Nigeria’s Silent Economic Crisis: Why the Dominance of the Informal Sector Is Holding Back National Development
By Olaniyi Dopamu Nigeria is often described as Africa’s largest economy, yet beneath its impressive economic statistics lies a structural imbalance that continues to undermine national development. Current estimates indicate…
DDNews Newspaper Headlines For Today, Thursday, 2nd, of July, 2026
mp4 Your browser doesn’t support the video tag. Nigeria NewsAPC Retains Akpabio For Senate RaceThe ruling All Progressives Congress has retained Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other ranking lawmakers on…
Obasanjo Warns: Nigeria Must Never Experience Another Civil War
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has issued a strong warning that Nigeria must never experience another civil war, noting that many of the underlying factors that led to the 1967–1970 conflict…
Adeleke Commissions Lameco Flyover Bridge, Praises Local Content Policy for Delivering Mega Projects
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday commissioned the Lameco Flyover Bridge in Osogbo, describing it as a testament to the success of his administration’s local content policy. The…
CBN Revokes Operating Licences of 46 Microfinance Banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks (MFBs) with effect from July 1, 2026, citing their failure to meet regulatory requirements. In…
APC Substitutes Candidates in Nine States Ahead of 2027 Elections
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has replaced several senatorial and House of Representatives candidates in nine states ahead of the 2027 general elections. The changes, which affect Kogi, Abia, Benue,…
INEC, NOA Forge Partnership to Tackle Voter Apathy, Deepen Civic Education Ahead of 2027 Polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the National Orientation Agency (NOA) have agreed to strengthen collaboration on voter education and the promotion of democratic values as part of efforts…
Court Allows Diezani Alison-Madueke to Present UK Acquittal Evidence in Asset Forfeiture Suit
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday granted an application by former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, seeking to present evidence of her acquittal by a UK court…
Adeleke, Bashiru Preach Politics Without Bitterness During Condolence Visit
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has called on politicians across party lines to engage in politics without bitterness, emphasising that politics should serve as a vehicle for public peace…
Former Science and Technology Minister Uche Nnaji Arrested at Abuja Airport Over Alleged Certificate Forgery
Former Minister of Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, was arrested on Wednesday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, shortly after arriving from Enugu on a chartered flight. Authoritative…