The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has read the riot act to Nigerian political parties ahead of the 2027 general polls, warning that failure to include women in primaries will attract regulatory sanctions. Prof Joash Amupitan, the body’s chairman, made the announcement at its International Women’s Day 2026 celebration in the nation’s capital. He added […]

The Working People United (WoPU) a movement committed to good governance and advocate for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu re-election has called on the Federal and State Governments to urgently introduce temporary relief measures to cushion the harsh effects of the rising cost of fuel on Nigerian workers and the general public. According to WoPU, the […]

The war, sparked by the US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, has caused death, displacement and destruction while roiling oil markets and leading to a spike in oil prices.

US President Donald Trump’s administration has sought the unconditional use of AI startups in the military.

By Godwin Oritse Ahead of the phase one launch of the National Single Window (NSW) scheduled for 27th March, 2026, the secratariat commenced a major sensitization drive for Nigeria Custom Service in Lagos. The NSW landmark trade facilitation platform gained further momentum as key stakeholders within the Nigeria Customs Service gathered for a sensitization session […]

“We are taking out more of their commanders and destroying their assets, and we will continue to do that,” he added.

The upcoming state visit of President Bola Tinubu to the United Kingdom has been described as a significant validation of Nigeria’s resurgent influence in global diplomacy and a testament to the administration’s “soft-power” approach to international relations.

The report said the increase represented a major improvement from 29 per cent recorded in 2023, driven by intensified case finding, improved linkage to care and treatment optimisation.

The Kano/Jigawa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it has arrested six suspects and seized suspected smuggled goods with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of more than N1 billion.

War in the Mideast has choked trade in the Strait of Hormuz, which normally carries nearly 20 percent of global oil production.

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed concern over the evolving crisis in the Middle East and its possible implications for Nigeria’s economic stability and recovery.

Nepal had two percent of votes left to count on Wednesday after parliamentary elections, with rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah’s centrist Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) having secured a majority.

Zara owner Inditex, the world’s leading low-cost fashion retailer, posted a record annual profit for the third year running on Wednesday, seeing off strong international competition.

Four members of the House of Representatives have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

NAN this followed a protest concerning their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match against Katsina United FC played on Feb. 8, 2026, at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium (ATBS), Bauchi.