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INEC Declares Sanwo Olu Winner In Lagos Guber Elections

Governor Sanwo Olu retains office as he wins 19 out of 20 LGA's in Lagos. The incumbent governor defeated Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour of the Labour...

Age distribution of Nigeria’s governorship candidates

Candidates in Nigeria must be at least 30 years old to be eligible for a governorship office. According to data from the Independent's National...

Gender distribution of gubernatorial candidates in 2023 Elections

Between 1999 - 2023, female political participation in Nigeria has been on an all time low. Currently a total of 417 candidates are vying...

GRV Loses Polling Unit to Sanwo-Olu

The Labour Party candidate in the Lagos State Gubernatorial election, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has lost his polling unit to the incumbent, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of...

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Nigeria’s Growing Debt Crisis: How Did We Get Here?

Nigeria’s debt has risen to concerning levels, with projections indicating that the total public debt could hit ₦187.79 trillion by the end of 2025. This alarming increase stems largely from persistent budget deficits, which the government has covered through extensive borrowing to fund infrastructure, support public spending, and...

China Introduces One-Year Visa-Free Travel

China has introduced a new policy that grants citizens from five Latin American countries visa-free access for up to one year, in a bid to deepen regional partnerships. Effective June 1, nationals from Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay can travel to China without a visa for stays...

Violent Eruption of Japan’s Sakurajima Volcano Disrupts Flights

Mount Sakurajima, a well-known active volcano in Japan, erupted repeatedly on May 15 and 16, launching ash clouds as high as 3,000 meters and leading to the cancellation of 25 flights at Kagoshima Airport. These cancellations left many travelers stranded, while airlines struggled to accommodate a sharp increase...