August 2025
Record-Breaking Migrant Crossings in the UK Spark Political Debate
The number of refugees and migrants crossing the English Channel into the United Kingdom has reached a record high, with over 25,000 people making the perilous journey so far this year. The latest figures show that nearly 900 refugees and migrants arrived in the UK in 13 small boats on Wednesday alone, bringing the total […]
FG Backs Local EV Industry Drive
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating the development of the local electric vehicle (EV) industry as a catalyst for sustainable transportation, economic diversification, and employment generation. Speaking during a high-profile visit to the Lagos-based Saglev Incorporated EV assembly facility, the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, stated […]
Farmers Snub CBN Agric Scheme
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s flagship agricultural financing initiative, the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme (ABP), has come under heavy criticism from farmers who say the scheme failed to deliver on its promises of supporting smallholder agricultural production. The National President of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Kabir Kebram, declared that the CBN farmers scheme […]
Afrobasket 2025: D’Tigress Advance to Semifinals After Dominant Win Over Cameroon
Nigeria’s D’Tigress have booked their place in the semifinals of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket in Abidjan with a commanding 83–47 victory over Cameroon, keeping their title defense firmly on track. The win extends Nigeria’s remarkable unbeaten streak in African competition to 27 games, dating back to 2015, and edges them closer to a record […]
Elumelu to African Leaders: Fix Infrastructure, Fuel Growth
Renowned African entrepreneur and philanthropist, Tony Elumelu, has renewed calls for African governments and the private sector to take bolder steps toward strengthening infrastructure, energy access, and youth empowerment to fast-track the continent’s development. Speaking during the African Caucus Meeting held in Bangui, Central African Republic, the Group Chairman of Heirs Holdings, United Bank for […]
FG’s FX Gains Plunge 73% to N589bn in H1
Nigeria’s foreign exchange (FX) windfall sharply declined by 73% in the first half of 2025, falling to ₦589.45 billion from ₦2.199 trillion in the same period of 2024. The dramatic drop marks a turning point in Nigeria’s budgetary structure as currency arbitrage gains, long a cushion for fiscal gaps, lose their relevance amid tighter exchange […]
FG Eyes 810,000bpd Oil Boost from Deepwater Fields
In a bold move to revive Nigeria’s declining offshore oil output and expand national revenue, the Federal Government has outlined a strategic initiative to extract an additional 810,000 barrels of crude oil per day (bpd) from the country’s deepwater oil fields. Spearheaded by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), the cluster and nodal development […]
Amnesty Demands Justice for #EndBadGovernance Victims
Amnesty International has raised serious concerns over the Nigerian government’s failure to deliver justice one year after security forces allegedly used excessive force and made mass arbitrary arrests during the peaceful #EndBadGovernance protests. In a strongly worded statement released on its official website and social media platforms on Friday, the human rights watchdog condemned the […]
Chuma Okeke Signs for Real Madrid, Eyes EuroLeague Success
American basketball forward Chuma Okeke has officially joined Real Madrid Baloncesto, ushering in a fresh chapter in his basketball journey as he looks to make his mark in the EuroLeague. In his first official interview with RealMadrid TV , the 25-year-old expressed excitement about the move, describing it as both a personal milestone and a […]
NLC Slams Ride-Hailing Apps Over Safety, High Charges
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), in collaboration with the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON), has launched a scathing critique of global ride-hailing giants Uber and Bolt, citing exploitative commission rates, inadequate safety measures, and lack of accountability for driver welfare. At a joint press conference held in Lagos on Thursday, the unions […]