1+ hour, 8+ min ago   (326+ words) The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) yesterday called on Nigeria and other West African countries to reduce their dependence on foreign markets in determining the prices of petroleum products. The Authority said the region needs to develop…...

23+ hour, 10+ min ago   (681+ words) Zambians vote Thursday in a closely watched presidential election that will test whether recent economic gains can offset frustration over the high cost of living in one of Africa’s most stable democracies. Incumbent Hakainde Hichilema faces Brian Mundubile, a former…...

2+ day, 5+ min ago   (751+ words) In 2012, Michael L. Ross published a book entitled: THE OIL CURSE: HOW PETROLEUM WEALTH SHAPES THE DEVELOPMENT OF NATIONS. The book turned out to be a landmark. It made waves and it elicited rave reviews and comments. The book generated more…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago   (341+ words) Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal is among top Nigerian officials expected to represent the country at the maiden Canada-Africa Investment Summit scheduled to hold in Toronto from August 10 to 15, 2026. The summit, according to a statement issued on Sunday by the…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (463+ words) Stakeholders in Nigeria’s livestock sector have called for the integration of private veterinary laboratories into the country’s animal disease surveillance system to strengthen disease detection, improve reporting, and enhance preparedness for disease outbreaks. The call was made on Thursday at…...

1+ week, 21+ hour ago   (1499+ words) What has made the situation even more tense is the fact that the spokesman of President Cyril Ramaphosa, Mr. Vincent Magwenya, issued a statement on 15th July accusing Nigeria and Ghana of “spreading fake news” and orchestrating an attempt to “misrepresent…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (193+ words) Economist Aliyu Audu said the whistleblower policy has fallen short of expectations because many whistleblowers have suffered victimisation after exposing wrongdoing. “The policy was designed to encourage people to report corruption, but people are discouraged when whistleblowers become victims of…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (233+ words) Nigeria’s U20 national team, Flying Eagles, have booked their place in the semi-finals of the ongoing WAFU B U20 Tournament. The seven-time African champions defeated Togo 3-0 in their second Group B game in Yamoussoukro on Thursday, carrying on the momentum from their…...

2+ week, 4+ hour ago   (335+ words) The Super Falcons of Nigeria have suffered a shock 3-2 defeat to debutants Malawi in their first women’s Africa Cup of Nations WAFCON 2026 on Tuesday night. The WAFCON reigning champions began the defence of their 10th crown in disastrous fashion as Malawi,…...

2+ week, 21+ hour ago   (239+ words) Daily Trust A Kano State High Court sitting on Miller Road has adjourned until November 13, 2026, the medical negligence suit against the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre following the absence of the government’s lawyers and the defendants’ failure to file their…...