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…farmers struggle to sell …2026 rice output seen shrinking Nigerian rice farmers are scaling back their plans for the 2026 planting season as paddy price slumps, high production costs, and a struggling milling industry squeeze their margins. The price of a ton of paddy has slumped 51 percent to N350,800 from a peak of N720,000 […] read more Paddy rice price slump disrupts farming cycle…Read More

…ratifies new manifesto, constitution …British, Chinese envoys attend convention In a defining moment for Nigeria’s growing opposition, the national convention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Abuja on Tuesday transformed into a high-stakes summit of political heavyweights, signalling a coordinated assault on the status quo ahead of the 2027 general elections…Read More

Kola Ologbodiyan,A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC),  has said the 2027 general election will be a defining contest between Nigerians and President Bola Tinubu, dismissing the influence of money as a deciding factor in the race. Ologbodiyan made the assertion amid growing concerns by opposition parties that the current administration is attempting to […] read more Money won’t decide 2027, …Read More

Africa’s oil market in 2026 reflects a paradox vast crude reserves but limited downstream strength. The continent holds roughly 7–8 percent of global proven oil reserves, yet captures only a fraction of refining value due to constrained capacity and chronically low utilisation, often below 50 percent Against that backdrop…Read More

African leaders have intensified calls for a strategic shift away from aid dependence toward investment-driven growth, underscoring the need for the continent to harness its vast resources and strengthen economic integration to secure long-term prosperity.   Speaking at the 4th Edition of the African Heritage Awards in Accra…Read More

Nigeria is Africa’s largest crude oil producer, and for the first time in years, there is genuine momentum in the sector. Production figures have climbed steadily from a low of roughly 1.1 million barrels per day in 2022.  By January 2025, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission reported an average output of 1.737 million barrels … The post Nigeria’s Oil Output Is Rising Again – So Why Is It Still Far From Target…Read More

Held at the Crypto.com Arena, the 68th Grammy Awards red carpet featured sleek tailoring, bold silhouettes, and a well-curated mix of modern red carpet fashion. The post 68th Grammy Awards: See All the Red Carpet Looks We Loved This Year appeared first on BellaNaija – Showcasing Africa to the world…Read More

In 2024, the Recording Academy, which hands out the Grammy Awards, couldn’t escape the Afrobeats virus that was spreading across the world. So they created a new Grammy category for African music. While there were several debates about whether creating a category for African music was shelving or not…Read More

Nollywood actress Chioma Akpotha ditches corporate Monday style for a stunning Igbo cultural ensemble. Featuring a white tiered lace blouse and a traditional gold George wrapper, this look is perfect for the red carpet or a high-profile Umuada meeting. The post Heritage Meets Glam! See Chioma Akpotha’s Stunning Igbo-Inspired Outfit appeared first on BellaNaija – Showcasing Africa to the world…Read More

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged Nigerians to continue praying for peace, unity, and progress as Muslims celebrate Eid-el-Fitr. In a statement on Friday, Barr. Felix Morka, national publicity secretary of the party, congratulated Muslims on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast. Morka said Eid-el-Fitr is a major Islamic festival that marks the … The post Eid-el-Fitr: APC asks citizens to keep praying for Nigeria appeared first on Politics Nigeria…Read More