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Apr 05, 2026

Students at Ebonyi State University (EBSU) are demanding urgent fixes after repeated failures of the Academic Board System (ABS), the university’s digital platform for exams and result processingEbs

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 05, 2026

Food prices in Lagos continue to climb sharply as rising fuel costs place increasing pressure on traders and consumers, deepening Nigeria’s ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 03, 2026

Suspected fighters from the Islamist militant group Boko Haram have abducted seven Chadian citizens in southeastern Niger, near the border with Chad, the Chadian embassy in Niamey confirmed on Friday.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 31, 2026

The Nigerian Senate has swiftly approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request for $6 billion in external financing, a move aimed at shoring up the federal budget and fast-tracking critical infrastructure projects amid growing economic pressures. The financing package includes a $5 billion structured total return swap with First Abu Dhabi Bank and a $1 billion loan arranged through Citibank London with support from UK Export Finance (UKEF). Government officials say the bulk of the funds will address shortfalls in the federal budget and improve liquidity management, while the additional loan will finance the rehabilitation and modernization of Nigeria’s major ports, including the Lagos Port Complex and Tin Can Island Port—key gateways for the country’s international trade. Senate approval came rapidly after plenary sessions reviewing the president’s letters requesting legislative consent under Nigeria’s Debt Management Office Act. Analysts say the swift legislative action reflects the government’s urgency in addressing fiscal pressures while signaling Nigeria’s intent to maintain robust engagement with international financial partners. The loans are expected to bolster economic activity, increase trade efficiency, and enhance Nigeria’s competitiveness in the West African region, while also helping the government meet pressing budget obligations and infrastructure development goals.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 31, 2026

Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the Senate’s approval to secure a $5 billion foreign loan, a move that places renewed attention on the country’s growing debt burden and the administration’s strategy for stabilising Africa’s largest economy.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 31, 2026

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, resigned from office on March 30, 2026, as part of a planned political transition tied to the 2027 general elections.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 31, 2026

Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a series of key appointments and nominations affecting major federal institutions, including the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and the National Population Commission (NPC).

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 31, 2026

‎President Bola Tinubu has ignited a fresh wave of debate after announcing that he will donate all his salaries since assuming office on May 29, 2023, to a newly proposed welfare fund for wounded soldiers and families of fallen military personnel, an initiative some observers are already describing as symbolic rather than systemic.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 30, 2026

Kenya has launched a major homicide investigation after 33 bodies, including 25 children, were exhumed from a mass grave at a church-owned cemetery in the country’s west an incident now drawing international attention and intensifying concerns over the handling of unclaimed bodies across Africa.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 29, 2026

A senior Nigerian lawmaker has issued a dramatic warning that Boko Haram fighters are now better armed than government troops, urging President Bola Tinubu to intervene before the insurgency escalates further.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 29, 2026

The fourth day of thThee Global Crusade with Kumuyi (GCK), held in Asaba, Delta State, on March 28, 2026, delivered a deeply moving and memorable Impact Academy session at the Cenotaph grounds behind the House of Assembly along Okpanam Road.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 28, 2026

Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi has delivered a strong message to thousands of young people at the GCK Impact Academy in Asaba, urging them to embrace purpose, reject corruption, and pursue excellence.