West Africa want Energy deals with Donald Trump but U.S. Entry Ban a Barrier’ ”We possess critical minerals and even rare earths. For instance, we are endowed with samarium used for military-grade magnets and nuclear reactor control rods found in Nigeria. We would like to do deals with the U.S., but visa restrictions are non-tariff barriers to deals. America’s ban would be...

At a special Channels Television forum held to mark 26 years of uninterrupted democratic rule in Nigeria, prominent figures across sectors called for a deeper, people-focused democratic system beyond regular elections. Speaking at the forum titled “Nigeria’s Democratic Journey: An Inter-Generational Conversation on Building a Better Nation,” were former Ekiti State Governor...

“Wars are won by well-trained personnel who know how to employ their platforms effectively.” — Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar Under the visionary leadership of Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is undergoing a powerful transformation — one centered on Deliberate Training and Mission-Oriented Force Development. This is...

President Bola Tinubu has directed Nigeria’s service chiefs and the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to hunt down those responsible for the recent wave of deadly attacks in Benue State. The president issued the directive on Wednesday during a visit to the state, which has been reeling from renewed violence that has left dozens dead and thousands displaced. Speaking at...

Power generation companies (GenCos) in Nigeria have rejected the Federal Government’s offer to pay only 50% of the N5 trillion debt owed to them. The government wants them to take a “50% haircut”, meaning they must forfeit half of the money permanently.   The FG planned to pay N2.4 trillion and cancel the rest, using a new bond program. But the GenCos say: • The...