Nigeria’s electoral referee is facing a question that could define the 2027 elections: can INEC convince millions of Nigerians that it is truly independent — or are growing allegations of political bias becoming impossible to ignore? The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was created to protect the integrity of Nigeria’s elections. But as the country…
Nigeria has entered a new chapter in its capital market as Aliko Dangote’s massive oil refinery officially opens its shares to the public, giving ordinary Nigerians an opportunity to own a stake in one of Africa’s biggest industrial projects. The much-anticipated Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals officially opened on…
Nigeria is home to some of Africa’s most powerful business figures, with fortunes built across cement, oil and gas, telecommunications, banking, manufacturing, investments and real estate. While Forbes’ 2026 Africa Billionaires ranking officially lists four Nigerians as billionaires, several other wealthy Nigerian business leaders have built fortunes worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Because many…
The Nigeria Police Force has placed its formations across the country on heightened alert following intelligence indicating possible coordinated terrorist attacks on schools, places of worship, NYSC orientation camps and other vulnerable locations. The security warning comes as schools prepare for the commencement of the 2026/2027 academic session, raising fresh concerns about the safety of…
Nigeria is officially launching a new 100-day national tourism season aimed at showcasing the country’s culture, entertainment, food, festivals, hospitality and creative economy to Nigerians, members of the diaspora and international visitors. Known as “Ember to Remember 2026,” the initiative is being coordinated by the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy…
Nigeria’s stock market has suffered a major setback, with investors losing about ₦1.9 trillion in market value last week as widespread profit-taking triggered heavy selling across several major stocks. The decline came after the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) had recorded a strong performance the previous week, when investors gained about ₦3.73 trillion in market value. The…
Osun State has been placed on heightened security alert following a warning from the Department of State Services (DSS) over an alleged plan by terrorists to attack places of worship and other crowded locations in the state. The warning has sparked increased security awareness among religious communities, with Christian and Muslim leaders urged to take…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for deeper cooperation between Nigeria and BRICS countries in artificial intelligence, fintech, digital infrastructure and other emerging technologies as the country seeks to strengthen its position in the global digital economy. The President made the call in his address to the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, India,…
A political associate of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, Olalekan Oyeyemi, popularly known as “Emir Ajagungbade,” has been shot dead in Ile-Ife, Osun State. Oyeyemi, who was also an Accord Party chieftain, was reportedly killed at the Mayfair Garage in Ile-Ife on Sunday, September 13, amid a dispute reportedly connected to the control and leadership…
Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election is beginning to take clearer shape as political parties and major contenders intensify preparations for what is expected to be another closely watched contest for the country’s highest political office. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has now released its final list of presidential candidates and their running mates for the…