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Nigeria’s food system is facing growing threats from climate change, with erratic rainfall, prolonged dry spells, flooding, rising temperatures, pests and diseases disrupting farming activities and causing significant losses for farmers. Farmers and agricultural experts said the changing weather patterns were affecting planting calendars, reducing crop yields and discouraging investment in agriculture. They also warned that the situation could worsen food insecurity and increase the cost of food production. The […]

Nigeria has recorded at least 10 military aircraft crashes between 2021 and October 2026, resulting in at least 68 confirmed and presumed deaths, according to an analysis of military aviation incidents. The crashes involved fighter jets, helicopters, training aircraft, transport planes and unmanned aerial vehicles deployed for combat operations, training, routine missions, casualty evacuation and other activities. The latest incident occurred on Monday when a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft, […]

The trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, and his co-defendant, Henry Omoile, has been adjourned until November 11, 12 and 13, 2026, by the Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja. The proceedings were stalled on Tuesday following Emefiele’s absence from court. His lawyer told the court that the former CBN governor was attending another trial in Abuja on the same dates scheduled for the […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission has commenced the 100-day countdown to the 2027 general elections, with Lagos State recording the highest number of registered voters at 7,488,633. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Tuesday during a world press conference in Abuja, where he said the total number of registered voters ahead of the elections stood at 103,428,715. Kano followed Lagos with 6,570,276 registered voters, while Kaduna had 4,662,640. […]

Lionel Messi scored a goal and provided an assist as Argentina defeated Benin 3-0 in an international friendly. Messi opened the scoring for Argentina, before turning provider as the world champions extended their advantage. Argentina added a third goal later in the match to seal a comfortable victory over the West African side. The result further underlined Argentina’s strength on the international stage, with Messi once again playing a key […]

The World Bank has warned that high fuel prices could slow Nigeria’s progress in reducing poverty, as rising energy costs continue to put pressure on household incomes and businesses. The bank said higher fuel costs could increase transportation expenses and push up the prices of food and other essential goods and services, placing a heavier burden on low-income households. It stressed that efforts to control inflation, strengthen economic stability and […]

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has said he would restore petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027, saying corruption was the major problem with the subsidy system. Obi made the statement during a BBC interview on Tuesday, reversing his earlier position during the 2023 presidential campaign, when he supported removing the subsidy and redirecting the funds to education, healthcare and infrastructure. The former Anambra State governor […]

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and leaders of the Rainbow Coalition have met with Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, at his private residence in Port Harcourt. The meeting was also attended by the APC governorship candidate, Kingsley Chinda, and Senator Magnus Abe. It was the first reported visit by Wike to Fubara since the political crisis in Rivers State was resolved. Sources described the meeting as part […]

The Federal Government has opened the 2026 Nigerian oil licensing round, offering 40 oil blocks across land, shallow water and deepwater terrains to attract fresh investment into the upstream petroleum sector. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) said the blocks are open to investors with the required technical and financial capacity, as well as the commitment to develop the assets. The commission also introduced stronger transparency measures, including mandatory […]