Technology Nigeria Correctional Crisis: Inmate Population Surges to 80,812 Amid Overwhelming Challenges October 17, 2026 Editorial Team The Nigeria correctional crisis reaches a critical point as the inmate population hits 80,812, straining already overwhelmed facilities and raising urgent calls for reform.
Technology Nigerian Girls Trafficking Abroad: Titi Atiku Raises Alarm over Growing Crisis October 16, 2026 Editorial Team Titi Atiku warns that Nigerian girls trafficking abroad are increasingly seen as a nuisance in host nations, urging coordinated action to protect vulnerable youth across Africa.
Technology Onafriq Pulls Plug on Nigeria Agent Banking, Signals Strategic Shift October 16, 2026 Editorial Team Onafriq agent banking closure in Nigeria marks a strategic pivot for the fintech, reshaping its local footprint while staying in the market.
Politics Tinubu’s Re‑election Campaign: from Reform to Prosperity in 2026 October 16, 2026 Editorial Team Tinubu re-election campaign must now shift from promises to concrete work, as Nigerians assess reforms and demand tangible prosperity.
Finance DMO Rejects 74% of NTB Bids, One‑year Rate Hits 15.90% – What It Means for Investors October 16, 2026 Editorial Team The Debt Management Office rejected 74% of Nigeria Treasury Bill auction bids, lifting the one‑year rate to 15.90% – a signal that could reshape short‑term investment strategies across Africa.
Technology Oil Security Spending in Nigeria Exceeds Production Costs – Donald Duke Analysis October 16, 2026 Editorial Team Nigeria spends far more on protecting its oil reserves than on extracting them, according to Donald Duke. The analysis reveals how skyrocketing security costs are inflating petrol prices across the…
Technology FG Announces Timeline for New Minimum Wage Talks in Nigeria October 16, 2026 Editorial Team The federal government has set a clear timetable for fresh minimum wage talks, signalling hope for workers across Nigeria and the region.
Politics Prominent Atiku Supporter Killed in Fatal Kaduna‑abuja Expressway Crash October 16, 2026 Editorial Team A leading Atiku supporter has died in a tragic Kaduna‑Abuja road crash, sparking grief among the party’s base and raising safety concerns on the busy expressway.
Education Canada Closes Permanent Residence Pathway for Hong Kong – What It Means for African Aspirants October 16, 2026 Editorial Team Canada has shut its permanent residence pathway for Hong Kong applicants, prompting African hopefuls to reassess their migration plans and explore alternative routes.
Business Nigeria, Ghana Hit by Meta’s 3.7m Account Removal in 2026 Scam Crackdown October 15, 2026 Editorial Team In a sweeping Meta scam crackdown, over 3.7 million Facebook and Instagram accounts were removed across Nigeria and Ghana in 2026, disrupting online activities and highlighting the scale of fraudulent…
