Nigeria has officially launched FreeTV, a new digital broadcasting platform that offers viewers access to more than 100 television channels without monthly subscription fees, marking a major milestone in the country’s long-delayed transition from analogue to digital television. The platform went live nationwide on June 17 as part of the Federal Government’s Digital Switch-Over (DSO)…
Nigeria is facing a deepening healthcare crisis as the continued migration of medical professionals abroad leaves hospitals struggling with severe staff shortages, medical experts have warned. Recently, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) revealed that only about 55,000 of the more than 130,000 doctors registered in the country are actively practicing, resulting in a doctor-to-patient ratio…
The abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State has entered a second month with families still waiting for answers, as Governor Seyi Makinde renews efforts to secure the safe return of the victims. The prolonged captivity has intensified public concern over security in the South-West and raised fresh questions about Nigeria’s response to school…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said the Nigerian naira remains significantly undervalued despite recent improvements in the country’s foreign exchange market, highlighting both progress and continued challenges in Nigeria’s economic recovery. In its latest Article IV consultation report on Nigeria, the IMF estimate that the naira was undervalued by 25.6 percent based on its…
Former Kogi West Senator and prominent opposition figure Dino Melaye has launched another blistering attack on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing him as the ‘most anti-democratic leader’ in Nigeria’s recent history amid growing political tensions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Melaye made the remarks while criticizing the state of Nigeria’s democracy and what he…
Nigeria has been thrown into mourning following the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, who died while in the custody of bandits after being abducted in Katsina State. The incident has renewed national concern over the worsening insecurity affecting communities across the country’s north-west region. Abubakar, a former Director of Defense Information, was abducted…
Violence linked to armed bandit groups has continued to escalate across parts of northern Nigeria, with fresh attacks and mass abductions reported in multiple communities, worsening an already fragile security situation in the region. Recent incidents in Zamfara and neighbouring states show a troubling pattern of coordinated assaults on rural villages, farms, and roads, often…
The Nigerian equities market closed on a positive note on June 15, 2026, as renewed investor confidence pushed the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-Share Index (ASI) higher, reflecting continued recovery in the country’s capital market. Trading data from the Nigerian Exchange showed that the benchmark index recorded a modest gain during the session, supported by buying…
The Federal Government has started evacuating Nigerians caught in the recent xenophobic violence in South Africa, with the first batch of returnees expected to arrive in Lagos as efforts continue to bring home affected citizens. The exercise is part of emergency measures introduced after renewed attacks on foreign nationals in several parts of South Africa….
The Nigerian Senate has ordered the arrest of the former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari. This is over an alleged failure to account for about ₦210 trillion flagged in audit queries covering the company’s financial records between 2017 and 2023. The order was issued by the…
