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Africa faces a critical paradox in its climate journey: while decarbonisation is essential for global climate goals, the continent still struggles to provide reliable electricity to millions, with coal remaining a key energy source. George Asamani, Managing Director of Project Management Institute (PMI) Sub-Saharan Africa, warns that Africa’s green shift could create redundancies as quickly…

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Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed the state’s commitment to sustainable growth and coastal resilience at the 11th Lagos International Climate Change Summit, themed “Blue Economy, Green Money: Financing Africa’s Coastal Resilience and Ocean Innovation.” Speaking at the opening ceremony, Sanwo-Olu emphasized that Lagos—a city built on water, energy, and entrepreneurship—must leverage its ocean…

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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced a significant reduction in the Hajj fare for the 2026 pilgrimage, following a directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The move is expected to provide substantial financial relief for Nigerian pilgrims across all operational zones. According to NAHCON, the revised fares reflect reductions of up to…

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Nigeria’s music industry continues to make waves on the global stage, with several artists securing multiple Grammy nominations across categories such as Best Global Music Album and Best African Music Performance. These nominations highlight the creativity, diversity, and international influence of Nigerian music. Leading the pack is Burna Boy with 13 nominations, followed by Sade…

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Pastor Emmanuel Iren has described Nigeria’s security infrastructure as “one of the best in the world,” while acknowledging that its effectiveness often depends on an individual’s social and financial status. Speaking during a sermon, Pastor Iren noted that wealthy and influential citizens typically receive swift responses from security operatives, whereas the poor and marginalised frequently…

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The Federal Government has increased the Credit Risk Guarantee (CRG) for tomato crate financing to 75 per cent under the Dutch-funded HortiNigeria Programme, in a move expected to unlock over ₦500 million in intervention funding for Nigeria’s horticulture sector. The Country Representative of the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) and Programme Director of HortiNigeria, Mohamed…

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A foundation member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Osita Okechukwu, has said the re-election of Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) proves that Nigeria is not sliding into a one-party state, as alleged by some opposition figures. Okechukwu, who is the immediate past Director-General of the Voice of…

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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) installed 70,888 new meters for customers across the country in August 2025. This was contained in NERC’s Metering Factsheet for July and August 2025, released on Monday on its website. According to the report, 70,888 customers were metered in August, compared to 76,783 in…

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Nigeria is losing an estimated $15 billion annually to oil theft and pipeline vandalism, according to a new study by Professor Usman Muhammed of Kaduna State University. The findings have sparked renewed concern over the sustainability of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda beyond 2027. Speaking at the 1st Citizens Engagement Conference (North-West Edition)…

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The Anioma State Creation Movement has renewed calls for the creation of Anioma State, insisting that the proposed state offers more strategic, economic, and infrastructural advantages than any other state creation proposal from the South East. In a statement issued by its Media Director, Chief (Barr.) Tonnie Oganah, the group argued that Anioma’s inclusion in…

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