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World Cup: Africa’s 10-nation contingent of potential winners and hangers-on

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is upon us, with USA, Mexico, and Canada set to host 48 nations in the expanded tournament. Perennial contenders are putting t

IMF: 2027 Election Pressures May Push Nigeria’s External Debt to $72.6bn

Nigeria’s public external debt is expected to surge to $72.6 billion by 2027, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The agency warned th

6-year single term push raises elongation fears

The plan by Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, to sponsor a bill seeking to introduce a single six-year tenure for presidents and governors after the 20

Charcoal price surges amid hike in cooking gas cost

The rising cost of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), otherwise known as cooking gas, is forcing many households across Nigeria to abandon what was hither

Pregnant woman, 3 others kidnapped in Niger

Bandits have reportedly abducted four women, including a pregnant woman, during a night raid on Maikadauri village in Kontagora Local Government Area