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HURIWA Faults Tinubu’s Security Strategy Over Rising Killings of Soldiers, Civilians

March 15, 2026

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned the rising wave of terrorist attacks across Nigeria, saying the continued killing of soldiers, security operatives and civilians shows that the Federal Government’s security strategy has failed. In a statement

Major Events That Shaped Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Sector In

Oil & Gas·Opinion

Iran War and The Economics of Fuel Costs

March 15, 2026

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By ETIM ETIM We are now in the third week of the war in the Middle East, and the Nigerian economy is in trouble once again. Petrol prices are up 50% from levels in early February with attendant price increases

The War That Could Ignite the World

By Dr. Jude Dike, Ph.D. The United States, Israel and Iran are locked in a confrontation that could reshape the global order.

Sahara Group Unveils Asharami Square To Enhance Sustainability Coverage In Media

Sahara Group Challenges Young Africans To Turn Energy Challenges into Entrepreneurial Opportunities

Sahara Group has called on young Africans to transform the continent’s pressing energy challenges into entrepreneurial opportunities, emphasizing a mindset shift towards

Business

Business·News·Nigeria·Oil & Gas·Top Stories

Tinubu Constitutes Taskforce to Revamp Petroleum Industry

March 13, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated a Presidential Petroleum Reform and Value Optimisation Taskforce to plan the next stage of reforms in Nigeria’s petroleum sector.

Business·News·Nigeria·Top Stories

Investigation Reveals 23 Damaged Components on Arik Air Flight

March 13, 2026

Nigeria’s air accident investigators said a passenger aircraft operated by Arik Air suffered damage to at least 23 components after an abnormal engine incident

Naira Falls Against Dollar In Black Market As Demand Increases In FX Market

Business·Top Stories

Naira Strengthens Against Dollar In Official Window, Black Market

March 13, 2026

The black market recorded N1,419.83 kobo per $1 as the foreign exchange (FX) rate for the United States dollar (USD) on Thursday, March 12. The

Why CBN Retained Bencmark Interest Rate At 27.5%

Business·News·Nigeria

CBN Directs Banks to Deny Debtors New Loans

March 13, 2026

Central Bank of Nigeria has directed commercial banks to deny additional credit and certain banking services to large borrowers with non-performing loans, in a move aimed

Bulls Charge Ahead As NGX Shatters Records As Market Cap Surpasses N50trn

Business·Top Stories

RT Briscoe Tops NGX Losers’ List, Guinness Among Gainers

March 13, 2026

The market capitalisation of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) was N127.36 trillion on Friday, March 13, while the all-share index (ASI) closed at 198,407.3 ASI.

Politics

2023 Elections: Governors, Candidates Who Won, Lost At Supreme Court

Opinion·Politics

Oil Wells Dispute: How Far Can Gov. Otu Go?

March 15, 2026

By ETIM ETIM Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River State has been spending a lot of time in Abuja, fighting hard to seize some oil wells from Akwa Ibom State. Since 2012 when the Supreme Court, for the second time, pronounced Cross River as non-oil producing, Cross River has been coping with marginal monthly allocation from FAAC, while the other

News·Nigeria·Politics·Top Stories

Supporters Push Tinubu’s “Three-Year Gains” in Education, Economy

March 14, 2026

As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration approaches its three-year milestone since May

News·Politics·Top Stories

Court Orders Four-Year Tenure for Plateau State Local Chairmen

March 13, 2026

A Plateau State High Court sitting in Jos on Friday ruled that

News·Politics·Top Stories

Aminu Tambuwal Quits PDP, Joins African Democratic Congress

March 12, 2026

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives and two-term Governor of Sokoto

News·Politics

Why Senate Replaced Akpoti-Uduaghan With Male Senator in Nigeria’s Delegation to UN Women’s Conference

March 12, 2026

The Nigerian Senate has removed Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi Central,

Entertainment

Emmys 2025: ‘Adolescence’ Win Big, Full Winners List

September 15, 2025

The 2025 Emmy Awards were handed out Sunday, with Adolescence, The Studio, The Pitt, and The

Entertainment

How To Vote For AFRIMA 2025

September 9, 2025

The countdown to AFRIMA 2025 has officially begun as the All Africa Music Awards announced that

Entertainment

Full AFRIMA 2025 Nominations List: Davido, Burna Boy Lead List

September 5, 2025

The wait is over! The African Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2025 nominees list has been officially released,

Entertainment

AFRIMA 2025 Nominees List Unveiled: Voting Details, Top Contenders

September 5, 2025

The African Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2025 nominees list is finally here, music fans across the continent

Entertainment

Court Orders Mohbad’s Wife To Run DNA On Their Son

September 4, 2025

A Lagos State Magistrate Court sitting in Ikorodu, on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, ordered a DNA

Technology

FEATURES·Technology·Top Stories

7 Signs a Video or Voice Recording Might Be a Deepfake

March 10, 2026

Deepfakes—AI-generated videos, images, or audio—can create realistic but fake content. They are increasingly used for scams, misinformation, or even entertainment. While detection tools exist,

Google Stabs Self, Confesses More People Using Social Media Than Search Engine

News·Technology·Top Stories

Google Expands AI Search in Nigeria with Yorùbá, Hausa Language Support

March 6, 2026

Technology giant Google has rolled out support for the Yorùbá and Hausa languages in its artificial intelligence-powered search features in Nigeria, a move aimed

Nigerian Govt Launches 'Build-A-Thon Program', Seeks Visionary Educators To Foster Tech Innovation In Schools

News·Technology

FEC Approves GIS-Enabled Alphanumeric Digital Postcode System for Nigeria

March 5, 2026

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the implementation of a Geographic Information System (GIS)-enabled alphanumeric digital postcode system aimed at modernising Nigeria’s national

Business·Finance & Economy·Labour·News·Nigeria·Technology·Top Stories

Tinubu Envisages Lebara to Transform Nigeria’s Digital Space, Create Jobs

February 28, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the launch of Lebara Nigeria, describing it as a signal of investor confidence in the country’s digital economy,

Africa·News·Technology

Dozens of Ghanaians Killed Fighting in Ukraine War

February 28, 2026

Dozens of Ghanaians have been killed while fighting in the war in Ukraine, with two others currently held as prisoners of war, Foreign Affairs

Sport

FEATURES·Sports·Top Stories

A Season of Loss for Nigerian Sport: Remembering Nwosu, Other Figures Gone in 2026

March 14, 2026

The Nigerian sporting community is mourning a series of losses after the deaths of several well-known figures in football, administration and sports journalism in recent weeks. Among the most widely mourned is former Nigeria international Henry Nwosu, a creative midfielder who was part of the team that secured Nigeria’s first continental title at the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations. Nwosu

Africa·News·Sports·Top Stories

Former Super Eagles Coach Festus Onigbinde Dies at 88

March 10, 2026

Former head coach of the Nigeria national football team, Festus Adegboye Onigbinde,

Opinion·Sports

21km Dusted: Today I Chased Miles, Not Speed

March 8, 2026

By Osita Chidoka Today in for the first time since 2022, I

Opinion·Sports

At 54, Approaching 55, I Have Begun to Rethink What Fitness Means

March 8, 2026

By Osita Chidoka For years, I wore speed like a badge of

Sports·Top Stories

Champions League: Real Madrid Punished for Supporter’s Nazi Salute

March 6, 2026

UEFA fined Real Madrid 15,000 euros ($17,000) on Friday after a fan

Markets

Oil Production: Nigeria Again Exceeds OPEC Quota In 2025

FEATURES·Markets·Nigeria·Oil & Gas·Top Stories

6 Things Nigerians Should Know About the Current Oil Market Trends

March 9, 2026

The global oil market is once again at the centre of international attention as rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East trigger sharp price

Business·Markets·News·Nigeria·Oil & Gas·Top Stories

Nigeria Cooking Gas Price Jumps 40% Amid Us, Iran Crisis

March 5, 2026

Cooking gas prices in Nigeria have jumped about 40 percent amid the ongoing fighting involving the United States, Israel and Iran. Liquefied Petroleum Gas

Business·Markets·News·Nigeria·Top Stories

Dangote Cement Records 20% Increase in 2025 Revenue

March 1, 2026

Dangote Cement Plc reported a 20.3 percent rise in revenue to 4.31 trillion naira ($2.7 billion) for the year ending Dec. 31, 2025, driven

Business·Markets·News·World News

Aston Martin to Cut 20% of Workforce Over Rising Losses

February 25, 2026

British luxury carmaker Aston Martin has announced plans to reduce its workforce by up to 20 percent, following widening annual losses linked to US

Currency·Finance & Economy·Markets·News·Nigeria·Top Stories

CPPE Warns Nigeria’s $6bn Capital Inflow Surge May Be Fragile Despite Rebound

February 24, 2026

Nigeria recorded a sharp increase in foreign capital inflows in the third quarter of 2025, but the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise

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HURIWA Faults Tinubu’s Security Strategy Over Rising Killings of Soldiers, Civilians

March 15, 2026

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned the rising wave of terrorist attacks across Nigeria, saying the continued killing of soldiers, security operatives and civilians shows that the Federal Government’s security strategy has failed. In a statement issued in

Oil & Gas·Opinion

Iran War and The Economics of Fuel Costs

March 15, 2026

By ETIM ETIM We are now in the third week of the war in the Middle East, and the Nigerian economy is in trouble once again. Petrol prices are up 50% from levels in early February with attendant price increases in many

Opinion·Politics

Oil Wells Dispute: How Far Can Gov. Otu Go?

March 15, 2026

By ETIM ETIM Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River State has been spending a lot of time in Abuja, fighting hard to seize some oil wells from Akwa Ibom State. Since 2012 when the Supreme Court, for the second time, pronounced Cross

News·Top Stories·World News

Israel Denies Social Media Rumors Claiming Netanyahu Assassinated

March 15, 2026

The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed false widespread social media claims suggesting he was assassinated in response to recent United States and Israeli airstrikes on Iran. The rumors, which began circulating on Saturday, alleged that Netanyahu had been

FEATURES·Insights·Opinion

The War That Could Ignite the World

March 15, 2026

By Dr. Jude Dike, Ph.D. The United States, Israel and Iran are locked in a confrontation that could reshape the global order. The question is whether diplomacy can outrun escalation. History shows that world wars rarely begin with a plan. They begin with

News·Top Stories·World News

Jordan, Egypt Condemn Iranian Attacks, Call for Diplomacy to Ease Regional Tensions

March 15, 2026

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi held a phone conversation on Sunday with Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptians Abroad, Badr Abdelatty, to discuss the escalating tensions in the Middle East and their potential implications for regional

News·Top Stories·World News

Iran Warns Ukraine Could Become ‘Legitimate Target’ Over Alleged Drone Support to Israel

March 15, 2026

Iran has warned that Ukraine could be treated as a “legitimate target” if it assists Israel in countering Iranian-made drones, a statement that risks deepening the geopolitical overlap between the war in Eastern Europe and escalating tensions in the Middle East. The

News·Top Stories·Transport

Air Peace Clarifies Abuja–London Flight Disruption, Denies Passenger Abandonment

March 14, 2026

Air Peace Limited has clarified reports circulating on social media that passengers were allegedly abandoned following the return of its Abuja-London flight on Friday, 13 March 2026. In a statement, the airline said no passenger was left stranded at any point during

News·Oil & Gas·Top Stories

Nigerian Graduates Embark on Advanced Pipeline, Corrosion Control Training in Port Harcourt

March 14, 2026

Thirty-three young graduates in engineering, geology, and related fields have commenced a 12-month training programme in pipeline engineering, corrosion control, and monitoring, aimed at developing local expertise for the protection and sustainability of Nigeria’s energy infrastructure, Prime Business Africa reports. The training,

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