…the government to use economic and diplomatic measures against state and non-state actors it considers threats to Argentina's national security."We must act today with an eye on the future, and Malvinas is the future-it is not merely a matter of our past. Defending our sovereignty and recovering our islands requires be…
…would continue to defend Nigeria's national interests while encouraging political actors to resolve their disagreements through the country's democratic and judicial institutions.His comments came about 48 hours after the Presidency dismissed reports and lobbying activities surrounding calls for the release of historic…
…165 exhibitors from over 20 countries, while organisers expect more than 10,000 contractors, developers, architects, engineers and other built-environment professionals to attend. According to a statement, the event will return to Lagos from 22 to 24 September and will feature solutions covering building interiors and…
…to remain professional, non-partisan and consistent in their engagement with political actors, stressing the need to ask candidates questions about their plans for education, healthcare, child protection and other issues affecting children and adolescents. The UNICEF official also urged journalists to go beyond reporti…
…both his hard-earned money and his father's billionaire fortune. Addressing his detractors directly, Davido concluded the fiery post by telling anyone angered by his generational privilege to "go and slap their poor father." The statement has since triggered intense debate across social media platforms regarding inheri…
…revenues, growing remittance inflows, and increased foreign investor interest. These factors have also helped lift Nigeria's external reserves to $53.9 billion, their highest point in 18 years. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) now has greater capacity to defend the naira and cushion any shocks tied to the upcoming ele…
…on X. Former aide to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, said: “Did Bad Actors Help Drive Uber Away? “Uber’s departure from the Nigerian market has generated a lot of mixed debate, as expected, but in my opinion, one factor that may have contributed to the company’s exit is the growing practice among som…
…Platform (BVSP) — a light-touch, standing coalition of business, capital, and policy actors designed to carry the conversation forward, including by shaping Nigeria’s private-sector contribution to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-Level Week. This, they said, will include a dedicated Pan-African–Caribbea…
…stemming from certain issues also exist. Just a follow-up: will you say that those factors you’ve listed contribute to the inability to provide a swift response?People complain that the response isn’t swift enough. For instance, the Oriire attack in Oyo and the fact that the victims were held for weeks before eventuall…
…at ensuring recovered weapons do not find their way back into the hands of non-state actors involved in terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and armed robbery.In June 2026, the centre also received 5,050 illicit, unserviceable, decommissioned, and obsolete assorted automatic weapons retrieved from the Nigeria Police Force.…
…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…
…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…
…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…
…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…
…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…
…report noted that despite differences in ideology and objectives among the various armed actors, kidnapping for ransom had increasingly become a common instrument of insecurity in Nigeria, used to generate funds, exert influence and assert power. The post 7,825 abducted, 1,142 killed in one year — SBM appeared first on…