…displaced people remain concentrated in Borno State, highlighting the lingering, heavy impact of more than a decade of insurgency in the northeast. 6. Somalia - 549,000 new displacements Somalia's displacement crisis reflects a dangerous, overlapping intersection of conflict and climate shocks. The country recorded 214…

…privacy-related concerns as areas requiring continuous regulatory attention to keep pace with technological change. More insights Olatunji said Nigeria's approach of conducting regular reviews of its data protection law sets it apart from several other countries that continue to operate under data protection legislatio…

This is partly because the number of telecom companies offering unlimited data package has continued to grow while competition is driving down subscription price. With the growing number of service providers offering fully unlimited data, the days of unlimited service with Fair Usage Policy (FUP) are gradually coming t…

…Nigeria's infrastructure readiness for the directive, pointing to existing data centre capacity already serving international clients as evidence the market can absorb the shift. "I'm happy to say that we have a lot of data centres owned and managed by Nigerians that are hosting data from other jurisdictions. If people…

…is still failing to perform optimally," he added. The former senator warned that if the pace of accreditation remained unchanged, many voters could abandon the process out of frustration. "If it takes 30 minutes per voter, multiply that by 500 voters and people could still be here tomorrow waiting to vote. Many may bec…

…and legal reforms, access to affordable finance, digitalisation and data management, capacity building, value-chain development, inclusion of women, youths and persons with disabilities, as well as strategic partnerships and investments. The minister revealed that nationwide advocacy and stakeholder engagement campaign…

Oluyede, who voted at Osaguru Hall, Unit 6, Ward 3, expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of the exercise, noting that only a few voters had been accredited and allowed to vote more than an hour after polling began. He also accused security operatives in the area of intimidating voters and alleged that some of them w…

…commended the monarch for decades of distinguished service to Nigeria in various capacities, saying many people remain unaware of the enormous contributions he has made to national development. He recounted learning about the monarch's humble upbringing, including how he reportedly sold firewood to finance his educatio…

…political leadership must remain service-driven and focused on delivering measurable impact, saying that her priority would be to listen closely to constituents and translate their concerns into legislative action. The former First Lady also addressed her earlier withdrawal from the Imo East senatorial race, explaining…

…3, Ikere-Ekiti. Speaking with journalists after casting his vote, Oluyede described the pace of voting as unacceptable, claiming that only a handful of voters had been processed more than an hour after polling commenced. Oluyede accused security operatives deployed to the area of intimidating voters, claiming some of t…

…"Acquiring Ronaldinho is absolutely extraordinary for the club. He was my idol and his impact on football goes beyond what he did on the pitch," Cipriani said. However, Ravenna honorary vice-president Ariedo Braida dismissed suggestions that the former Ballon d’Or winner would feature for the club on the pitch. "Ronald…

…their resources and expertise to develop a coordinated framework for expanding digital capacity, fostering innovation, and driving technology-led growth across the Southwest region.

…that the Federal Government is implementing reforms aimed at strengthening productive capacity, expanding trade, attracting investment, supporting enterprise growth, and creating sustainable jobs. Founder and CEO of Omni, Deepankar Rustagi, said the report was designed to provide stakeholders with valuable insights int…

Impact of regulatory shake-up The market decline was Initially driven by profit-taking alongside rising Nigerian Treasury Bills. However, this recent crash is largely a regulatory shake-up targeted at large banking groups such as Access, GTCO, FBNH, and FCMB. The core reasons include: a revised method for calculating c…

…psychological toll. "When your freedom is taken away from you, it has a very deep impact upon you psychologically," she said. "I knew that I had never done anything nefarious and I had never done any of the heinous things I was being accused of doing." Alison-Madueke was first arrested in London in 2015 but was not for…

The Nigerian government said it has secured fertiliser supplies for the 2026 wet farming season after an early procurement strategy enabled it to lock in prices before renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East disrupted global markets.

…intelligence-led policing, improve operational effectiveness, and strengthen the capacity of personnel to respond decisively to security challenges. He charged the officers to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in the course of the training towards enhancing public safety and combating crime across the state. 112…

…on development, inclusiveness and the welfare of citizens. "I am highly impressed by the pace and quality of projects being executed by Governor Ahmed Aliyu. What we have seen across various communities is a clear demonstration of purposeful leadership and prudent management of public resources," Shagari said. He noted…

…trade between Nigeria and the UAE. According to her, SAHCO possessed the operational capacity, infrastructure and expertise required to facilitate increased passenger, cargo volumes and support the growing demand for e-commerce logistics across the region. She said: "We (SAHCO) are strategically positioned to support t…

…The danger lies not in any single decision but in the cumulative habit of narrowing the space within which citizens are permitted to choose. Every democracy is, in a sense, a gate. The gate exists because no person and no institution possesses sufficient wisdom to determine in advance which political voices deserve a h…

…and the entire residents to cultivate the habit of planting trees, protecting green spaces, and avoiding indiscriminate waste disposal in the schools and across communities. The Governor was speaking in Ilorin at the flagoff of the Inter-Local Government Quiz Competition on Agricultural Education Training Programme (AE…

…According to him, unsafe practices such as stacking batteries without adequate spacing, placing units near flammable materials, exposing them to high ambient temperatures, or installing systems without professional guidance significantly increase the risk of overheating and fire outbreaks. He explained that most fire-r…

…of OPEC, said: "When your freedom is taken away from you...it has a very deep impact upon you psychologically. "I knew that I had never done anything nefarious and I had never done any of the heinous things I was being accused of doing," she added. Alison-Madueke was first arrested in 2015 but not charged until 2023. P…

…countries that track former criminals forever, Nigeria does not have the effective capacity to track people. Once these men leave the camp, they disappear into regular neighborhoods. Asking victims to just 'trust' them without any tracking is highly dangerous. "Reintegration happens in real villages, not inside a guard…

…empowered to defend themselves and the state has improved its rescue and tracking capacity, outlaw ransom payments - beginning with government officials and institutions. The endless flow of money from private and public purses into bandit coffers is what sustains and expands the kidnapping industry. This will be painf…