The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced its intention to conduct mock accreditation of voters in preparation for the forthcoming gubernatorial election for Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi states slated for November 11, 2023. This announcement was contained in a press release issued by Sam Olumekun, who serves as INEC’s National Commissioner and chairman of,

A 27-year-old Nigerian, Peacemaker Azuegbulam, from Imo state, made history by winning Africa’s first-ever Invictus Gold Medal in powerlifting. He also participated in sitting volleyball and various other sports. In the recent Invictus Games held in Dusseldorf, Germany last month, he clinched the gold medal, making him the first Nigerian and the first African to

A bridge in Enugu along the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway is reported to have collapsed on Monday. This disclosure is contained in a statement issued by the Head of Media, Office of the Enugu State Governor, Dan Nwomeh, on his official X (formerly Twitter) account. Nwomeh in the statement said that the government has cautioned motorists

The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that parents will no longer have the authority to select courses for their children with disabilities when they are applying for admission to tertiary institutions. This decision was made in response to comments from Stanley Onyebuchi, the National President of the National Association

The Russian Government declared on Monday that it had included the President of the International Criminal Court, Hofmanski Piotr Jozef on its wanted list. “Hofmanski Piotr Jozef, Polish. Wanted under an article of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation,” said a notice uploaded to the Russian interior ministry database. The details of the allegations

French president, Emmanuel Macron, has announced on Sunday its decision to withdraw its military presence from Niger and recall its ambassador following the ousting of the democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, in a coup.  The announcement, while anticipated, deals a substantial setback to France’s African policy. In recent years, French forces withdrew from Mali and

The House of Representatives Committee on Alternative Education has revealed that it has set up an intervention initiative known as NiMPROP to take millions of out-of-school children and 16.5 million Nigerians out of poverty. This disclosure was made by Honourable AL Mustapha Ibrahim Aliyu, APC representative of Sokoto State and the Chairman of the House

A financial analyst, Kalu Ajah has said that the government has good intentions with the introduction of student loans, yet it needs proper restructuring to ensure the aim is not defeated. He said this during the quarterly Nairametrics Economic Outlook tagged “Economic Recap of the Current Administration’s First 100 Days in Office”. During the webinar,

The Lagos State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal is set to pass its judgment on Monday, September 25th, regarding the petitions lodged by the gubernatorial candidates of the Labour Party (LP), Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Olajide Adediran, a.k.a Jandor. The tribunal led by Justice Arum Ashom had briefed all parties as

In the intriguing world of Nigerian equities, each week brings a fresh set of opportunities to Investors. In this weekly roundup, Nairametrics highlights the key activities that impacted the performance of Nigerian stocks over the past week, providing insightful analysis and highlighting noteworthy trends. From market indices movements to sectoral performances, here’s a comprehensive overview