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New data on Nigeria’s subnational external debt profile has revealed the 12 states with the lowest foreign debt burdens as of June 30, 2025. The figures, sourced from official debt reports, show significant disparities in external borrowing among states, with some maintaining notably low exposure to foreign creditors. According to the latest breakdown, Yobe […]
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has firmly denied allegations linking him to terrorism financing, describing the claims as baseless, misleading, and politically motivated. In a statement released on Friday, Malami addressed a publication that suggested he and other individuals had connections to persons described as terror suspects or […]
A new demographic breakdown has highlighted the Nigerian states with the highest number of residents who have never changed their place of residence, offering fresh insights into internal migration patterns across the country. According to the figures, Zamfara tops the list with 994,000 males and 898,000 females who have lived in the same location […]
The Nigerian equities market has bounced back strongly in the first trading week of December, reclaiming N2.436 trillion in market value just days after recording one of its steepest monthly declines in history. The recovery was driven largely by an exceptional performance on Friday, when the market surged by N996.840 billion the highest single-day […]
Nigeria has emerged as the leading African supplier of crude oil to the United States in 2025, strengthening its position in the transatlantic oil trade. Between January and August 2025, the United States imported over 33 million barrels of Nigerian crude, representing more than half of all African oil shipments to the country during […]
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has credited President Bola Tinubu for his return to office, describing it as a “special favour” during the convocation ceremony of Rivers State University on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Fubara made the remarks while addressing graduates at the 37th & 38th Combined Convocation Ceremony. He said, “It is only […]
Armed bandits attacked worshippers during the Subh (dawn) prayer in Kiba Ruwa, a community in Sabon-Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, early this morning. Reports indicate that two people, including the local imam, were killed in the assault, while several others were abducted. The attackers fled the scene before security personnel could […]
Minister Uba Maigari has denied claims that he diverted ₦16.5 billion meant for the reconstruction of the collapsed Namnai Bridge in Gassol LGA, Taraba State. Speaking through his lawyer, Ibrahim Effiong, Maigari described the allegations by social media activist Abdulmumuni Imam as “baseless and misleading.” The minister has reportedly taken legal action against Imam, […]
Ukraine and United States officials held new talks on Friday, December 5, even as Russia intensified drone and missile strikes across the country. The U.S. delegation, including special envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner, met with Ukraine’s team led by negotiator Rustem Umerov and senior military officials. The discussions focus on a […]
The Ogun State Government has announced a new policy mandating community service for residents caught illegally dumping waste, in a bid to improve environmental sanitation across the state. Under the policy, violators of waste management laws will be required to perform community service duties, such as sweeping streets and collecting refuse, instead of paying […]
