Specialist Hospitals Struggle Under Funding Strain as Lawmakers Probe 2026 Budget
Nigeria’s specialist hospitals are under pressure, and lawmakers in the House of Representatives aren’t turning a blind eye. As the 2026 Budget Defence session kicked off at the National Assembly on Saturday, concerns over persistent underfunding took…
NIS Refutes Rumours of Passport Ban in Southeast, Reassures Citizens
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has moved swiftly to quash circulating reports that the South East has been barred from obtaining passports. In a statement signed by Deputy Comptroller of Immigration, Akinsola Akinlabi, the Service described the…
Tragedy in Ajah: Gospel Singer and Crew Found Dead in Studio
A cloud of grief has descended over the Lagos gospel music community after the lifeless bodies of gospel singer Matthew Ogundele and three of his crew members were discovered in a music studio in Abraham Adesanya, Ajah. The victims have been identified…
Bringing the Invisible to Light: Foundation Targets Undiagnosed Hemophilia in Nigeria’s Rural Communities
In a country of over 230 million people, just 941 have been officially recorded as living with Hemophilia —a number that underscores a troubling reality: thousands of Nigerians with this potentially life-threatening disorder remain undiagnosed, unseen,…
CBN Flags Nigeria Fintech’s Heavy Reliance on Foreign Capital
Nigeria’s fintech scene, celebrated as one of Africa’s fastest-growing innovation hubs, is facing a cautionary moment. According to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) 2025 Fintech Policy Insight Report, the sector remains heavily dependent on foreign…
Nigeria After Dark: How Music and Dance are Rewriting the Night
When the sun dips below the Lagos skyline and the hum of traffic fades, another kind of rhythm takes over — one shaped by dance, music and togetherness. In Nigeria’s busiest cities, nightlife isn’t just about clubs and loud speakers any more; it’s a…
What “Real-Time Electronic Transmission” Means — And Why It Matters
Electronic transmission of results refers to the process of sending polling-unit outcomes digitally to a central election database, rather than relying only on physical result sheets that must be transported manually. When the phrase “real time” is used,…
Oil and Gas Recovery: Rig Counts Surge as Nigeria Courts Billions in Fresh Investment
Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, long weighed down by uncertainty and underinvestment, is showing signs of a determined rebound. From a modest eight active rigs in 2021 to about 69 by late 2025, the sharp rise has become a potent symbol of renewed…
Travel Across the Niger Delta — Savour the Flavours of the Delta’s Delicious Foods
From the ebb and flow of creeks to the bustle of roadside markets, the Niger Delta isn’t just a place on a map — it’s a feast for every sense. For travellers and food lovers alike, this sprawling, watery heartland of southern Nigeria offers a unique…
Diaspora Remittances Help Families — But What About Nation-Building?
Every month, millions of texts ping in across West Africa: “Cash alert — family support sent.” For many households in countries like Nigeria, Ghana or Kenya, money sent home by relatives abroad isn’t just a welcome boost — it’s a lifeline. Remittances…
