By Fatima Ahmed (Abuja, Nigeria)

UNILORIN Vice Chancellor proposes new security, diplomatic framework for Nigeria’s regional ties

Mr Egbewole recommended the appointment of dedicated senior Neighbourhood Policy Envoys, the establishment of a Nigerian Neighbourhood Security Council, and the appointment of a Special Envoy for re-engagement with the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Wahab Egbewole, has proposed diplomatic and security measures that could reshape Nigeria’s engagement…

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Uyo Airport Enters International Aviation Map with Historic Ghana Flight

Nigeria’s aviation sector recorded another major milestone as the Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, officially commenced international flight operations with its inaugural service to Accra, Ghana. The landmark development marks the first international commercial flight from the airport and positions Akwa Ibom as an emerging regional aviation hub in West Africa….

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Germany Acquires Equity Stake in ATIDI to Strengthen Economic Partnership With Africa

Germany has reinforced its economic engagement with Africa through a $32 million equity investment in the African Trade and Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI), a move expected to unlock hundreds of millions of dollars in trade and investment across the continent. The funding, channelled through KfW Development Bank, grants Germany D2-class shareholder status within ATIDI—a category…

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UAE OPEC Exit Presents Operational, Financial Test for Nigeria’s Oil Target

Nigeria’s oil-dependent economy could face renewed pressure following the planned exit of the United Arab Emirates from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), according to a new report by EBC Financial Group. While the move may reshape global oil dynamics, analysts warn that the implications for Nigeria go beyond crude prices and into…

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Fasting and Faith: The Spiritual Significance of Iftar and Christian Lenten Fasting

Fasting has long been a profound spiritual practice in many of the world’s religions, serving as a period of reflection, self-discipline, and deeper communion with the divine. Among Muslims, the holy month of Ramadan is synonymous with fasting from dawn to sunset, culminating daily in the iftar meal. For Christians, especially during the Lenten season…

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Nigeria to Launch New ‘Cawthorne’ Crude Grade in March as Output Nears 1.7 Million bpd

Nigeria is set to begin exporting a new light, sweet crude grade known as Cawthorne in March, in a move designed to strengthen production capacity and reinforce its position within global oil markets. The announcement was confirmed by a spokesperson for Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), who described the launch as part of a…

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Nigeria and Kenya Power Africa’s Electric Vehicle Boom with Local EV Van Assembly

Nigeria and Kenya are taking bold steps to transform Africa’s transport landscape by pioneering the local assembly of electric vans from Chinese EV kits. The initiative is designed to accelerate the growth of Africa’s electric vehicle (EV) market, reduce public transport costs, and stimulate industrial development. Rather than importing fully built vehicles, both nations are…

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Nigeria’s Argungu fishing contest returns after years of pause

Traditional fishing methods shine at Argungu’s iconic festival, preserving heritage and boosting local economy. Thousands of fishermen converged on the milky waters of the Matan Fadan river, a UNESCO heritage site, winding through verdant landscape in northwestern Nigeria’s Argungu. President Bola Tinubu joined thousands of spectators on Saturday, cheering competitors vying to catch the largest…

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Nigeria Records $5.64 Billion in Capital Importation Amid Investor Confidence Rebound.

Nigeria’s capital importation surged to $5.64 billion in the first half of 2025, reflecting renewed investor confidence and gradual economic recovery, according to new data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The figure represents a 17.2% increase compared to the $4.81 billion recorded in the second half of 2024, with portfolio investments and…

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