With less than 24 hours to Eid-el-Kabir, Abuja’s major livestock markets are gripped not by the usual festive rush, but by hesitation, anxiety and dwindling buying power as soaring ram prices force many families to scale back long-held Sallah traditions. Across major markets in Apo, Gudu and Kugbo, traders sit beside rows of unsold rams …
The political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections is already witnessing a dramatic shift following the outcome of the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primaries, where more than 50 lawmakers were pushed out of the race in one of the biggest internal political shake-ups in recent history. The primaries, held across the …
The exit of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has raised concerns about its impact on global energy markets, especially for oil-dependent economies like Nigeria. While the UAE’s move is largely informed by its shift toward expanding production capacity and diversifying its economy, analysts say the implications could …
Every April 25, the world observes World Malaria Day, a global reminder of humanity’s long fight against one of its oldest and most preventable diseases. It is a day that is meant to reflect progress, renew commitments, and push nations to confront one of the most persistent public health challenges in human history. Across continents, …
Nigeria’s power sector continues to grapple with a deepening liquidity crisis as the Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) recorded a staggering ₦1.591 trillion in revenue losses over the last three years. The losses, driven by inefficiencies in the collection of bills, highlight the persistent struggle of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) to achieve financial sustainability …
As conflict in the Middle East enters the second month, there are concerns about the ripple effects on developing economies that depend on imported energy, fertilisers and staple food commodities. For Nigeria, a country already grappling with inflation, currency volatility, and structural inefficiencies, the stakes are particularly high. Rising Costs at the Markets At the …
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 …
When former Kano State governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, formally registered with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday at Gidan Kwankwasiyya, Miller Road, Bompai, Kano, the scene appeared to many as just another political defection. But behind the crowded ceremony lies a complex web of political calculations, personal …
For many Nigerians, the daily commute has become an exhausting test of endurance, as soaring fuel prices continue to reshape livelihoods, businesses, and basic mobility across the country. The Global Catalyst: Conflict and Crude Surges While parts of the Middle East are being ravaged by the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, …
Despite a significant surge in revenue in Nigeria's power sector over the past two years, millions of citizens continue to endure erratic electricity supply, raising fresh concerns about the effectiveness of ongoing reforms and investments in the sector. Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, revealed that the sector’s revenue has more than doubled in the …
