Ekaterina Alexeevna Shuvalova, the deputy vice-rector for Youth Policy, Social Work, and International Relations at MGIMO University, in Russia has revealed that Russia is actively offering scholarships to Nigerian students, foster research, innovation and vocational studies. She noted this during a courtesy visit by the Russian delegation to the Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, secretary to the Lagos […] read more Russia, Lagos collaborate to improve research, vocational education

Ben Gomes, Google head of learning, has emphasised that the most fundamental element of education is a human quality that no algorithm can currently replicate. In a shift from the prevailing industry focus on automated tools, Gomes identifies motivation as the primary hurdle in modern learning—a problem he believes artificial intelligence is unequipped to solve. […] read more Education real problem beyond algorithm – Gomes

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of deploying what it described as “administrative landmines” aimed at preventing the party from fielding candidates in forthcoming elections. In a press statement issued on Monday and signed by Bolaji Abdullahi, its national publicity secretary, the party said INEC’s decision to stop […] read more INEC setting ‘landmines’ to exclude us from elections – ADC

Nigeria’s agricultural sector has seen a significant surge in investment, rising 224 percent in one year amid escalating insecurity in the country. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) capital importation report showed that foreign direct investment (FDI) in the agric sector hit $167.3 million in 2025, up 224 percent from $51.7 million in […] read more Nigeria’s agric investment surges 224%

In January, Salewa Tokunbo, a Lagos trader who is into frozen food items, was confident that whatever she stocked from her wholesale suppliers would be rushed by customers. Prices were fair, and the business environment was good. But nothing prepared Tokunbo for the impacts of the United States and Iran war that began on February […] read more Nigerian business economy under fresh pressure as US-Iran war fires on

As the rainy season approaches, farmers across parts of Nigeria have raised fresh concerns over escalating production costs, warning that the trend could deepen food insecurity and worsen economic hardship for millions of households. In separate interviews, farmers lamented the persistent increase in the costs of agricultural inputs and transportation. They described the situation as […] read more Production costs, insecurity force farmers to retreat as planting season approaches

Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola has revealed that despite current challenges, the country stands to gain from the ongoing reforms, embarked upon by President Bola Tinubu. Otedola posted this  on his verified X handle on Monday, where he disclosed that he discussed  Nigeria’s economic challenges with the President at his Ikoyi residence on Easter Sunday The meeting was […] read more Otedola hails Tinubu’s policies, says, there is hope for Nigeria

Spiro, Africa’s leading provider of electric mobility solutions and battery swapping technology, has expanded its operations in Ogun State with the deployment of 1,000 new electric bikes to boost sustainable transportation across Nigeria. The fleet was officially inaugurated recently at the Gateway International Airport by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Prince Dapo Abiodun, Governor of […] read more Spiro expands electric mobility in Ogun with 1,000 bikes

Nigeria tops Africa in food waste, losing an estimated 38 million tonnes annually, a situation the European Union has described as “alarming” due to its implications for food security, the economy, and the environment. Speaking in Abuja during the commemoration of International Day of Zero Waste on March 30, Zissimos Vergos, the EU’s deputy ambassador […] read more Nigeria tops Africa in food waste, EU sounds alarm

Canadian employers are now required to extend vacancies for low-wage jobs, prioritising their citizens, which is expected to create few opportunities for foreign workers. These employers seeking to hire employees are now required to advertise low-wage vacancies for a minimum of eight continuous weeks before submitting a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) application. This update […] read more Canada implements stricter hiring rules for low-wage foreign workers

Citihoms Finance Company partnered with the Government of Enugu State to host a three-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening fiscal management and institutional accountability within the state’s civil service. The program, organised through the Office of the Head of Service and held from March 23 to 25, brought together directors and deputy directors of the […] read more Citihoms partners Enugu to train senior civil servants on fiscal oversight

Manchester City’s midfield maestro Bernardo Silva will depart the Etihad Stadium at the end of the 2025/26 season, assistant manager Pep Lijnders confirmed. The 31-year-old Portugal international, who has become a symbol of the club’s dominance under Pep Guardiola, will leave as a free agent when his contract expires this June. Read Also: Bernardo Silva […] read more Bernardo Silva to leave Man City after nine trophy-laden years

Women are powering Nigeria’s progress – but not leading it in equal measure. As Nigeria’s National and State Houses of Assembly get ready to consider the Reserved Seat for Women Bill that would improve women’s representation in government, it is worth asking the question: why do similar gaps exist in critical sectors, in particular, the […] read more From participation to power: Rethinking women’s leadership in Nigeria’s nonprofit sector

Easter Message 2026 1: Easter in a Time of Turbulence I just love pilots. Not just their impeccably smart attire, but their air of confidence. My concern is with those assuring words after take-off when they make contact from the cockpit: “Ladies and gentlemen, although we expect some slight turbulent winds ahead, we will do […] read more Faith and hope in times of turbulence

Arsenal have received a timely boost ahead of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final clash with Sporting Lisbon, with Declan Rice and Gabriel Magalhães both returning to training. Rice withdrew from the England squad during the March international break following a medical assessment and missed Saturday’s FA Cup defeat to Southampton. Read Also: Arteta challenges Arsenal […] read more Champions League: Rice, Gabriel boost Arsenal ahead of Sporting clash

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has urged officers and soldiers to remain guided by the core values of honour, responsibility, and respect for the rule of law while discharging constitutional duties. Shaibu gave the charge on Monday during a special Easter luncheon organized for soldiers of the 302 Artillery Regiment, Onitsha, […] read more COAS tasks personnel on core values, holds special Easter luncheon in Anambra 

Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc delivered a robust financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025, with profit after tax more than doubling to N11.73 billion, underscoring strong operational momentum and improved efficiency across its business lines. The company’s audited results show revenue rose significantly by 54 per cent to N44.46 billion in 2025, […] The post Skyway Aviation Reports Robust Profit Growth, Revenue Up 54% in 2025 appeared first on Business Today NG.

“Baby, today is my birthday. And am grateful. Baby, you don’t want to see me in tears and I won’t cry for you. Baby I’m begging you, since Sunday I haven’t eaten, you didn’t give me food to eat but from today I promise you I will eat. Baby, I have a gift to give […] read more Promise Ayuba and the cutlass of justice

Leaders of a community in Kaduna State have rejected the Nigerian Army’s claim that 31 worshippers abducted during an Easter service attack have been rescued, insisting that all victims remain in captivity. The attack occurred at a branch of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in Arikon community, Kachia Local Government Area, where gunmen killed […] read more Community leaders disputes army’s claim of rescuing Kaduna Easter attack hostages

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is billed to inaugurate some critical projects in Lagos, as part of his two-day visit to the state, Gbenga Omotoso, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, confirmed on Monday. The projects, according to Omotoso, who addressed the media alongside some members of the state executive council, in Ikeja, include 5.04km Mende-Opebi Link […] read more Relief from gridlock expected as Tinubu to inaugurate 5km Mende-Opebi Bridge, others projects in Lagos 

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery adjusted its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) prices nine times in the first quarter of 2026, owing to growing tensions between the United States and Iran. A report from Petroleum Price Nigeria showed the 650,000 bpd refinery increased petrol prices six times and decreased prices three times, owing to crude oil movements, […] read more Dangote Refinery adjusts petrol nine times in Q1

For two days in Abuja, Nigeria confronted an uncomfortable truth: the country is not only battling insecurity on the ground; it is also losing control of the narratives that surround it. The conference hosted by the National Counter Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Adviser and su‎pported by the UKAid-funded Strengthening Peace and Resilience […] read more Why Nigeria must fix the language of conflict now

Few legal concepts are as widely misunderstood in Nigeria as alimony. For many, the idea is shaped by scenes from American films and television, where divorced spouses receive large, sometimes lifelong, payments. But Nigerian law paints a far more restrained and practical picture: one grounded in fairness, judicial discretion, and the realities of each case […] read more Alimony in Nigeria: What the law actually says (1)

I am not a security professional in the traditional sense. I have not served in the military, nor have I led a law enforcement institution. And the organisation I lead, the Infrastructure Corporation of Nigeria (InfraCorp), does not have an explicit mandate in security operations. Yet Nigeria’s security challenge is too important to be left […] read more Beyond force: Why infrastructure must sit at the heart of Nigeria’s security strategy

… Says AI surveillance fails to address Plateau crisis …Calls for review of inquiry reports, boosting of community engagement The State House’s explanation of President Bola Tinubu’s decision to address victims of the Plateau attacks at the airport instead of visiting the affected community has sparked renewed concerns over the worsening security situation in the […] read more Jos Massacre: Tinubu’s inability to visit attack site reflects citizens’ harsh reality – CSO

Nigeria’s Dangote refinery, Africa’s largest, has increased exports of gasoline and urea to African countries hit by supply disruptions caused by the Iran war, its owner Aliko Dangote said on Monday. Dangote said the refinery, which is operating at its maximum capacity of 650,000 barrels a day, had helped ⁠cushion the full impact of the […] read more Nigeria’s Dangote refinery boosts exports to ease Africa’s supply crunch

Nigeria’s high-cost economic environment is beginning to reshape its technology, fintech and creative industries, as rising energy and logistics expenses compress margins and weaken consumer demand, even as transaction volumes and corporate earnings show pockets of resilience. For many urban workers earning about N900,000 monthly, rising petrol and food prices have erased savings buffers and […] read more Nigeria’s inflation shock hits tech, fintech, creative sectors as costs outpace growth

President Bola Tinubu has approved the payment plan to finally settle the outstanding debts under the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme. The debt repayment plan followed the final review of the legacy debts that have beset the power sector for more than a decade. The long-standing debts accumulated between February 2015 and March 2025. […] The post Tinubu Approves ₦3.3 Trillion to Clear Power Sector Debts appeared first on Business Today NG.

A strong currency remains one of the clearest signals of macroeconomic discipline, investor confidence and external stability. Across Africa, only a handful of economies have managed to sustain relatively firm exchange rates against the United States dollar, often reflecting tighter monetary policy, export strength, or managed currency regimes. In early March, the naira was stable […] read more 7 African countries with the strongest currencies/$ as of March 2026

Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has cautioned the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) against dragging President Bola Tinubu into the party’s internal crisis. Oyintiloye described the allegations linking Tinubu to the ADC’s troubles as “disturbing and inaccurate,” urging the embattled leadership to be honest with Nigerians […] read more Leave Tinubu out of your woes, APC chieftain tells ADC

Europe, like Nigeria, has a housing crisis and a construction industry that can’t keep up. But, unlike Nigeria, Europe has, to a considerable extent, adopted a new construction method after governments have exhausted most quick solutions, and the construction industry is struggling to modernise. In Nigeria, supply efforts are too little to meet demand. Europe […] read more Lessons for Nigeria from Europe on solution to housing crisis

Investment interest has continued to swell in Eko Atlantic City, with many investors flocking to the city and joining the league of residential and office tower developers. The latest arrival in the city is Veritasi Homes and Properties, which, in collaboration with Cooperative Investment and Thrift Society Limited (COOPLAG), recently turned the sod to build […] read more More investment interest in Eko Atlantic as developer turns sod for 22-floor tower

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has recorded another milestone in its funding disbursement efforts to support renewable energy projects across the country. In this latest round, N7.95 billion was disbursed to Havenhill to finance critical equipment for four mini-grid power projects across Taraba, Kwara, and Kogi States. Similarly, N1.056 billion was released to Faraday & […] read more REA disburses N9bn for mini-grids in Taraba, Kwara, Kogi, Niger

Every morning for eleven years, Chukwuemeka Duru started his day the same way by yanking a pull cord on a 45-kilowatt diesel generator behind his Mobil filling station on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, bracing himself for the roar and the fumes. Last October, he yanked it for the last time. A 72-panel solar array now sits on […] read more Nigeria’s petrol stations are ditching diesel, solar is moving in

Nigeria and 13 other African countries are set to benefit from a $11.3m renewable energy financing initiative approved by the African Development Bank, aimed at expanding electricity access to underserved and fragile communities across the continent., The bank said the facility, designed to support Peace Renewable Energy Certificate (P-REC) mini-grid projects, will provide power to […] read more Nigeria, others to benefit from AfDB’s $11.3m energy fund

Schneider Electric is positioning itself at the intersection of two of the world’s most pressing industrial challenges: feeding the insatiable power appetite of AI workloads and doing so without overwhelming fragile electricity grids as artificial intelligence rewrites the economics of computing. The French energy management giant is pushing an integrated vision for what it calls […] read more Schneider Electric bets big on AI-era data centres as power demands surge