Nigeria’s pre-NEMSAS Ambulances By Salisu Na’inna Dambatta The introduction of the National Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (NEMSAS) by the Federal Government forced one to wonder about the nature of ambulances used when the first generation hospitals and dispensaries were established in Nigeria. My search on wether St. Margaret’s Hospital, the first government hospital

Power Privatisation Scam and the N4trn GenCo Time Bomb By Lawal Dahiru Mamman, Nigeria’s struggle with electricity is not just about flickering bulbs or darkened homes. It is about the survival of industries, the health of small businesses, and the very foundation of national development. Stable power supply is the bedrock of productivity—yet after more

NIWA Cuts Deaths on Waterways by 72% in 2025 By Adebayo Adedeji When former Osun State Commissioner for Finance, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), was appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) in October 2023, his mandate was clear: to fully implement the Water Transportation Code to reduce

The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed terrorism charges against two senior commanders of Ansaru, an extremist group reportedly linked to Al-Qaeda, over their alleged role in violent attacks across Nigeria, including the 2022 Kuje prison break. The suspects, identified as Mahmud Usman (aka Abu Bara’a Abbas/Mukhtar), described as the self-styled Emir of Ansaru

Former Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has vowed to work towards unseating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, describing the effort as a “national consensus” to rescue Nigeria from worsening hardship. Tambuwal, who is part of an emerging opposition coalition, said his involvement was neither about personal ambition nor regional politics but about

Sometimes it is not about buying new clothes, it is about making the most of what you already own. The right accessories can completely transform a simple outfit, taking it from “just okay” to “effortlessly stylish.” Whatever the occasion, heading to work, a dinner date, or a weekend hangout with friends, these fashion staples will

Yahaya Yahaya was shaped by a family of civil servants that valued discipline and responsibility. Those roots remain the compass of his life today. At just 36, Yahaya, a Nigerian lawyer turned entrepreneur, has grown into one of Nigeria’s most intriguing entrepreneurs, building a portfolio that cuts across mining, real estate, workspace solutions, fashion and

Nigeria’s cement makers recorded their best half-year performance ever in 2025 as price adjustments, operational efficiency, and a more stable naira drove earnings to new highs. Dangote, BUA, and Lafarge Africa saw their combined net income rise to N834.01 billion in the first six months of 2025. That’s more than triple the figures they earned

Nigeria’s cement industry has long been dominated by two powerful players, Dangote Cement, led by Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote, and BUA Cement, owned by Abdul Samad Rabiu.  But now, a new heavyweight has entered the market: Huaxin Cement, a Chinese firm that has quietly become one of the most ambitious foreign investors in Africa’s

Charcoal sits in a strange place in Nigeria’s economy: everyone knows it exists, many livelihoods depend on it, yet it’s barely recognised in policy, trade data, or export strategy. That invisibility isn’t accidental.  It’s the outcome of muddled rules, inconsistent enforcement, and a blind spot in how we classify and price forest products.  Meanwhile, other

The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, has already ended for one African nation. Congo-Brazzaville is officially out of the race after losing all their qualifying matches. Earlier in the year, FIFA suspended the Congolese football federation (FECOFOOT) due to what it described

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially declared Olasijibomi Ogundele, the Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, wanted over alleged involvement in money laundering and diversion of funds. In a public notice released on Friday by EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the agency called on Nigerians with any