By Rafiyat Sadiq Nigeria’s debate over prisoner voting has gained new urgency, with legal experts and political commentators backing the principle of inclusion but insisting that the country must first fix deep flaws in its electoral system and guard against the risk of prison votes being exploited for political advantage. The push for inmate voting …
By Esther Ososanya The United Nations has sounded the alarm over Yemen’s deepening humanitarian crisis, warning that nearly half of all children under five are suffering from acute malnutrition. The stark message came during a UN Security Council briefing on Tuesday, where officials called for urgent global intervention to curb the worsening food insecurity, displacement, …
By Esther Ososanya As the U.S. and China engage in a growing trade war, Africa is taking advantage of the situation to strengthen its economy and reduce dependency on foreign powers. Experts believe that these tensions could offer Africa a rare opportunity to increase its influence in global trade and investment. China has granted duty-free …
By Esther Ososanya The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has renewed its commitment to fully implement President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Executive Order on Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII). This order classifies telecommunications facilities as key national assets that need strong protection. This development comes after a successful intervention by the Office of the National Security Adviser …
By Esther Ososanya The UK arm of popular jewellery retailer Claire’s is on the brink of collapse, with more than 2,150 jobs now in jeopardy after the company confirmed it is set to enter administration. Claire’s Accessories UK Ltd, which operates 306 stores across the UK and Ireland, has filed a notice of intention to …
By Esther Ososanya Global stock markets soared to unprecedented levels on Wednesday, buoyed by softer-than-expected U.S. inflation figures and mounting investor confidence that the U.S. Federal Reserve will deliver a much-anticipated interest rate cut in September. The MSCI All Country World Index, a benchmark tracking shares across 47 countries, climbed 0.4% to a record 951.74 …
By Esther Ososanya The Federal Reserve is almost certain to cut interest rates in September after fresh inflation data showed prices rising at a moderate pace in July, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hinting a surprise half-point reduction was on the table. Traders in federal funds futures are now pricing a 99.9% probability of a …
By Esther Ososanya The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Taraba State University (TSU) chapter, has issued a two-week ultimatum to Governor Agbu Kefas and the university management to address outstanding agreements contained in a Memorandum of Action (MoA) or risk a total and indefinite strike. The warning, contained in a communiqué issued at …
..Miami got the jobs, tax revenue, prestige; Nigeria got Instagram pictures By Esther Ososanya The recent high-profile wedding of Nigerian music superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and his long-time partner Chioma Rowland, in Miami, United States, has reignited conversations about capital flight, celebrity spending, and Nigeria’s economic priorities. Held on Sunday, August 10, …
By Rafiyat Sadiq President Bola Tinubu has said Nigerians have no reason to be poor, pledging renewed support for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to drive economic growth. Speaking at the 8th Expanded National MSME Clinic in Calabar on Wednesday, Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, said the country’s human and natural resources …
