Nigeria’s House of Representatives has launched a fresh investigation into the human and economic losses suffered by Nigerians during repeated xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with lawmakers pushing for compensation and stronger protection for affected citizens. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Babajimi Benson, who argued that years of attacks have…
Nigeria’s crude oil production fell by 37,000 barrels per day in July, according to secondary-source data cited by OPEC, dropping from 1.583 million bpd in June to 1.546 million bpd. That represents a 2.3% month-on-month decline and interrupts the recovery Nigeria had recorded earlier in the year. At first glance, 37,000 barrels might not sound…
U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited debate over election security after using a nationally televised primetime address to accuse China of interfering in past American elections and to question the integrity of the U.S. voting system ahead of this year’s midterm elections. Speaking from the White House, Trump said newly declassified intelligence pointed to vulnerabilities…
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) has recorded one of its strongest rallies in recent history, with investors gaining more than ₦9.3 trillion during a remarkable seven-day buying spree that has reinforced confidence in the country’s capital market. The sustained rally has been driven by strong demand for banking, industrial and energy stocks, pushing the NGX to…
The United States has begun detaining foreign nationals with expired visas at airports, marking a significant expansion of President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement campaign. According to reports, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have detained travelers at check-in counters, boarding gates and arrival terminals at at least 15 airports in recent weeks. Those affected reportedly…
Russian President Vladmir Putin has renewed calls for peace negotiations with Ukraine, saying that Moscow is prepared to get back to the negotiating table if discussions are based on the previous agreements they reached in Istanbul and the diplomatic understandings discussed in Anchorage. Speaking during a meeting with government officials, Putin said Russia is willing…
Thousands of migrant workers have gathered outside foreign embassies and consulates across South Africa as fears over escalating anti-immigrant violence continue to grow. The crowds, made up of nationals from several African countries, are seeking emergency evacuation assistance amid renewed xenophobic tensions that have spread across parts of the country. The latest wave of anxiety…
The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games officially get underway today, with Team Nigeria aiming to build on its proud history at the Games as some of the country’s biggest sporting stars begin their quest for medals in Scotland. The competition runs from July 23 to August 2, bringing together around 3,000 athletes from 74 Commonwealth nations…
By Izuchukwu Okosi France beat Paraguay 1-0 Saturday night in their round of 16 game to qualify for the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 1998 and 2018 World Cup winners scored the only goal of the game through Kylian Mbappe who converted from the spot kick. The goal from 12 yards was…
Nigeria’s stock market has climbed to the top of the global rankings after overtaking South Korea to become the world’s best-performing equity market in 2026, delivering another strong trading session that added ₦962 billion to investors’ wealth. The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) extended its remarkable rally as renewed buying interest in major banking, consumer goods and…
