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Secretary to Nigeria’s Govt Forum begins in northcentral Plateau

Ewaka Sam September 18, 2025

Nigeria Nigeria’s Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has officially declared open the 2025 2nd Quarter meeting of the Forum of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Secretaries to the Governments of States (SSGs) in the northcentral

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Nigerians wants new electoral body Chair

Ewaka Sam September 15, 2025

Nigeria Features With fewer than 60 days remaining before Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s second and final term as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ends this October 2025, Nigeria faces a pivotal moment for its democracy. The appointment of the next INEC Chairman is more than filling a vacancy; it demands leadership that inspires […]

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Prof. Terhemen Aboiyar: A Thoughtful Choice for Strengthening Nigeria’s Democracy as INEC Chairman

Ewaka Sam September 14, 2025

Nigeria Opinion As Nigeria prepares for its next phase in electoral management, the call for a visionary and unblemished leader to helm the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has never been more urgent. The integrity and credibility of our elections are the bedrock of a democratic society, and the choice of INEC Chairman significantly shapes […]

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China’s acceptance of the Naira marks a new era in Nigeria’s economic diplomacy

Ewaka Sam September 11, 2025

Nigeria  Nigeria’s long-standing dependence on the US Dollar for trade transactions has significantly hindered its economic progress, exposing the Naira to persistent volatility and deepening foreign exchange challenges. This reliance has placed immense pressure on Nigeria’s forex reserves and created an environment of uncertainty that disproportionally affects importers,

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Nigeria’s Benue Gov slams petition to Pope

Ewaka Sam September 9, 2025

Nigeria Benue State Governor in Nigeria’s north, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has outrightly dismissed the petition sent by Joseph Waya, the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA gubernatorial candidate in 2023, to Pope Leo XIV.  Joseph Waya earlier in the week sent a petition to Rome which accuses Governor Alia of misconduct and tarnishing the Catholic […]

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Why Nigeria’s Moghalu’s Exit from ASG Matters for Africa

Ewaka Sam September 8, 2025

Nigeria Opinion – By Farooq A. Kperogi Our own Prof. Kingsley Moghalu was appointed the first President/VC of the African School of Governance in Kigali, Rwanda, but he abruptly resigned less than one year into a five-year tenure. What happened? What can be done? When former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) deputy governor Professor Kingsley […]

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United Nigeria Airlines Strengthens Fleet with Acquisition of Six Boeing 737-800s from Southwest Airline

Ewaka Sam September 8, 2025

Nigeria United Nigeria Airlines, one of Africa’s rapidly ascending carriers, has formalized a significant milestone by signing an aircraft sale and purchase agreement with Southwest Airlines for the delivery of six Boeing 737-800 airplanes.  This acquisition represents a key component of United Nigeria Airlines’ ongoing strategic expansion and fleet modernization

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Nigeria’s FCCPC Sets Rules, ₦100m Penalties for Loan Harassment

Ewaka Sam September 6, 2025

Nigeria The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has introduced new regulations aimed at stopping harassment, data breaches, and unethical practices by digital lenders operating in Nigeria. In a statement signed by Ondaje Ijagwu, Director of Corporate Affairs of the FCCPC, the Commission’s Executive Vice Chairman and CEO, Tunji Bello, announced

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Right group demands fixing of Nigeria’s southwest Lagos-Benin road

Ewaka Sam September 6, 2025

Nigeria A rights group – The Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR) Nigeria’s southwest Ogun State Chapter, has raised serious concerns about the rapid deterioration of the newly rehabilitated Ikangba-Agoro Road, also known as the Old Lagos-Benin Road. Less than seven months after the completion of rehabilitation works, portions of the road are

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Electrification Agency to convene roundtable with Nigeria’s South-south A’ Ibom’s Gov’t

Ewaka Sam September 6, 2025

Nigeria  In a bid to accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s clean energy sector, a Rural Electrification Agency (REA), under the Nigeria’s government Federal Ministry of Power, is set to convene a strategic Roundtable in partnership with the country’s south-south Akwa Ibom State Government.  The event will take place on September 10, 2025, in Abuja, with […]