SecurityNigerian Army Retake 5 Northern Towns From Boko Haram
Nigerian Special Forces retook five towns in an operation against Boko Haram.
Security
EnergyOil thieves frustrate efforts to curb $7bn revenue loss
Crude oil theft continued to undermine revenue despite efforts to curb losses.
JTF Arrests 2 Oil Thieves In Delta StateNigeria & Security
OpinionRe: Privatization: Civilian Army, The Urgent Solution To Boko Haram
A debate over the role of civilian defense structures in confronting insurgency.
AnalysisPoverty Does Not Fuel Boko Haram, Corruption Does
An argument linking the security crisis to governance and corruption.
WorldHow Boko Haram Is Outsmarting U.S. War Against Terror
A look at the limits of sanctions and international counterterrorism tools.
SecurityJTF Arrests 2 Oil Thieves In Delta State
A joint task force operation targeted illegal petroleum activity in Delta State.
Power & Economy
PowerProf Nebo Reassures Nigerians Of Improved Electricity Supply
The power minister pledged improved electricity supply for households and industry.
BusinessStakeholders hinge power privatization on DISCO’S viability
Stakeholders argued that distribution-company viability is central to power-sector financing.
EnergyBOOST RENEWABLE ENERGY IN NIGERIA
A case for expanding renewable energy as part of Nigeria’s long-term energy mix.
BusinessForeign direct investment in Sub Saharan Africa on the rise – Report
A report tracking stronger foreign direct investment interest across the region.
Business & Africa
Business
World Business Leaders Gather in Nigeria for Bayelsa Investment and Business Forum
Bayelsa prepared to host global business leaders for an investment and economic forum.
Innovation & Society
InnovationInnovation Prize for Africa Winner Creates the World’s First Injectable Regenerating Bone Graft Substitute
The Innovation Prize for Africa spotlighted a novel regenerative bone-graft substitute.
HealthExperts-E-health will reduce incidences of missing records
Health information experts called for electronic records to reduce missing files.
TechnologyObeng – Nigeria To Harness Satellite Technology To Avert Environmental Disasters
Earth-observation technology was highlighted as a tool for environmental risk management.
EducationEducation: A nation’s ultimate investment
A reflection on education as a core national investment and development priority.