The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved the upgrade of all second-class chiefs to first-class and third-class chiefs to second-class, in the FCT Council of Chiefs. Mr Wike announced the approval in Abaji on Tuesday, during his visit to the area to thank the pe…
The Nigerian government has begun evacuating Nigerians in Iran, with officials accompanying them across the Armenian border as the US and Israel’s war with Iran continues. The head of the Nigeria in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, in a post on Tuesday, said citizens willing to lea…
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Olohundare Jimoh, has directed officials screening constable applicants to uphold transparency, fairness and integrity throughout the exercise. Jimoh made the call in a statement issued on Monday by the command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi. Th…
Madagascar military leader sacks cabinet in surprise move Madagascar's military ruler Col Michael Randrianirina has dissolved the government unexpectedly, dismissing the prime minister and the entire cabinet, according to a statement from his spokesperson. "The government has ceased its functions" …
The global energy market is facing a severe crisis with the escalation of the war situation between the United States, Israel, and Iran in late February and early March 2026. Particularly, disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, attacks on oil infrastructure, and the hindrance of shipping and oil …
49 Brutally Honest Social Media Posts About The State Of The World Right Now (New Pics) Have politicians always been this corrupt, or are we living in a particularly precarious time? While the government is supposed to work for its people, many citizens of countries around the world have realized t…
The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, has joined forces with the National Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture to strengthen data protection and privacy standards across the country’s business sector. The collaboration was formalised…
The recent conviction and imprisonment of Chidozie Nwangwu, a traditional spiritual practitioner in Anambra State — under the banner of regulating supernatural claims and protecting the public — exposes a deeper problem than public safety. It exposes constitutional hypocrisy. When the coercive powe…
The Guild of Medical Directors has called for a balanced, fair, and humane approach to the regulation of medical practice, stating that disciplinary actions must protect patients while also safeguarding the sustainability of the nation’s healthcare system. The guild noted that suspension should be …
Humanitarianism is crooked timber. I appropriate Immanuel Kant’s famous observation about humanity, later popularised by Isaiah Berlin, that “Out of the crooked timber of humanity, no straight thing was ever made.” Kant was wary of idealism but still believed in the possibility of moral progress. B…
A women’s advocacy group, Women N Media, has called for greater collaboration to dismantle structural barriers preventing women and vulnerable groups from accessing equal justice. The call was made during the 15th edition of the International Women’s Day Summit, Empowerment and Stewardship Awards 2…
As the world commemorated the International Women’s Day 2026, leaders and groups across northern Nigeria intensified calls for women’s empowerment, protection, and inclusion. Government officials, humanitarian organisations, and community leaders also emphasised the urgent need for practical polici…
Global financial markets faced a seismic shock on Monday as the intensification of the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran sent crude oil prices soaring above $120 per barrel. The violent escalation, which has targeted critical energy infrastructure and effectively halted transit th…
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa has called on the federal and state governments to adopt stronger protections and more inclusive policies for Nigerian women. This advice came as the world marked the 2026 International Women’s Day. In a statement on Sunday by the CAPPA’s…
As the 31 March 2026 recapitalisation deadline for Nigerian banks enters its final stretch, a new directive from market analysts is shifting the conversation from simple regulatory survival to long-term competitive dominance. BusinessNG’s Banking Market Intelligence Unit has issued a fresh advisory…
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to collaborating with the Mexican government to strengthen cultural exchange and unlock tourism opportunities. Sanwo-Olu said this on Monday during a courtesy visit by the Mexican Ambassador to Nigeria, Alf…
The Nigeria Boxing Federation has set a target of six gold medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, as 40 boxers prepare to enter a camping and assessment phase from which the final 10 representatives will be selected. Vice President of the NBF, Omonlei Imadu, who spoke at the close of the…
Guinea opposition leader urges 'direct resistance' after 40 parties dissolved Guinea's main opposition leader Cellou Dalein Diallo has said that "direct resistance" to the country's coup leader–turned–president is now the only remaining path to change, after the authorities dissolved 40 political p…
Ghana calls on Commonwealth to condemn attack on its peacekeepers in Lebanon Ghana has called on the Commonwealth to condemn Friday's missile attack on its United Nations peacekeepers in southern Lebanon which injured four of its soldiers. Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa did not say who wa…
Bitter times for cocoa farmers as chocolate market slumps The price of chocolate bars has shot up across the world over the past year, meaning they can feel like a luxury - yet West Africa's cocoa farmers have not been reaping the benefit. In fact, many are in a desperate state as they have not bee…
