How Much More Heat Can Nigerians Take Under President Tinubu?
They say before it gets better, it could get really worse but three years is a long time to be denied of any sort of succour. Opposition party have blamed rising fuel price, food inflation and school fees on APC government, saysl8ng 2027 election will…
Counterfeit Goods Are Putting Nigerians at Risk
For a Nigerian struggling to survive the rising cost of living, the difference between a genuine product selling for N10,000 and an apparently identical one offered for N6,000 can be difficult to ignore. The cheaper option may mean money saved for food,…
Nigerian Banks Shut 476 Branches as Physical Banking Network Shrinks
Nigerian banks closed a net 476 branches and cash centres between 2022 and 2025, representing an 8.8 per cent reduction in their physical presence across the country. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s 2025 Statistical Bulletin for the Financial…
Trump Pledges $5,000 Payment to Americans if Republicans Retain Congress
US President Donald Trump has promised a $5,000 federal “dividend” for every adult American if Republicans retain control of both chambers of Congress in the November 3 midterm elections. Trump made the pledge on Wednesday at the Republican Party’s…
UK Flight Chaos Deepens as More Than 150 Flights Cancelled
Air travellers in the United Kingdom faced another day of disruption on Wednesday as more than 150 flights were cancelled following a technical failure that severely affected the country’s air traffic control system. Flight-tracking platform…
Trump Suggests Renaming New Mexico ‘New America’
US President Donald Trump has floated the idea of renaming the state of New Mexico “New America,” in another unusual proposal involving changes to geographical names. Trump made the suggestion on Sunday in a social media post, claiming that several…
Gani Fawehinmi Helped Keep Nigeria’s Political Space Open
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has described the late human rights lawyer and pro-democracy activist, Chief Gani Fawehinmi, as one of the Nigerians who played a crucial role in keeping the country’s political space open. Sani spoke on Saturday in Kaduna…
UN Approves Merger of UNITAR, UNSSC to Create New Learning Institute
The United Nations General Assembly has approved the merger of two UN learning and training institutions, paving the way for the establishment of a new body aimed at strengthening capacity development across the UN system and its member states. The…
US Mint Unveils Trump $1 Coin for America’s 250th Anniversary
Among many things, President Donald Trump is now on a coin. The United States Mint has unveiled a special-edition $1 coin bearing the portrait of President Donald Trump as part of commemorations for the country’s 250th anniversary. The coin features…
Uber to End Operations in Nigeria After Eight Years
Ride-hailing company Uber is set to withdraw from the Nigerian market, announcing that it will cease operations in the country effective September 2, 2026. The company disclosed the decision in a message to drivers on Wednesday, informing them that they…