Barely nine months after the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday, July 13, 2025, a new chapter appears to be unfolding within the Buhari political dynasty. In the aftermath of his passing, many wondered whether that would mark the end of his political legacy, and which, if any, of his notably reserved children …
Nigeria’s business environment remained in expansion territory in March 2026, but momentum weakened significantly as rising input costs, weak investment appetite, and persistent structural challenges dragged performance across key sectors, according to the latest Nigerian Economic Summit Group Business Confidence Monitor (BCM). The report paints a picture of a cautious economy, one where businesses are …
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate arrest of the owner and contractor of the collapsed Ugo West Hotel in Jikwoyi, Abuja. Wike gave the directive on Tuesday during a visit to the site of the building, which was still under construction before it collapsed, trapping several workers. The minister …
Despite the non-oil revenue surge, debt and subsidy pressures mount Nigeria is gradually reducing its long-standing dependence on crude oil as a major source of revenue, as non-oil income and tax collection across the country have been on a steady rise, a new report reveals. The report, titled “Nigeria Unshackled: Inside the Steady Rise …
The factional Leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nafiu Bala, has confirmed his presence at the party’s July 2025 unveiling of an interim leadership led by former Senate President David Mark, but insisted that no formal agreement or consensus was reached on the leadership structure. His clarification follows viral videos showing him at the …
Nigeria’s resident doctors have suspended their planned nationwide strike following what they described as “progress” in talks with the Federal Government over long-standing welfare concerns. The decision was announced on Tuesday by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) after an emergency meeting of its National Executive Council. According to the association, the suspension follows …
Easter, the most sacred celebration in the Christian calendar, a season of renewal, resurrection, and hope, was marked this year in Nigeria under a cloud of fear. By the time it ended, that fear had transformed into grief. While the federal government spent the holiday touting “Renewed Hope” and ₦3.3 trillion in power sector interventions, rural …
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has called on the Nigerian government to declare a state of emergency on crude oil and gas production in the country as part of efforts to boost the energy self-sufficiency drive. PETROAN National President, Dr Billy Gillis-Harry, who appeared on Channels Television Business Morning on …
The Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Zuru, has died after an illness. Zuru, who represented Zuru constituency and was a prominent figure in the Zuru Emirate, widely known as Lifiddan Zuru, died on Monday evening in Cairo, Egypt, where he had been receiving medical treatment. His death was announced on Tuesday …
For months now, electricity consumers classified under Band A —those promised a minimum of 20 hours of daily power supply—have continued to grapple with a frustrating reality of persistent power outages. In a country where darkness has long shaped daily life, the promise of a steady electricity should feel like relief. However, for many Nigerians, …
