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  • Naira for crude policy stabilises currency

    By Ifunanya | January 15, 2026 | Comments Off on Naira for crude policy stabilises currency

    The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commended the Federal Government’s Naira-for-Crude policy, stating that it has significantly contributed to stabilizing the naira and should be expanded in Nigeria’s overall economic interest. According to the refinery’s newly […]

  • Nigeria Oil Licensing Round Attracts Investors

    By Ifunanya | January 15, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria Oil Licensing Round Attracts Investors

    The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has held a pre-bid conference for the 2025 Oil Licensing Round, which aims to attract investment into the country’s upstream sector. The conference, attended by top government officials, […]

  • Super Eagles players distracted by social media, says Bovi

    By Ifunanya | January 15, 2026 | Comments Off on Super Eagles players distracted by social media, says Bovi

    Nigerian comedian and actor Bovi Ugboma has criticized the Super Eagles players for their performance in the African Cup of Nations semifinal match against Morocco. The Super Eagles lost 4-2 on penalties, ending their bid […]

  • Nigeria security threatened by 9 million lobbying contract

    By Ifunanya | January 15, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria security threatened by 9 million lobbying contract

    A Nigerian criminologist has warned that the federal government’s $9 million lobbying contract in the United States could compromise the country’s security framework and sovereignty. Dr. Sulaiman Ishak Muhamad, a security expert at the Federal […]

  • NNPP Denies Kwankwaso’s Endorsement of Defection

    By Ifunanya | January 15, 2026 | Comments Off on NNPP Denies Kwankwaso’s Endorsement of Defection

    The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has denied reports that its 2023 presidential candidate, Rabi’u Kwankwaso, endorsed defections from the party. According to Ladipo Johnson, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Kwankwaso’s words were taken out […]

  • Makhachev open to Topuria fight at welterweight

    By Ifunanya | January 15, 2026 | Comments Off on Makhachev open to Topuria fight at welterweight

    Islam Makhachev, the former lightweight champion and current welterweight titleholder, has expressed his willingness to face Ilia Topuria, the current lightweight champion, in a highly anticipated fight. Makhachev, ranked number one in the UFC’s pound-for-pound […]

  • EU Mercosur Free Trade Agreement Signed

    By Ifunanya | January 15, 2026 | Comments Off on EU Mercosur Free Trade Agreement Signed

    The European Union and South American bloc Mercosur are set to sign a historic free trade agreement on Saturday, creating one of the world’s largest free trade areas. The pact, over 25 years in the […]

  • Trump uses AI images in politics

    By Ifunanya | January 15, 2026 | Comments Off on Trump uses AI images in politics

    The Use of AI-Generated Imagery in US Politics: A New Era of Communication US President Donald Trump has become the first president to utilize AI-generated imagery as a key tool in his political communications. In […]

  • TUC calls ‘no work, no pay’ directive intimidation, not policy

    By Henry Orji | January 15, 2026 | Comments Off on TUC calls ‘no work, no pay’ directive intimidation, not policy

    The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has firmly opposed a directive from the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare mandating the enforcement of a “No Work, No Pay” rule against striking health workers. […]

  • US Visa Suspension Hits Nigeria Amid Immigration Review

    By Ifunanya | January 15, 2026 | Comments Off on US Visa Suspension Hits Nigeria Amid Immigration Review

    The United States government has implemented a temporary pause on visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, including Nigeria, Russia, and Somalia, as part of a broader review of its immigration screening procedures. The suspension, […]

  • Lagos 2027: Ambode’s Return

    By Ifunanya | January 15, 2026 | Comments Off on Lagos 2027: Ambode’s Return

    Lagos State’s 2027 general election is gaining momentum, with former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode re-emerging as a potential candidate. Party leaders are reportedly working to delay Seyi Tinubu’s governorship bid until 2031, citing the need for […]

  • Naira Depreciates Against Dollar at Official Market

    By Ifunanya | January 15, 2026 | Comments Off on Naira Depreciates Against Dollar at Official Market

    The Nigerian naira experienced a decline in value against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Wednesday, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria. The naira exchanged at N1,420.04 […]

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