The race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is becoming clearer, with 28 countries already confirming their spots for the global tournament to be hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. With the latest round of qualifiers concluded across several continents, Africa, South America, Asia, and Oceania have completed their qualification series, while Europe

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially spoken about Nigeria’s next step toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup after their dominant 4–0 victory over Benin Republic.  The win, which came on the final day of the qualifiers, helped the Super Eagles keep their dream of reaching the global tournament alive, but the journey is

Africa’s tech industry has grown into a powerful force, valued at nearly $480 billion according to recent estimates.  From fintech to digital banking and logistics, the continent has produced nine startups that have reached or crossed the $1 billion valuation mark, a milestone that once seemed impossible for African-founded companies. While CEOs often receive the

Fresh data on cybercrime in Nigeria paints a worrying picture: thousands of attacks and roughly half a billion dollars in losses across individuals, SMEs, and public bodies. The patterns are familiar, phishing links that steal credentials, fake investment pitches, POS skimmers, and SIM-swap rings that hijack your OTPs. What’s new is the speed and coordination:

Bayelsa State governor Douye Diri has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The announcement came on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, through his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah. Diri did not immediately say which party he will join next. Different reports also claim some Bayelsa House of Assembly members resigned alongside him, though the exact

Nigeria’s House of Representatives has invited the Central Bank of Nigeria to explain why everyday customers keep paying more in fees, transfer charges, SMS alerts, card maintenance, stamp duty, and “nuisance” deductions that quietly add up. The session could trigger a long-overdue clean-up: clearer caps, stricter enforcement, and simpler disclosures at account opening so customers

President Bola Tinubu has commended Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State over his defection from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying the defection of Enugu State governor signifies the coming of South-East to the Country’s mainstream politics. The President represented by the Vice President Kashim Shettima quoted Ali Mazrui

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has called for the domestication of the technologies, industries, and capabilities required to build a resilient renewable energy hub. Abba Aliyu, managing director of REA, who made this call in Abuja on Tuesday, said that across the world, the energy transition is accelerating, driven by advances in solar technology, battery

Nigeria’s persistent and deep-rooted national security failures demand a fundamental re-evaluation and transformation of the National Assembly’s (NASS) current methodology. The prevailing systemic challenges, which are multifaceted and interconnected, have rendered traditional legislative approaches largely ineffective. It is imperative that the 10th NASS moves beyond its conventional, often submissive, legislative tools, including legislation, appropriation and

United Nigeria Airlines has announced the commencement of direct flights to Accra, Ghana, beginning November 10, 2025. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the airline revealed that the new service will operate from both Lagos and Abuja to Kotoka International Airport, Accra, marking United Nigeria Airlines’ first regional route beyond Nigeria’s borders. Speaking in Lagos

Nigeria’s political and business community turned out in full force on Tuesday at the Los Angeles Events and Conference Centre, Abuja, for the public presentation of two new books by Dakuku Peterside, former member of the House of Representatives and public policy thinker. The books, “Leading in a Storm” and “Beneath the Surface” were described

A growing share of smallholders still rely on uncertified or degraded seeds sourced from informal markets, producing fields that look lush early in the season but deliver disappointing yields at harvest.  Farmers and agronomists interviewed across multiple states say the problem is systemic: counterfeit labels, weak distribution of certified varieties, and limited extension support push