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Senate committee opens hearings on proposed electoral reforms
Lawmakers will hear from INEC, parties and civil society on electronic transmission of results and the timetable for the next general election.
Naira steadies as central bank widens access to foreign exchange
Traders report narrower gaps between official and parallel rates after a week of interventions.
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Governors push for bigger share of federation revenue at Abuja summit
State leaders say rising costs of security and salaries demand a new formula.
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Politics
What the new constituency map means for the next election
Our analysis shows which states gain and lose seats in the proposed delimitation.
ECOWAS summit focuses on security in the Sahel
Leaders discussed joint patrols and funding for a regional standby force.
Presidency unveils plan to cut cost of governance
The proposal would merge agencies and trim the number of official trips.
Economy
Explainer: How the federal budget is drafted, debated and spent
From the call circular to the Appropriation Act, a step-by-step guide.
Oil output climbs as pipeline repairs restore key Niger Delta routes
Production is nearing budget targets for the first time this year.
Diaspora remittances hit a record high
Nigerians abroad sent home more money than ever, cushioning families against rising prices.
Business
Banks race to meet new capital rules ahead of deadline
Rights issues, mergers and foreign investors are all on the table as lenders recapitalise.
Telecoms operators warn of tower outages as diesel costs rise
Networks say power costs threaten coverage in rural areas.
Made in Lagos: the engineers building Africa’s payment rails
A new generation of software firms is exporting code, not just talent.
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Education
Universities reopen after strike, but students count the cost
Lost semesters, rent paid for empty hostels and delayed graduations are the legacy of the shutdown.
Agriculture
Why tomato prices swing so wildly — and what could steady them
From Kano farms to Lagos markets, we followed one basket of tomatoes.
Nigeria & the World
Afrobeats stars sell out European arena tour
Promoters say demand for Nigerian music abroad has never been stronger.
A new generation of Nigerian novelists finds global readers
Translations and prizes are bringing fresh voices to bookshops worldwide.
Nigerian universities climb in African research rankings
Collaboration with foreign institutions has lifted citation counts.
Entertainment & Culture
Lagos Fashion Week puts sustainable design centre stage
Designers showcased collections made from recycled and locally woven fabrics.
Super Eagles name young squad for qualifiers
The coach has called up six uncapped players from domestic and European leagues.
How Lagos studios became Afrobeats’ global hit factory
Producers explain the sound that took Nigerian music to the world.