Nigeria Female YellowGreens Win Kwibuka T20I Bronze Medal
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Female YellowGreens ended their 2026 Kwibuka Women’s T20I Tournament campaign on a high, defeating Brazil Women by two wickets to claim the bronze medal in a thrilling third-place playoff at the Gahanga International Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda. After a challenging run leading into the playoff, the Nigerian side produced one of […]
Nigeria, Russia Strengthen Strategic Ties
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations following a meeting between Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Borisenko Evgenievich, and Nigeria’s newly appointed Ambassador to Russia, Joseph Iji, in Moscow. The meeting marked a key milestone in Ambassador Iji’s diplomatic mission as he formally presented copies of his credentials, paving […]
Nigeria’s Yellow Greens Lose T20I Opener to Hong Kong
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s senior men’s cricket team, the Yellow Greens, began their T20I Tri-Series campaign in Windhoek, Namibia, with an eight-wicket defeat to Hong Kong. After electing to bat first, Nigeria were bowled out for 126 in 19.4 overs. Selim Salau led the scoring with a spirited 41 runs, while Chima Akachukwu added valuable […]
Stakeholders Reject Automatic NDA Admission Bill
By Oluwakemi Kindness Stakeholders on Tuesday strongly opposed a proposed amendment to the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Act that seeks to grant automatic admission to graduates of military secondary schools, warning that the move could undermine merit, fairness, and constitutional principles. The position was made at the day two of a public hearing by the […]
Senate Committee Pledges Strong Support for NDLEA Drug War
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Senate Committee on Drugs and Narcotics has pledged full legislative support to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in its ongoing campaign against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking across Nigeria. The commitment was made during a courtesy visit to the NDLEA headquarters in Abuja by the newly appointed Chairman […]
Insecurity: Kalu Pushes Local Arms Production
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called for increased local production of arms and military equipment, saying Nigeria must reduce its dependence on foreign imports to effectively address growing security challenges. A statement on Sunday by Levinus Nwabughiogu, Chief Press Secretary to Kalu, says he also urges the […]
South Korea Rally Past Czech Republic 2-1 in Opener
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso South Korea recovered from a second-half setback to secure a 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic in their opening Group A match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, delivering a strong statement of intent at the Estadio Guadalajara. The Koreans dominated large stretches of the contest but struggled to convert […]
Kenya’s RBA Eyes Nigeria’s ₦32tn Pension System
By Oluwakemi Kindness Kenya’s Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) has commenced a technical study visit to Nigeria’s National Pension Commission (PenCom) to examine key reforms in the country’s Contributory Pension Scheme. The four-day engagement in Abuja focuses on Nigeria’s risk-based supervision framework, ESG integration in pension management, expansion of coverage to the informal sector, and the […]
Nigeria, Cuba Move to Strengthen Bilateral Relations
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening diplomatic and economic ties with Cuba, with a strong focus on healthcare, trade, agriculture, education and tourism. He made the remarks in Abuja on TuDeputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment […]
Nigeria Credit Rating Upgrade Boosts Reform Debate
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria’s recent sovereign credit rating upgrade from B- to B has renewed discussions on the country’s economic direction and what it means for ordinary citizens. The upgrade reflects growing confidence in Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms, although the country still remains below investment-grade status. To address these critical milestones, DataPro Limited, Africa’s fastest-growing […]