Train drivers in Spain are due to begin a three-day nationwide strike on Monday in protest of what they say is a lack of safety guarantees on the country's rail system.

  A democracy rarely col­lapses in a single dra­matic moment. More often, it is slowly rede­signed—clause by clause—until citizens wake up one day to dis­cover that elections still happen, but…

While it is evident that an effective public transport system involves more than simply transporting people and goods from one location to another and contributing to the cultivation of personal…

Jim Harbaugh's family, a close-knit blended unit, features seven children, showcasing their involvement in sports and the legacy of coaching excellence.

Despite the federal government’s ambitious oil production target of two million barrels per day (mbpd) in 2026, data from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC, show that output has grown by just 1.4 per cent over the past five years. The post FG’s oil production data cast doubt over 2mbpd 2026 target appeared first on Vanguard News.

When he presented his budget proposals for 2024 to Nigeria’s National Assembly, the first full year of appropriations under his presidency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu identified as his priorities human asset development, poverty reduction and fighting insecurity.  Last week, his official spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, appeared to forget or renounce that policy direction, when he acknowledged […] The post The SEDC will need protection from political extortion, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Netherlands on Thursday returned a 3,500-year-old sculpture to Egypt after the looted artefact resurfaced at a Dutch art fair in 2022.

Fresh facts have emerged on how the Senate rejected a proposal to make real-time electronic transmission of election results mandatory, ahead of the 2027 general election. The post 2027: How 3 southern senators scuttled real-time e-transmission of election results — Sources appeared first on Vanguard News.

In a country where identity often arrives before ability, it is no small thing when a public policy chooses to listen differently. Nigeria, with its many tongues and temperaments, has…

The events leading up to and succeeding the elections of 12 June, 1993, were remarkable in several respects in Nigeria’s political (and if all their consequences are included, economic) annals. The near farcical nature of the election’s annulment. The latitude that key players looked to in order that they could plausibly deny their respective roles […] The post June 12, kayfabe, and defining moments, By Uddin Ifeanyi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

MOHAMMED Nami, former Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), has said Nigeria’s 2025 tax reform framework was designed to boost government revenue by an estimated ₦2 trillion to ₦3 trillion annually, while aligning the country’s tax system with global best practices. Speaking at the recently concluded ASAM Webinar, Nami said the reforms […] The post Tax reform designed to boost government revenue, estimated at N2–N3trn —Former FIRS boss appeared first on Tribune Online.

The only thing any economist should fear is applause.” Alfred Marshall, 1842-1924. This article could have been titled: Why Buhari Failed Woefully Or Why Tinubu Inherited An Economy On The…

For years Stephen Miller has been a conservative firebrand in Donald Trump's political orbit. Now, he has become a lightning rod.

Despite signs of improving macroeconomic indicators published by the Federal Government, the latest financial results of Nigeria’s manufacturing sector have indicated that significant pressures persist. The post Manufacturers record N1.8trn unsold goods as demand slumps appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Algeria has begun the process of cancelling its air services agreement with the United Arab Emirates, signed in Abu Dhabi in May 2013, state media said on Saturday.

MoMo PSB, the fintech subsidiary of MTN Nigeria, has announced a strategic partnership with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to support small and medium-scale businesses…

LAGOS – Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) closed the 2025 financial year with a strong earnings rebound, posting a 29.3 per cent increase in profit after tax to N959.38 billion, driven…

What happened to Darren Waller and Kelsey Plum's relationship? Uncover the whirlwind romance and long-distance woes that ended the NFL-WNBA⁠ power c‍oup‌le.

Gunmen killed three people and abducted a Catholic priest and several others during an early morning attack on the clergyman's residence in northern Nigeria's Kaduna state, church and police sources said on Sunday.

LAGOS – Moniepoint says it’s transforming how petrol stations across the country manage payments, access credit, and track inventory through innovative financial solutions. It revealed this in its latest case…

Esso, ExxonMobil affiliates in Nigeria,  has called for collaborative steps to enhance the competitiveness of Nigerian projects to attract global capital and investment. Speaking at the Upstream Leadership Dialogue Session The post Esso, partners commit $1b to Deepwater Usan field appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

•Targets 12.94 percent average inflation, N1,400/US$ in 2026 Monetary conditions in Nigeria are expected to remain relatively loose in 2026, supported by improved macroeconomic stability recorded in 2025 and a gradual easing of inflationary and foreign exchange pressures, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). In its 2026 macroeconomic outlook titled “Consolidating Macroeconomic Stability […] The post Monetary conditions to stay loose in 2026 as inflation, FX pressures ease —CBN appeared first on Tribune Online.

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s livestock sector have raised concerns over what they describe as blurred institutional boundaries following the inauguration of the National Economic Council (NEC) Technical Sub-Committee on Livestock Development, The post Livestock stakeholders concerned about committee appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Every Nigerian who is familiar with the conduct of the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) in the past couple of years would agree that the widespread malpractices that are The post When varsities become culpable in examination fraud  appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), in collaboration with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has concluded a three-day high-level stakeholder engagement in Lagos, to reduce cargo dwell time and The post PEBEC, NPA set to achieve seven-day cargo dwell time for seamless trade appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Licensed cargo agents and freight forwarders operating at airports nationwide have called for dialogue in the implementation of the proposed N20 per kilogram rolled out by the Federal Airports Authority The post Cargo agents call for dialogue on of tariff hike appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has successfully completed and commissioned a 100 kWp solar mini-grid in Damau, a rural community in Kubau Local Government Area of Kaduna State, marking another milestone The post REA’s 100kWp mini-grid delivers clean energy to 2,500 residents appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

With the 100 per cent guarantee to support a USD $75 million debt facility for Robust International Pte Ltd (Robust) to construct a new cashew nut processing plant in Ogun…

The Federal Government might have lost over N400 billion in technical equipment, accessories, training, and first aid materials procured by the National Population Commission (NPC) for the botched 2023 census, The post ‘Fed Govt loses N400b to postponed census’ appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (FMHUD), National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) and Office of Surveyor-General of the Federation (OSGoF) have come up with a unified and transparent framework for The post New unified framework to drive inland waterways development appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has  inaugurated its ESG Advisory Board, marking a significant milestone in advancing sustainable business practices, responsible governance, and long-term enterprise value across  private sector. The post NECA inaugurates ESG advisory board appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Nigeria’s Treasury Bills (NTB) demand rose 300 per cent  at its latest auction, with total subscriptions hitting N4.59 trillion, nearly three times the N1.15 trillion offered by the Debt Management The post T-Bills oversubscribed by 300 per cent in N4.59 trillion deal appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Chairman, Board of Trustees, Federation of Agricultural Commodity Association of Nigeria, (FACAN), Dr. Victor Iyama, has urged farmers to take advantage of the booming edible snail market projected to reach The post Expert urges on $14.5b snail industry appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Nigeria’s roadmap to economic growth and continental leadership relies heavily on gas as a strategic enabler for industrialization, economic development, and regional cooperation. The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC The post Gas, Nigeria’s key to economic growth, continental leadership, says Ojulari appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) has highlighted the contribution of newly listed companies to the bullish overall market performance. At its NGX Made of Africa Awards ceremony, which honours companies and The post Stock Exchange highlights contributions of new listings appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.