Nigerian Researcher, Raphael Ebiefung Wins Prestigious Fellowship in U.S.
A Nigerian academic, Raphael Ebiefung, has been selected for the Grace Jordan McFadden Professor Programme Fellowship at the University of South Carolina, a recognition reserved for outstanding scholars driving innovation and tackling social challenges. The institution, in a statement, described the fellowship as “highly competitive” and noted that recipients are chosen for their capacity to […]
Posterity Will Justify Tinubu for Hard but Necessary Decisions, Says Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that President Bola Tinubu will be remembered kindly by future generations for taking difficult but essential decisions aimed at securing Nigeria’s long-term prosperity. Speaking at the State House in Abuja, Shettima described Tinubu as a leader who possesses the political will and economic insight required to steer the country […]
FG Allocates ₦1.85bn for Education, Rehabilitation of Rescued Chibok Girls
President Bola Tinubu has approved the release of ₦1.854 billion to support the education and rehabilitation of rescued Chibok schoolgirls, in what government officials describe as a demonstration of moral responsibility and long-term commitment to their future. The allocation, which will run until 2027 under the Chibok Girls Intervention Programme, is designed to cover tuition, […]
Oyedele Clarifies Fuel Surcharge Policy, Dismisses Claims of Hidden Subsidy
Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has explained that the recently debated fossil fuel surcharge is not a return to fuel subsidies, but a provision in existing law designed to fund transport infrastructure in the future. Speaking in response to concerns that Nigerians may be facing “hidden […]
Reconstruction of Lagos International Airport Begins , FAAN Issues Travel Advisory
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the commencement of reconstruction work at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. In a travel advisory released on Friday, FAAN urged passengers to arrive at the airport well ahead of their departure times to avoid delays and missed flights as a result of disruptions […]
EFCC Declares Sujimoto Wanted for Alleged Money Laundering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Lagos businessman, Olasijibomi Ogundele, popularly known as Sujimoto wanted over alleged diversion of funds and money laundering. Ogundele, the Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, was declared wanted in a notice issued on Friday by the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale. According to the statement, […]
From Fragility to Foundations: Inside PBAT’s Political Economy
By Tanimu Yakubu In early 2024, Nigeria’s naira collapsed to ₦1,800 per dollar, rattling households and businesses alike. By August 2025, it had strengthened to ₦1,525. For President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, this was not just recovery but the opening proof of his broader political economy: building Nigeria on three foundations — credible currency, concrete […]