Another Year Ends Without Change
As the year comes to an end, our communities remain unchanged. There is still no change. We must ask ourselves: How do we relate this to our communities that have no unity and no basic development? We have not shown good examples of community development and unity. We preach unity and development, but our popularity […]
Slimcase: Rising Promotion Costs Making It Harder for Nigerian Artistes to Break Through
Street-pop artiste Slimcase has raised concerns about the challenges facing up-and-coming artistes in Nigeria. The singer spoke about the rising cost of music promotion during a recent interview with Echo Room. According to Slimcase, it now costs as much as N265 million to properly promote a song in Nigeria. He also blamed the growth of […]
Nigeria’s Historic FIFA Ranking Feat Matched by Morocco After 32 Years
Nigeria’s historic FIFA ranking record has been matched by Morocco, 32 years after the Super Eagles reached fifth in the world. The Atlas Lions have moved up to fifth in the latest FIFA live ranking. They climbed above Brazil after the five-time world champions drew 1-1 with Australia. Nigeria first reached fifth place in April […]
66 Years After Independence: How Freedom Birthed Rivers State
Sixty-six years ago today, Nigeria stepped into a new era. On October 1, 1960, after years of political agitation, constitutional negotiations and growing demands for self-government, Nigeria finally gained independence from British colonial rule. It was not an overnight process. Different constitutional reforms gradually gave Nigerians greater control over their affairs, while nationalist leaders continued […]
Nigeria @66: Fubara Calls for Peace, Unity in Rivers State
Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has urged residents of the state to embrace peace and unity, describing them as essential pillars for any society’s socioeconomic development. In a goodwill message marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary, the Governor said the celebration offers an opportunity to reflect on the nation’s journey since 1960 and to […]
Nigeria Celebrating Her Independence Anniversary on a Stretcher
Nigeria is celebrating her independence anniversary on a stretcher reserved for invalid nations in the ward of permanent political emergency. Bandaged and battered, like a victim of multiple mishaps, and with a thousand drips keeping the inevitable end out of sight, it is not a pretty sight at all. Wracked by an endemic and wearisomely […]
AFCON 2027Q: Ethiopian Officials To Handle Guinea-Bissau Vs Super Eagles
The Confederation of African Football has appointed Ethiopian officials for Tuesday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria. The crucial Group L clash will take place at the Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro in Bissau. Kick-off is set for 4pm local time. That will be 5pm in Nigeria. Tewodros Mitiku will serve […]
Nigeria Seeks Fresh $1.5bn World Bank Loans as Public Debt Hits N166.79tn
The Federal Government is seeking fresh loans totalling $1.5 billion from the World Bank as Nigeria’s public debt stock climbed to N166.79 trillion at the end of June 2026. The proposed facilities, contained in World Bank project documents, are expected to fund programmes focused on climate resilience, social protection and early childhood development. Each of […]
Chinese Firms Expand Across Nigeria as Local Businesses Raise Competition Concerns
Chinese companies are steadily expanding their presence across Nigeria’s economy, moving beyond their traditional dominance in construction and infrastructure into manufacturing, power, oil and gas, mining, logistics and, increasingly, retail. Chinese firms are now playing a growing role in sectors that directly affect the daily lives of Nigerians and the operations of local businesses, particularly […]
PlotWeaver Develops Multilingual Conversational AI for African Businesses
PlotWeaver is developing a new generation of conversational artificial intelligence agents designed to communicate naturally in English, Nigerian Pidgin and major Nigerian languages while carrying out business tasks through telephone calls, WhatsApp and connected enterprise systems. At the centre of the platform is Àdùnní, PlotWeaver’s conversational AI agent, which is being developed to conduct voice […]
Ima Gas Project Gets $800m Investment Boost
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the $800 million Final Investment Decision for the Ima Gas Project. He said the development will help unlock a gas resource that has remained undeveloped for than 50 years. The project is being developed by AMNI International, an independent energy company in partnership with TotalEnergies. It is expected to produce […]
Redeemer’s Health Village, Nisa Premier Hospital Perform West Africa’s First Tele-Robotic Surgery
Redeemer’s Health Village Hospital, in collaboration with Nisa Premier Hospital, has completed West Africa’s first tele-robotic surgery, a right radical nephrectomy, marking a significant milestone in the region’s surgical care landscape. The procedure represents a major step forward in expanding access to complex surgical care and highlights the growing role of technology-driven healthcare in Nigeria. […]