Nigeria Faces Worsening Food Security Crisis – World Bank Report
The World Bank’s Food Security Update Report reveals Nigeria’s worsening food security crisis. Over one million additional people face severe food insecurity in 2024 compared to the previous year. “Conversely, some countries saw…
South Korea Consortium to Build 4 Refineries in Nigeria, Boosting 400,000 Barrels/Day Capacity
Nigeria is set to receive a significant boost in its refining capacity as a consortium of South Korean investors plans to build four refineries, each with a 100,000-barrel-per-day capacity, in various parts of the country. This development was announced…
Nigeria Attracts $5.97 Billion Foreign Investments in H1 2024, Despite 22.85% Q2 Decline
Nigeria attracted $5.97 billion investments in the first half of 2024, according to a capital importation report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Tuesday. The report indicated that total capital importation into the country stood at $2.6…
Isreal-Iran: Nigeria Warns of Escalating Danger in Lebanon, Plans Citizen Evacuation
The Presidency has raised an alarm over the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, announcing plans to evacuate Nigerian citizens from Lebanon. The development follows the launch of hundreds of missiles by Iran at Israel, in retaliation for the…
Why Nigeria Is on the Brink of War — Goodluck Jonathan
Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan emphasized that the struggle for power is the primary cause of conflicts in Africa. He expressed concerns that technology alone cannot rectify Nigeria’s fraudulent electoral processes due to manipulation…
Russia Dismantles Migrant Smuggling Network Led by Nigerian University Instructor
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) announced on Thursday that it has dismantled a migrant smuggling network allegedly led by a university instructor from Nigeria. According to the FSB, “The illegal activities of an interregional group…
Nigeria Records N6.95 Trillion Trade Surplus in Q2 2024, Driven by Strong Export Performance
Nigeria’s trade surplus soared to N6.95 trillion in Q2 2024, driven by robust export performance despite a slight dip in overall merchandise trade. This marks a 6.60% increase from the previous quarter’s surplus of N6.52 trillion. According…
Nigerian First Professors In Fields Of Human Endeavours: Meet the Pioneers Who Made History ( Full List)
Nigerian professors have made the country proud with their exploits in different fields but there is a always a first in everything. This remarkable group of scholars has paved the way for future generations, breaking barriers and shattering glass…
Bandits Kidnap 150 People in Sokoto, Nigeria, Days After Killing Emir
Bandits have kidnapped at least 150 people in Gobir, Sokoto State, Nigeria, just days after killing the Emir, Alhaji Isa Muhammad Bawa. Professor Bello Bada, a university don, disclosed this in an interview with Radio France International’s Hausa…
Nigerian Resident Doctors Embark on 7-Day Strike Over Colleague’s 8-Month Abduction
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced a 7-day nationwide warning strike starting Monday, August 26, 2024, at 12 am. The strike is in response to the kidnapping of Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, a registrar at the National Eye Centre,…