Nigeria’s Debt Spiral Deepens: $8.6 Billion Borrowed from World Bank in 20 Months, More to Come in 2025
Nigeria’s debt profile is rising at an unprecedented rate, with the country securing a staggering ₦13.21 trillion ($8.6 billion) in loans from the World Bank alone over the last 20…
Be Guided by National Interest, Lawmaker Urges New NNPCL GCEO
Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Midstream), Hon. Odianosen Okojie, has called on the newly appointed Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company…
Alaafin of Oyo, Ọba Abímbọ́lá Ọ̀wọ̀adé I, Arrives Venue for Coronation Ceremony
The historic town of Oyo in Oyo State is brimming with excitement and cultural pride as Ọba Abímbọ́lá Ọ̀wọ̀adé I arrives at the venue of his much-anticipated coronation as the…
Ogun Government Launches HPV Vaccine Champions to Combat Cervical Cancer
The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving healthcare delivery, particularly in the fight against cervical cancer, through the introduction of life-saving initiatives, including the Human Papillomavirus (HPV)…
Governor Bassey Otu Resumes Duty, Declines Leave Extension
Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State has officially resumed his duties after a three-week vacation, opting to forgo a two-week leave extension earlier approved by the State House…
Container Truck Crash Causes Major Gridlock on Apapa-Oshodi Expressway
A multiple-vehicle accident involving a container-laden truck and seven other vehicles disrupted traffic on Saturday at the Cele Bus Stop axis of the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway in Lagos. The Lagos State…
Nigeria’s Public Debt Soars to ₦144.67tn in 2024, Marking 48.6% Annual Surge
Nigeria’s total public debt has risen to a staggering ₦144.67 trillion ($94.23 billion) as of December 31, 2024, reflecting a 48.58 per cent increase compared to ₦97.34 trillion ($108.23 billion)…
LASIEC Debunks Fake 2025 LG Election Notice Circulating Online
The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has raised the alarm over a fake notice regarding the 2025 local government elections that is currently making the rounds on social media…
Police Urge Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan to Cancel Planned Sallah Rally in Kogi State
The police have called on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to cancel her planned Sallah rally in Kogi State’s Central Senatorial District, citing concerns over security risks. Kogi State Commissioner of Police,…
Global Markets Show Mild Rebound Amid Uncertainty Over Trump’s Tariff Announcement
Asian and European markets saw modest gains on Tuesday, recovering some of the significant losses from previous sessions. However, persistent uncertainty and sluggish investor sentiment lingered, with gold hitting another…