Economic activity expands 55.7 index points in January

Economic activity expands 55.7 index points in January

By Elizabeth Adegbesan Economic activities in Nigeria expanded for the 14th consecutive month in January 2026, to 55.7 index points. According to the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Purchasing Managers Index, PMI, Report for January 2026 released yesterday, the Industry, service and agriculture sectors recorded growth at 56, 54.5 and 54.2 index points respectively during the […]
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Netzence, Ministry of Livestock Development detect rapid seasonal Methane spikes in iivestock systems

Netzence, Ministry of Livestock Development detect rapid seasonal Methane spikes in iivestock systems

Nigeria is finally beginning to see what has long remained hidden behind estimatesand assumptions: how livestock methane emissions behave across regions,production systems, and seasons. Preliminary field data emerging from an ongoing national monitoring programme led by Netzence Sustainability Limited (Netzence), inpartnership with 3logy Limited and the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development(FMLD), shows measurable seasonal and […]

VaB announces new single; ‘Screw Ya – Suya’

VaB announces new single; ‘Screw Ya – Suya’

Multifaceted and fast-rising Afrobeats star VaB has announced the release of a brand-new single. The artist made the announcement via his social media platforms, confirming that the upcoming track is scheduled to drop on Friday, February 6, 2026. Ahead of the release, VaB teased a snippet of the song, sending fans into a frenzy of […]

FCTA to celebrate FCT @50 during Tinubu’s 3rd anniversary – Wike

FCTA to celebrate FCT @50 during Tinubu’s 3rd anniversary – Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said the FCT administration will celebrate FCT at 50 during the third anniversary of President Bola Tinubu. Wike disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday, during a meeting with members of staff of the FCT Administration as part of activities to celebrate the territory’s golden jubilee. […]

Weak institutions make Nigeria vulnerable to fraud, corruption – Don

Weak institutions make Nigeria vulnerable to fraud, corruption – Don

By Marie-Therese Nanlong & Gilbert Joseph Jos – A University of Jos Don, Professor Yohanna Jugu has described institutional weakness and failure as cankerworms undermining the fight against corruption, cyber and electronic fraud, bribery and embezzlement in Nigeria. The Professor of Forensic Science and Auditing said manual falsification of records have evolved into digital manipulations […]

Union begs Aiyedatiwa to intervene in OSOPADEC festering crisis, salary delay

Union begs Aiyedatiwa to intervene in OSOPADEC festering crisis, salary delay

The Amalgamated Union of Public Corporation, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE), at the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC), has pleaded with the state governor, Dr Lucky Aiyedatiwa to urgently wade into the allegation and counter allegation of diversion of funds meant for projects and delay in salary.

How fuel subsidy removal redefined ride-hailing survival in nigeria

How fuel subsidy removal redefined ride-hailing survival in nigeria

By Dayo Oyinlola By 2026, ride-hailing in Nigeria has moved beyond being a convenience for a few urban professionals to becoming an essential layer of everyday mobility. In cities like Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, app-based transport now fills gaps left by overstretched public systems, connecting people to work, commerce and opportunity. Yet this growth […]

As Uma Eleazu rebuilds the ramparts of Nigeria’s democracy, by Ikechukwu Amaechi

As Uma Eleazu rebuilds the ramparts of Nigeria’s democracy, by Ikechukwu Amaechi

In the past decade, I developed a habit: whenever Nigeria confuses me as it often does, I visit one of the country’s elder statesmen to help me get a handle on otherwise senseless situations. No protocols. All I do is visit, most times unannounced. The cathartic experience from such discussions is always profound. Sadly, many […]

Nigeria, France deepen defence ties to strengthen national, regional security

Nigeria, France deepen defence ties to strengthen national, regional security

By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — In a strategic move to bolster Nigeria’s security through international cooperation, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Wednesday met with the French Defence Attaché to Nigeria, Colonel Stéphane Useo, at the Army Headquarters in Abuja. During the meeting, Lieutenant General Shaibu reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s […]