Nigeria’s aviation sector is grappling with a fresh wave of uncertainty as a sharp increase in jet fuel prices forces domestic airlines into a difficult situation. Industry analysts observe that while the cost of aviation fuel (Jet A1) has skyrocketed by over 100 per cent in recent times, domestic airlines are struggling to raise ticket …
As anticipation builds across continents and football fever intensifies, the world counts down to the most expansive edition of the global game’s biggest stage—the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, and will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, marking a historic first for …
A tragic social media post by the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, has once again exposed a deadly but growing trend among Nigerian youths: the misuse of prescription drugs driven by misinformation, peer pressure, and a dangerous obsession with body image. At the center of the incident is a 15-year-old boy …
As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to mark World Autism Awareness Day, the usual wave of blue-themed campaigns, advocacy messages, and symbolic gestures once again filled public spaces and social media timelines. But behind the awareness slogans lies a quieter, more troubling reality, one that millions of Nigerian families confront daily in silence. …
Nigeria’s long-standing debate over state policing has gained renewed momentum, as policymakers and security experts intensify discussions on how to decentralise the country’s security architecture to address escalating insecurity across the federation. The proposal, which has been widely discussed for years, now appears to be entering a more active phase under the current administration. President …
Nigeria is once again in the grip of grief and fear as fresh attacks in 2026 have left communities shattered and families buried in mourning, with no clear end in sight. The deadly Palm Sunday attack in Agwan Rukuba community in the Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State has become the latest symbol …
Nigeria’s total public debt is projected to rise to ₦155.1 trillion following the Senate’s approval of a fresh $6 billion loan request by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The approval, granted within hours, adds about ₦8.4 trillion at an exchange rate of ₦1,400 per dollar to the country’s debt stock, which stood at ₦146.69 trillion as …
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has debunked viral claims that it has increased the monthly upkeep allowance for students from ₦20,000 to ₦25,000. In a statement signed by its Director of Strategic Communication, Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, NELFUND dismissed the claim as false, reiterating that the monthly stipend remains ₦20,000 and urged students to rely …
Stricter asylum laws and expanded government powers signal a tougher pathway for migrants For thousands of Nigerians seeking better opportunities abroad, Canada has long stood out as a preferred destination. However, that pathway is becoming increasingly difficult following sweeping changes to the country’s immigration and asylum system. The reforms, introduced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship …
As compliance remains low, confusion persists over tax filing obligations under the Nigeria Tax Act 2025* With the March 31 deadline only hours away, many Nigerians are still struggling to understand how to properly file their tax returns, exposing a wider gap in awareness and compliance across the country. Despite repeated warnings from the government, …
