Africa has become the world’s hungriest continent for the first time, overtaking Asia in the number of people experiencing hunger, according to the latest United Nations State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) 2026 report. The report estimates that 309 million people in Africa faced hunger in 2025, compared with 292 million…
The Lagos State Government has arrested 396 street beggars in a renewed enforcement exercise aimed at improving environmental sanitation, public order and safety across the state. The operation, carried out by operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), popularly known as the KAI Corps, forms part of the government’s ongoing campaign against street…
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…
Nigeria’s inflation rate has continued to draw concern after new data showed that consumer prices increased again, putting fresh pressure on households and businesses that are already dealing with rising living costs. The latest figures have renewed debate over the country’s economic recovery and the effectiveness of ongoing policy measures. The increase reflects continued pressure…
