Author: New Daily Prime

Market

By Sakariyah, Ridwanullah  The world is changing its mind about Nigeria’s economy. Against all expectations, the Naira has stabilized, and the country’s credit outlook has received a critical upgrade from global agencies like S&P Global Ratings, validating the painful reforms of the past year. As of November 2025, the data is clear: inflation is retreating, and the currency is finally decoupling from oil prices, signaling a profound shift in monetary management. This positive trend, driven by decisive monetary and fiscal reforms, is creating a window for strategic investments, a development which Vanguard News acknowledged in early November 2025, noting that…

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Rising Nollywood stars

By Sakariyah, Ridwanullah  The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, is currently undergoing a spectacular change. Driven by huge international interest and investments, the industry is shifting from its established veterans to a new generation of dynamic, young talent. This movement is not just about making more films; it’s about changing the kinds of stories Nollywood tells and who gets to tell them on a global stage. The financial scale of this change is immense. The industry has demonstrated substantial growth, contributing approximately ₦1.97 trillion (USD $1.4 billion) to Nigeria’s GDP as of 2023, a figure expected to climb dramatically. Also, international…

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Peter Obi addresses 2027 election rumours, dismisses fears of Atiku Abubakar taking over ADC ticket.

By Clement Abayomi “Peter Obi, my good friend . . . and a very excellent person . . . . I think he will make some name now . . . around 2027/2031, he may be able to make it, but . . .” Those were the words of former Niger State governor, Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu of the PDP who reflected on Obi’s political journey. Arguments have intensified over Obi’s relevance ahead of the 2027 presidential election, following his powerful emergence in the 2023 presidential election. Aliyu, while acknowledging Obi’s competence, had initially maintained that his (Obi’s) widespread national acceptance…

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NSC boss Olopade insists all Super Falcons bonuses were paid before WAFCON final, dismissing Ajibade’s alleged claims of unpaid entitlements.

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎The Super Falcons are on the verge of missing out on the ongoing women’s international football window, as the Nigeria Football Federation continues its urgent search for friendly matches for the team. ‎ ‎The international window, which spans from Monday, November 24 to Tuesday, December 2, permits national teams to play at least two matches. However, Nigeria has yet to secure any official fixture for this period. ‎ ‎According to Punch Newspaper, one of the proposed friendlies was recently rejected. Reports from Nigeria Football reveal that the setback came after a national association that had already agreed…

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