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Food Inflation Crisis: Why Basic Staples Are Becoming Unaffordable
From rice to bread, rising food prices are placing growing pressure on Nigerian households, reshaping consumption patterns and living standards.
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State Policing Debate: Security Solution or Political Risk?
As insecurity grows across Nigeria, the debate over state policing intensifies, raising critical questions about effectiveness, accountability, and political risk.
Power Sector Reforms: Can Nigeria Finally Achieve Stable Electricity Supply?
Nigeria’s power sector reforms aim to solve long-standing electricity challenges, but results remain uncertain.
Naira Volatility Explained: What Currency Fluctuations Mean for Businesses and Households
Nigeria’s volatile naira continues to impact businesses and households. Learn how exchange rate fluctuations affect inflation, imports, and daily living.
Fuel Subsidy Aftermath: How Rising Petrol Prices Are Reshaping Daily Life in Nigeria
Nigeria’s fuel subsidy removal has led to rising petrol prices, increasing the cost of living and affecting transportation, businesses, and household expenses across the country. Following the removal of fuel subsidies, Nigerians are grappling with rising petrol prices that are reshaping transportation, business operations, and everyday living costs.
Tinubu Administration Faces Rising Opposition Criticism Over Inflation and Economic Reforms
Growing discontent surrounds the Tinubu administration as Nigerians and opposition parties question the pace and impact of economic reforms amid rising inflation.
Why the Strait of Hormuz Matters: The Strategic Waterway at the Center of the U.S.–Iran Crisis
As tensions escalate between Iran and the United States, global attention has turned to the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow but vital passage through which a large share of the world’s oil supply flows.
Oman Accuses Israel of Influencing U.S. Military Action as Iran Nuclear Talks Collapse
A rare statement from Oman has intensified diplomatic tensions after the Gulf nation accused Israel of pushing the U.S. toward military confrontation with Iran just as nuclear talks were nearing progress.
U.S.–Iran Conflict Intensifies as Energy Facility Strikes Trigger Global Oil Price Surge
Escalating attacks on Gulf energy facilities have disrupted oil supply routes and pushed global markets into uncertainty as the U.S.–Iran conflict deepens.
Can Community Policing Solve Nigeria’s Security Challenges? Experts Weigh In
Calls for stronger community policing are gaining momentum in Nigeria as security concerns persist across several regions. Analysts argue that closer collaboration between communities and the Nigeria Police Force could help improve intelligence gathering, strengthen trust, and build a more responsive security system nationwide.
Resumption & Reform: The New Era of the Electoral Act 2026 Begins
Excerpt: As the National Assembly prepares to open its doors tomorrow after a series of budget-focused delays, the political temperature in Nigeria has hit a new high. With the Electoral Act 2026 officially signed into law and opposition groups already pushing back, the "rules of engagement" for 2027 have been rewritten. Here is the absolute latest from the capital.
The 2027 Realignment: Defections, Grid Locks, and the New Power Play
As we cross the first week of March 2026, the Nigerian political chessboard is seeing its biggest moves yet. From a major Governor switching sides to a sudden "freeze" at the National Assembly, the road to 2027 is getting bumpy. Here is the political breakdown you need to know today.
Electoral Shifts and 2027 Countdown: The Pulse of Nigerian Politics (March 2026)
The "Notice of Election" is out, the rules have changed, and the 2027 race has officially begun. From the signing of the new Electoral Act 2026 to the return of "Direct Primaries," here is the political landscape as we head into the second quarter of the year.
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