Abuja at 50: Wike Promises Infrastructure Revolution to Position Nigeria’s Capital Among Global Modern Cities
As Abuja approaches its 50th anniversary in 2026, Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, has announced plans for what he describes as an unprecedented infrastructure revolution that will redefine the city’s urban identity and economic potential. Speaking during the flag-off of the construction of Collector Road CN2 (Emmanuel I. Ogala […]
Nigeria’s Economy Shows Recovery Signs, Yet 139 Million Remain in Poverty — World Bank Report
Nigeria has made significant strides in stabilizing its economy through bold policy reforms, but living standards remain under pressure as food inflation and poverty continue to rise, according to the latest Nigeria Development Update (NDU) released by the World Bank on Wednesday. The report commended the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for its “bold […]
Nigeria’s Internally Generated Revenue Surges by Nearly 50% as Lagos, Rivers, and FCT Lead in 2024
Nigeria recorded a remarkable fiscal leap in 2024, as its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) rose year-on-year by 49.7 percent, reaching ₦3.63 trillion compared to ₦2.43 trillion in 2023. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report, Lagos, Rivers, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) maintained their lead as Nigeria’s top-performing subnational economies — generating […]
US Government Shutdown: What It Means for Africa and the World
The ongoing government shutdown in Washington has stretched beyond the borders of the United States, leaving embassies and consulates worldwide scaling back their public communications. From Abuja to Accra, London to Dhaka, U.S. missions have announced they will reduce routine updates, maintaining only urgent safety and security alerts until operations fully resume. While Washington debates […]
SelectUSA Opens Registration for 2026 Investment Summit in Washington, D.C.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced that registration is now open for the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit, scheduled to take place from May 3–6, 2026 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. Widely regarded as the premier global event for promoting foreign direct investment (FDI) in the United States, […]
Nigeria’s FCT Pilgrims Board Sets 2026 Hajj Fare Amid Global Preparations
As Muslim communities around the world intensify preparations for the 2026 Hajj, the Federal Capital Territory Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board (FCT-MPWB), Abuja, has released the approved fare for intending pilgrims from Nigeria’s capital city. The cost has been pegged at ₦8,244,813.67 (approximately USD 5,400 at prevailing exchange rates). In a statement, the Director of the […]
Global Membership World Unveils Its First Top 100 Most Influential Membership Professionals
Jason Boyle of the Royal Institute of British Architects takes the top spot Membership World, the global community for membership professionals, has released its inaugural Top 100 Most Influential Membership Professionals Index, spotlighting leaders shaping impact and influence across professional communities worldwide. At the very top of the list is Jason Boyle, from the Royal […]
Nigeria Set to Host Africa’s First Insulin Production Plant in Landmark China-Africa Partnership
When Chinese Ambassador Yu Dunhai announced that Chinese companies are working with Nigeria to establish Africa’s first local insulin production facility, it was more than a bilateral agreement. It symbolised a turning point in global health equity and Africa’s push towards medical independence. For decades, Africa has relied on imported insulin, leaving millions vulnerable to […]
Pimento Unveils Festival of New Business to Empower UK Marketing Agencies
London, UK – 23 September 2025 – Pimento, the UK’s leading independent marketing network, has announced the Festival of New Business, a one-day conference set to take place on 7 October 2025 at One Birdcage Walk, London. The event comes at a critical time for the marketing industry, with the UK marketing agency sector projected […]
Nigerian Women Unite for Reserved Seats Bill: A Push for Inclusive Democracy
In a landmark show of unity, over 750 Nigerian women drawn from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory are set to converge in Abuja on Monday, September 22, to present a memorandum in support of the Special Seats Reserved for Women Bill. The women, under the umbrella of the Women’s Political Participation–Technical Working […]
