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The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a series of targeted strategies aimed at significantly expanding the contribution of arts, culture, tourism, and the broader creative economy to the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP), with the ambitious goal of reaching $100 billion by the year 2030. Alongside this economic target,…

A violent conflict has erupted in the Balogun Market area of Lagos Island, sparking widespread panic after a deadly altercation between Yoruba and Igbo traders reportedly resulted in one fatality and several individuals unaccounted for. According to eyewitnesses and market insiders, the conflict began as a physical fight between two…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has formally declared his intention to run for the presidency in Nigeria's 2027 general elections. This announcement comes after speculation arose that he might instead support the eventual presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the party recently adopted by the opposition coalition he…

The second day of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) annual conference in Enugu was marked by a peaceful protest demanding the release of Hon. Bright Ngene, a current member of the Enugu State House of Assembly and a lawyer. Ngene, who represents the Enugu South Urban Constituency under the Labour…

Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church, Paul Adefarasin, has sparked widespread debate following his bold statements challenging the narrative that Nigeria's creation was divinely inspired. During a Sunday sermon, the cleric argued that Nigeria’s formation was primarily driven by British colonial economic motives, rather than any spiritual or…

Nigeria and the Benin Republic have signed a significant agreement, a local-level Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to improve cooperation between communities along their shared border. According to a statement from the Director-General of Nigeria’s National Boundary Commission (NBC), Adamu Adaji, this agreement is a major step forward for the relationship…

Nigeria is actively repositioning itself as a prime destination for global investments, particularly in the oil and gas sector, as the government works to restore investor confidence and attract international companies that once exited the country. This renewed effort is being driven by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,…

Since Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in 1999, the nation has experienced 26 years of uninterrupted civilian governance; an achievement often celebrated as a milestone in Africa’s democratic journey. Yet, despite the longevity, many Nigerians argue that democracy has yielded little in terms of accountability, citizen participation, and improved living…