Nigeria’s high oil production costs, reaching $30 per barrel, are primarily attributed to substantial investments in pipeline security within the volatile Niger Delta region. This cost is significantly higher than the global average and dwarfs the $10 per barrel production cost in Saudi Arabia. The elevated expense stems from the…

The Nigerian House of Representatives is considering a constitutional amendment to reform the appointment process of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman. The current system empowers the President to single-handedly appoint the INEC Chairman, a process often criticized for its susceptibility to political influence and cronyism. The proposed amendment…

Paragraph 1: The Rise of a Young Prodigy Kparobo Arierhi, an 18-year-old Nigerian striker, has emerged as a potential future star of the football world, drawing praise from established players like Super Eagles and Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi. Arierhi’s journey began at Remo Stars Football Academy in Nigeria before he…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi State, currently under a six-month suspension from the Nigerian Senate, has formally petitioned the Senate for immediate reinstatement. Her petition, dated July 11, 2025, follows a Federal High Court judgment that deemed her suspension “excessive and overreaching,” thereby violating her constitutional rights and those of…