There are 195 recognised countries globally, and some are very new to the international community. New countries often form after gaining independence, breaking away from larger nations, or through agreements with other countries. These new countries usually face big challenges like setting up stable governments, growing their economies, and building a strong national identity. Here

When Davido appeared on the Big Homies House podcast and advised Black Americans against relocating to Nigeria, his comments caused a spark, more like a firestorm in the country. He cited issues like poor leadership, the high exchange rate, and soaring oil prices as major obstacles, painting a stark picture of the nation’s economic challenges.

Free visa access in Africa allows people to travel between African countries without needing a visa or by using simpler visa procedures. While some progress has been made, many challenges remain, as shown by the 2024 African Visa Openness Index (AVOI). What Is the Visa Openness Index? The AVOI, created by the African Development Bank

Hon Abdulmumin Jibrin, The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Housing and Habitat The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Housing and Habitat, Hon Abdulmumin Jibrin, has again affirmed that the National Assembly would pass the tax reform bills soon. The lawmaker disclosed this while featuring on Politics Today on TVC

Former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh, has praised Nigerian and Atalanta winger, Ademola Lookman, describing him as a “great player” and highlighting the winger’s unique qualities and potential. Lookman has been a standout performer for club and country, recently making history by finishing 14th in the 2024 Ballon d’Or rankings—a prestigious acknowledgement of his outstanding

…Trade N4.470trn in ten months Domestic and foreign investor transactions in Nigeria’s stock market neared the 2008 level, reaching N4.470 trillion in ten months to October. While domestic investor transactions reached a record high of N3.726 trillion in ten months, nearing the 2008 level when it was N3.971 trillion; foreign investors' equities deal was N744.34

The Coalition of Lagos Indigenous Youth over the weekend faulted orchestrated attacks on Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, by some groups. In a statement issued on behalf of the body by Tunde Azeez, the Coordinator, he said the groups who claimed to be speaking for Lagosians, was unknown, illegal and of

Olisa Agbakoba, former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has predicted that Nigeria can achieve a N500 trillion annual budget by 2030 if the twin efforts of tax and governance revenue are escalated, emphasising that innovation is required to make this possible. Agbakoba gave the prediction against the backdrop of the nearly N50 trillion

Nigeria’s unemployment rate slowed to 4.3 percent in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024 from 5.3 percent in the first quarter (Q1), the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed in its latest report. The Nigeria Labour Force Survey Q2 2024, published on Monday, revealed that the unemployment rate stood at 5.2 percent in urban areas

Sabo Nafiu Umar By Sabo Nafiu Umar Recently, the Dangote Refinery has been in the spotlight for its bold ambition to transform Nigeria’s petroleum landscape. With production costs currently standing at N600 per litre, the question arises: should Dangote sell petrol at international market prices? Upon closer examination, it becomes evident that this approach may

Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation By Olusegun Oruame Nigeria’s poverty rate has become an alarming challenge, one that Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, the newly appointed Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, is determined to address. In 2023, Nigeria’s poverty rate reached 38.9%, with an estimated 87 million

SAEMA 2024 The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, will be the guest speaker at the 6th edition of the Security and Emergency Management Award (SAEMA 2024) and Conference. The award ceremony which is organised by Emergency Digest, a publication of the award-winning Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR) in collaboration with the Centre