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China’s acceptance of the Naira marks a new era in Nigeria’s economic diplomacy

Ewaka Sam September 11, 2025

Nigeria  Nigeria’s long-standing dependence on the US Dollar for trade transactions has significantly hindered its economic progress, exposing the Naira to persistent volatility and deepening foreign exchange challenges. This reliance has placed immense pressure on Nigeria’s forex reserves and

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Nigeria’s Benue Gov slams petition to Pope

Ewaka Sam September 9, 2025

Nigeria Benue State Governor in Nigeria’s north, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has outrightly dismissed the petition sent by Joseph Waya, the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA gubernatorial candidate in 2023, to Pope Leo XIV.  Joseph Waya earlier in the week sent a petition to Rome which accuses Governor Alia of misconduct and tarnishing the Catholic […]

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Why Nigeria’s Moghalu’s Exit from ASG Matters for Africa

Ewaka Sam September 8, 2025

Nigeria Opinion – By Farooq A. Kperogi Our own Prof. Kingsley Moghalu was appointed the first President/VC of the African School of Governance in Kigali, Rwanda, but he abruptly resigned less than one year into a five-year tenure. What happened? What can be done? When former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) deputy governor Professor Kingsley […]

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United Nigeria Airlines Strengthens Fleet with Acquisition of Six Boeing 737-800s from Southwest Airline

Ewaka Sam September 8, 2025

Nigeria United Nigeria Airlines, one of Africa’s rapidly ascending carriers, has formalized a significant milestone by signing an aircraft sale and purchase agreement with Southwest Airlines for the delivery of six Boeing 737-800 airplanes.  This acquisition represents a key component of United Nigeria Airlines’ ongoing strategic expansion and fleet modernization

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Nigeria’s FCCPC Sets Rules, ₦100m Penalties for Loan Harassment

Ewaka Sam September 6, 2025

Nigeria The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has introduced new regulations aimed at stopping harassment, data breaches, and unethical practices by digital lenders operating in Nigeria. In a statement signed by Ondaje Ijagwu, Director of Corporate Affairs of the FCCPC, the Commission’s Executive Vice Chairman and CEO, Tunji Bello, announced

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Right group demands fixing of Nigeria’s southwest Lagos-Benin road

Ewaka Sam September 6, 2025

Nigeria A rights group – The Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR) Nigeria’s southwest Ogun State Chapter, has raised serious concerns about the rapid deterioration of the newly rehabilitated Ikangba-Agoro Road, also known as the Old Lagos-Benin Road. Less than seven months after the completion of rehabilitation works, portions of the road are

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Electrification Agency to convene roundtable with Nigeria’s South-south A’ Ibom’s Gov’t

Ewaka Sam September 6, 2025

Nigeria  In a bid to accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s clean energy sector, a Rural Electrification Agency (REA), under the Nigeria’s government Federal Ministry of Power, is set to convene a strategic Roundtable in partnership with the country’s south-south Akwa Ibom State Government.  The event will take place on September 10, 2025, in Abuja, with […]

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Nigerian Gov’t expresses readiness to partner local, foreign coys on renewable energy 

Ewaka Sam September 3, 2025

Nigeria  The Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to collaborating with both local and international companies to advance renewable energy initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable power generation, reducing reliance on fossil fuels, and fostering a greener environment. In a statement signed by the Director of Information & Public Relations,

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Nigeria’s Presidency defends fairness in national dev’t amid regional bias claims

Ewaka Sam September 2, 2025

Nigeria The Federal Government of Nigeria has strongly rejected allegations of favoritism, affirming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is guided by fairness, equity, and justice in the distribution of federal projects and appointments across all six geopolitical zones.  This clarification was made to counter recent misinformation suggesting certain

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Benue’s Quiet Rise: A Journey of Hope, Struggle, and Steady Hands

Ewaka Sam September 2, 2025

Nigeria Features The land of Benue breathes with a restless hope, stitched deep into the hearts of its people who long for a better tomorrow. It is a place where the rivers sing and the earth gives generously, yet where the journey toward real progress has often been slow and burdened by history.  At the […]