Nigeria is actively courting global investment for a $25 billion undersea gas pipeline project aimed at supplying natural gas to Europe via Morocco, in a strategic move to boost its energy exports and economic growth. The ambitious Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline project was a key focus during a meeting on Monday between Vice President Kashim Shettima and executives from global energy and...

  A new terrorist group known as Mahmuda has reportedly launched a series of coordinated attacks in Kwara State, Nigeria. According to reports, the group has taken control of 15 communities within the Kaiama and Baruten Local Government Areas (LGAs), leading to widespread displacement and fear among residents. The attacks have resulted in the deaths of at least three villagers and the...

For centuries, Africa has been home to rich cultures, advanced kingdoms, vibrant trade systems, and diverse civilizations. But the arrival of colonial powers drastically altered the continent’s path of development. While some may argue that colonialism introduced certain modern systems, the long-term effects on Africa’s growth, identity, and independence were overwhelmingly...

In a remarkable display of integrity, Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has publicly commended Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) officer Ugochukwu Orji for rejecting a ₦10 million bribe offered by a native doctor implicated in ritual killings. The incident unfolded when Orji apprehended the suspect, identified as Mr. Levi Okoro, who was attempting to flee the country. Upon his detention, Okoro...

The National Assembly has received a formal request from President Bola Tinubu seeking legislative approval for an external loan of $21.5 billion and a domestic bond issuance of ₦758 billion. The loan request, outlined in a letter read on the Senate floor during plenary, is intended to fund critical sectors of the Nigerian economy—including infrastructure, healthcare, education, and water...