Nigeria Set to Launch New Alphanumeric Postcode System October 1
The Federal Government is set to launch Nigeria’s new Alphanumeric Postcode System on October 1, 2026, in a major overhaul of the country’s addressing infrastructure aimed at giving homes and buildings unique digital identifiers. The Minister of…
Cement Becomes ‘Gold’ in Nigeria as FCCPC Probes Possible Price Manipulation
Cement is becoming increasingly expensive in Nigeria, raising fresh concerns about the forces driving prices of one of the country’s most important construction materials. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has…
Building Must Begin with the Foundation: Why NFF Elections Should Start from Local Football Councils
Every enduring structure begins with a solid foundation. Development must progress from the simple to the complex and from the grassroots to the national level. Nigerian football administration should follow this same principle. For the Nigeria Football…
Nigeria’s Headline Inflation Falls to 15.43% in July, Food Inflation Rises
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate fell to 15.43 per cent in July 2026, down from 15.91 per cent recorded in June, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. The latest figure, contained in the NBS Consumer Price Index report released on Monday,…
Nigeria’s Drug Crisis Deepens as Millions Battle Addiction, Stigma and Limited Access to Treatment
The global drug crisis is no longer simply a problem of illegal substances or criminal networks. It is increasingly a public health and social challenge affecting individuals, families and entire communities, with young people among those most vulnerable…
Nigeria Gleans 10 Gold at Glasgow 2026
Its one of Nigeria’s best performances in more than a decade. The contingent went for an overkill in a commonwealth event that saw the catalogue 10 gold medals, 24 in total. The team wrapped up its campaign nicely at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in…
INEC Stands Firm as Nationwide Voter Registration Ends July 26
For all its worth, that deadline ends today. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has insisted that the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise will end today, July 26, resisting calls from opposition political parties and…
Nigeria’s Heavy Dependence on Imported Medicines Sparks Renewed Calls for Pharmaceutical Self-Sufficiency
Nigeria is at risk of losing grounds on its public health security, economic stability and industrial development if it continues to depend heavily on imported medical supplies. Industry estimates suggest that Nigeria imports between 60 and 70 per cent…
Fresh Calls for NNPCL Audit as Tinubu, Buhari, Obasanjo Blamed for Missing Oil Funds
Fresh revelations about Nigeria’s state oil company have reignited public outrage, as calls for a sweeping audit of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) intensify. The storm follows a World Bank report exposing a N500 billion shortfall…
Google Launches 2025 AI Startup Accelerator in Africa, Offers Up to $350,000 in Support
Google has rolled out the 2025 edition of its AI-focused startup accelerator program in Africa, targeting early-stage tech firms with game-changing solutions and offering up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits. The program, announced on Thursday, is…