Russian chess official, Sergei Indeikin has died at the age of 36 after reportedly developing a severe form of malaria following a work trip to Nigeria. Indeikin, who served as an operational manager and delegate of the International Chess Federation, FIDE, travelled to Abuja earlier in August for the FIDE World Amateur Rapid and Blitz…
By Kelvin Obambon A major international survey has revealed a stark global disparity in cross-border mobility, showing that only 9 percent of adult Nigerians have ever traveled outside their country. The findings highlight the deep correlation between economic status, endemic poverty, and access to international travel. The study, conducted by the Pew Research Center across…
By Adesegun Adeshi Gbenga Nigerian banks have moved swiftly to contain the effects of a sophisticated global cyber campaign sweeping across sectors and continents, with industry sources assuring the public that the nation’s financial system remains strong, resilient and secure. The campaign, described by analysts as one of the most coordinated waves of attacks in…
Nigeria exported an estimated 182.2 million barrels of crude oil worth N24.02tn in the first half of 2026, as elevated international oil prices lifted the value of the country’s crude shipments despite concerns over inadequate feedstock for domestic refineries. The PUNCH analysis of crude oil production and export data from January to June 2026 showed…
1. Benue: 191,756 2. Akwa Ibom: 159,262 3. Lagos: 137,046 4. Rivers: 88,560 5. Nasarawa: 66,283 6. FCT: 61,105 7. Kaduna: 58,457 8. Cross River: 58,046 9. Enugu: 55,637 10. Anambra: 53,417 11. Delta: 52,731 12. Taraba: 51,462 13. Abia: 49,417 14. Imo: 47,773 15. Plateau: 44,228 16. Kano: 42,097 17. Adamawa: 41,290 18. Kogi:…
Nigeria has recorded a historic achievement on the international modeling stage as Miss Nigeria representative, Emeka Angel, became the first Nigerian contestant to place at the prestigious Top Model of the World competition. Representing Nigeria among delegates from over 40 countries, Emeka Angel delivered an outstanding performance that earned her a place among the competition’s…
Power built for African realities: the local energy solutions rewiring resilience across the continent Across African energy and transport markets, some of the most useful solutions are being built around the practical realities users navigate every day: battery-swapping for riders who cannot wait hours to charge, solar monitoring for systems spread across remote sites, hybrid…
By Ahmed Abdulaziz The European Union (EU), the Federal Government of Nigeria, and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) have issued an urgent call for action to curb the staggering levels of food waste in Nigeria, citing its devastating impact on the economy, food security, and the environment. The disclosure was made in Abuja…
A decommissioned coalmine near the north pole is the last place you’d expect to find Indigenous stories from rural Nigeria, but deep below the Arctic permafrost of Svalbard a storage unit contains a cache of cultural and literary records from the West African country. The Arctic World Archive (AWA) is a data storage unit where organisations…
The federal government says consignments of Lenacapavir, a new drug for HIV prevention, are expected to arrive in Nigeria in March 2026. In a statement on Monday, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), said it is advancing preparations for the introduction and rollout of Lenacapavir (LEN) as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). It said…
