By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s automotive market is projected to grow by 7.6 per cent in 2026, supported by improved fuel supply from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, easing inflation and government incentives, according to a BMI report. The forecast follows an estimated 20 per cent surge in new vehicle sales in 2025, driven by stronger demand…
The United States has withdrawn most of the military personnel deployed to Nigeria earlier this year for a joint counterterrorism operation in the Lake Chad Basin, while maintaining intelligence sharing and broader security cooperation with Nigerian forces. The announcement was made on Thursday by the Commander of US Air Forces in Europe–Air Forces Africa, Gen….
By Ayomide Otitoju The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that escalating conflict in northern Nigeria, combined with declining humanitarian funding, is driving food insecurity to levels not seen in nearly a decade. The agency said new data shows that more than 17 million people across nine conflict-affected states are currently facing crisis,…
Norwegian top-flight club Molde FK has confirmed that Nigeria U20 midfielder Daniel Daga has been cleared to resume football activities following his acquittal by the Frostating Court of Appeal in Norway. Daga had been sidelined for several months after facing a sexual assault case arising from an alleged incident reported to Norwegian authorities in April…
Nissan has appointed Wheeler as the new head of its South African operations, a move the company says will strengthen its leadership across the African market. The appointment was announced by Jordi Vila, Divisional Vice President of Nissan Europe and President of Nissan Africa, AMIEO Aftersales and Customer Experience. Wheeler joined Nissan Africa as Chief…
Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces have increased long-range drone strikes deep inside Russian territory by 1,150 per cent since the beginning of 2026, according to the force’s commander, Robert “Madyar” Brovdi. Brovdi disclosed the figures on July 3, saying the intensified campaign had eliminated what he described as Russia’s “safe rear” across the European part of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has reassured residents that there is no cause for alarm over recent reports on HIV in the state, clarifying that widely circulated figures represent newly diagnosed HIV-positive cases rather than a surge in new infections. Speaking at a press briefing at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Alausa,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) have commended Rite Foods Limited for awarding ₦35 million in scholarships to the seven highest-performing candidates in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), describing the initiative as a significant investment in education and youth development. The scholarships, presented during…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has unveiled his ministerial action plan aimed at stabilising and accelerating the growth of Nigeria’s electricity sector during the second quarterly meeting of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) stakeholders convened by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) in Abuja. The meeting, chaired by NERC Chairman,…
