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A damning United Nations report has revealed that South Sudanese government officials have embezzled billions of dollars in oil revenues since the country gained independence in 2011, deepening poverty and fueling ongoing conflict in one of the world’s poorest nations. According to the report by the UN Commission on Human…
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has issued a seven-day strike ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding urgent action on a series of unresolved issues affecting their members. The notice, which…
The Presidency has assured Nigerians that the country’s inflation rate is on track to hit single digits, signaling what he described as improving economic conditions and relief in food prices. Speaking in a television interview on Tuesday, the Special Adviser to the Presidency on Economic Matters, Tope Fasua said the…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasized that revitalizing Nigeria’s railway sector is essential for the country to maintain its strategic position as the logistics hub of Africa. Speaking at the Second International Railway Conference in Abuja on Monday, the Vice President called for urgent investment, innovation, and collaboration to unlock…
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate dropped to 20.12% in August 2025, marking a significant decline from the 21.88% recorded in July 2025, according to the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report, published on Sunday, reflects a 1.76 percentage point decrease in the country’s inflation rate…
The Special Offences Division of the Lagos High Court in Ikeja has granted embattled former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, permission to conduct a forensic analysis of WhatsApp conversations and a mobile phone marked “iPhone 2” presented as evidence by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)…
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan has added another prestigious medal to her collection, winning silver in the women’s 100m hurdles final at the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships, solidifying her status as one of the world’s top hurdlers. Amusan finished in second place with a remarkable time of 12.29 seconds, just behind…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted thunderstorms and moderate rainfall across several parts of the country for Monday, September 15, 2025, with a flood alert issued for some northern states. According to the agency’s daily weather outlook shared via its official X handle, residents in the northern region should…
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has announced the successful allotment of the September 2025 Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Savings Bonds, raising a total of ₦3.05 billion across its two-year and three-year tenors. According to data released by the DMO over the weekend, the two-year FGN Savings Bond, due September…
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has visited the Olubadan-designate, Rashidi Ladoja, as part of consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections. Obi, who was accompanied by key Labour Party figures including Yunusa Tanko, spokesman of the LP Presidential Campaign Council; Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour,…
