The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) once stood at the centre of Nigeria’s political life, presenting itself as Africa’s largest party and projecting confidence that it would dominate governance in the...

As 2026 approaches, governments, institutions and citizens around the world are preparing for a year expected to feature decisive moments in climate action, global politics, sport and space exploration. From...

Conflicting figures have emerged around the proposed 2026 federal government budget, raising questions over the exact size of Nigeria’s spending plan. President Bola Tinubu on December 19, 2025, presented a...

On January 7, the United States rolled out additional travel controls affecting Nigerian citizens, introducing visa bonds that could rise to $15,000. The policy forms part of the US wider...

Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo state, warned in 2020 that bandits from Mali were attempting to enter Nigeria through the Saki border. The warning has returned to public attention amid...

Nigeria’s oil and gas industry recorded a series of landmark acquisition transactions in 2025 as companies repositioned portfolios and adjusted to changing operational realities. The transactions ranged from full equity...

Emotions spilled across social media on Christmas Eve as importers and Instagram vendors reported severe losses after a fire engulfed the 22-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House on Lagos Island. The...

An education system expected to model integrity and excellence was repeatedly shaken by controversies that weakened public confidence in 2025. The year saw Nigeria’s education sector dominate national discourse for...

Fresh tension erupted on December 17 after the member of the house of representatives, Abdussamad Dasuki, disclosed that the tax reform Acts passed by parliament do not tally with the...

A Nigerian undergraduate recalled writing the Senior School Certificate Examination ten different times because he could not secure a credit pass in mathematics. The federal government, through the ministry of...

Nigeria’s state houses of assembly in 2025 were repeatedly engulfed by internal power struggles that disrupted lawmaking and tested democratic stability. Across Lagos, Benue, Rivers, Edo and Zamfara states, legislative...

Nigeria in 2025 faced overlapping climate emergencies that combined flooding, coastal erosion, heatwaves and drought into one of its most challenging environmental years. Official data show that flash floods inundated...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday arraigned former attorney-general of the federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, on allegations linked to money laundering. The commission docked him before a...

At the beginning of 2025, many Nigerians looked to the national assembly with confidence as lawmakers projected a year of bold legislative action. By the close of the year, that...

In 2025, Nigeria confronted multiple disease outbreaks, exposing persistent weaknesses in infectious-disease control, immunisation uptake, sanitation, and health surveillance. A mix of viral and bacterial diseases continued to threaten lives...

Turbulence defined Nigeria’s aviation sector in 2025 as passengers endured repeated disruptions, cancellations, and operational uncertainties throughout the year. The period witnessed widespread in-flight incidents, passenger misconduct, and regulatory penalties...

Nigeria’s 2025 was defined not only by economic reforms and security tensions but also by a string of heated government actions and political controversies. From school shutdowns during Ramadan to...

Nigerian courts recorded a mix of landmark rulings and high-profile convictions in 2025. While some judgements settled long-standing disputes, several cases remain unresolved or pending in the judiciary. This report...

The defection of Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers state, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reshaped political alignments in the oil-producing state and...

Before sunrise in Lagos, cemetery workers arrive at burial grounds to begin routines that rarely attract public attention but remain critical to urban life. These workers are responsible for grave...