September 2025
Historian provides insight on Ooni-Alaafin dispute: A clash of tradition, authority, history
Ooni-Alaafin dispute analyzed by historian Dr. Oladeji, highlighting the balance of spiritual and political power in Yorubaland The ongoing dispute between the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has drawn national attention, sparking debates across Nigeria about tradition, authority, and the legacy of […]
FAAN terminal delay threatens N712bn airport overhaul
The much-anticipated refurbishment of Murtala Muhammed Airport’s Terminal 1, valued at N712 billion, is facing potential delays of up to three months following the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria’s (FAAN) decision to construct a temporary terminal. The temporary structure aims to accommodate airline front desk officers, airport staff, and passengers while the old terminal undergoes […]
PenCom cracks down: PFAs warned against inducing RSA holders
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has escalated its regulatory oversight, issuing a firm warning to all licensed Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) against the inducement of Retirement Savings Account (RSA) holders. The move underscores the Commission’s commitment to transparency, fairness, and accountability in Nigeria’s contributory pension industry. The directive, issued through a circular referenced PenCom/INSP/CIR/Surv/2025/1379 and […]
Surging FX demand fuels naira volatility – Oyedele Warns
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has pointed to discretionary demand for foreign exchange (FX) as a central factor driving the naira’s volatility, stressing that sustainable currency stability hinges on addressing this challenge. Speaking at the Nigerian Economic Summit Group’s (NESG) half-year review of the economy in […]
Game-Changer: Nigeria, Brazil drive mobile money growth to boost inclusion
Nigeria and Brazil have begun high-level talks aimed at strengthening cooperation in financial technology, mobile money expansion, and digital inclusion, signaling a new phase of economic collaboration. The discussions, which took place in Brasília during President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Brazil, brought together the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, […]
Powerful earthquake rocks eastern Afghanistan, hundreds feared dead
A magnitude 6 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan near the border with Pakistan on Monday, killing at least 500 people and injuring 1,000, according to state media reports. The quake’s impact was felt in neighboring Pakistan and as far away as India, with several villages completely destroyed and homes made of mud and wood collapsed. Rescue […]
Federal Poly, Offa unveils indigenous electric vehicle, OKIN EV1
Federal Polytechnic, Offa, unveils the indigenous OKIN EV1, an eco-friendly electric vehicle with solar features, 125 km range, and modern tech for everyday Nigerians. Federal Polytechnic Offa has marked a historic milestone in Nigeria’s automotive and technological landscape with the unveiling of its indigenous electric vehicle, the OKIN EV1. This achievement underscores a bold step […]
Israel’s assault on Gaza city leaves trail of destruction, death
The Israeli military has intensified its attacks on Gaza City, killing at least 78 people across the besieged enclave, including 32 aid seekers. The assault has forced nearly one million Palestinians to face forcible displacement, with many struggling to find safety. Ismail al-Thawabta, director of Gaza’s Government Media Office, condemned the Israeli army’s use of […]
FG threatens to disconnect Gencos from power grid over infractions
The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to electricity generation companies (GenCos) in Nigeria, threatening to disconnect erring operators from the national grid if they fail to comply with new regulatory requirements designed to stabilise power supply. The directive, released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) under reference number NERC/2025/094, comes against the […]
China’s Xi urges regional leaders to oppose ‘cold war mentality’
Chinese President Xi Jinping called on regional leaders to oppose “Cold War mentality” and “bullying behavior” in global affairs, emphasizing the need for a more just and equitable global governance system. Xi’s remarks came during a speech at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China, where leaders from over 20 countries gathered to […]