On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) revised Nigeria’s economic growth forecast for 2025 to 3.4%, up 0.4 percentage points from its April 2025 projection of 3.0%, according to the July 2025 World Economic Outlook (WEO). The IMF also raised Nigeria’s 2026 forecast to 3.2%, a 0.5 percentage point increase from 2.7%. […]
On Saturday, July 26, 2025, the purported removal of HRH Chief Ododo Francis Timi (Ike VIII), the third-class Paramount Ruler of Ikebiri 1 Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, sparked tension and controversy. Community sources allege that Chief Joshua Maciver, Coordinator of Tantita Security Services and an ex-militant leader, was implicated in […]
On Monday, July 28, 2025, Dr. Usman Haruna, Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Jigawa State, expressed concern over the departure of 300 medical doctors from the state’s health service since February 2025, attributing the exodus to poor remuneration. Speaking at a press conference in Dutse, Haruna warned that Jigawa is losing talent […]
On Monday, July 28, 2025, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria issued a warning via its official X handle (@USinNigeria) to Nigerians against traveling to the United States primarily to give birth to secure U.S. citizenship for their children, a practice known as “birth tourism.” The statement clarified that such intent violates U.S. immigration policy, stating, […]
On Friday, July 25, 2025, the Yoruba Muslim Scholars Association was formally inaugurated at a Religious Intellectual Seminar held at the Islamic Center, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, bringing together Islamic organizations, clerics, and scholars from the six South-West states, Edo, and Delta. Established in August 2022 and registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission, the […]
On Friday, July 25, 2025, thousands of resident doctors in England, represented by the British Medical Association (BMA), began a five-day strike starting at 7:00 AM, following failed negotiations with the Labour government for a new pay increase. The walkout, affecting non-emergency services across NHS hospitals, comes despite a September 2024 agreement for a 22.3% […]
On Friday, July 25, 2025, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) declared that the Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) lacks authority to set electricity tariffs for power sourced from the national grid, as stated on NERC’s website. This follows EERC’s July 20 announcement reducing Band A tariffs from ₦209.5/kWh to ₦160.4/kWh, effective August 1, 2025, […]
On Thursday, July 24, 2025, a Federal High Court in Lagos, presided over by Justice Musa Kakaki, ordered the Inspector-General of Police and the Lagos State Commissioner of Police to pay ₦10 million in damages to #EndSARS protesters for violating their fundamental rights during the fourth memorial rally on October 20, 2024. The applicants, including […]
On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, telecom operators in Nigeria, under the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), warned that persistent vandalism of telecommunications infrastructure could lead to further deterioration of services, impacting critical sectors like banking, education, and security. In a statement signed by ALTON Chairman Engr. Gbenga Adebayo and Publicity Secretary Mr. […]
On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, the Isi-Uzo Local Government Traditional Rulers Council, led by HRH Engr. Okey Ogbodo, commended Enugu State Governor Dr. Peter Mbah and Council Chairman Barr. Obiora Obeagu for significant security improvements in Isi-Uzo LGA during a solidarity visit to Obeagu at the council headquarters in Ikem. The royal fathers highlighted Mbah’s […]