Nigeria’s state of emergency: was President Tinubu’s declaration legal and justified?

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu recently declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, in the country’s south-south region. He also suspended the state governor and dissolved the state’s House of Assembly. This declaration has led to debates in Nigeria …

Nigeria’s exploding oil pipelines spark national political crisis

Societal barriers still limit women’s potential in Nigeria despite education – Expert

A professor of Adult Education and Lifelong Learning at Obafemi Awolowo University, Bolanle Simeon-Fayomi, has highlighted the systemic barriers limiting women’s access to education, employment, and societal opportunities in Nigeria. Speaking at the PUNCH …

Bill to return Nigeria to parliamentary system scales second reading in House of Reps

A bill seeking to return the country to a parliamentary system of government passed its second reading on the floor of the House of Representatives on Thursday. The bill was among 31 Constitution amendment bills passed for second reading at the plenary …

Ecobank Exposes Nigeria’s Creative Industry to $62bn Global Art Sector

Kayode Tokede Ecobank Nigeria yesterday expressed its determination to position Nigeria’s creative industry to the $62 billion global art sector.  The pan-African financial institution this week will be hosting the second edition of the +234 Art Fair, …

Nigeria Customs Grants Import Duty Waiver On Pharmaceutical Raw Materials

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a two-year waiver on import duty and Value Added Tax (VAT) for essential raw materials used in pharmaceutical production. NCS spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja …

Fubara vs Wike: ‘Grandfather of hypocrisy in Nigeria’ – Presidency knocks Obasanjo

 The Presidency has slammed former President Olusegun Obasanjo for criticising President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to declare a State of Emergency in Rivers State.   Tinubu’s Special Assistant on Social Media, Olusegun Dada, described Obasanjo as the …

Nigeria’s Defence Chief Calls for Stronger Training and Mindset to Tackle Security Threats

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has emphasized the importance of equipping soldiers with advanced weapons as well as mental and emotional strength to defend the country.   He spoke on Wednesday during the launch of a book titled …

Nigeria Launches N300bn Sukuk Offering For Public Subscription

Nigeria’s Debt Management Office (DMO) has announced the commencement of a new Sukuk, or Islamic bond, offering valued at N300 billion, aimed at supporting infrastructure development across the nation. Since 2017, the Federal Government has successfully …

Nigeria Introduces New Crude Oil Grade For European Market

Nigeria is set to introduce a new crude oil grade, Obodo, to the market in April, targeting European refineries. This latest addition to the country’s medium sweet crude portfolio—joining Forcados, Escravos, and Bonga—aims to strengthen Nigeria’s presence …