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Nigerians vote for a president, senators and members of the House of Representatives on Saturday, 16 January 2027. Governorship and State House of Assembly elections follow on Saturday, 6 February 2027, under INEC’s revised timetable. This guide sets out who is on the ballot, the key dates, and what could still change. The key dates…
Nigerian shares have had a strong run. The NGX All-Share Index stood at about 248,530 points on 10 August 2026, up about 70% on a year earlier, according to African Financials. Many first-time investors now want to know how to take part. This guide explains the basics. It is not financial advice. Share prices can…
Brent crude, the global benchmark for Nigerian oil, closed at about $97.76 a barrel on Friday, 6 November 2026, according to Trading Economics. That is more than 50% higher than a year ago, although prices fell by more than 12% this week on hopes of a breakthrough in US-Iran talks. For Nigeria, high oil prices…
Nigerians abroad send billions of dollars home every year. In the first half of 2026 alone, Nigeria received $11.12 billion in personal transfers, including workers’ remittances, according to Nairametrics’ analysis of Central Bank of Nigeria data. How much of your money actually arrives depends on the service you choose. This guide explains how to compare…
Stories about religion in Nigeria often focus on conflict. But across the country, Christians and Muslims are also working together to prevent violence and rebuild trust. Here are some of the efforts making a difference. The imam and the pastor of Kaduna In the violent clashes that hit northern Nigeria in the 1990s, Pastor James…
Renewing a Nigerian passport in the UK is done through the Nigeria High Commission in London, and much of it starts online. This guide is based on the High Commission’s own requirements. Always check that page before you apply, as rules change. Step 1: Apply and pay online Make sure your details match your National…
This is an opinion piece. The views are those of the Jogos Editorial Team. On 16 January 2027, Nigerians will choose a president. Millions of Nigerians will not be able to take part, not because they are not citizens, but because they live abroad. Nigerian law does not currently allow voting from outside the country….
This is an opinion piece. The views are those of the Jogos Editorial Team. When the Senate rejected a proposal to revive Nigeria Airways this week, Senate President Godswill Akpabio put it bluntly: “We can’t revive what is already dead.” Vanguard reported that the Senate instead asked the government to build a new, viable national…
The Senate has urged the Federal Government to renegotiate and enforce Nigeria’s air services agreement with China, so that Nigerian airlines can fly directly to Chinese cities on equal terms with Chinese carriers. The motion, “Enforcing the Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA)”, was moved by Senate Whip Mohammed Tahir Monguno (APC, Borno North) and debated…
The Super Falcons and three Nigerian players have been shortlisted for the 2026 CAF Women’s Awards, which will be held in Lagos on Monday, 7 December 2026. CAF announced the shortlists on Tuesday, 3 November, Blueprint reported. The Nigerian nominees Award Nominee Club Goalkeeper of the Year Christiana Uzoma Edo Queens Young Player of the…