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AFRICA’S NEXT CHAPTER IS BEING WRITTEN IN GREEN
Stories inform. They also shape perception. For decades, Africa’s economic story has largely been told through the language of what is missing: electricity, infrastructure, jobs, industrial capacity and access to
CAN’T WE JUST TRUST AMUPITAN?
So far, the INEC boss has clearly demonstrated the weight of his responsibility, writes TUNDE OLUSUNLE Come October 10, 2026, it will be exactly one year since Professor Joash Ojo
SOUTH AFRICA AND THE VIOLENT MOB
The authorities in South Africa must be held to account Like previous xenophobic attacks that now define South Africa, Nigerians are among the nationals of countries that are always targeted by their
Buy Interest in Aradel, 33 Others Lift Stock Market by N651.78bn
Kayode Tokede Following investors’ demand for Aradel Holdings Plc, and 33 others, the stock market section of the Nigerian Exchange Limited advanced by N651.78 billion yesterday to sustain its positive
A closer look at the Zero Rated Access Initiative, by Okoh Aihe
The NCC programme wasn’t part of my schedule last week but the insistence of a young employee drew me to the Hilton, venue of the programme, and I left very
Gombe vows to end open defecation
By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe The Gombe State Government has reiterated its determination to improve the water, sanitation and hygiene, WASH, sector and achieve an open-defecation-free state. The commitment was reaffirmed
Dangote: Petrol cheaper in Nigeria than neighbours
ABUJA — President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has said petrol is relatively cheaper in Nigeria than in neighbouring countries, a price difference he said has continued to encourage
Police, experts meet on 2027 election security
By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is set to host the sixth Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers (CARSPO 2026) in Imo State from September 21 to
FG Commissions KWASU ICT Centre for Youths
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin The Federal Government has commissioned a TETFund/Renewed Hope Initiative-backed ICT Experience Centre at the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, to equip Nigerian youths with digital skills
Higher SSB Tax may raise prices – Report warns
By Chidinma Chukwu, ABUJA A new report by ThinkBusiness Africa has warned that the proposed increase in Nigeria’s excise duty on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) could significantly raise prices of soft
