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Experiments in Futility: Australia's Teenage Social Media Ban Approaches

NIGERIA, Dec. 3 -- The messiness of Australia's social media ban for those under 16 as part of the Online Safety Act 2021 is becoming more apparent by the day. From December 10 this year, as announced... Read More


Senate to Screen Defence Minister Nominee on Wednesday

NIGERIA, Dec. 3 -- According to a statement from the Senate Majority Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, the Senate has received the President's request seeking confirmation of the nominee. The statement noted... Read More


Africa: They Inspire Change, Care For Them

NIGERIA, Dec. 3 -- Some members of society might not understand them. They are underrated. Still, they withstand. It's in them to galvanise, visualise and humanise. Their pens probe, protest, query... Read More


Abductions, School Closures and Governors' Inertia

NIGERIA, Dec. 3 -- In the wake of renewed mass abductions of schoolchildren across Nigeria's northern precincts, the governors of states within these high-risk zones have responded, not really with de... Read More


Zulum Meets JNI, CAN Leaders, Calls for Unity Against Insecurity

NIGERIA, Dec. 2 -- The meeting, which took place at the Government House in Maiduguri, focused on strengthening cooperation between the government and religious groups to tackle insecurity and promote... Read More


Gunmen Attack Abia Governor's Advance Security Team Near Sam Mbakwe Airport

NIGERIA, Dec. 2 -- The attack happened between Umuowa and Ihite junction, close to the airport entrance, while the three-man team was on official duty. In a statement released shortly after the incid... Read More


Nigerian Equities Slip as December Opens with Renewed Sell Pressure

NIGERIA, Dec. 2 -- By the close of trading, the All Share Index had fallen to 143,210.33 points, reflecting a decline of 0.22 percent. The dip also pulled the year's overall return down to 39.14 perce... Read More


Naira Weakens Again in November as FX Volatility Persists Despite CBN Measures

NIGERIA, Dec. 2 -- At the official window, the naira settled at 1,446.9 to the United States dollar on November 28, slightly weaker than the 1,438 recorded at the beginning of the month. It also mark... Read More


NNPC Refineries Deepen Financial Strain as Related Debts Hit N8.5 Trillion

NIGERIA, Dec. 2 -- The figures underline the cost of maintaining facilities that have delivered little or no output for years. The News Chronicle learned that the bulk of the obligations arose from t... Read More


Super Eagles Set for Cairo Trip as AFCON Preparations Intensify

NIGERIA, Dec. 2 -- Scheduled for December 14 at the Cairo International Stadium, the match is meant to be a great test for both sides before the continental competition beginning in Morocco December 2... Read More