Tag Archive
167 articles
The World Bank has officially opened applications for its 2027 Africa Fellowship Programme, giving young African researchers and professionals an opportunity to contribute to global development projects while gaining hands-on experience at one of the world's leading financial institutions.
Trading activity on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) remained robust during the week, with investors exchanging shares worth approximately ₦690 billion, even as the market ended lower due to widespread profit-taking.
Team Nigeria wrapped up an impressive campaign at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, finishing as Africa's highest-ranked nation and sixth overall on the medals table. Although the team fell short of the National Sports Commission's target, Nigerian athletes delivered several historic performances that underscored the country's growing strength in international sport.
A fire erupted at Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, triggering an emergency response and temporarily disrupting airport operations. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) confirmed that the blaze was brought under control and that no lives were lost.
Nigeria's Super Falcons are under immense pressure as they prepare to face Zambia's Copper Queens in a decisive Group C encounter at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). After a shock opening defeat, anything less than victory could leave the nine-time African champions on the brink of an early exit.
The Vaccine Alliance (Gavi) has pledged more than $500 million to support Nigeria's vaccination programmes over the next five years, a move expected to strengthen immunisation, improve primary healthcare, and protect millions of children across the country.
A July 2026 administrative circular from Nigeria's Supreme Court has revived professional discussion about whether lawyers should use "Barrister" as a prefix before their names. The debate connects decades-old disciplinary positions with the current institutional approach to legal professional standards.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has called for Nigeria to adopt a policy of reciprocity in its treatment of South African entertainers, arguing that South African artists should receive the same treatment Nigerian artists experience when performing or working in South Africa. Her comments come amid renewed tensions over alleged xenophobic attacks on Nigerians.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his determination to remain in office until the end of his constitutional tenure, declaring that "no one is taking this position from me." The remark comes amid growing political activity ahead of the 2027 general election and renewed criticism from opposition parties.
The images of people scooping petrol from a leaking tanker in Asaba shocked many Nigerians. But beyond the outrage lies a more uncomfortable question: what kind of economy pushes ordinary people to believe that risking death for a few litres of fuel is a gamble worth taking?
Nigerian entertainment stars Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) and Ayra Starr are among the Nigerian talents featured in the highly anticipated fantasy film Children of Blood and Bone, alongside Hollywood heavyweights including Viola Davis, Idris Elba, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Cynthia Erivo and Regina King. The first trailer for the film was released this week, generating excitement worldwide.
Nigeria's Federal Government exceeded its approved borrowing target by ₦12.62 trillion in 2025, according to the latest debt analysis, raising fresh concerns about the country's rising public debt, fiscal sustainability and growing debt servicing obligations. Economists say the development highlights the increasing pressure on government finances despite ongoing economic reforms.