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Economy/Business

Weekly Review: Transactions on NGX down 379.1%

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Despite a significant 379.1% week-on-week decline in trading value, the Nigerian equity market demonstrated underlying resilience, with key indices appreciating and the overall market capitalization nearing N98 trillion. The sharp drop in transaction volume and value is primarily attributed to a shortened three-day trading week due to the Christmas holiday, rather than a fundamental loss of investor confidence. Market activity remained highly concentrated, with the Financial Services sector dominating trades and the top three equities accounting for over half of the total turnover volume. The

Community

Kaduna Christmas service attracts Muslim faithful in interfaith solidarity

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In a powerful display of interfaith solidarity, hundreds of Muslims from across Northern Nigeria joined a Christmas service in Kaduna, marking a 15-year tradition that serves as a critical model for peace. This initiative, led by an award-winning pastor, demonstrates that shared Abrahamic values can forge tangible unity, even amidst regional economic and security crises. The event’s unique value lies in its practical, grassroots approach—exchanging gifts and fostering personal relationships—which directly counters religious violence and intolerance. It conclus

General News

2026'll be brighter — Rev. Ajayi

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A Nigerian religious leader leverages the Christmas message to address national challenges, urging citizens to maintain hope and faith for a brighter 2026. The core argument posits that divine intervention, coupled with collective human virtues, is key to national redemption. The unique insight frames societal perseverance and active compassion—love, forgiveness, and peace—as practical, faith-driven strategies for overcoming adversity. This synthesis of spiritual optimism and civic duty offers a framework for resilience beyond mere religious consolation.

General News

Cleric tasks Christians on spreading good news of Jesus during Christmas

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A Nigerian cleric has reframed Christmas from a celebratory event to a call for evangelical action, emphasizing that the core significance of Jesus’s birth is the restoration of humanity’s relationship with God. The practical takeaway is a dual charge for Christians: to actively spread this message of salvation and to personally embody Christ’s virtues of love and perseverance in daily life. This is underscored by a unique sense of urgency, linking the Christmas narrative directly to the impending “second coming” and the necessity of spiritual

General News

Christmas rekindles hope, reinforces our calling as public servants – Watson-jack

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The Head of Nigeria’s Civil Service frames Christmas not merely as a holiday, but as a strategic inflection point to re-energize public service. She calls on civil servants to harness the season’s themes of hope and sacrifice to recommit to their core mission of compassionate, purposeful service to humanity. This transforms a seasonal greeting into a leadership tool for reinforcing institutional values and professional ethos. The core takeaway is the intentional linkage of festive spirit to year-round governance, using reflection to catalyze renewed dedication

General News

Abducted Papiri pupils, staff reunited with families – Official

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Following a mass abduction at a Nigerian school, all 230 verified victims have been rescued and reunited with their families, highlighting the critical role of coordinated government and security response. Initial reports of 315 missing persons were revised after a meticulous verification process, underscoring the chaos inherent in such crises and the importance of accurate data. The incident reveals that initial casualty figures in fast-evolving emergencies can be significantly inflated due to panic, disorganized escapes, and logistical challenges in accounting for victims. This outcome demonstrates a successful

General News

Christmas: Unilorin VC urges Christians to adopt virtue of compassion

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In his Christmas message, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin transcends seasonal platitudes by framing compassion and Christlike conduct as foundational virtues for institutional and community progress. He strategically links these values to actionable university governance, committing to universal respect and fairness while directly tying staff welfare to the institution’s success. This synthesis positions ethical leadership and communal generosity not merely as religious ideals but as practical drivers for a cohesive and high-performing academic environment. The message ultimately serves as a call to integrate these timeless

Defence/Security

COAS assures kinetic, non-kinetic approach to tackle insecurity

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The Nigerian Army is formally adopting a dual-track security strategy, combining traditional military force (“kinetic” operations) with community-focused development projects (“non-kinetic” operations) to address the nation’s insecurity. This strategic pivot, exemplified by the inauguration of a school in Zamfara State, explicitly recognizes that winning public trust through tangible civil-military cooperation is as critical as combat effectiveness. The core insight is that security is now framed as a collaborative endeavor requiring citizen partnership, where infrastructure and community support

General News

Anambra first lady urges Nigerians to show love, kindness during Christmas

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Dr. Nonye Soludo, the First Lady of Anambra State, reframes the Christmas spirit as a call to action centered on intentional compassion, asserting that the impact of kindness lies in the sincerity of the gesture, not its material value. She advocates for extending this generosity universally—to neighbors, friends, and strangers alike—to spread genuine joy and hope. A crucial, practical takeaway is her dual emphasis on celebrating responsibly while maintaining focus on personal health and goals. Ultimately, her

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