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The United Nations warned on Thursday that over 35 million Nigerians could face starvation during the lean season of 2026. It mentioned almost 3 million children are at risk of severe malnutrition as global humanitarian aid budgets fall and conflict rages in the Northern Nigeria. According to Reuters, the UN…

For many Nigerian professionals balancing a 9-to-5 and one or more side hustles, the new tax regime is a mix of relief and responsibility. With the Nigeria Tax Act (NTA) 2025 now in force and the system shifting toward more digital reporting, the key question is straightforward: how do you…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has begun enforcing the ban on the production, distribution, and sale of alcoholic products packaged in sachets and small PET bottles smaller than 200 ml. According to NewsVerge, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General of NAFDAC, made the statement on Wednesday,…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed commercial banks to treat electronic fraud complaints with new urgency, mandating a response time of under 30 minutes. The move comes as fresh industry data shows a 51% decline in fraud-related losses across Nigeria’s financial system. The new approach, aimed at protecting…

The Henley Passport Index ranks passports using IATA travel data across 199 passports and 227 destinations.  It counts visa-free and visa-on-arrival access. Africa’s strongest passport in January 2026 is Seychelles, ranked 24th globally with access to 154 destinations.  Mauritius is second in Africa, ranked 27th globally with 147 destinations. South…