Capital targets $50b in global investments to drive Nigeria’s development

Woodhall Capital, under the leadership of its founder Mojisola Hunponu-Wusu, is spearheading efforts to attract $50 billion in global investments aimed at accelerating development projects across Nigeria. In a recent interview, Hunponu-Wusu...

NOG Energy Week 2025: Nigeria Targets 3m/bpd Crude Production, 12m/cfpd Of Gas By 2030

3 Nigeria has unveiled an ambitious action plan to boost crude oil production to 3 million barrels per day and expand gas output to 12 billion cubic feet daily by 2030, following far-reaching resolutions adopted at the just-concluded NOG Energy...

Is Nigeria a Rich or Poor Country?

After months of careful research and years of following West African economic trends (both professionally and out of sheer fascination), I’ve put together what I hope will be a genuinely helpful exploration of Nigeria’s economic reality. The...

World Bank Fixes Dec 16 To Consider Nigeria’s Fresh $1bn Loan Request

On Saturday, the World Bank has fixed December 16 as a tentative approval date for a fresh $1bn Development Policy Financing loan to the country under a new initiative tagged “Nigeria Actions for Investment and Jobs Acceleration (P512892).”...

Over 41,000 Nigerian Youths Undergoing Skills Training – NDE

The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has revealed that about 41,307 Nigerian youths are currently undergoing various skill acquisition programmes across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)....

FG, EU, France Sign Pacts To Boost Nigeria’s Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Capacity

The Federal Government, the European Union (EU), and France have signed a strategic partnership agreement aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity and strengthening its healthcare systems. The partnership, signed under...

Trump threatens military action in Nigeria over alleged Christian killings

US President Donald Trump has once again ignited global controversy after threatening possible military action in Nigeria, accusing the West African nation’s government of allowing what he called the “mass slaughter” of Christians by Islamist...

Customs Boss, Adeniyi Emerges President, Nigeria Wrestling Federation

The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has emerged as the President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) following an election held last Saturday at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. According to a statement...

Woodhall Capital Targets $50 Billion in Global Investments to Drive Nigeria’s Development

Woodhall Capital, under the leadership of its founder Mojisola Hunponu-Wusu, is spearheading efforts to attract $50 billion in global investments aimed at accelerating development projects across Nigeria. In a recent interview, Hunponu-Wusu...

Trump’s outburst about a ‘Christian genocide’ in Nigeria is as dangerous as it is absurd

Two years ago, at a dinner in Washington for Africa “experts” to brief an incoming congressman on the continent, the newly elected legislator began his contribution by declaring that one of Africa’s most urgent crises was a “Christian genocide” in...

Experts seek increased women participation in Nigeria’s ocean economy

Stakeholders in the Nigerian Maritime and Energy Sectors, on Sunday, said that increased participation of women in the nation’s ocean economy, is crucial to unlocking potentials of the blue economy. They made this known in separate interviews in...

G20 Summit: Nigeria To Benefit From Global Economy

News Investigators/ The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reaffirmed Nigeria’s position towards benefiting from various sectors of global economy during the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. Bolaji Akinremi, Director of Reform and...

Tinubu’s economic reforms essential for Nigeria’s growth – Gov Okpebholo

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his bold economic reforms, visionary policies, and developmental programs, which he said are reshaping governance and national development. Governor...