Economy
Global procurement opportunity meets local capacity gap The World Bank announced it’s opening $250 billion in global procurement opportunities to Nigerian companies—a chance for local firms to compete for international development contracts across sectors. On...
Governance
₦9 trillion reached state accounts in recent months. Lagos got ₦400 billion. Potholes still swallow cars on Ikorodu Road. Rivers got ₦300 billion. Port Harcourt still floods every rain. Kano got ₦250 billion. Schools still lack desks, teachers still wait for salaries....
Security
Justice arrives eight months after communities buried their dead Nine suspects face 57 terrorism charges for Benue massacre. Over 150 people died. June 2025. Eight months ago. Communities buried their dead in July. Mourned in August. Harvested no crops because farms...
Governance
Minimum wage won’t buy food but workers can’t demonstrate Federal High Court stopped Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress from protesting. Judge granted government’s ex parte application. No hearing for unions. Just restraining order. NLC...
Governance
Patients can’t access care, workers can’t afford to work Pregnant woman goes into labour. Rushes to general hospital. Gate locked. Staff striking. She diverts to teaching hospital. Also closed. Strike nationwide. Private hospital charges ₦200,000 for...
Governance
That’s two-thirds of Nigeria below the line this year 140 million Nigerians will be plunged into poverty in 2026. Economist Ngwu’s warning. That’s two-thirds of the population. Not theoretical poverty. Can’t afford food poverty. Can’t pay...