JUST IN: Nigeria’s GDP Rebased to N205trn Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has been rebased from 80 trillion naira to 205 trillion naira. This is according the Statistician General of the Federation, Adeyemi Adeniran. The figure, according to him, showed an increase of 41. 7 percent compared to the figures obtained during the 2014 GDP

Air Peace Reveals Date to Commence Abuja–London Flights Air Peace says it will begin direct flights from Abuja airport to Heathrow and Gatwick airports in London, United Kingdom (UK), on October 26. In a statement on its Facebook page on July 16, Air Peace said the commencement of the flights will give Nigerians more options.

NBS Set to Launch Rebased GDP Report The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) will on Monday launch Nigeria’s long-anticipated rebased Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report, using 2019 as the new base year. The updated GDP framework, which covers up to 2024, is expected to offer a more accurate and comprehensive picture of the country’s economic

Nigeria’s U20 team, the Flying Eagles, are through to the final of the WAFU B U20 Boys’ Championship in Ghana after edging out the Niger Republic 4-3 on penalties following a goalless draw in regulation time. The semi-final clash was a tense affair, with the Flying Eagles dominating possession and creating more chances, but unable

Adamawa State has recorded a 40 percent surge in the number of new acceptors of family planning methods in the past one year, according to The Challenge Initiative (TCI), a non-governmental organisation focused on reproductive health. The significant growth is attributed to a coordinated campaign led by TCI in partnership with the Adamawa State Government

Foremost Capital Limited, a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)-licensed asset management firm, has crossed a major milestone in Nigeria’s fast-evolving investment landscape, reporting Assets Under Management (AUM) in excess of ₦60 billion barely six months after commencing operations. The Abuja-based firm, which is carving a niche through a mix of conventional and shariah-compliant investment products

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, has distanced itself from a press statement alleging the cancellation of all the papers written during the just concluded West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates, 2025. According to the press statement dated Saturday, July19, which is being circulated on social media platforms, the Federal

The recent 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran exposed the hypocrisy of both Israel and the West, particularly the US. The United States forced their backers—the United Kingdom, Germany, and France—to back its imperialist plans in the Middle East. Instigating regime change both inside and outside the target nation is one of its strategies. This

Kannywood Queens Who now Rule Hausa Screens By Bilkisu Ahmed Shekarau In Northern Nigeria, Kannywood is more than a film industry—it is a cultural lifeline. Through it, Hausa identity is preserved, social realities are reflected, and new generations are educated and entertained in equal measure. But beneath the surface of the stories told lies another

AGF Denies FG’s Acquisition of 25% Shares in First Bank Holdings The Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has denied reports alleging that the Federal Government acquired 25 percent of shares in First Bank Holdings (First Holdco). The rebuttal follows a publication by ThisDay Newspaper on July 17, 2025

A new fee is being introduced for most people applying for a U.S. non-immigrant visa. As part of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” signed into law on July 4, 2025, every applicant for a tourist, student, exchange, or temporary work visa will owe an extra $250 when their visa is issued.  This “visa integrity fee”

As Nigeria looks toward the 2027 elections, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faces both a challenge and an opportunity.  In 2023, Peter Obi left the PDP to run for president under the Labour Party banner. His clear message and fresh style won him millions of votes and won over many young Nigerians.  Now, PDP leaders