Nigeria’s Federal Government unveils the Nigerian Industrial Policy (NIP), aiming to boost manufacturing to 25% of GDP by 2030 through value addition, industrial growth, and job creation. Nigerian Industrial Policy: FG Targets 25% Manufacturing Contribution to GDP The Federal Government has unveiled a bold roadmap to reposition Nigeria’s industrial sector, with a clear target: raise…
Despite inflation and a weak naira, Nigerians spent $1.73 billion on foreign education and healthcare in the first half of 2025, raising concerns over confidence in local institutions. Nigerians Spend $1.73bn on Foreign Education and Healthcare in Six Months Despite soaring inflation, rising unemployment, and a historic depreciation of the naira, Nigerians spent a staggering…
Nigeria’s oil production dropped 8.3% year-on-year to 1.544 million barrels per day in December 2025, missing both OPEC quota and budget targets, NUPRC reports. Nigeria’s Oil Output Drops 8.3% to 1.54m bpd Nigeria’s crude oil production, including condensate, declined by 8.3 percent year-on-year to 1.544 million barrels per day (bpd) in December 2025, down from…
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang meets IMF officials, highlights Ghana’s economic recovery and urges a shift from emergency support to a more balanced, development-focused partnership. Vice President Engages IMF on Ghana’s Economic Recovery, Calls for Evolved Partnership Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has held high-level discussions with heads of International Monetary Fund (IMF) country…
APC chieftain Biodun Ajiboye says President Bola Tinubu’s bold economic reforms prove he is not timid, describing him as a courageous leader prioritising Nigeria’s future over politics. Tinubu Wouldn’t Push Bold Reforms If He Were Timid – APC Chieftain A chieftain of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Biodun Ajiboye, has described President Bola Ahmed…
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has praised GTEC for sanitising Ghana’s tertiary education space, urging the commission to continue its crackdown on fake professors and unearned academic titles. Chief Justice Commends GTEC for Sanitising Tertiary Education Space The Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has thrown his full support behind the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) for…
CAF has launched disciplinary proceedings against AFCON champions Senegal following a dramatic walk-off protest during the final against Morocco, which delayed the match by 14 minutes. ‘Unacceptable’: CAF Moves to Discipline Senegal After Chaotic AFCON Final The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has opened disciplinary proceedings against newly crowned Africa Cup of Nations champions Senegal…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has condemned the “violence” and walk-off scenes during the AFCON final, warning that such behaviour threatens the integrity of football. FIFA Chief Slams ‘Violence’ and Lack of Respect After AFCON Final Chaos The fallout from the chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final has reached the highest levels of world football, with…
At the Africa CEO Forum 2025, Afrobeats star Davido called on African governments to invest in entertainment infrastructure, describing the creative industry as a major driver of growth, jobs, and identity. Davido Calls for Major Investment in Africa’s Creative Industry at ACF 2025 At the Africa CEO Forum 2025 (#ACF2025), Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido delivered…
From Olympic-inspired fashion to modular tailoring and sustainability trends for Fall-Winter 2026–27. Five Trends and Buzzwords from Menswear Previews for Next Winter. From Dsquared2’s playful nods to winter sports, to Emporio Armani’s presentation of Team Italia uniforms, and Ralph Lauren’s ski-resort-inspired showcase as he prepares to dress Team USA, the Games loomed large across the…
