Food prices in Nigeria could decline by the next harvest season if governments at all levels strengthen security and take deliberate steps to reduce production costs for farmers, the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has said. Speaking on Tuesday in Lagos, the Deputy Chairman of AFAN, Lagos State Chapter, Mr Shakin Agbayewa, explained that …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will deploy more than 1.4 million ad hoc personnel, mostly members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), for the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the headquarters of the NYSC in Abuja, where he led a delegation …
ActionAid Nigeria has called for impeachment proceedings to be instituted against any state governor found culpable of diverting state resources to finance political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. The organisation's call followed allegations that some serving governors may be mobilising state resources to finance political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. The concerns …
The 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has said he is willing to serve as running mate to Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election. Kwankwaso made the declaration during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme, where he said he would gladly work with Obi, a …
Proceedings in a suit seeking to stop former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election were stalled on Monday at the Federal High Court in Abuja following the absence of the plaintiff and key defendants. The suit, filed by lawyer Johnmary Jideobi before Justice Peter Lifu, could not proceed after neither counsel to …
The Africa Financial Summit (AFIS) will hold its 2026 edition on November 3 and 4 in Luanda, Angola, marking the first time the leading African finance platform will take place in Southern Africa and in a Lusophone country. The organisers announced the decision in a statement on Monday to Pinnacle Daily, saying the move reinforces …
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has appealed the N100 million defamation judgment delivered against it by the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, in favour of officials of the Department of State Services (DSS). SERAP also filed an application seeking a stay of execution of the judgment pending the determination of …
French President Emmanuel Macron and Kenyan President William Ruto on Monday unveiled fresh partnerships in arts, sports, and technology, while urging stronger collaboration between Africa and Europe to drive innovation and economic growth. The two leaders spoke during the opening of the Africa Forward Summit held at the University of Nairobi on Monday, where they …
Fidelity Bank Plc has reported a drop in profit for the 2025 financial year, with earnings falling to ₦242.44 billion, down from ₦278.11 billion in 2024, as a large derivative loss and rising costs pressured performance. In the bank's audited results released on Monday, May 11, Fidelity Bank stated that its performance was majorly affected …
Nigeria’s aviation sector is once again being gripped by a crisis of aviation fuel, forcing domestic airlines to cut routes and reduce flight frequencies. This is as operators struggle with costs that have surged by over 300 per cent since February 2026, causing them rounds of flight disruptions and delays. Across the country’s major airports, …
