Onaira Lawson

UK Universities Withdraw Overseas Admission Offers as Student Visa Refusals Rise
Onaira LawsonOctober 12, 2026
British universities are withdrawing some admission offers to prospective international students, including Nigerians, as tougher visa compliance rules expose institutions to the risk of losing permission to recruit from abroad.…Read More
Tinubu Says World Bank Report Validates Economic Reforms, Promises Improved Living Standards
Onaira LawsonOctober 12, 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the World Bank’s latest Nigeria Development Update, describing its findings as further evidence that his administration’s economic reforms are producing positive results. The report,…Read More
Saudi Arabia Suffers Second Riyadh Airport Strike as Houthi Attacks Death Toll Rises to 13
Onaira LawsonOctober 12, 2026
Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh came under attack for a second consecutive day on Sunday, with authorities confirming fresh injuries and a fire outbreak following another strike…Read More
Adebutu Raises Concern Over Omission From INEC’s Ogun Governorship Candidates List
Onaira LawsonOctober 12, 2026
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ogun State, Dr. Oladipupo Adebutu, has expressed concern over the omission of his name from the Independent National Electoral Commission’s published list of…Read More
Forbes Africa Names Burna Boy Among 15 Africans Shaping Global Influence
Onaira LawsonOctober 12, 2026
Nigerian Grammy Award-winning singer Burna Boy has been recognized by Forbes Africa as one of 15 African icons making a significant impact on the global stage. The music star was…Read More
Presidency Dismisses Atiku’s Criticism of Fuel Price Measures, Defends Tinubu’s Economic Policies
Onaira LawsonOctober 12, 2026
The Presidency has defended the Federal Government’s recent fuel price intervention measures, dismissing criticism by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as politically motivated and economically unsound. In an article authored…Read More
Obi Media Office Challenges APC to Defend Tinubu’s Record on Cost of Living and Security
Onaira LawsonOctober 12, 2026
Peter Obi’s media office has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress of focusing on disputes over the 2023 presidential election instead of addressing the economic and security concerns of Nigerians.…Read More
Rivers ADC Challenges Wike Over Alleged Threat to Amaechi Campaign
Onaira LawsonOctober 12, 2026
The Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress has condemned remarks attributed to Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike about its vice presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, insisting that no…Read More
NDC Rejects Rift Claims Over Obi and Kwankwaso, Sets October 20 for Campaign Council Launch
Onaira LawsonOctober 12, 2026
The Nigerian Democratic Congress has denied suggestions that its leadership is divided over the presidential ticket of Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, announcing October 20 as the date for…Read More
SEC Urges Universities to Raise Long Term Capital Through Bonds, Endowments and Investment Funds
Onaira LawsonOctober 12, 2026
Nigeria’s universities have been challenged to move beyond annual government subventions and develop investment structures capable of financing accommodation, research and institutional expansion. The Director General of the Securities and…Read More
McKinsey research shows AI creating more jobs than automation displaces — but 11 million American workers will need help this decade
Onaira LawsonOctober 12, 2026
While debates about AI’s impact on the workforce dominate headlines, the biggest challenge ahead will be helping workers find the most direct pathway into growing jobs. Our new research finds that…Read More
For the first time ever, 10-year bond yields track diesel prices more closely than crude, and Trump’s fuel deal with Putin may be too little too late
Onaira LawsonOctober 12, 2026
Diesel prices have come off their all-time highs in recent weeks, but the key industrial fuel has already moved the needle across the economy and financial markets, making affordability a…Read More

UK Universities Withdraw Overseas Admission Offers as Student Visa Refusals Rise

Tinubu Says World Bank Report Validates Economic Reforms, Promises Improved Living Standards

Saudi Arabia Suffers Second Riyadh Airport Strike as Houthi Attacks Death Toll Rises to 13

Adebutu Raises Concern Over Omission From INEC’s Ogun Governorship Candidates List

Forbes Africa Names Burna Boy Among 15 Africans Shaping Global Influence

Presidency Dismisses Atiku’s Criticism of Fuel Price Measures, Defends Tinubu’s Economic Policies

Obi Media Office Challenges APC to Defend Tinubu’s Record on Cost of Living and Security

Rivers ADC Challenges Wike Over Alleged Threat to Amaechi Campaign

NDC Rejects Rift Claims Over Obi and Kwankwaso, Sets October 20 for Campaign Council Launch

SEC Urges Universities to Raise Long Term Capital Through Bonds, Endowments and Investment Funds

McKinsey research shows AI creating more jobs than automation displaces — but 11 million American workers will need help this decade

For the first time ever, 10-year bond yields track diesel prices more closely than crude, and Trump’s fuel deal with Putin may be too little too late

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