In a historic moment for the city and the nation, Zohran Mamdani has been elected Mayor of New York City, becoming the first Muslim to hold the office and the youngest mayor in more than a century. Mamdani, aged 34, a state assembly member from Queens and a self-described democratic socialist, secured a decisive victory …
The administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu has set out to appoint ambassadors to fill long-vacant seats in Nigeria’s foreign missions, while also ordering key security chiefs to begin immediate action, a move observers say may be partly driven by recent threats from the United States. Diplomatic void and looming appointments Since September 2023, Nigeria has …
In an emotion-laden tone, the senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, confronted Nigerian immigration officials who allegedly seized her international passport on Tuesday morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, while she was travelling abroad. Speaking during a Facebook Live broadcast, the visibly agitated lawmaker said her international passport was seized based on what …
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the 2025 admission deadline for all public universities across Nigeria from October 31 to November 17, 2025. The extension, announced on Sunday via a statement on JAMB’s official X handle, follows appeals from university administrators and recent accreditation exercises affecting the ongoing admission process in several …
Nigeria’s equity market closed October with a flourish, extending a rally that has been in motion since April. The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) All-Share Index (ASI) opened the month at 142,713.1 points and ended at 154,126.4, representing an approximate 8% rise. According to reports, the index has already accumulated year-to-date returns approaching 50% for 2025. …
Landlords across Lagos may soon face fresh challenges to their rental income as the Lagos State government moves to review its existing tenancy legislation. The proposed Tenancy and Recovery of Premises Bill 2025, currently before the Lagos State House of Assembly, seeks to repeal and replace the 2011 Tenancy Law, a move expected to significantly …
In a landmark achievement for football in Niger, the global governing body FIFA has officially launched two FIFA Arena mini-pitches as part of its innovative FIFA Arenas project. This significant event took place over the weekend and marks a pivotal moment in the West African nation’s sporting history. The newly inaugurated pitches, located at CES …
Nigerian airlines have spent an estimated US$5 billion (N7.5 trillion at N1500 per $) on aircraft maintenance abroad over the past five years, as they continue to ferry their fleets to other countries for major maintenance, particularly the extensive “C-checks”. The absence of a fully equipped domestic Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility capable of …
Nigerians may soon benefit from lower petrol and food prices as 22 ships carrying petroleum products, frozen fish, and other essential commodities berth at Lagos ports, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has revealed. The NPA’s latest Shipping Position report shows that the vessels are currently discharging cargo at Apapa, Tincan, and Lekki ports, signalling a …
A new national study has revealed a marked decline in girl child marriage in Nigeria, with the average prevalence across the country falling from 44 per cent to 28.6 per cent. The findings are contained in The State of the Nigerian Girl Report II 2025, compiled by consultant Austine Mamedu and supported by Save the …
