The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has refuted allegations made by star hurdler Tobi Amusan regarding the quality and distribution of kits provided for the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo. Amusan, a world record holder and Nigeria’s leading medal hope at the championships, had expressed her dissatisfaction on social media,…

The 2027 Presidential Race: Emerging Dynamics and Strategic Calculations The Nigerian political landscape is abuzz with activity as the 2027 presidential election approaches. The Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) decision to zone its presidential ticket to the South has triggered a complex interplay of regional calculations and power dynamics, setting the…

The Nigerian-US trade relationship experienced a significant downturn in July 2025, with US imports of Nigerian goods plummeting by 41% to $379 million, down from $639 million in June. This dramatic decline coincided with a decrease in US exports to Nigeria, falling from $919 million to $584 million. While the…

Allegations of Price Discrepancy and Anti-Competitive Practices Against Dangote Refinery The Dangote refinery, Nigeria’s largest petroleum refinery, has found itself embroiled in controversy following allegations of price discrepancies and anti-competitive practices. Fuel importers and marketers allege that the refinery sells petrol to international traders at a significantly lower price than…