Hon. Bank-Andrew Omonisaye, a committed grassroots mobilizer and aspirant for Kogi State House of Assembly, Kabba…
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Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda re-elected as APC National Chairman
KEY POINTS Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda has been re-elected as the National Chairman of the All Progressives…
Aiyenigba Congratulates Hon. Meseko on Re-election as APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary
Apostle Olalekan Aiyenigba, the Chief of Staff to the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All…
Edun: Nigeria’s economy reset for sustainable growth
KEY POINTS Finance Minister Wale Edun declared that Nigeria’s economy has been “reset” following the bold…
Naira strengthens to N1,380 as official market gains continue
KEY POINTS The Naira appreciated at the official market on Friday, closing at N1,380.57 against the…
CBN appeals Lagos court ruling voiding Union Bank takeover
KEY POINTS The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has filed a formal appeal against the March…
FG partners with professional bodies to train 10 million Nigerians
KEY POINTS The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with six leading professional…
Trump signature to appear on U.S. Currency in historic redesign
By Boluwatife Oshadiya | March 27, 2026 Key Points U.S. Treasury to print $100 bills bearing…
New COVID-19 variant “Cicada” spreads globally, health experts urge caution
Key Points: New COVID-19 variant BA.3.2 has up to 75 mutations Detected in the U.S. and…
Nigerian Army launches nationwide academic support program to boost Command School exam success in 2026
Key Points The Nigerian Army Education Corps has launched a nationwide academic support program for Command…
NITDA assumes control of Nigeria government enterprise architecture system
By Boluwatife Oshadiya | March 27, 2026 Key Points National Information Technology Development Agency takes over…
Shettima targets world-class standards for Made-in-Nigeria products
KEY POINTS Vice-President Kashim Shettima chaired the 8th National Council on Skills (NCS) meeting, calling for…
Nigeria capital importation hits $6.4 billion in Q4 2025
KEY POINTS Total capital importation into Nigeria reached $6,443.48 million in the fourth quarter of 2025,…
Russian lawmakers visit U.S. to restore parliamentary ties
KEY POINTS A delegation of five Russian lawmakers is currently in the United States, marking the…
G7 ministers meet near Paris to align on Iran conflict
KEY POINTS G7 Foreign Ministers have convened in Vaux-de-Cernay, outside Paris, for their first formal meeting…
Technology in Football and controversial refereeing decisions
Football has always lived with argument. A foul, handball, offside, or red card can change the…
FG receives NGEA portal to unify digital governance
KEY POINTS The Federal Government has officially received the Nigeria Government Enterprise Architecture (NGEA) Portal from…
AUST President Peter Onwualu pushes for research commercialization through Summit X
KEY POINTS Prof. Peter Onwualu, President of the African University of Science and Technology (AUST), says…
Degrees Without Direction: The Silent Exodus from Kogi
A quiet crisis is unfolding in Kogi State, one that rarely commands headlines yet steadily erodes…
Federal University Lokoja to Appoint Industry Experts as ‘Professor of Practice’
The Senate of Federal University Lokoja has approved a framework for the appointment of Professor of…
NBS reports slight February petrol price increase to N1,051
KEY POINTS The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reports that the average retail price of petrol…
NBS reports slight February petrol price increase to N1,051
KEY POINTS The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reports that the average retail price of petrol…
Peace Through Strength: The Imperative of Strategic Supremacy in an Era of Fractured Global Order
In an age defined by geopolitical volatility and the erosion of multilateral consensus, the enduring doctrine…
President Tinubu expands PiCNG mandate to include electric vehicles for nationwide clean mobility
KEY POINTS President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed…
2027: Equity Cannot Be Redefined to Suit One Axis, KEA Counters Omodara
KEA says the 2027 governorship is a matter of measurable equity, not political concession. The Kogi…
REA MD Abba Aliyu and Netherlands Ambassador explore strategic collaboration for Nigeria’s renewable energy sector
KEY POINTS Dr. Abba Aliyu, Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), met with H.E.…
Kogi at a Critical Juncture: Land, Identity and Nigeria’s Fragile Unity
Kogi stands today like a narrow bridge stretched over troubled waters, bearing the weight of competing…
FG releases Moorbeta chicken breed and 57 high-yield crop varieties to bolster food security
KEY POINTS The Federal Government has officially released and registered a new indigenous chicken breed, ‘Moorbeta’,…
Junk from the West: How Global E-Waste Is Poisoning Nigeria and Profiting the Powerful Elite
Nigeria inhales the West’s decay as if it were incense. Mountains of discarded refrigerators, air conditioners,…
2027: Intensified Pattern of Exclusion Has Become Intolerable to Okun, Oworo People – ODA
Ahead of the 2027 elections, the Okun Development Association (ODA), the umbrella body for the Okun…
Ebonyi police express dismay over rising homicide cases as four suspects are charged to court
KEY POINTS The Ebonyi State Police Command has raised an alarm over a troubling surge in…
New Dead Sea Scroll Fragments Discovered, Offering Fresh Insight into Ancient Biblical Texts
A newly identified fragment of the Dead Sea Scrolls, uncovered in the Cave of Horror, is…
Impediments for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals by 2030
Financial resource constraintsThe UN estimates a need for over five trillion dollars annually to achieve sustainable…
Power sector reforms attract $2 billion in fresh investment, revenue grows 70%, says Minister Adelabu
KEY POINTS The Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, announced that ongoing reforms have attracted over…
200 Facilitators, EMIS, Area Officers Trained to Strengthen Non-Formal Education Delivery in Kogi
By Bishop Aturu. No fewer than 200 Facilitators, Education Management Information System (EMIS) Officers and Area…
Ikorodu North LCDA and WaterAid inaugurate solar-powered water and inclusive sanitation facilities
KEY POINTS Ikorodu North LCDA, in partnership with the Lagos State Government and WaterAid Nigeria, has…
“Nigeria, Fatigue, and the Things We Can’t Ignore”
By Oputah David Michael I didn’t write for two weeks, not because there was nothing to…
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, March 27th, 2026
The exchange rate between the Naira and the US dollar, according to the data released on…
Meseko Meets Ire Yagba Ward Coordinators, Urges Grassroots Mobilization
An aspirant for the Yagba Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives, Engr. Edward Olatunji…
Power Sector reforms attract $2bn investment, says adelabu
By Boluwatife Oshadiya | March 27, 2026 Key Points Power sector reforms draw over $2 billion…
PTCF Leads Fight Against Gender Violence in Kogi, Employs Culture as Tool for Change
As the world commemorates International Women’s Day, a non-governmental organisation, Protect The Child Foundation (PTCF), is…
Banking system liquidity nears ₦9trn as rates ease
By Boluwatife Oshadiya | March 27, 2026 Key Points System liquidity rises to ₦8.87 trillion, up…
Angry Man Confronts NEPA Officials Over Power Disconnection Amid Hardship (Watch Video)
Angry Resident Attacks NEPA Officials During Disconnection Attempt Tension escalated in a local community as an…
Kogi Poly Staff Slump, Dies in Lecture Room
Deputy Dean of Student Affairs, Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Anselm Ahman Victory Ojodomo, collapsed and died…
APC National Convention Coordination Committee declares readiness for transparent and rule-bound process
KEY POINTS The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention Coordination Committee Secretariat (NCCCS) has affirmed its…
Nigeria and Bangladesh pledge to explore contract farming and textile trade at 55th anniversary
KEY POINTS Bangladesh and Nigeria have committed to deepening economic ties, with a specific focus on…
Persian Gulf conflict triggers severe disruption to global food and commodity flows, FAO warns
KEY POINTS The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reports that intensifying conflict in the Persian Gulf…
Nigerian Exchange extends gains as index edges higher
By Boluwatife Oshadiya | March 27, 2026 Key Points Nigerian equities market rises marginally as All-Share…
Tinubu reaffirms power sector reform drive at NELMCO event
By Boluwatife Oshadiya| March 27, 2026 Key Points Kashim Shettima says Tinubu administration remains committed to…
Naira strengthens as FX payment pressures ease
By Boluwatife Oshadiya | March 27, 2026 Key Points Naira appreciates to ₦1,383.88/$ at official market,…
NCC launches digital identity platform to tackle telecom fraud
By Boluwatife Oshadiya | March 27, 2026 Key Points NCC introduces TIRMS platform to strengthen digital…
China urges U.S. to meet nuclear disarmament obligations, rejects testing claims
US Consulate Trains 500 Students In STEM Skills By Boluwatife Oshadiya | March 27, 2026 Key…
Pepsi sends The Killers to Budapest
The Killers will headline the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show presented by Pepsi on…
Cascador names Oyin Solebo as COO to sharpen Africa startup scaling platform
Oyin Solebo Key Points Cascador appoints Oyin Solebo as Chief Operating Officer, effective March 2026 Solebo…
Nigeria dominates AfricaTech Award shortlist with 11 startups in innovation rankings
Key Points VivaTech’s 2026 AfricaTech Award shortlists 30 startups from 34 African countries, out of 260-plus…
Dubai climbs to 7th on global financial centres index, eyes top-four finish by 2033
DIFC Key Points Dubai records highest-ever ranking on the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI), placing 7th…
NSSEC seeks UNICEF support on Nigeria school data systems and digital learning
Key Points: NSSEC is seeking UNICEF’s support to improve data collection in secondary schools Focus areas…
One Scarf, infinite looks: the styling trick that’s taking over fashion in 2026
There’s a tiny piece of fabric quietly stealing the spotlight this year and chances are, you…
Naira weakens to ₦1,420 per dollar in parallel market amid dollar shortage
By Boluwatife Oshadiya | March 26, 2026 Key Points Naira trades at ₦1,420 per dollar in…
Nigeria attracts $6.44 billion capital inflows in Q4 2025, up 26.61%
By Boluwatife Oshadiya | March 26, 2026 Nigeria records $6.44 billion in capital importation during Q4…
NCC partners with Plateau State to expand broadband access and drive digital economy
KEY POINTS The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to bridging the digital divide…
Meseko Condemns Attack on Peaceful Rally in Mopamuro, Urges Calm
An aspirant for the Yagba Federal Constituency, Engr. Edward Olatunji Meseko, has condemned the attack on…
NFC boss Ali Nuhu urges stakeholders to protect Nigeria’s cinematic history from extinction
KEY POINTS Dr. Ali Nuhu, MD of the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC), has called for the…
Kogi Govt. Reaffirms Commitment to Transforming Livestock Sector, Champions Modern Poultry Practices
By Opeyemi Gbemiro The Kogi state government has reaffirmed commitment to transforming the livestock sector through…
Meningitis outbreak in northern Nigeria worsens as vaccine gaps raise alarm
Key Points Nigeria is experiencing a worsening meningitis outbreak, especially in northern states The dominant strain,…
Between Land and Law: Why Kogi East Must Choose Order Over Ambiguity
In Kogi East, the land is no longer silent; it now speaks in the language of…
7 SME loans Nigerian businesses can access without property collateral in 2026
BizWatch Intelligence Desk Published: March 2026 | bizwatchnigeria.ng Key points ► At least four of the…
Beyond Criticism: Speaking Truth with Facts for Better Governance in Kogi State
Constructive criticism remains one of the strongest pillars of a healthy democracy. As conversations continue around…
Thursday Chronicles: When the referee wears a suit, anything can happen
Hello, my fellow Goal-Getters and VAR-Victims! Welcome back to the weekly gathering of people who know…
Is Tinubu the Smartest Politician of His Generation?
You may rate Tinubu low in governance, but when it comes to politics, it is difficult…
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, March 26th, 2026
The exchange rate between the Naira and the US dollar, according to the data released on…
Yagba West APC Stakeholders Launch PBAT/DSSK Movement, Endorse Tinubu, Karimi for Second Term
In a demonstration of strength and the groundswell of support enjoyed by President Bola Tinubu and…
Nigeria Customs engages AfCFTA secretariat on simplified trade regime
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) held a strategic engagement with a delegation from the African Continental…
When Survival Meets Morality: The Fragile Architecture of Human Judgment in Social Dilemmas
In moments of crisis, human judgment reveals itself not as a fixed compass, but as a…
AfCFTA selects Nigeria as West Africa pilot for simplified trade regime to boost MSMEs
KEY POINTS The AfCFTA Secretariat has officially selected Nigeria as the pilot country for the Simplified…
APC National Convention: Information Minister Assures of Smooth, Transparent, Credible Exercise
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said the forthcoming National Convention of…
NERC and state regulators inaugurate FONER to harmonize Nigeria’s multi-level power market
KEY POINTS The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has officially inaugurated the Forum of Nigerian Electricity…
US–Israel Imposed War on Iran: What It Means for Everyday Nigerians
By Abdulkarim Abdulmalik On a hot afternoon at the ever busy Area 10 in Garki District…
Tragic Fire Claims Lives of Father and Daughter, Leaving Community in Deep Mourning
A heartbreaking tragedy has left an entire community in silence following the sudden loss of a…
FG declares state police imperative, advances reform framework under Renewed Hope Agenda
L-R: Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, Professor Oku Oginsaki (Ret. IGP) , CP Bode…
Dr Yusuf Suberu Organization Endorses Nentawe Yilwatda as APC National Chairman
Dr John Yusuf-Suberu Campaign Organization (JOYSCO) in Kogi on Thursday endorsed the Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda for…
Interswitch, experts drive conversations on compliance and growth at Nigeria Revenue Summit Lagos
Business leaders and tax experts have called for accelerated readiness among Nigerian companies as the country…
2027: Ozi Dongo Consults Okene, Ogori-Magongo APC Leaders Ahead of Official Declaration
Hon. Muhammed Yahaya Dongo (Ozi Dongo) has described the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State…
MTN, GTCO lead NGX rally as market nears ₦129tn
By Boluwatife Oshadiya | March 26, 2026 Key Points NGX market capitalisation rises to ₦128.98 trillion…
Doctor Faces Outrage After Alleged Assault on Woman Immediately After Childbirth
A disturbing video circulating on social media has sparked widespread outrage after a doctor was seen…
Ten Years On, Her Light Still Shines: Remembrance of Late Chief Adefunke Fadeni L’aso B’ese Holds April 13–17
The family of the late Chief Adefunke Fadeni, fondly known as L’aso B’ese, has announced the…
Maiduguri Bomb Blast: 26-Year-Old Corps Member Chidiebere Orji Laid to Rest in Enugu
Maiduguri Bomb Blast: 26-Year-Old Corps Member Chidiebere Orji Laid to Rest in Enugu Chidiebere Orji, a…
CBN approves full forex repatriation for oil firms
By Boluwatife Oshadiya | March 26, 2026 Key Points CBN allows oil firms to repatriate 100%…
Breaking News: Trump Claims “Iran Decisively Defeated” Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions (video)
Former US President Donald Trump says Iran has been “decisively defeated” following recent missile attacks on…
Iran War: Others Protect Citizens, Nigeria Leaves Theirs Exposed
The ongoing war in Iran is sending shockwaves through the global economy, with energy prices soaring…
Trending Video: Heavily Pregnant Woman Dies After Falling Into Flooded Drainage in Ghana
A heartbreaking viral video shows a pregnant woman who fell into a flooded drainage in Ghana…
Tragic Story: Woman Seeks Help from Childhood Ex-Boyfriend and Is Killed — Full Breakdown
A heartbreaking incident unfolds as a woman reaches out to her childhood ex-boyfriend for help, only…
Kano Woman Hafsatu Yusuf Welcomes Quintuplets at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital
A Kano woman, Hafsatu Yusuf, gives birth to quintuplets at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital. Read the…
FG partners with Fidelity Bank to drive investment through digital fiscal transparency
KEY POINTS The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to international collaboration and governance transparency to…
Governor Ododo Inspects Korede Road in Kabba
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, on Tuesday, inspected ongoing Korede road project in Kabba. The…
MSC confirms temporary suspension of new tariffs following NSC directive
KEY POINTS Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has officially suspended its recently implemented tariff adjustment in Nigeria.…
Is Tarick Ameh the Future of Igala Leadership?
By Yusuf Attah In recent times, conversations within Igala communities, particularly among young people, have increasingly…
INEC presents draft 2026 party regulations ahead of 2027 Elections
By Boluwatife Oshadiya | March 24, 2026 Key Points INEC unveils draft 2026 regulations to guide…
2027: Why Dr. Folabora Adekoya Bryhm Is the Game-Changer Kogites Cannot Afford to Miss
As the 2027 political landscape in Kogi State takes shape, one name continues to resonate with…
How a Security Guard Allegedly Killed His Employer Just Two Weeks After Being Hired (Watch Video)
A shocking incident has sparked outrage and fear, raising serious questions about trust, background checks, and…