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Nigeria's 18 Cities in the 2026 Global Cities Index: What Oxford Economics' Ranking Says About the Urban Economy
Oxford Economics ranks 18 Nigerian cities in its 2026 Global Cities Index. See where Lagos, Abuja, Kano and others rank and what it means.
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ZAINAB BAKARE
Twenty Graduates, ₦1 Billion: Is the NYSC Still Safe to Serve?
Nigeria’s NYSC abduction raises questions about graduate safety, kidnapping, ransom, national service, and whether scrapping the scheme can solve insecurity.Precious O. Unusere
Borno Could Be Nigeria's Next Oil State. What Happened to the Search That Began in 1976?
Borno’s oil search began in 1976 but commercial reserves remain unconfirmed. Here’s why exploration stalled and what could revive it in 2026.Zainab Bakare
Super Eagles Face Russia in High-Stakes Friendly Match in Novgorod
Nigeria's Super Eagles will face Russia in an international friendly on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium. Despite a weakened squad due to injuries and club commitments, Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle aims to test new players against a strong Russian side, which will be without key goalkeeper Matvey Safonov. Fans can watch the match live on AfroSport TV and M4STV.Pelumi Ilesanmi
Ondo Air Crash: Tinubu Orders Probe, Declares Three Days of National Mourning
Nigeria is observing three days of national mourning following the tragic crash of a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft in Ondo State. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered a thorough investigation into the incident, which claimed the lives of 32 military personnel, while extending profound condolences to the bereaved families and the Nigerian Air Force.Pelumi Ilesanmi