Kunle Afolayan says rising diesel prices are putting immense pressure on his creative hub, KAP Village. He calls for support to expand renewable energy infrastructure in...
Subsidy in itself is not a bad policy. Many countries around the world still support their citizens through various forms of energy subsidy. Indonesia maintains government-controlled...
So when another tanker overturns and crowds rush in, the real failure is collective. Government has failed to enforce safety standards and provide economic relief. Regulators...
Despite these challenges, an outright removal of the fuel subsidy without adequate safeguards could worsen poverty and hardship. Therefore, any reform must be carefully managed, with...
A humane reform process ensures that no policy, however noble, becomes a burden too heavy for its people to bear. The reversal of the 15 percent...
Nigeria’s fuel subsidy removal marks a bold departure from decades of policy status-quo, and it may indeed be economically necessary. But the speed and scale of...
As I mentioned last year, the economic reforms implemented by the government are grounded in proven economic theories that promote market efficiency and the optimal use...
Until then, we will continue to queue, to shuffle, to sigh, and to laugh at the absurdity of it all. For in Nigeria, the queue is...
The recent removal of the fuel subsidy by the Nigerian government has sent shockwaves through the nation, deeply affecting the daily lives of millions of Nigerians....
In yet another blow to an already beleaguered populace, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has again announced an increase in petrol prices. For a...
EFCC operatives nab 15 men in Kaduna suspected of trafficking radioactive solid minerals. The suspects are undergoing further investigation before...
Donald Trump warns Iran of “never-before-seen” military action if mines are deployed in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, amid reports...
Kunle Afolayan says rising diesel prices are putting immense pressure on his creative hub, KAP Village. He calls for support...
Iran refuses ceasefire amid fresh attacks in Tehran, vowing no crude exports will leave the Gulf. Trump threatens severe military...
An Ogun State Magistrate Court remands four student leaders over assault, harassment, and property destruction charges, while bail is set...
A four-storey building housing Yemco Nursery, Primary and Comprehensive College collapsed in Ogba, Lagos. The state government says no casualties...
Barcelona held Newcastle to a 1-1 draw after Lamine Yamal converted a dramatic stoppage-time penalty in their Champions League round-of-16...
Atletico Madrid secured a commanding 5-2 win over Tottenham in the Champions League first leg, with Alvarez scoring twice and...
Paul Scholes has reconciled with former teammate Michael Carrick, clarifying that his social media critique of Manchester United’s last four...
Finance Ministry clarifies that low MDA cash releases do not indicate abandoned projects; capital expenditure in 2025 reached N11.7 trillion.
The Naira opened the week slightly stronger against the dollar on March 9, 2026, trading around N1,391 in the official...
Arsenal overcame a tough challenge from League One side Mansfield Town to win 2-1 in the FA Cup and stay...
Nigeria’s Central Bank says locally sourced gold refined to London Bullion Market Association standards has been added to its reserves...
Atletico Madrid advanced to the Copa del Rey final 4-3 on aggregate after a 3-0 second-leg loss to Barcelona, with...
Wolverhampton Wanderers shocked Liverpool 2-1 at Molineux as Andre scored a stoppage-time winner. Mohamed Salah ended his goal drought, but...
Real Madrid confirm Rodrygo’s serious knee injury during La Liga loss to Getafe, ending his World Cup hopes with Brazil...
Kylian Mbappé is set for additional knee evaluations after missing Real Madrid’s match against Benfica. Surgery is not planned as...
Leeds United say it was “disappointing” that some supporters booed during a brief Ramadan break in their 1-0 defeat to...
FIFA president Gianni Infantino says players covering their mouths while speaking could be sent off, addressing racism allegations against Benfica’s...