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A new international study has found that switching to clean cooking energy in Nigeria can reduce long-term household costs, improve respiratory health, and ease pressure on the healthcare system. The study, co-led by Davies Adeloye of Teesside University, UK, was conducted under the C2REST Nigeria Study—a three-year programme funded by the Medical …

BY BLAISE UDUNZE Nigeria has always prided itself as Africa’s largest economy and most populous nation. Currently, its banking sector is confronting a moment of truth that should send shockwaves. Today, a single South African bank, Standard Bank Group, commands a market value at roughly $21-22 billion that rivals and, …

  With 32 banks meeting new capital requirements and 72 per cent of funds raised domestically, Nigeria’s banking sector emerges from its most significant reform cycle as the primary engine of the country’s capital mobilisation agenda LONDON — When Nigeria’s banking recapitalisation exercise was announced, the debate centred largely on …

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to order an investigation into the alleged spending of ₦5.9 billion on the rebranding of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation into the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. In an open letter dated March 14, SERAP urged the …

Some people believe that our forefathers lived long, healthy lives without the aid of vaccines. In Nigeria, these opinions have often led to a debate on the necessity of vaccines in healthcare. They have also contributed to vaccine hesitancy among the citizens. Are vaccines really as important for our health …

BY BLAISE UDUNZE   In barely two weeks, Nigeria’s banking sector will once again be at a historic turning point. As the deadline for the latest recapitalisation exercise approaches on March 31, 2026, with no fewer than 31 banks having met the new capital rule, leaving out two that are reportedly …

BY BLAISE UDUNZE The past recurring conflicts on other continents and the current developments in the Middle East are a clear reminder to the world that energy markets are deeply linked to conflict and uncertainty, as experienced across the globe today. The rise in geopolitical tensions with Iran, Israel, and …

This week, CNN’s African Voices Changemakers, sponsored by Technology Company, Globacom spotlights the meteoric rise of South African actress, and television personality, Nomzamo Mbatha. In an exclusive interview set against the backdrop of the Cradle of Humankind, Mbatha, 35 sits down with CNN’s Larry Madowo to discuss her journey from …

Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals reassures Nigerians of its unwavering commitment to serving as a stabilising force amid recent shocks in the international oil market.   The conflict in the Middle East has led to the shutdown of some refineries and cut in refinery production across the world. This is …

The federal high court in Abuja on Tuesday adjourned the alleged terrorism trial of former attorney-general of the federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz, until March 10, 2026. The adjournment followed an application by Rotimi Oyedepo, Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, who requested additional time to enable …