Nigeria has used the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York to push for major changes to global institutions, greater access to development finance and stronger representation for Africa in international decision-making. Vice-President Kashim Shettima, representing President Bola Tinubu, delivered Nigeria’s national statement on Thursday, calling for reforms spanning the UN Security Council, …
Nigeria's 2026 budget has allocated N1.3 billion to the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), despite the Presidency insisting that the council does not exist under President Bola Tinubu's administration. The discrepancy emerged on Wednesday after the Presidency, through a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, maintained …
The planned listing of Dangote Petroleum Refinery on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has been touted as one of the most significant developments in the history of Nigeria's capital market. The refinery, valued at between $39 billion and $50 billion by various estimates, is expected to add tens of trillions of naira to the market …
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new money market benchmark, known as the Nigerian Overnight Financing Rate (NOFR). The move, announced on April 17, 2026, by the CBN, in collaboration with the Financial Markets Dealers Association (FMDA), aims to improve transparency and strengthen confidence in the financial system. It is designed to …
Retirement in many parts of the world is something that is looked forward to with excitement, as it marks the end of decades of work and offers a chance to reshape how you spend your time. It also opens a door to freedom, self‑expression and new purpose. For most Nigerians, retirement does not elicit so …
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA are under intense scrutiny after confirming the appointment of an all-South African officiating crew for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff against Gabon. The match, scheduled for 13 November 2025 at the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, will decide who progresses to …
In a high-stake session at the National Assembly on Thursday, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, the newly appointed chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), faced intense scrutiny from senators as he sought confirmation. The hearing, held before a Senate Committee of the Whole, featured probing questions about his past affiliations, plans for electoral reform, …
Nigeria kept their 2026 World Cup hopes alive with a nervy 2–1 victory at Polokwane City, yet the manner of the result exposed problems that could prove decisive when Group C reaches its final day. A Troost-Ekong penalty and a Victor Osimhen-created assist for Akor Adams secured three points, but they did not settle the …
The growing scandal over the academic credentials of former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has entered a new phase after Premium Times published details of how it uncovered what it says are forged certificates. The revelations have triggered sharp exchanges, denials, and calls for accountability across the media, political, and legal spheres. …
As Nigeria’s financial landscape continues to evolve, Union Bank finds itself at the centre of controversy, raising questions about its future as the country moves closer to its recapitalisation deadline. The bank, once a trusted household name in Nigeria's banking sector, is now embroiled in a web of financial and regulatory uncertainties following the takeover …
