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General News

NVBF to introduce separate military, paramilitary volleyball championships in 2026

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The Nigeria Volleyball Federation is launching a strategic expansion in 2026, introducing dedicated championships for Military and Paramilitary services to foster talent development and inclusive growth within a structured national league system. This initiative underscores a commitment to building competitive depth and institutional partnerships, even without guaranteed sponsorship, as part of a broader, ambitious calendar of domestic and international engagements aimed at elevating the sport’s profile.

Economy/Business

How logistics costs, fuel, led to 44% increase in Lagos onion prices

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A 44% surge in Lagos onion prices is driven primarily by escalating logistics costs from northern production hubs, compressing profit margins for vendors and straining consumers ahead of the festive season. The price hike reveals a fragile supply chain where transportation inflation directly cripples staple food affordability, disproportionately impacting small-scale businesses. Unique consumer insights highlight a critical market failure: the inability to hedge through bulk buying due to onions’ perishable nature exacerbates household vulnerability to price fluctuations. This situation underscores an unsustainable economic pressure point,

General News

African Youth Games tool for unity, youth empowerment – Berraf

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The African Youth Games are positioned not merely as a sporting event but as a strategic catalyst for continental unity, youth empowerment, and social transformation. By serving as a direct qualification pathway to the 2026 Youth Olympic Games, they provide a critical platform for young African athletes to advance to the global stage. Angola’s historic hosting underscores the event’s role in showcasing continental capacity and modern infrastructure. Ultimately, the Games represent a deliberate investment in using sport as a tool for peace, development, and building bridges across

Aviation

Flybird confirms safe landing after incident in Kano

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Flybird Airlines successfully managed an emergency landing with no injuries, demonstrating effective adherence to safety protocols. The incident underscores the critical importance of established procedures and crew training in ensuring passenger safety during unforeseen events. The company’s immediate response, including securing the aircraft and launching a formal investigation, reflects a robust safety culture and commitment to operational excellence. This event serves as a high-stakes validation of rigorous safety systems, turning a potential crisis into a testament to reliable aviation management.

Community

Delta Community’s factional bodies unite, form Ndoshimili Development Union

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The merger of two rival factions into the unified Ndoshimili Development Union represents a critical strategic pivot, directly addressing internal division as the primary barrier to progress in a resource-rich but underdeveloped region. This consolidation creates a single, powerful platform to channel collective efforts toward tangible development, moving beyond years of unproductive squabbling. The union’s success hinges on its leadership’s ability to consistently prioritize communal interests over personal or sectional agendas, transforming this covenant of unity into actionable projects. Ultimately, this model

Agriculture

Onion farmers forecast soaring cost of produce in yuletide

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Nigerian onion prices are set to rise significantly during the 2025 holiday season, driven by high festive demand and constrained supply from key producing states. The price surge is particularly acute for fresh, high-demand varieties from Sokoto, which now command a premium. Market relief is not anticipated until early 2026, when new harvests from states like Kebbi become available, indicating sustained inflationary pressure on this essential commodity. This situation highlights a critical seasonal supply-demand imbalance with direct implications for food costs

Education

BIKOBA alumni explore future of tech at AGM lecture

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A BIKOBA alumni lecture delivered a stark warning that technological irrelevance is a choice, framing tech adoption not as a threat but as the critical lever for career resilience and global opportunity. The core argument posits that technology selectively displaces only those who resist upskilling, while actively rewarding individuals who utilize digital platforms, AI tools, and remote work pathways to evolve. Beyond individual advancement, the association strategically leverages its gathering to directly assess and mobilize support for its alma mater’s infrastructure, highlighting a

Banking

APWB advises Nigerians to verify transactions, avoid end-year scams

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A leading banking professional warns that festive periods see a sharp increase in digital fraud, urging the public to adopt critical defensive habits like verifying all transactions directly with their bank and never disclosing sensitive details. The core insight is that while institutions upgrade security, individual vigilance—particularly skepticism towards social media offers and unsolicited links—is the most practical defense against scammers who exploit haste and ignorance. Concurrently, her association is launching initiatives to empower female bankers and foster economic growth through financial sector mentorship programs.

General News

Sightsavers urges more awareness on free treatment of lymphatic filariasis

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Sightsavers is leveraging media partnerships to combat lymphatic filariasis by addressing a critical barrier: low public awareness of free, available treatment. Fear and stigma prevent many from seeking care, despite proven medical interventions. Targeted communication in local languages is essential to drive community uptake of services and support the 2030 eradication goal. This strategy highlights that overcoming the disease requires not just medical resources, but also trusted information to change health-seeking behaviors.

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