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Nigeria, China trade hits $15.48bn in H1’25

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Compared to the same time in 2024 (H1’24), the amount of commerce between Nigeria and China grew by 34.7% to $15.48 billion between January and July 2025 (H1’25). This was revealed by Yan Yuqing, China’s consul general in Lagos, at a reception honouring the Mid-Autumn Festival, Nigeria’s 64th anniversary of independence, and China’s 76th anniversary of establishment. During the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summit, Yuqing announced that Nigeria is now China’s second-largest trading partner in Africa. He credited the increase in trade to the upgrading of bilateral relations to…

South Africa vs. Nigeria: 2026 World Cup Qualifier Preview

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In a pivotal 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match, South Africa’s Bafana Bafana will welcome the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Tuesday at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein. Both teams are under pressure to produce a result as Group C reaches its peak. Nigeria is in dire need of a victory to maintain its hopes of qualifying for the World Cup, while South Africa wants to maintain its lead in the group. Current standings After defeating Lesotho 3-0 in their most recent match, Bafana Bafana now lead the group…

Nigeria’s Non-Oil Revenue Soars 40% to ₦20.6 Trillion

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According to the Presidency, Nigeria is on course to reach its yearly goal for non-oil earnings. The President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, issued a statement on Wednesday that included new data indicating a dramatic increase in collections due to tax compliance, fiscal reforms, and digitalized revenue systems. “Nigeria’s Non-oil Revenues Power Strongest Fiscal Performance In Recent History” was the title of the statement. Non-oil revenues increased to N20.59 trillion from January to August 2025, up 40.5% from N14.6 trillion in the same period in 2024, according…

Three Killed as Masquerade Festival Turns Violent in Lagos

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In the Lagos Island region of Lagos State, a masquerade festival started on Sunday and resulted in the ruthless murder of at least three people. Although the precise reason for the murders is still unknown, sources suggested that certain festival participants—who are also thought to be members of different cult organisations in Lagos—had taken over the event and transformed it into a struggle for supremacy. Due to the delicate nature of the occurrence on Wednesday, a community member who yearned for anonymity claimed that things quickly spiralled out of control…

World Cup: Nigeria, others face elimination

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Nigeria’s ambitions are in shambles as African qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup heats up, with Egypt and Morocco getting closer to securing their tickets to the international showcase in the US, Mexico, and Canada. The competition among the nine African groups is getting fiercer with four rounds of games remaining, and a number of titans could lose out. Below is the state of play across all groups: Group A – Egypt in Command Standings: Egypt lead Burkina Faso by five points. Key Matches: Egypt vs Ethiopia; Burkina Faso vs…

Tinubu: State Police is a must to combat banditry

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Tinubu Receives German President Steinmeier In Abuja

As part of initiatives to improve security around the nation, President Bola Tinubu has reiterated that the creation of state police is inevitable. Tinubu stated that the federal government is dedicated to addressing insecurity head-on while speaking at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by a group of notable Katsina natives led by Governor Dikko Radda. The president revealed that cutting-edge military hardware and monitoring technologies would be used in Katsina State, where banditry has increased, and instructed security services to review their activities there.…

Bwala: FG’s Investment in Lagos Is Justified as State is “No-Man’s Land”

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According to Daniel Bwala, President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Lagos State is the pride of Nigeria’s economy and a “no-man’s land.” Bwala, who spoke on the Daybreak programme on Arise Television on Wednesday, claimed that the concentration of government projects in Lagos should not be perceived as favouritism but as investment in the country’s economic capital. “Let me tell you why Lagos State is different,” he continued. A no-man’s land is Lagos State. The South-West president did not win Lagos in the most recent election. That demonstrates…

NECA: No Justification for ₦70,000 Minimum Wage Despite Increased Revenue

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The Director-General of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, Adewale Smatt-Oyerinde, stated on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Tuesday that states can no longer justify maintaining the ₦70,000 wage while citizens struggle with rising food and transportation costs. The group has urged state governments to increase civil servants’ pay above the current ₦70,000 minimum, arguing that rising federal revenues remove the excuse for inaction amid a worsening cost of living. Because of the current situation, he stated, “no state really has an excuse to stay at that ₦70,000, especially with…

FG to Leverage AI in Push for $1 Trillion Economy

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According to Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Nigeria is relying on artificial intelligence (AI) as part of President Bola Tinubu’s plan to transform the most populous country in Africa into a $1 trillion economy. His comments come after he was listed alongside Tesla CEO Elon Musk and OpenAI founder Sam Altman in TIME magazine’s 2025 list of the 100 most influential figures in AI. He was acknowledged for helping to shape the technology’s future globally. Citing a national policy, research initiatives, and partnerships with international technology companies,…

Why young people are coming down with stroke – Doctors

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According to medical professionals, a growing number of young Nigerians are experiencing strokes as a result of unhealthy lifestyle choices, environmental hazards, and undiagnosed medical issues. Given that stroke currently affects more young adults in their 20s and 30s and frequently occurs suddenly, the doctors emphasised the critical necessity for early screening. In an exclusive interview, the specialists named a number of contributing reasons to the trend, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, diabetes, smoking, stress, poor diet, inactivity, and excessive intake of processed foods and alcohol. They…