Civil Society Pushes for Transparency and Reform in Nigeria’s Defence Sector   Civil society organisations have renewed calls for transparency, accountability, and urgent reforms in Nigeria’s defence and security sector. This follows a two-day capacity-building workshop held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on June 10 and...

Dangote Hails Tinubu’s Bold, Historic Economic Reforms ‎ ‎Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for implementing what he described as bold and visionary economic reforms, saying they have significantly reduced the strain on Nigeria’s public resources. ‎ ‎Speaking in a video shared on...

Moody’s Upgrades Nigeria’s Rating to B3, Cites Improved Reserves   Moody’s has upgraded Nigeria’s rating by a notch to ‘B3’ from ‘Caa1,’ citing significant improvements in the country’s external and fiscal positions. The credit ratings agency revised Nigeria’s outlook to ‘stable’ from “positive’ as it expects recent...

How Three Communicators Were Shortlisted for African Iconic Women Recognition Awards (AIWRA)   The organisers of the annual African Iconic Women Recognition Awards (AIWRA) have honoured three outstanding women—Mrs. Rabia Usoro, Hajia Hakama Sidi Ali, and Josephine S. Mahachi-Kruggel—for their exemplary achievements in communication and public...

PROFILE: Ken Nnamani – New Chairman, NIPSS Kuru   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed former Senate President Ken Nnamani as Chairman of the Nigerian Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru. This strategic appointment is aimed at strengthening public institutions and enhancing service delivery...

Storm at Ports: NPA Rocked by $25m, N160m Scandals   The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has come under intense scrutiny following allegations detailing a deep-rooted culture of corruption, operational inefficiency, and political interference within the agency. According to insider revelations obtained by Economic Confidential, senior officials at...