The current economic conditions in Nigeria have become a significant point of concern for citizens seeking greener pastures abroad. Popular Nollywood actor, Alesh Sanni, has raised an alarm about the rise of fraudulent visa agents exploiting vulnerable Nigerians amid the economic downturn. In a recent video on social media, he highlighted that foreign embassies have…
In a highly publicized legal battle, a Nigerian court has instructed social media influencer VeryDarkMan to remove online posts deemed defamatory against prominent human rights lawyer Femi Falana and his son, Falz, a popular musician and activist. The case has garnered widespread attention, raising critical questions about the balance between free speech and the protection…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles were subjected to an unfortunate and humiliating ordeal at Al Abraq Airport in Libya from Sunday to Monday, October 13-14, 2024. Upon arriving for their 2025 AFCON qualifying match against Libya’s Mediterranean Knights, the Nigerian team was unexpectedly diverted to Al Abraq, a distant airport over 200 kilometers away from their intended…
The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has strongly condemned Nigeria’s decision to withdraw from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier, citing potential legal action against the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF). Libya expressed deep disappointment after the Super Eagles’ abrupt exit from the match scheduled for October 15, 2024. According to the LFF, Nigeria’s decision…
At a recent high-level economic forum, Mr Gill, Vice President of the World Bank, emphasized the necessity for Nigeria to maintain its current economic reforms for at least the next decade and a half. In his address, he highlighted the importance of consistency in policy implementation to achieve sustainable economic growth, stating that “Nigeria will…
Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, has introduced a proposal for a 25 percent personal income tax on affluent Nigerians. This new tax policy would specifically target individuals earning N100 million or more monthly. The announcement was made during a breakout session at the 30th Nigeria Economic Summit in…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has stirred reactions across Nigeria with his recent advice urging citizens to “eat whenever they see free food.” The senator, who made this comment in response to the rising economic hardship, emphasized the importance of taking advantage of any available opportunities, including access to free meals. His remarks, delivered during a…
Uba Maigari, Minister of State for Steel Development, recently spoke on the current state of the nation, emphasizing the extensive work being done by the government. According to Uba Maigari, despite prevailing sentiments among citizens, the government is making significant strides in addressing Nigeria’s numerous challenges. However, many of these efforts go unnoticed due to…
The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, faced an unexpected and hostile reception upon their arrival in Libya for their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against the Mediterranean Knights. In what seemed like an orchestrated move to frustrate the Nigerian team, their chartered flight was suddenly diverted from its original destination, Benghazi,…
The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has issued a warning about a potential surge in egg prices if urgent measures are not taken to support local poultry farmers. According to the association, the price of a crate of eggs, which currently stands at N5,500, could rise to N10,000. The price increase is attributed to a…
