Nigeria has again been ranked among the world’s most corrupt countries, placing 36th on the global Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released by Transparency International, a global anti-graft coalition monitoring corruption trends worldwide. According to the 2025 CPI report, Nigeria was ranked 142nd out of 182 countries, with a score of 26 out of 100, where…
United States Congressman, Riley Moore, has said has said any effort to embolden separatists calling for division of Nigeria will hurts Christians in the North and Middle Belt part of the country. “A destabilized Nigeria would embolden terrorists and make Christians less safe in Nigeria and across the continent,” Congressman Moore said in a statement…
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has held talks with the visiting Managing Director, Operations, at World Bank Group, Ms. Anna Bjerde, on how Nigeria can collaborate with the global development institution to build a more productive and competitive economy. Discussions centred around expanding reliable electricity, strengthening agriculture, accelerating…
US President Donald Trump has confirmed that the United States collaborated closely with the Nigerian government to conduct air strikes on ISIS targets in Sokoto on Christmas Day. Speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, Trump disclosed, “On Christmas Day in close coordination with the government of Nigeria, we worked with…
Popular American streamer, Kai Cenat has shared that he feels real connection with Nigeria, revealing that the country is the first place he felt “100 per cent love.” The digital creator disclosed this during a courtesy visit to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the Lagos House, Marina, recently. Cenat, who first visited Nigeria in…
A United States Congressman, Chris Smith, has suggested that the US Government may impose sanctions and other economic penalties on the Nigerian government following the escalation of attacks and killings of mostly Christian communities in Nigeria and the seeming inability of the Nigerian authorities to curb the killings. Smith, the Committee chair, stated this in…
Nigeria has been ranked among the top 10 contributors to global economic growth in 2026, following projections by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that the country’s economy will grow two times faster than that of the United States (US). Based on IMF data, the ranking was conducted by the World of Statistics, a digital platform…
The city of Tshwane in South Africa disconnected electricity supply to the High Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria over unpaid utility bills, before later restoring power after the debt was settled. The development was disclosed by the Executive Mayor of the City of Tshwane, Dr. Nasiphi Moya, in a post on X. “#TshwaneYaTima:…
United States Army Lieutenant General John Brennan has stated that his country’s military is increasing materiel deliveries and intelligence sharing with Nigeria in the fight against Islamic State-linked militants. Brennan, who is the deputy commander of the United States Africa C0mmand, told AFP that the Pentagon has kept open lines of communication with militaries in…
United States Congressman, Rep Riley Moore, has said the US will ensure that all Nigerians live and practice their faith without fear of persecution and death. Moore said this in a post on his verified X handle on Saturday. The lawmaker was reacting to the collaboration between the US and Nigeria on security issues. He…
