Southern Kaduna Youth Coalition distances region from pro–El-Rufai group
Youth leaders and stakeholders from the eight Local Government Areas of Southern Kaduna Senatorial District have distanced themselves from a group that recently declared solidarity with former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, saying the position does not reflect the views of the broader community.
2027: Atiku, Obi, Amaechi, Mark, Galadima, Aregbesola reject electoral law
Nigeria’s leading opposition figures yesterday launched a coordinated political offensive against President Bola Tinubu and his All Progressives Congress, APC-led government, rejecting the newly-amended Electoral Act 2026, and warned it could spark a democratic crisis ahead of the 2027 general election.
US lawmaker insists Christians bear brunt of Nigeria’s violence, asks Trump to act
Member of the United States Congress, Representative Riley Moore, has alleged that Christians in Nigeria have borne the overwhelming brunt of violent attacks for over two decades, calling for decisive American action and stronger bilateral conditions to address the crisis.
Why opposition leaders are angry about 2026 Electoral Act – APC
Felix Morka said key opposition figures were upset because the amendment removed what he called a “game plan” to invalidate elections.
2027: ‘If Jonathan’s govt can be removed, APC can be cut into piece’ — Galadima
Galadima cautioned authorities against underestimating public frustration, citing cases of arrests linked to public commentary.
Ramadan and Lent: Two routes, one destination
Religious devotion is often misunderstood when viewed from outside the faith that practices it.
CAC business registration: Ambassador demands stronger crypto regulation
By Olasunkanmi Akoni An Ambassador to the Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, Mr Micheal Nwabufo, said Nigeria has moved beyond catching up with global standards and is now competing in instant business registration, stressing the need for stronger crypto regulation. Nwabufo, also known as Mike Premium, who made the call at a media briefing in Lagos, described […]
Weak gender law enforcement limits Nigeria’s economic growth — World Bank
By Yinka Kolawole, with agency report The World Bank has said that weak enforcement of gender equality laws and lack of parenthood support policies in Nigeria are constraining women’s participation in the workforce and also limits the country’s economic growth. In its Women, Business and the Law 2026 report, the bank said Nigeria scores 50 out of […]
Pound to Naira exchange rate today, February 27, 2026
The British Pound displayed a marginal easing against the Nigerian Naira during the early trading sessions on Friday, February 27, 2026.
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, February 27, 2026
The Nigerian Naira maintained a firm standing against the US Dollar on Friday, February 27, 2026, closing the trading week on a positive note.
FCCPC indicts airlines over inflated airfares during Yuletide
By Progress Godfrey The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) said it has established evidence of price manipulation by some domestic airlines during the December 2025 festive travel season, following an industry-wide review of airfare trends. Disclosing this yesterday Commission’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, said this was part of the findings from a […]
