Nigeria U-20 Progress to Round of 16 After Draw With Colombia
Nigeria fought their way into the Round of 16 at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup with a 1–1 draw against Colombia in their final Group F match held at the Estadio Fiscal de Talca.Daniel Bameyi’s penalty in the 86th minute proved crucial, securing the Flying Eagles a point that allowed them to progress as […]
Nigeria Boosts Oil Output, Generates $5.5 Billion Section Gains
Nigeria’s federal government is aggressively courting global investors to fuel its oil industry’s growth, highlighting recent gains from asset sales by major international firms. Over the past three years, companies like Shell, ExxonMobil, and Chevron have divested onshore and shallow-water operations, shifting focus to deeper offshore projects. During a keynote speech on behalf of President […]
Nigeria Makes No Entry for 2026 Oscars, Says NOSC
Nigeria will not present an entry for the International Feature Film (IFF) category at the 2026 Academy Awards, the Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) has announced.In a statement issued on Monday, September 29, NOSC Chairperson Stephanie Linus disclosed that the committee had invited submissions in August and received six films for consideration. Following a meeting […]
Boundary Disputes and Violence in Nigeria: A Crisis We Can No Longer Ignore
Nigeria, a nation known for its rich cultural diversity and vast resources, continues to grapple with an age-old problem that threatens its unity and development: boundary disputes and the violence they ignite. From the rural farmlands to growing urban fringes, clashes over land boundaries have repeatedly erupted, leaving communities devastated and the social fabric frayed. […]
Nigeria’s U-20 Defeated Australia in World Cup Friendly
Nigeria’s U-20 men’s national team, known as the Flying Eagles, achieved a remarkable 3-1 victory against Australia in a friendly match held at the Complejo Deportivo Ruca Mapu in Santiago.Goals from Tahir Maigana, Achichi Oseer, and Charles Agada ensured the triumph for the seven-time African champions, who are currently refining their preparations for the 2025 […]
Boosting Nigeria’s Economy: Innovative Paths Forward
Nigeria’s economy grew 4.23% in Q2 2025, a promising sign. Yet, untapped potential remains. To accelerate progress, we must innovate across key sectors. This is how we could explore fresh approaches to elevate trade, agriculture, technology, and education for sustainable growth. Trade, contributing 18.28% to GDP, thrives on wholesale and retail. To enhance it, Nigeria […]
Nigeria’s Health Financing: Lessons From Canada’s $32.5bn Tobacco Settlement
Nigeria’s decision to channel revenues from SIN taxes levied on alcohol, tobacco, and sugary drinks into health financing has been described as a step in the right direction, aligning with calls by public health advocates and the World Health Organisation (WHO). The urgency is clear. Nigerians spend an estimated ₦1.92 trillion ($1.26 billion) annually treating […]
War Is Never the Answer – A Call for Peace in Nigeria
Nigeria is bleeding. From the forests of the North to the creeks of the Niger Delta, from the central farmlands to the streets of our major cities, the signs are clear: tension is rising, trust is fading, and too many lives are being caught in the crossfire. Whether it’s terrorism, banditry, ethnic clashes, secessionist agitations, […]
Pension Alert For All Workers: A Call to Rescue Our Future From Exploitation
An inevitable truth for every man is that we are all hurtling toward old age. Yet, while we labour today, sacrificing our youth and vitality to build a nation, a silent predator hides in the shadows and which is a pension system that restrains the dignity of our elderly and lines the pockets of administrators […]
World Peace Day: Rivers CP, Relief International Africa, Others Renew Commitment to Peace
The Commissioner of Police in Rivers State, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, Relief International Africa, security agencies, and members of civil society organizations have restated their commitment to building and sustaining a peaceful society. They made the pledge on Saturday, September 20, in Port Harcourt during the commemoration of the 2025 International Peace Day themed “Act Now […]
Nigeria to Host Historic Conference for 60,000 Teachers
Education leaders, school owners, and other stakeholders are finalising plans for what is set to be Nigeria’s largest-ever gathering of teachers — the “Let There Be Teachers” Conference. The event, scheduled for September 20, 2025, at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, aims to bring together at least 60,000 educators from across the country. Organisers say the […]
Unraveling Long-Standing Myths About Nigeria
For decades, certain phrases and beliefs about Nigeria have been repeated so often that they’ve taken on the weight of truth. These sayings, passed down through generations or amplified by popular culture, have shaped perceptions of the country both within and beyond its borders. Yet, as Nigeria evolves, many of these claims have begun to […]