Tourism Media Roundtable 2025 Set To Harness Media, Technology For Nigeria’s Tourism Growth

Nigeria’s tourism story is about to be rewritten. On October 10, 2025, Nene-Uwa Hub Ltd, in partnership with Red Clay Advisory, will host the Tourism Media Roundtable 2025 (TMR 2025) at the Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos....

Nigeria@65: Tinubu eyes promised land amid unpopular reforms

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja As Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, the President Bola Tinubu administration has never failed to tell the world it inherited an economy on ventilators, whenever the opportunity presented itself. However,...

Nigerian National Detained In Delhi For Overstaying Visa, Deportation Initiated

(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) In a significant crackdown on illegal foreign nationals, the Operations Cell of the South West District Police has successfully traced and detained a Nigerian national found to be overstaying in India, Delhi...

Nigeria And Her Politicians

1 Now, let’s face it. Despite all the empty (and, of­ten, very exasperating) noise about being driv­en by patriotism and “desire to serve my people” that usually saturates the atmosphere at each election season, a careful, con­scientious search on...

Nigerian Newspapers: Top Stories For Today (07/10/25)

1 Read the full details on our digital edition when you join our WhatsApp Communities here. Here are the major headlines for today: Growth Yet To Fully Translate Into Enough Jobs, Tinubu Admits … Targets Production Of 2m Barrels Of Oil Daily By...

 Nigerian Child Rights Act: FG Pledges to Work with Stakeholders Once Review Concluded

•As Tinubu, Hanatu, Sanwo-Olu, others hail Kanyeyachukwu artistic capabilities •Foundation seeks training of more professionals, funds to support families with autistic children Oluchi Chibuzor The federal government has said it will work with...

Sports2 minutes ago NPFL: Remo Stars, Rangers Return To Winning Ways The reigning Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, Remo Stars and Rangers International, returned to winning ways on Monday, October 6, securing wins after a shaky...

The reigning Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, Remo Stars and Rangers International, returned to winning ways on Monday, October 6, securing wins after a shaky spell of results. Remo Stars defeated Wikki Tourists 2-0 at the MKO...

Sports1 hour ago Super Eagles Arrive In South Africa For World Cup Qualifier Against Lesotho The Super Eagles of Nigeria have settled into Polokwane, South Africa, as preparations begin for Friday’s all-important 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have settled into Polokwane, South Africa, as preparations begin for Friday’s all-important 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho. Super Eagles media officer Promise Efoghe, has confirmed that the team’s camp...

 69-Year-Old Nigerian Adventurer Traverses 40 Countries in 99 Days Power-Bike Ride for Boy’s Mental Health

Mary Nnah In a monumental display of endurance and advocacy, 69-year-old Nigerian adventurer Ibi Sofekun, aka Firekiss, has completed his “Ride for the Boy Child” journey, covering 40 countries in 99 days across Europe and Africa on his power...

Nigeria, World Teachers’ Day, non-violence

By Ebuka Ukoh Honoured in word and deed “Nigeria’s teachers carry the future on their shoulders, but the nation is crushing their spirit. It is time to replace empty words with fair pay, and speeches with real investment.” Every October 5, the...

Inside Nigeria’s N14trn skincare market

Wuraola Ibitoye browses Instagram for imported serums, while Vivian Adeolu opts for Nigerian-made face washes and moisturizers – a contrast that captures the two sides of Nigeria’s beauty industry. Nigeria’s skincare market is huge, estimated at...

Nigeria: A Disappointing Nation at 65

The Advocate By Onikepo Braithwaite Onikepo.braithwaite@thisdaylive.com Happy 65th Independence Anniversary? No, Not With Somtochukwu’s Death The tragic death of Arise TV’s beautiful 29 year old Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, is an indication...

Skipper’s Eye Hospital launches in Abuja to curb medical tourism

• Urges govt to subsidise eye care services Skipper Eye-Q Super Speciality Hospitals Nigeria has launched a new super specialty eye hospital in Abuja as part of efforts to reduce medical tourism. It explained that many Nigerians were forced to...

From Ruins to Hope: How Host Community Trust is Rewriting the Story of Nigeria’s Oil Communities

From dilapidated schools and “death trap” hospitals to modern classrooms, health centres, and job-creating enterprises, oil-bearing communities in Rivers State are witnessing a new dawn of transformation. For decades, places like Ogbogu and...

Why Nigerian economy is in the doldrums

By Odun Akerele OUR economy has always been in a doldrums whether past or present. We continue to mismanage our economy whether knowingly or unknowingly. You cannot give what you don’t have, unfortunately, most of our leaders don’t have what it...

High Expectations as N’Assembly Resumes from Vacation Today

The National Assembly will today return to a crowded agenda, from economic frameworks to security motions and constitutional reforms. Sunday Aborisade provides insight into what Nigerians expect from the Senators as they resume plenary after their...

Beloved Nigerian journalist Somtochukwo ‘Sommie’ Maduagwu dies while fleeing armed intruders

The world is mourning the loss of a beloved Nigerian news anchor who leapt to her death while trying to escape armed intruders. On Monday, September 29, Somtochukwo “Sommie” Maduagwu, a star reporter and producer at Arise News Channel, was found...

Nigeria At 65: MARCON Calls For Greater Involvement Of Coastal Communities In Blue Economy

1 As Nigeria marks 65 years of nationhood, the Maritime Correspondents Organisation of Nigeria (MARCON) has called for increased involvement of coastal communities in the blue economy, following recent resolve for implementation of the National...

Motherland 2025 festival team joins Nigerian Independence Day Parade in NYC

As part of its global campaign to strengthen connections between Nigeria and its diaspora, the Motherland 2025 festival team joined the Nigerian Independence Day Parade in New York City over the weekend. The vibrant celebration, held in Manhattan,...

Nigeria News10 minutes ago Kidnapped Calabar–Oron Boat Passengers Regain Freedom Passengers who were abducted by gunmen along the Calabar-Oron waterways 11 days ago have reportedly regained their freedom. Naija News reports that the victims were part...

Passengers who were abducted by gunmen along the Calabar-Oron waterways 11 days ago have reportedly regained their freedom. Naija News reports that the victims were part of the passengers aboard a commercial boat attacked by armed men on Thursday,...