DevReporting, in partnership with the Pro-Poor Development Media Network (PDM-Network), and with support from the African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC), invites journalists and media professionals to submit compelling story pitches that interrogate critical urban challenges facing communities in Lagos State, Nigeria. The call…
By CrossRiverWatch | Residents of Mammy Market, the civilian settlement tucked inside Eburutu Barracks in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, say soldiers often arrive in the “deadly hours” of midnight, sometimes 1 am – 2 am, banging on doors…
Protesting workers from the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), bolstered by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), picketed the National Industrial Court in Abuja on Monday as the legal battle between the FCT Minister and organized labor intensified. The protest served…
By John Onyeukwu | Fuel subsidy removal and tax reform have expanded Nigeria’s revenue room, but without disciplined social investment, the reform moment risks losing legitimacy. Nigeria’s removal of fuel subsidies and its renewed push on tax reform are often…
By Samson Itodo | Electoral reform is a confidence-building mechanism. It addresses shortcomings through the introduction of innovations that strengthen election integrity and inspire public trust. A recent National Voting Intentions Survey (NVIS) reveals a climate of high distrust in the electoral…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced the successful completion of the Awodi-07 appraisal and exploration well, a significant development in the shallow offshore western Niger Delta with a projected production capacity of 146,000 barrels per day.…
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja has granted the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), approval to review fraud charges filed against constitutional lawyer Mike Ozekhome (SAN). During the proceedings on…
In commemoration of the 2026 International Day of Clean Energy, the global organization Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) has launched a massive 24-hour campaign designed to accelerate the transition to renewable power and modern cooking solutions. The initiative, which was…
By Lasisi Olagunju | The Cambridge English dictionary defines ‘Wizkid’ as “a young person who is very clever and successful.” Collins Dictionary defines it as “a person who is outstandingly successful for his or her age.” Wisdom Library says “’Wiz’…
The Chief Executive Officer of Shell Plc, Mr. Wael Sawan, has announced that the energy giant is prepared to invest $20 billion in Nigeria, citing the leadership and economic vision of President Bola Tinubu as the primary catalyst for the…
