Month: July 2026
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Unlocking a Seven-Billion-Dollar Future: Nigeria’s Cassava Industrial Transformation
Nigeria is moving to transform its status as the world's top cassava producer by shifting from subsistence farming to high-precision industrial processing, aiming to unlock a seven-billion-dollar domestic value chain.
Digital Payments Fuel Growth in Nigeria’s $11 Billion Food Service Market
New research from Moniepoint shows that digital payment integration is modernizing Nigeria's food service industry, with the market expected to reach $11.09 billion by 2025 through improved efficiency and credit access.
The Struggle for Authority Within the ADC Ahead of 2027
A deep look into the legal and political turmoil within the African Democratic Congress as competing factions clash over control of party structures ahead of the 2027 elections.
Mato Argues Judicial Independence Is Compromised by Executive Influence
Senior Advocate of Nigeria Magaji Mato warns that executive-led housing projects for judges undermine judicial independence and public trust, advocating instead for full financial autonomy for the courts.
Factors Behind the Ineffectiveness of Delta State’s Anti-Grazing Legislation
Delta State’s 2021 anti-grazing law has struggled to curb farmer-herder conflicts due to institutional bottlenecks, lack of police cooperation, and insufficient political will.
PFIPC Controversy: Senate Rejects Probe into N1.3bn Budget Allocation
Senator Suleiman Kawu attempted to launch a Senate inquiry into the N1.3 billion PFIPC budget scandal, but leadership blocked the move, favoring an ongoing executive investigation by the ICPC.
Edo State Police Impose Movement Curfew for Local Council Polls
Edo State police have implemented a statewide movement restriction from midnight to 6 pm today to ensure safety and order during local government elections.
Persistent Tanker Congestion in Lagos: The Apapa Infrastructure Crisis
Chronic traffic congestion in Apapa caused by fuel tankers reveals structural failures in Nigeria's logistics, including reliance on road transport and a lack of proper holding facilities.
Security forces liberate kidnapped Oyo students and teachers after nearly two months
After 56 days of captivity, 39 students and seven teachers abducted in Oyo State have been rescued by security forces following a strategic operation that cut off the kidnappers' supplies.
NHS encourages individuals in their 50s to prioritize bowel cancer screening
Health officials are urging individuals in their 50s to use NHS-provided bowel cancer screening kits after data showed significantly lower participation rates compared to older age groups.