No fewer than 974 Nigerians are currently facing deportation from Canada as the country intensifies immigration enforcement at its fastest pace in more than a decade. Official data from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) shows that the Nigerians are listed under Canada’s “removal in progress” inventory. Nigeria is the only African country among the top 10 nationalities with the highest number of people awaiting removal. According to the CBSA, Nigeria ranks fifth globally in the number of nationals awaiting deportation. India tops the list with 6,515 persons, followed by Mexico (4,650), the United States (1,704), China (1,430), and Nigeria…
Author: Elvis Eromosele
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has mobilised the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) to demolish the fire-damaged 22-storey Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) building on Lagos Island. The structure was severely damaged by a fire that broke out on December 24, 2025, and the planned demolition is aimed at protecting emergency responders and clearing the site for excavation work. The development was confirmed in a report by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), shared via its official X account on Saturday. According to the NTA, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu requested federal intervention to safely bring down the high-rise building following the…
The Federal Government plans to identify at least one exportable product in each of Nigeria’s 774 local government areas (LGAs) in 2026, as part of efforts to expand non-oil exports and strengthen the country’s position under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The initiative was disclosed by Dada Olusegun, Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Social Media, following comments by Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, at the launch of Nigeria’s AfCFTA Achievements Report 2025. Under the plan, each LGA will develop a product that can be produced, processed and sold within the African…
Resident doctors in Nigeria have announced plans to resume a nationwide strike on January 12, accusing the Federal Government of failing to implement key agreements that led to the suspension of their earlier industrial action. The decision was reached at an emergency virtual meeting of the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), according to a statement issued by the association and reported by the News Agency of Nigeria. NARD said the strike will be total, indefinite and comprehensive, marking a continuation of the industrial action suspended in November 2025 after weeks of negotiations with…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has called for closer collaboration with the media to enhance traffic management and promote safer road use throughout the state. Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, General Manager of LASTMA, made the call while reviewing the agency’s engagement with the media in 2025, commending journalists for their professionalism and sustained support in covering the authority’s activities. Bakare-Oki described the media as a critical partner in effective traffic management, noting that consistent reportage across print, broadcast and digital platforms has helped project LASTMA’s statutory responsibilities, operational interventions and public service mandate. According to him, media coverage has…
By Elvis Eromosele Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming the new engine of global growth, reshaping economies, redefining jobs, and redrawing competitive advantage. But as the AI era accelerates, a hard truth is emerging: Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, is running the race with promise, but without the necessary tools. The World Bank’s Digital Progress and Trends Report 2025 paints a sobering picture of a world divided not just by income, but by access to the foundations of artificial intelligence, what the report describes as the “4Cs”: connectivity, compute, context, and competency. Connectivity: Nigeria’s First Barrier Nigeria’s digital economy rests on…
By Elvis Eromosele Nigeria risks being left further behind in the fast-growing global artificial intelligence (AI) economy as new data from the World Bank shows that innovation, funding, and computing power remain heavily concentrated in high-income countries. According to the Digital Progress and Trends Report 2025, high-income countries account for 87 per cent of notable AI models, 86 per cent of AI start-ups, and 91 per cent of global venture capital funding in AI as of mid-2025. By contrast, low- and middle-income countries, where Nigeria sits, contribute just a fraction of global AI innovation despite accounting for nearly half of…
…What Morocco’s Highways Reveal About Power, Policy, and Nigeria’s Blind Spot By Sola Fanawopo So far, so good, the football matches at AFCON 2025 in Morocco have been excellent. But the real education begins outside the stadiums, on the highways. Every journey between match venues becomes a masterclass in statecraft. From Tangier down to Agadir, and from Fès to Marrakech, one pattern repeats relentlessly: almost every viable strip of land along Morocco’s highways is cultivated. Our drive from Casablanca to Fès, about five hours, like commuting from Lagos to Asaba, was a lesson in how not to mismanage economic corridors.…
The Nigeria Police Force has suspended the enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy following an interim court order restraining the move. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Police confirmed that the suspension takes effect immediately, ahead of the planned nationwide resumption scheduled for January 2, 2026. The Force said the decision was taken in compliance with a court directive, as legal proceedings on the matter remain ongoing. The Police had earlier announced plans to resume enforcement of the policy as part of measures to enhance public safety and internal security. However, the move has now been put on…
Presco Plc, Nigeria’s leading fully integrated edible oils and fats producer, has successfully concluded its recent Rights Issue, achieving a 103 per cent subscription rate and reinforcing strong investor confidence in the company’s strategy and long-term growth prospects. The offer attracted demand beyond the issue size, reflecting robust shareholder participation and a clear willingness by investors to deepen their stake in the business. The oversubscription highlights sustained appetite for Presco’s equity, even amid a cautious capital market environment marked by tight liquidity and selective investor sentiment. Market analysts note that Presco’s performance stands out against the broader backdrop, underscoring the…