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Russia's Economic Influence in Africa: A Case Study of Missed Opportunities in Nigeria

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- For decades, Russia has spoken loudly about its intentions in Africa but acted softly when it comes to real financial commitments. Unlike China, the United States, and even India, ... Read More


Spyware and Murder: The NSO Group, Governments and Khashoggi

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- The efforts to hold the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia accountable for the murder of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi in its Istanbul consulate in October 2018 continue. In his ... Read More


Kolanut: Nigeria's Metabolic Wazobia Seed

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- I recently had a very short trip to Nigeria, but unfortunately I couldn't see many family members and friends due to time constraints coupled with travel logistics. I want to make ... Read More


Chelle Signals Squad Rotation as Super Eagles Eye Strong Finish Against Uganda

Nigeria, Dec. 30 -- Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has hinted at changes to his starting line up ahead of Nigeria's final Group C clash against Uganda, as the team prepares to close the group sta... Read More


Osun Finalises N723bn 2026 Budget as Adeleke Wraps Up First Term Plans

Nigeria, Dec. 30 -- Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has signed the N723 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, setting the financial framework for the final year of his first term in office. D... Read More


Soludo Signs Anambra's 2026 Appropriation Bill, Three Others into Law

Nigeria, Dec. 30 -- Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo on Monday, signed four Bills, including the state's 2026 Appropriation Bill into law. The other three bills signed into law included t... Read More


Anthony Joshua, Reno Omokri and the Myth of De-marketing Nigeria

Nigeria, Dec. 30 -- In Nigeria, criticism of the state is too often mistaken for hostility towards the country. Those in authority-and often their sympathisers-frequently frame public outrage as an at... Read More


New Tax Reforms to Cut Airline Costs, Not Raise Fares - Oyedele

Nigeria, Dec. 30 -- The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform Committee has pushed back against claims that Nigeria's new tax laws will drive up airfares, insisting the reforms are structured to l... Read More


Funke Akindele's Behind the Scenes Crosses 1bn in 17 Days, Sets New West African Box Office Record

Nigeria, Dec. 30 -- Nollywood filmmaker and producer Funke Akindele has recorded another major commercial success as her latest film, Behind the Scenes, crossed the 1 billion. The film's distributor,... Read More


December 30 Without Olikoye: Celebrating A Health Minister Nigeria Never Replaced

Nigeria, Dec. 30 -- December 30 would have been Professor Olikoye Ransome-Kuti's birthday were he alive. Instead, the date arrives each year as a sober reminder of a leadership vacuum Nigeria has neve... Read More