FREECON Condemns Tax Law Alteration, Call For Immediate Probe
Official position of the Initiative for Freedom Conflict Prevention and Social Integration (FREECON) with respect to the alleged alteration of the gazetted copy of the Nigerian Tax law I stand before you today with a deep sense of responsibility and concern for the integrity of our democracy and the rule of law. The issue before […]
Super Eagles Might Go To The World Cup
Nigeria’s quest for a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup has received an unexpected lifeline, as the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has formally protested the eligibility of several players who featured for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) in their decisive playoff victory against the Super Eagles in November. DR Congo secured Africa’s […]
Poor Adoption Holds Back Technology Growth in Nigeria- Expert
Technology experts have identified weak adoption, rather than a lack of innovation, as the biggest obstacle to the impact of emerging technologies in Nigeria. The experts made this known in Abuja at the official launch of Abuja Tech Converge 3.0, an industry event themed “Beyond Buzzwords: Demystifying Emerging Tech for Real Impact,” organised in partnership […]
Nigeria To Launch New Satellites For Improved Communication Coverage
Nigeria has announced its intention to replace its existing satellite and introduce two new communication satellites to improve national coverage and resilience. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, made this announcement while addressing national concerns regarding coverage and security. This initiative will be led by the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited […]
Trump’s Travel Ban Includes Nigeria: What You Need to Know
The United States has partially halted the issuance of both immigrant and non-immigrant visas to Nigeria and 14 additional nations, pointing to concerns regarding radical Islamic terrorist organizations like Boko Haram and the Islamic State operating in various regions of the West African nation. The specific visa categories impacted include B-1, B-2, B-1/B-2, F, M, […]
Nigeria’s Refining Push Reshapes West Africa’s Fuel Market
Nigeria is consolidating its position at the centre of West Africa’s downstream oil transformation as new and expanding refining capacity reshapes fuel supply patterns across the region. The most significant catalyst has been the 650,000 barrels-per-day Dangote refinery, whose growing output has sharply reduced Nigeria’s reliance on imported refined products and altered long-standing regional trade […]
Governance Gaps Stall Nigeria’s Broadband Growth
Industry analysts have identified governance failures and regulatory fragmentation as the primary factors slowing broadband expansion in Nigeria, despite the country’s substantial international connectivity capacity. The concerns were raised at the Africa Hyperscalers Connectivity Strategy Workshop held in Lagos, according to a report published on December 16, 2025. Experts at the forum argued that Nigeria’s […]
Nollywood Shines at Star-Studded 17th BON Ceremony
The iconic National Arts Theatre was ablaze with glamour and celebration this past Sunday as the 17th Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards honored the finest talents in the industry. The night belonged to the cinematic triumph “Farmers Bride,” which claimed the coveted Movie of the Year prize, with its director also named Best Director, signaling […]
Nigerians Shocked As Chelle Drops Squad List
The highly anticipated Super Eagles list for the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) was released on Thursday night. The Port City News (TCPN) reported that Eric Chelle, head coach of Nigeria’s men’s national team, unveiled his provisional squad for the tournament in early December. However, the newly released list featured several unexpected names while […]
Is This The End Of Nigerian Football
We are indeed witnessing the end of the Nigerian Football Federation whether you agree or not. Before now, many Nigerians never thought that there would come a time when things will go bad for Nigerian football that only the female national side would be making waves. Lovers of Nigerian football may not know the gravity […]
Newly Elected AGN President Arrested For Vehicular Manslaughter
In a dramatic development, Abubakar Yakubu, the freshly inaugurated head of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), has reportedly been detained by law enforcement. The arrest is connected to an alleged traffic incident in Lagos’s Surulere area that turned fatal. Yakubu’s path to the guild’s top office was secured by the slimmest of margins. He […]
Nigeria’s Smartphone Market Grows 29% in Q3 2025
Nigeria’s smartphone industry recorded a strong recovery in the third quarter of 2025 as shipments rose by 29 percent year-on-year, according to new data from global technology research firm Omdia. The rebound marks a major turnaround for the sector, which struggled through significant currency volatility in 2024. The country’s performance played a key role in […]