The sharp increase in housing rents across major Nigerian cities such as Lagos, Abuja, and Port-Harcourt has pushed many citizens into hardship, forcing thousands to fall back on their pension savings to secure residential mortgages. The trend is reflected in the rising demand for pension-backed home ownership provided in the pension Reform Act 2014, which

The world’s biggest oil and gas companies are shifting from aggressive drilling to caution, as tumbling crude prices force executives to slash costs and jobs while shelving projects. The move marks the industry’s deepest pullback since the market collapse triggered by the coronavirus in 2020, with the players once again bracing for a prolonged downturn.

Nigerian farmers have warned that food prices will remain high unless the burden of high production costs is addressed. Rising fertiliser prices, escalating input costs, and worsening climate change are squeezing farmers’ margins, leaving many struggling to stay profitable and putting the nation’s food production at risk. “Until the cost of inputs such as fertilisers

The Kogi State Government has pledged its support to private schools operating in the state, this is to foster a more conducive learning environment . This development is expected to enhance the quality of education and promote collaboration between the government and private school proprietors. Wemi Jones, the state’ Commissioner for Education, made this known

Troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under Operation ACCORD III, have killed Babangida Kachalla, a notorious bandit kingpin, in a major operation against criminal gangs terrorising Kogi State. Hassan Abdullahi, Brigade’s spokesman,  who confirmed the development in a statement on Saturday, said the operation was carried out in conjunction with Other Hybrid Forces (OHF).

A Federal High Court in Abuja has approved a request by the Department of State Services (DSS) to fast-track the trial of Khalid Al-Barnawi, the alleged mastermind of the 2011 bombing of the United Nations building in Nigeria’s capital. Al-Barnawi, identified as a commander in the terrorist group Ansaru, is facing terrorism-related charges along with

The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, in Ondo State has called on the federal government to deploy technology and innovation to transform the medical care in Nigeria. Hammed Ninalowo, a US trained Double- boarded Diagnostic and Vascular/Interventional Radiologist and Founder of IRDOCNIGERIA, made the call on Saturday at the opening ceremony of the second

DSK Group International Limited has vowed to deliver the 2,000-housing-unit project recently flagged off by Plateau State Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang for civil servants on schedule, to high standards, and with strong security measures in place. Chairman of the company, David Sabo Kente, gave the assurance in an interview with journalists at the weekend in

Yusuf Tuggar, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, has warned that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) risks excluding women and other marginalized groups unless deliberate reforms and inclusive policies are implemented. Tuggar stated this at the recently concluded 2025 Gender Summit hosted by the Policy Innovation Centre in Abuja, saying Africa’s projected population of

…reinforces the mobile phone prohibition in Schools The Oyo State Government has officially banned “sign out” celebrations by final-year students in both public and private schools across the State. This directive comes in response to increasing reports of misconduct, violence, and public disturbances associated with such events. Olusegun Olayiwola, the Commissioner for Education, Science and

Pepe is slipping under heavy pressure, with bearish signals weighing on the latest Pepe (PEPE) price forecast. Cardano, meanwhile, is fighting to push beyond the $0.82 resistance level despite ongoing upgrades and institutional backing. Traders are left asking if either project has enough momentum to prove itself in the short run. That contrast brings BlockDAG

The federal government, in collaboration with the British Council, has unveiled the 2025Creative Economy Week, in a bid to harness the potential of the creative sector for national development. Speaking during a press conference in Abuja, Mukhtar Muhammad, the permanent secretary, Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, said that the partnership is part