…insufficient accountability mechanisms and uneven capacity among state and non-state actors”. “These challenges are particularly significant in conflict-affected and fragile contexts, where insecurity, displacement, poverty, climate-related pressures and weakened institutional systems can disproportionately affect wome…

…commenced discreet investigations into alleged inciting comments made by some political actors, including Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District; Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sainna Buba; and Chairman of Kuje Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT…

…to prevent them from being diverted back into the hands of criminal and non-state actors. He said the destruction of the weapons was in line with international conventions to which Nigeria is a signatory, including agreements under the United Nations, African Union and ECOWAS. “And of course, another reason for destroy…

…1,177 real estate assets, 370 automobiles and 251 plots of land, as well as schools, factories, hotels, shops, oil rigs, barges, machinery and aircraft. The commission also secured the forfeiture of 102 tonnes of solid minerals. According to him, proceeds from the disposal of assets under final forfeiture orders yielde…

Nollywood actor Zubby Michael and football legend Nwankwo Kanu crossed paths at socialite The Vintage's birthday party over the weekendThe candid clip of the two stars greeting each other warmly inside the upscale venue quickly caught fire onlineFans and fellow celebrities flooded the comments, reacting to the unexpect…

…so that civil servants advance through steps over time, rewarding experience and satisfactory performance at each grade level. Movement between steps generally follows annual assessments, while promotion to a higher grade level requires meeting set qualification and service thresholds.Grade Level 7 typically accommodat…

…without consequences for violations would do little to change the behaviour of political actors. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Rufus Aiyenigba, said, “Our presidential candidate spoke the mind of the party on the matter on the sidelines of the event. The signing of a peace accord has become mere seasonal po…

…and other necessities. “Meanwhile, budgets remain unimplemented, local contractors remain unpaid, major public roads remain terrible, and Nigeria became one of the most dangerous places to live in,” the statement read. The opposition party also questioned why the administration had taken more than three years after the…

…Energy Information Administration recently identified the Dangote Refinery as a major factor behind the sharp increase in Nigeria’s seaborne petroleum product exports. Nigeria’s seaborne petroleum product shipments averaged 561,000 barrels per day in the second quarter of 2026, compared with an annual average of 79,000…

…decision. He cited the participation of some workers in protests over the closure as a factor prompting the reassessment.The Commander also rejected the Stone Rockers petition outright, saying it formed part of a broader campaign to seek administrative relief while the matter was already before the courts. He alleged t…

…insurgency, banditry and other internal security challenges.He cautioned that hostile actors could interpret a temporary absence of the two highest-ranking political leaders as evidence of institutional vulnerability, even if the government has contingency arrangements in place.“The risk is not merely theoretical,” he…

…can be maintained over the longer term.Foreign investors chase high naira yieldsAnother factor supporting demand for Nigerian assets is foreign portfolio investment.International investors continue to bring hard currency into Nigeria’s financial markets to take advantage of relatively high yields available on Naira-den…

…Mohammed said.TMA Says Refinery Row Is a 2027 TacticMohammed also alleged that political actors opposed to the administration's petroleum reforms were exploiting the refinery issue to chip away at public confidence in the government ahead of the next election cycle."Accusing the NNPCL of withholding information on the…

…longer guarantee food on the table. “Meanwhile, budgets remain unimplemented, local contractors remain unpaid, major public roads remain terrible, and Nigeria became one of the most dangerous places to live in, and home to the highest number of poor people on earth,” the statement said. “The big lie is in government te…

…There were also unresolved contractual and legal issues involving the original contractor. Rather than allow the project to deteriorate further, the administration intervened, resolved the dispute and restructured the development through a Public-Private Partnership arrangement. Under the model, government provided the…

…was no other way to make money than to work. My father was an engineer who owned a factory where he practised mechanical engineering. At the age of 11, or even younger, I started following my father to his factory. I also have a mother who was a teacher in a government school but, at some point, felt that it was not en…

…and perhaps most importantly, is whether personal ambition, the single factor most opposition figures privately concede sank the last attempt, can be subordinated to a shared anti-Tinubu project with the clock now running on the election date.The opposition’s Osun victory offers it a rare counterpoint to Wike’s “crippl…

…Alia disclosed that plans were underway to revive the moribund Igumale Cement Factory in Enone, saying experts had already inspected the facility ahead of its rehabilitation. According to him, the revival of the cement factory and other industries would boost employment, increase economic activities and improve the liv…

…are no longer moving in lockstep with international crude oil prices, with other cost factors increasingly determining the price of products delivered to Nigerian depots and ultimately to filling stations. Although crude oil is a major input in the production of refined petroleum products, changes in crude prices do no…

…to recent political developments and the need to realign his political direction as factors that shaped his decision. Despite acknowledging the relationships and opportunities his membership of the APC had brought him, Odetundun said public service must always rest on principles, accountability and the welfare of the p…

…observers, achieving a similar level of resistance nationwide would depend on several factors, particularly stronger grassroots mobilisation and voter awareness. However, they noted that significant structural challenges could still undermine efforts to achieve this. DAILY POST reports that political analysts and civil…

…APC is unbeatable. But the speed and intensity of the response suggest that opposition actors understand the danger of allowing the ruling party’s narrative to settle unchallenged. Because political perception has consequences. If politicians begin to believe that APC is certain to retain power, some may adjust their c…

…in March, had canceled Anthropic’s military contracts and barred other Pentagon contractors from using its technology. “The harm caused by the (sanctions) has had ripple effects through the government contracting industry, risking significant chilling effects,” the ruling said. However, Anthropic’s victory is not total…

…He said the projects were expected to be completed within the next 10 days, as contractors had been fully mobilised. “I am happy to announce that in the next few days, some of our people in communities in need of potable water across our senatorial districts will start enjoying the commodity, complementary to the major…

…with some hostage-release agreements involving food and other supplies. For its actor-level analysis, SBM said it identified groups based on reports from individual incidents and attributed ransom payments to the group specifically identified as responsible. Where no particular group could be identified, the perpetrato…