Category: Economic
Economic

Beyond Arrests — How Nigeria Can End Illegal Lithium Mining

Nigeria’s campaign against illegal lithium mining has intensified since 2023, with the deployment of Mining Marshals, arrests of suspected offenders and tighter regulation of the solid minerals sector. While these actions are important, enforcement alone will not solve the problem. Sustainable reforms are needed to ensure Nigeria benefits fully from its critical mineral resources. 1.

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July 22, 2026 No Comments
Politics

Could a Tinubu–Obi Partnership Benefit Nigeria Before 2027?

Following Peter Ameh’s prediction that Peter Obi could become Nigeria’s next president in 2027, political discussions have intensified across the country. While parties are already positioning themselves for the next election, some Nigerians are asking a different question: Should politics take a back seat to governance? One perspective is that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and

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July 22, 2026 No Comments
Sports

13-Year-Old Boy Dies During Spain’s World Cup Victory Celebrations After Fountain Collapse

Spain’s celebrations following their 2026 FIFA World Cup victory over Argentina have been overshadowed by tragedy after a 13-year-old boy was killed when part of a fountain collapsed in Ciudad Rodrigo, Salamanca province, northwestern Spain.   The incident occurred shortly after midnight as hundreds of football fans gathered around the Árbol Gordo fountain to celebrate

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July 21, 2026 No Comments
OgasTV Diaspora

Did King Charles Risk “Losing the Monarchy” by Supporting Islam in an Easter Message?

Fact Check: Claims circulating on social media suggest that King Charles III could “lose the monarchy” after allegedly supporting Islam in his Easter message. The claim has generated debate online, but it requires important context. In his 2025 Easter message, King Charles reflected on Christian teachings while noting that the principle of caring for others

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July 21, 2026 No Comments
OgasTV Nigeria

Shortlisted Applicants Begin Receiving Notifications for Kosofe Vocational Skills Training Programme

Applicants who registered for the Vocational and Skills Acquisition Training and Empowerment Programme in April are advised to monitor their phones as notifications and calls are now being sent to shortlisted candidates. According to a notice from the Office of Hon. Kafilat Adetola Ogbara, Member representing Kosofe Federal Constituency, the selection process is currently underway

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July 21, 2026 No Comments
Business

The Biggest Money in Nigerian Agriculture May Not Be on the Farm

When most people think about investing in agriculture, the first idea that comes to mind is buying farmland. The advice is familiar: acquire land, plant crops, wait for harvest and sell. But what if the biggest business opportunities in Nigeria’s agricultural sector are not on the farm at all? Agriculture is far more than cultivation.

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July 19, 2026 No Comments
OgasTV Nigeria

Akwa Ibom Orders Tricycle, Minibus Operators to Register on Digital Transport Database

Uyo, Akwa Ibom State – Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has directed all commercial tricycle and minibus operators across the state to register on the government’s digital transport database, describing the initiative as a critical step towards enhancing security and protecting commuters. The governor said the digital registration exercise is designed to create

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July 19, 2026 No Comments
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Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed Calls for Integration of Arabic Education into Nigeria’s Education System

Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has called for the full integration of Arabic education into Nigeria’s formal education system, arguing that graduates of Arabic-speaking universities deserve equal recognition and employment opportunities. The governor made the call while speaking at an event in Bauchi State, where he stressed the need for educational reforms that

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July 19, 2026 No Comments
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Nigeria Excluded as Jamaica Approves Visa-Free Travel for 16 African Countries

Jamaica has confirmed that citizens of 16 African countries, including South Africa, Ghana and Kenya, can travel to the Caribbean nation without a visa. However, Nigeria is not among the countries eligible for the visa-free arrangement. According to Jamaica’s Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), the visa waiver applies to African countries that have bilateral

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July 19, 2026 No Comments