Tag: Nigeria
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Nigeria on High Alert Over Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo
By George Omagbemi Nigeria has been placed on high alert over the risk of Ebola importation, as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) strengthens surveillance following the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The NCDC said travellers arriving from countries with active or relevant Ebola transmission may be required…
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Nigeria Records West Africa’s First Tele-Robotic Surgery
By Sunday Ameh Nigeria has recorded what has been described as West Africa’s first tele-robotic surgery, after surgeons remotely performed a complex kidney operation on a patient in Abuja. The procedure was carried out on Saturday through a collaboration between Redeemer’s Health Village (RHV), RoboMed Global and Nisa Premier Hospital. The surgery involved a telesurgery-assisted,…
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Shettima Arrives New York to Lead Nigeria’s Delegation at 81st UNGA
By George Omagbemi Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in New York, United States, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Shettima arrived on Monday, September 21, 2026, alongside Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Minister of State for Budget and Economic…
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ICC: Nigeria Wins $3.38bn Mambilla Arbitration Dispute
By Paul Joseph Nigeria has secured a major legal victory after an International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitration tribunal in Paris dismissed claims worth about $3.38 billion brought by Sunrise Power and Transmission Company Limited over the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project in Taraba State. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced the outcome on Thursday, September 17,…
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It’s 2026 in Nigeria, But These 7 Countries Are Living in Different Years
By Gloria Drealomalicha While Nigeria and much of the world are counting 2026, millions of people in other parts of the world are using completely different numbers to describe the very same year. It sounds like something out of a time-travel movie. In Ethiopia, it is 2019. In Iran and Afghanistan, it is 1405. In…
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Five Things Shaking the Nigerian Internet Today
From the corridors of international justice to the heartbeat of the stock market, the Nigerian internet is moving at breakneck speed today. Whether you’re tracking the latest legal developments or keeping a pulse on the economy, here are the five stories that have everyone talking. The entertainment scene is gripped by updates surrounding entertainer Poco…
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Shettima Meets Modi as Nigeria, India Target $15bn Trade Revival
By George Omagbemi Vice-President Kashim Shettima has met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi as Nigeria and India seek to rebuild bilateral trade towards its previous peak of nearly $15 billion. The meeting took place on Monday, September 14, 2026, on the sidelines of the recently concluded BRICS Leaders’ Summit. Modi called for…
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2027 Elections: Full List of Senatorial Candidates Across Nigeria
By Paul Joseph The list of candidates purportedly cleared to contest the 2027 National Assembly elections for the 109 senatorial districts across Nigeria has emerged, with major political parties fielding candidates in most constituencies. The list covers the three senatorial districts in each of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with candidates…
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Five Things Shaking the Nigerian Internet Today
The entertainment industry is in deep mourning following a distressing wave of deaths. Today, family, colleagues, and fans are gathering in Iperu Remo, Ogun State, to lay actress Temitope Osoba to rest. She passed away at 40 after a courageous battle with breast cancer, just days after the sudden death of actress Atinuke Remilekun Kareem,…
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Poison On The Table; Nigeria’s Food Safety Crisis Puts Millions at Risk
By George Omagbemi A disturbing food-safety crisis is unfolding in Nigeria as regulators, health scientists and consumer advocates warn that widespread food adulteration and contamination could expose millions of Nigerians to serious health risks. Experts raised the alarm at a food-safety summit in Lagos, where concerns were expressed over weak enforcement and the continued circulation…
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CIBN: Economic Reforms Must Translate Into Lower Costs, More Jobs
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria has warned that improvements in Nigeria’s macroeconomic indicators must translate into tangible benefits for households and businesses to have meaningful impact on citizens. President and Chairman of Council of the CIBN, Dr Dele Alabi, gave the warning on Tuesday at the opening of the institute’s…
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Why Multinational Firms are Leaving Nigeria — Analysts
By Sunday Ameh Financial analysts and economists have attributed the continued exit or downsizing of multinational companies in Nigeria to high operating costs, weak consumer purchasing power, foreign exchange risks, infrastructure gaps and regulatory uncertainties. Uber recently announced its exit from Nigeria, joining a growing list of international companies that have either left the country,…