Naira Strengthens to ₦1,539/$ as Forex Inflows Surge to $5.96bn in May
Nigeria’s foreign exchange market recorded a significant upturn in May 2025, with total inflows hitting $5.96 billion — the highest monthly figure in six years — according to data from…
Tinubu Pledges to Defend Democracy, Confers National Honours on Kudirat Abiola, Soyinka, Saro-Wiwa, Others
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his dedication to democratic governance, assuring Nigerians that his administration will uphold constitutional values and political plurality. He made this pledge during his State…
Heightened Security as June 12 Protest Kicks Off in Abuja
Security agencies ramped up their presence across key areas of Abuja on Wednesday as protesters gathered to mark Democracy Day with demonstrations against rising economic challenges and insecurity in the…
Landlady’s Daughter Arrested for Allegedly Burgling Tenant’s Room in Niger State
The Niger State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old woman, Nana Mubarak, for allegedly breaking into her mother’s tenant’s residence and carting away household items valued at approximately ₦1 million.…
NIHOTOUR Enforces Certification Law, Begins Crackdown on Non-Compliant Lagos Hotels
The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has begun a sweeping compliance operation across Lagos State to enforce provisions of its 2022 Establishment Act, particularly the mandatory certification of…
Wike Assures Fair Compensation for Communities Affected by Road Projects
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, has reiterated that residents and communities impacted by ongoing road and infrastructure developments across the capital have received proper and…
Tinubu Commissions Key Arterial Road Linking Major Abuja Districts
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially inaugurated the newly completed Arterial Road in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), marking a significant milestone in Abuja’s urban infrastructure development. The newly commissioned…
MMA2 Dispute Exposes Breach of Concession Deal, Investor Risks in Aviation Sector
The long-standing dispute between Bi-Courtney Limited and the Federal Government of Nigeria over the concession of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2) in Lagos continues to raise concerns about…
A Review of Nigeria’s Democracy (1960–2025) Through the Lens of the Housing Sector
Since Nigeria’s independence in 1960, the quest for adequate, affordable, and accessible housing has remained a key aspect of national development and an important reflection of democratic governance. Over the…
Democracy Day or Despair Day? Nigerians Reflect on Life Under Tinubu
June 12: A Day of Reflection, Not Celebration Nigeria is marking 25 years of democracy. But instead of joy, many citizens are feeling disappointed and frustrated. For them, Democracy Day…