Malaria: Drug resistance, new mosquito species put Nigeria on alert
Nigeria’s fight against malaria may be entering a more dangerous phase as scientists reveal a new urban mosquito species and rising drug and insecticide resistance could reverse years of progress if surveillance and control strategies are not urgently strengthened.
From Caracas to Abuja: The Politics of Oil and Force, by Dakuku Peterside
In one stroke, Venezuela has been turned into both a courtroom drama and a geopolitical doctrine. When U.S. forces seized Nicolás Maduro in Caracas on 3 January 2026, Washington did more than remove a leader it calls a narco-criminal; it tested—publicly, unapologetically—the tensile strength of the post-1945 diplomatic order built around sovereignty, non-use of force, and multilateral […]
After 20 years, Festac roads get facelift as Sanusi launches reconstruction
By Esther Onyegbula & Matthew Johnson In a major push to improve infrastructure and stimulate economic activities, the Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area, in collaboration with the Federal Housing Authority, FHA, and the Festac Town Residents Association, FTRA, has launched the construction and rehabilitation of key roads within the council area. The Executive Chairman of the […]
NDDC must complete regional Master Plan, says stakeholders at late Sir Davies Okarevu’s Tribute
By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa Stakeholders have renewed calls for the speedy completion and implementation of the Niger Delta Regional Development Master Plan, a project championed by the late Sir Davies Okoro Okarevu, who served as Director of Planning, Research and Statistics at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The appeal was made during his posthumous […]
Zichis Agro Allied Industries sets to list 600m shares on NGX
By Peter Egwuatu Zichis Agro Allied Industries Plc , has concluded arrangements to list 6000,000,000 ordinary shares of 50 kobo each at N1.81 per share on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX following approval of the regulatory authorities. The company, at its completion board meeting for the listing by introduction on the Growth […]
NGX Pension Broad Index surpasses All Share Index with 59.72% return in 2025
By Peter Egwuatu The NGX Pension Broad Index, a benchmark for pension-compliant equity investments, recorded a 59.72% return in 2025, outperforming the NGX All-Share Index (ASI), which gained 51.19% over the same period. The index closed the year at 2,917.84 points, up from 1,826.89 points at the end of 2024, reflecting strong performance by pension-eligible […]
