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NIGERIA’S 2027 POLITICAL CAMPAIGN IS HEATING UP, BUT WHEN DOES PUBLIC CAMPAIGNING OFFICIALLY BEGIN?

Elections, Nigeria, Politics /

Nigeria’s political landscape is already becoming increasingly active ahead of the 2027 general elections. Political parties are mobilising supporters, holding meetings, negotiating alliances and positioning their candidates. But there is an important distinction between political mobilisation and the formal commencement of public campaigning under the electoral timetable. WHAT HAPPENED Political activity has been building across

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Delta State security operation leading to rescue and arrests

Delta Security Operations Lead to Rescue and Arrests

Nigeria, Security /

Security operations in Delta State have resulted in the rescue of a kidnapped woman and the arrest of 54 suspected cultists in separate operations. Police said a 48-year-old woman who had been kidnapped was rescued after security operatives moved into a forest in Ovade following a distress call. The suspected kidnappers reportedly fled after a

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CBN interest rate cut to 23 percent in Nigeria

CBN Cuts Interest Rate to 23 Percent in Major Policy Reset

Economy, Nigeria /

The Central Bank of Nigeria has cut its Monetary Policy Rate from 26.5 percent to 23 percent, delivering a 350-basis-point reduction after its September Monetary Policy Committee meeting. The decision comes as Nigeria’s headline inflation eased slightly to 15.39 percent in August from 15.43 percent in July. Food inflation also fell from 20.31 percent to

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Nigerian petrol station as fuel prices rise and subsidy debate returns

Fuel Prices Rise Again as Subsidy Debate Returns

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Nigeria’s fuel-price crisis is once again putting the government’s subsidy policy under political and economic pressure, as petrol prices rise to around 1,400 naira per litre in Lagos and Abuja and as high as 1,500 naira in parts of northern Nigeria. The latest increase is being driven partly by higher international energy prices. Even with

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Ebonyi retirees demanding payment of unpaid pensions and gratuities

Ebonyi Retirees Demand Answers Over Unpaid Pensions and Gratuities

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Retired workers of Ebonyi State University are demanding answers over outstanding pensions and gratuities, saying some former employees have died while waiting for benefits earned after years of public service. Representatives of the retirees have claimed that 209 former workers have died while waiting for their entitlements. That figure remains a claim by the retirees

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Nigeria 2026 capital budget and unfinished government infrastructure projects

Nigeria’s 2026 Capital Budget Faces Another Test as Outstanding Projects Continue to Compete for Funding

Economy, Nigeria /

Nigeria’s 2026 capital budget is facing another major implementation test as the Federal Government continues to deal with outstanding capital obligations from previous budget years. About 16.8 trillion naira in capital expenditure from the 2024 and 2025 budget cycles was reportedly rolled into the 2026 fiscal year because the projects had not been fully implemented.

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Mr. Peter Obi of the Labour Party.

PETER OBI SAYS NIGERIA NEEDS PRODUCTIVITY, NOT JUST CURRENCY REFORMS, AHEAD OF 2027

Nigeria, Politics /

As Nigeria moves closer to the 2027 presidential election, Peter Obi has offered a clearer explanation of how he would approach some of the economic policies introduced under President Bola Tinubu. Obi said he would retain the floating of the naira if elected, but argued that the policy must be supported by higher productivity so

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NSCDC detention facility in Niger State where 37 suspected illegal miners died in custody

37 Suspected Illegal Miners Die in Custody as Investigation Turns to What Happened Inside the Detention Facility

Nigeria, Security /

The investigation into the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Niger State has entered a more serious phase, with 24 personnel of the Corps now being investigated over the incident. The deaths occurred after suspected illegal miners were arrested during enforcement operations in

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Nigerian government officials during a public event amid political criticism

Tinubu Misses United Nations General Assembly as Shettima Leads Nigeria’s Delegation

Nigeria, Politics /

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not physically attend the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, with Vice President Kashim Shettima leading Nigeria’s delegation. The decision means the President will miss the United Nations General Assembly for the third consecutive year since assuming office. Vice President Kashim Shettima is expected to

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Nigerian politicians campaigning and making promises ahead of the 2027 election

Election Campaign in Nigeria Has Started. Politicians Are Already Promising What They Know Is Not Achievable Before Their Tenure Ends

Elections, Nigeria, Politics /

We are calling on Nigerian voters to carefully examine the campaign promises of every presidential candidate, including governorship candidates, before casting your votes for each of them. We would also appeal to Nigerians to look at the profiles of all the candidates and what they had accomplished at various leadership levels and see if they

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