Nigeria’s growing security crisis: 6 essential reads

Unidentified people attacked a community in Plateau State, Nigeria’s north central region, in mid-April, killing at least 52 residents. A similar attack in the same state claimed 48 lives earlier in the month. In neighbouring Benue State, north central …

‘The devil wants this pattern of mass death repeated’: Actors Guild of Nigeria calls for better regulation after two ...

The president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria has called for mass prayers and increased unionisation after the death of two actors in Owerri, the capital city of Imo State. Posting on Instagram, Emeka Rollas advocated spiritual intervention and better …

A coach without a bench: how Benard became the voice of 1xBet and Nigeria’s football fan culture

Heard a funny football joke somewhere? Chances are, it’s Coach B.I — the witty and cheerful ambassador of 1xBet. The global betting company has extended its partnership with the popular comedian and content creator, whose real name is Benard Emuobosa …

Tinubu Returns To Nigeria After 18 Days Visit To France, UK

President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after a working visit and retreat in France and London lasting 18 days. Tinubu was received by senior officials of his administration when he arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International …

Philip Costa To Light Up Nigeria With New Major Solar Energy Project

Renewable energy advocate, Philip Costa is on a mission to power Nigeria’s future—one solar panel at a time. Through his NGO, the Incorporated Trustees of Advocates of Solar Panels Association (ITASPA), Costa is launching a large-scale solar energy project …

How Nigeria’s Forex Challenges are Reshaping Manufacturing Strategies

In 2024, Nigeria’s ongoing foreign exchange (FX) difficulties significantly altered the landscape of the country’s manufacturing sector.  As import costs soared and access to foreign currencies dwindled, many local manufacturers turned inward, increasing …

Nigeria’s Data Centre Boom, $630m Investment Set To Drive Digital Transformation

Amid surging internet consumption and rising demand for localised cloud services, Nigeria’s data centre operators are committing over $630 million to expand infrastructure and close the country’s capacity gap. Between 2019 and January 2025, Nigeria’s …

Nigeria’s Soaring Money Supply Hits ₦114.2 Trillion in March Amid Rising Inflation Pressures

Nigeria’s financial system is witnessing significant liquidity growth, as the country’s broad money supply (M3) surged to an unprecedented ₦114.2 trillion in March 2025.  This figure represents a year-on-year increase of 24%, up from ₦92.2 trillion …

Tinubu’s Leadership Lacks Will, Ideas To Tackle Insecurity – Atiku - Information Nigeria

Nigeria's growth slower than expected - IMF

The International Monetary Fund has revised Nigeria’s 2025 economic growth forecast downward by 0.2 percentage points, citing lower oil prices as a key reason for the adjustment. In its latest April 2025 World Economic Outlook report published on its …