Ferdinand Agu specializes in investigative journalism, uncovering corruption, accountability gaps, and systemic issues across public and private sectors in Nigeria.
Trafficking in Nigeria is being fueled by poverty, unemployment and ignorance, NAPTIP warns, calling for stronger education access and economic empowerment to protect vulnerable youths.
Ships laden with petroleum products and other commodities are boosting port activities in Lagos as 28 vessels are scheduled to arrive at Apapa, Tin-Can Island and Lekki ports.
Fire destroyed at least 10 shops at Ogunpa Market in Ibadan after a generator fueling incident, with firefighters preventing further spread and no casualties recorded.
Enugu State has won the Infrastructure Development Competitiveness Award and Outstanding Performance in Internally Generated Revenue Award at the 2025 BusinessDay States Competitiveness and Investment Readiness Awards, with officials attributing the recognition to ongoing reforms and infrastructure investments under Governor Peter Mbah’s administration.
The Federal Government and Enugu State Government are working to launch direct cargo flights between Enugu and Guangzhou, China, by December 2026, a move expected to boost trade and position Enugu as a major logistics hub in Southeast Nigeria.
The Yobe State Government has adopted a comprehensive flood preparedness plan targeting more than 126,000 vulnerable households as part of efforts to strengthen disaster response and climate resilience across high-risk communities.
The United Nations has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting durable solutions for displaced persons in Nigeria, focusing on long-term recovery, social inclusion, livelihoods, and sustainable development.