CBN Plans DFI Recapitalisation to Boost MSME Financing
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is considering the recapitalisation and restructuring of Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) to address the massive funding gap facing micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). The Deputy Governor in charge of Economic Policy, Muhammad Abdullahi, disclosed this during a panel session at the launch of the Nigeria Development Update by […]
Benjamin Kalu Signals Readiness for Abia Governorship Race
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has declared he is not afraid to contest the Abia State governorship ahead of the 2027 general election. Kalu made the statement on Tuesday during a meeting with political leaders and community elders in his Bende Federal Constituency, where he acknowledged growing calls for him […]
Lagos to Close Roads Partially for Inauguration Ceremonies
The Lagos State Government has announced partial road closures across key areas ahead of infrastructure project inaugurations by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement on Tuesday, Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said the measures are aimed at ensuring safety and the smooth conduct of the events scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, April 8 and […]
CSOs Warn Nigeria on Brink of Collapse Demand Urgent Government Action
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria have sounded the alarm over alleged leadership failures, claiming the nation is on the verge of collapse. In a statement titled “A Call to Action by Nigerian Civil Society Organisations”, 52 groups condemned worsening insecurity, economic hardship, corruption, shrinking civic space, and erosion of democratic institutions. The CSOs highlighted attacks […]
Airstrikes Hit Tehran as U.S. Deadline Looms Over Strait of Hormuz Standoff
Airstrikes struck Tehran on Tuesday as Iranian authorities called on civilians, including young people, to form human chains around key infrastructure sites, including power plants, in the hours leading up to a deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump. The deadline—8 p.m. in Washington—demands that Iran fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face sweeping […]
Taiwan Opposition Leader Heads to China for “Peace Mission” Amid Rising Tensions
Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun departed for China on Tuesday at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, describing the trip as a “journey for peace” amid ongoing tensions over Beijing’s claims on the self-governed island. The visit marks the first time in a decade that a Taiwanese opposition leader has traveled to mainland China. […]
Australia’s Most Decorated Living Veteran Charged with War Crimes
Australia’s most decorated living veteran, Ben Roberts-Smith, has been charged with multiple war crimes over allegations he killed five unarmed Afghan civilians during deployments between 2009 and 2012, according to police and media reports. Authorities have not officially named the 47-year-old former soldier arrested on Tuesday. However, multiple outlets have identified him as Roberts-Smith, a […]
NLC: Rising Hardship, Insecurity Threatens Nigerians’ Wellbeing
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to urgently address the worsening economic and security challenges confronting Nigerians, warning that rising living costs, failing infrastructure, and insecurity are pushing millions into daily hardship. In an Easter message, NLC President Joe Ajaero said the burden on workers starkly contrasts with the values […]
ADC Accuses INEC of Moves to Block 2027 Participation
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of creating what it described as “deliberate administrative landmines” aimed at preventing the party from fielding candidates in the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party alleged that INEC’s recent actions could effectively […]
ADC Crisis: Tinubu Not Involved, Onanuga Fires at Peter Obi
Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga has dismissed claims linking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), insisting the issues are self-inflicted. In a statement posted on his X handle on Monday titled “My response to Peter Obi’s media people,” Onanuga criticised politicians for blaming Tinubu for internal party problems. “I wonder […]
