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Experts warn Nigeria is losing ground in global seafaring workforce
November 19, 2025
Experts warn Nigeria is losing ground in global seafaring workforce
Nigeria contributes less than 2.3 percent to the global seafaring workforce, a figure that underscores how far the country has…
5 cheapest states to live in Nigeria in 2025
November 18, 2025
5 cheapest states to live in Nigeria in 2025
Life in Nigeria is not easy, and most people do not need statistics to know that. Ask anyone where life…
Households still struggling despite inflation drop, CPPE warns
November 18, 2025
Households still struggling despite inflation drop, CPPE warns
As Nigeria edges into the festive season, a period that usually brings fuller markets, heavier spending, and a brief sense…
Young OAU scholar emerges winner of NCDMB undergraduate essay contest
November 17, 2025
Young OAU scholar emerges winner of NCDMB undergraduate essay contest
At a time when young people often have to shout just to be heard, platforms that reward intellect rather than…
Lagos announces eight-month traffic diversion on Lekki–Ajah corridor
November 14, 2025
Lagos announces eight-month traffic diversion on Lekki–Ajah corridor
If you use the Lekki–Ajah corridor often, you may want to prepare for some delays. The Lagos State Government has…
Nigeria risks food crisis in 2026 as costs, insecurity push farmers to the brink
November 14, 2025
Nigeria risks food crisis in 2026 as costs, insecurity push farmers to the brink
Nigeria’s attempts to steady food prices may collide with a deeper structural crisis as rising costs, insecurity, and severe post-harvest…
Reps urge WAEC to delay full computer-based exams until 2030
November 13, 2025
Reps urge WAEC to delay full computer-based exams until 2030
The House of Representatives has asked the Federal Ministry of Education and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to suspend…
UN names Nigeria, 16 others, hunger crisis hotspots
November 13, 2025
UN names Nigeria, 16 others, hunger crisis hotspots
Yesterday, two United Nations food agencies warned that millions more people could face famine, as funding cuts worsen the already…
Mobile industry boosts Africa’s economy by US$30b, creates 8m jobs
November 12, 2025
Mobile industry boosts Africa’s economy by US$30b, creates 8m jobs
In 2024, Africa’s tax revenue was capped at around US$320 billion. The mobile industry (phones and other communication gadgets) contributed…
NDLEA clamps down on sales of sachet and bottle alcohol
November 12, 2025
NDLEA clamps down on sales of sachet and bottle alcohol
Alcohol abuse has plagued the country for many years, and it affects not just the old but even the younger…
New single-use emergency passport to help stranded Nigerians return home
November 6, 2025
New single-use emergency passport to help stranded Nigerians return home
For many Nigerians living abroad, renewing a passport or replacing a missing one is not always a smooth process. Embassies…
Dust haze and thunderstorms expected across Nigeria this week
November 3, 2025
Dust haze and thunderstorms expected across Nigeria this week
This week, Nigerians should watch the skies. Dust haze will affect northern states, while thunderstorms are expected in the south.…