Nigeria’s economic outlook for 2026 will be shaped by a mix of global and domestic pressures, according to the Managing Director of Cowry Asset Management Limited, Johnson Chukwu. Chukwu spoke at the Cowry Quarterly Economic Discourse (QED), which was held virtually on Thursday, December 15. Delivering a keynote presentation titled “Nigeria in 2026: Will Politics …
The Lagos State Government has expressed concern over the collapse of a bungalow classroom block at Odokekere High School, Ikorodu, while assuring parents and the public that no lives were lost in the incident. In a statement, the Special Committee on Rehabilitation of Public Schools (SCRPS) described the development as unfortunate, saying it received reports …
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has said the Nigerian team will give everything to defeat Egypt in the third-place match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, despite their painful semi-final exit. Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the final were dashed on Wednesday night in Rabat after a narrow defeat to hosts Morocco. Bassey, who delivered …
The average daily consumption of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, rose by 20.42 per cent month-on-month from 52.9 million litres per day in November to 63.7 million litres per day in December 2025. On a year-on-year basis, it reflected a 21.8 per cent surge from 52.3 million litres per day recorded in …
Manchester City have agreed to sign England international Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace in a deal reported to be worth £20 million, sources confirmed on Friday. The transfer comes shortly after City secured midfielder Antoine Semenyo, as Pep Guardiola’s squad continues to strengthen ahead of the new season. Renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the …
Legal practitioners under the Association of Idoma Lawyers (Owa Ka'Okepo Ki'Idoma) have called on the United States and Israel to extend their military intervention to communities in Benue South Senatorial District, citing ongoing killings by terrorists. The appeal was made in a statement jointly signed on Friday by the group’s leader, Chief Godwin Obla, SAN, …
Popular Nigerian TikTok influencer Nick Francisca has been detained in Guinea-Conakry after posting a video showing immigration officials at the border with Sierra Leone. Francisca, known for her food content and travel vlogs across Africa, shared a short clip in which she documented her drive through Guinea-Conakry. She alleges that Guinean authorities seized her passport, …
Nigeria’s struggle with high initial public offering (IPO) and listing costs has become a quiet but persistent barrier to deepening its capital market. For many companies, especially small and mid-sized firms, the expense of going public often outweighs the benefits, keeping them locked out of the formal market and limiting the pool of investable assets. …
Abdullahi Abubakar, the Muslim cleric who gained national and international recognition for sheltering Christians during the 2018 attacks in Plateau State, has died at the age of 92. The late cleric was the chief imam of Nghar village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of the state. Abubakar made headlines on June 23, 2018, when …
Abba Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) to mobilise support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu. Abba formally joined the ruling party on Thursday evening in Abuja, where he was received by Barau Jibrin, deputy senate president, and Mustafa Salihu, APC national vice-chairman for …
