Nigeria’s Public Debt Rises to ₦149.39 Trillion Under Tinubu, May Surpass ₦180 Trillion
Nigeria’s total public debt has increased under President Bola Tinubu, rising from ₦87.91 trillion in September 2023 to ₦149.39 trillion by March 31,...
DICON Signs Defence Deal with Untraceable Firm for Satellite Laser Systems and Drone Production
On Thursday, July 4, 2024, the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Homeland Protectors and Supplies Limited....
NIMC Services Still Down Despite Completion of System Upgrade
Despite the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) ‘s announcement that it has completed scheduled technical maintenance, Nigerians continue to face widespread service disruptions, sparking frustration...
African Leaders Push Back at 2025 Luanda Summit, Forcing U.S. to Rethink ‘Aid Over Trade’ Approach as Demands for Investment and Equal Partnership Grow
The United States has signalled a partial shift in its foreign policy toward Africa following a tense and unusually confrontational 17th U.S.-Africa Business...
Tinubu’s Government Delays Release of Signed Tax Acts to the Public
Four days after President Bola Tinubu announced the signing of four tax bills into law, the federal government has yet to release the...
UK Forensic Workstation Donation to Nigeria’s ICPC Sparks Spyware Fears and Public Backlash
A recent donation by the British High Commission to Nigeria’s Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) has ignited public controversy and online debate, following...
Floods and Insecurity Threaten Food Supply in Nigeria, 30 Million Risk Acute Hunger
As Nigeria enters the peak of the 2025 rainy season, new projections from the Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) warn that approximately...
Fasting Over Farming? Nigeria’s Agricultural Sector Suffers as Ministry Calls for Prayers, Not Reforms
Despite its vast land resources and diverse crop production, Nigeria’s agricultural sector remains trapped by decades of oil dependency, growing insecurity, and underinvestment....
Middle East: Nigeria Condemns Israel’s Unprovoked Attack on Iran, Urges Ceasefire and Restraint
The Nigerian government has condemned Israel’s unprovoked airstrike against the Islamic Republic of Iran, describing it as a dangerous escalation of hostilities with...
Heavy Tax Burden Weighs on Nigerians Under Tinubu’s Economic Reforms, as Costs Continue to Rise
Nigerians face increased financial pressure as President Bola Tinubu’s administration has introduced a series of new taxes and charges amid persistent economic challenges....
India, Pakistan Cut Ties as Tensions Escalate After Kashmir Attack
A deadly attack in the Indian-administered region of Jammu and Kashmir has led to growing tension between nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan. The...
Nigeria Immigration and Interior Ministry Ignore Media Inquiries on US Convicted Child Rapist Frank Avbel’s Entry into Nigeria
Ikoyi Marriage Registrar Mrs Onwurah Ogochuckwu, the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), and the Ministry of Interior has ignored West Africa Weekly‘s media inquiry...