Sixty-Five Years On: Nigeria’s Unfinished Promise of Independence
On a cool October morning in 1960, Nigeria officially cut the final legal ties with British colonial rule. Thousands spilled…
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Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, Passes Away at 90
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has passed on. The revered monarch reportedly joined his ancestors…
Oyo Assembly Moves to Protect Traditional Institutions, Probes Lagelu FM Over Alleged Disrespect to Soun of Ogbomoso
The Oyo State House of Assembly has begun an investigation into Lagelu FM after lawmakers condemned alleged derogatory remarks made…
Nigeria Approves $618 Million Loan to Acquire Italian Attack Jets for Air Force Fleet Renewal
Nigeria’s cabinet has approved borrowing approximately $618 million from a consortium of financiers to purchase six M-346 attack jets and…
FEC Scraps Niger Delta and Sports Ministries, Creates New Regional Development Ministry
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has abolished the Ministry of Niger Delta and the Ministry of Sports Development, according to…
Lagos to Launch First International Cultural Festival ‘Afropolis 2024’ on October 26
The Lagos State Government, in partnership with QDance Centre, is set to launch the inaugural International Cultural Festival, “Afropolis 2024,”…
World Bank Approves $1.57bn Financing Package for Nigeria to Boost Health, Education, and Power Sectors
The World Bank has approved a $1.57 billion financing package for Nigeria to support its health and education sectors and…
Nigeria Blocks Shell’s $1.3bn Sale of Onshore Oil Assets, Approves ExxonMobil Deal
Nigeria has rejected Shell’s proposed $1.3 billion sale of its onshore oil production unit to Renaissance Africa Energy, citing regulatory…