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Nigeria Records $6.44bn Capital Importation in Q4 2025 as Foreign Investment Rises

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria recorded a total capital importation of $6.44bn in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the…

The Trouble With the North: Why Elite Consensus Matters for Development

By Elizabeth Ugbo Northern Nigeria faces rising poverty, insecurity, and poor education. The region’s elites struggle to unite on development…

Kwankwaso Hosts Obi, Makinde, Dickson in Kano for Sallah Celebration

By Elizabeth Ugbo Former Kano State governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, hosted Peter Obi, Seyi…

SERAP Demands Transparency Over Alleged ₦210 Trillion Discrepancy in NNPCL Accounts

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked Senate President Godswill Akpabio to ensure full transparency…

Dangote Succession Plan: Daughters Take Charge of Africa’s Largest Empire

By Elizabeth ugbo On February 16, 2026, Dangote Industries Limited announced major executive appointments in Lagos, Nigeria. The company elevated…

Fuel Price Hike: Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Price Amid Global Tensions

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery has increased petrol prices, effective midnight March 21, 2026, due to rising global uncertainties,…

Nigeria–UK Sign Migration, Security, and Trade Agreements During Tinubu’s Visit

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria and the United Kingdom have signed three major Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in London. The agreements…

Power Supply to Improve Soon as Government Tackles Gas Constraints — Adelabu

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Thursday in Nigeria said Nigerians will soon enjoy better electricity…

Naira-for-Crude Policy Fails to Lower Fuel Prices in Nigeria

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria’s naira-for-crude policy, introduced in 2024 to boost local supply, has not reduced fuel prices in 2025,…

Nigerian Cooking Gas Consumption Drops Amid Middle-East Crisis

By Elizabeth Ugbo Lagos, Nigeria – February 2026: The nation’s cooking gas consumption fell by 20% in February 2026, according…