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2027: Increased hardship putting Nigeria’s future at risk — Rivers Chieftain

2027: Increased hardship putting Nigeria’s future at risk — Rivers Chieftain

By Egufe Yafugborhi A Rivers State political chieftain, Sir Korka Waadah, has expressed concern over Nigeria’s economic and political outlook ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that worsening economic hardship and political uncertainty could pose challenges for the country’s stability. Waadah, Executive Director, Compassionate Heart Foundation, Canada, who spoke on the state of the […]

Tekno thrills London crowd at Independence concert

Tekno thrills London crowd at Independence concert

Nigerian Afrobeats star Tekno thrilled music lovers in London with a high-energy performance at Village Underground as part of Nigeria’s 66th Independence celebrations. The concert, held on Sunday, October 4, brought together fans of the singer, who performed songs from across his catalogue, including some of his biggest hits and recent releases. Sponsored by emPawa […]

NUPRC seeks fresh capital, offers 40 oil blocks as output rises to 1.82mbpd

NUPRC seeks fresh capital, offers 40 oil blocks as output rises to 1.82mbpd

•120 projects attract $47.6bn investment since 2024 •Nigeria accounts for 38% of Africa’s upstream investment •1.82mbpd figure includes condensate By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC, yesterday announced the offer of 40 oil blocks in the 2026 licensing round, as Nigeria intensifies efforts to attract fresh capital into the upstream sector, […]

Keyamo, NAF give conflicting figures on crash victims

Keyamo, NAF give conflicting figures on crash victims

By Nwafor Sunday Polycarp, Online News Editor ABUJA — The Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo, and the Nigerian Air Force, NAF, have given conflicting figures on the number of people aboard the NAF ATR-42 aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State. While Keyamo, in his preliminary statement on Monday, said 32 people — 25 passengers and […]

NESG pushes states to drive economic growth, development 

NESG pushes states to drive economic growth, development 

By Oneme Onyeme The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has urged state governments to take the lead in driving economic growth and development by leveraging their unique economic potentials, improving the investment climate and creating jobs to promote shared prosperity across the country. The call was made ahead of the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit (NES […]