IMF reviews Nigeria’s 2026 GDP growth forecast to 4.4%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reviewed its forecast for Nigeria’s economic growth rate upward to 4.4 per cent in 2026. The Bretton Woods organisation upgraded the rate from an…
Nigeria jump to 26th in FIFA rankings
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been ranked 26th in the world and third in Africa in the latest FIFA men’s rankings released on Monday. The Super Eagles moved…
Outrage as Katsina moves to release 70 bandits in amnesty deal
Prominent socio-political organisations, including Afenifere, Arewa Consultative Forum, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the Middle Belt Forum, and others, have expressed outrage over a plan by the Katsina State Government to release…
Nigeria, UAE sign agreement on ports development, maritime logistics
Nigeria and Abu Dhabi Ports Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore strategic collaboration in ports development, maritime logistics and digital solutions. According to a statement from…
PDP’s Oluyede dropped from INEC’s final list of Ekiti guber candidates
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates for the June 20, 2026, governorship election in Ekiti state. The list includes Opeyemi Falegan (Accord…
Trump links Greenland annexation plan to Nobel Peace Prize snub
US President Donald Trump says he no longer feels obliged to think purely of peace after missing out on last year’s Nobel Peace Prize. In a letter to Norway’s Prime…
Tinubu confers GCON on Gilbert Chagoury
President Bola Tinubu has conferred the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on Gilbert Chagoury, the Lebanese-Nigerian businessman. The GCON is Nigeria’s second-highest national honour, next…
Intersociety accuses New York Times of falsifying ‘Christian genocide’ report
The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has accused the New York Times of falsifying parts of its report that told how the United States…
DSS arrests Malami moments after release from Kuje prison
Abubakar Malami, former attorney-general of the federation (AGF) and minister of justiceAbubakar Malami | A file picturefacebook sharing buttontwitter sharing buttonemail sharing buttonsharethis sharing buttonwhatsapp sharing buttonOperatives of the…
NCC hires PwC to probe competition dynamics in Nigeria’s telecom sector
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has enlisted global consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to undertake a thorough assessment of competition levels in Nigeria’s telecommunications industry, amid rising worries over market…
