January 11
Nigeria: As Kwankwaso Loses Godson, Gov Yusuf
This Day
This is not the best of times for the Kwankwasiyya movement, a powerful political group led by a former Governor of Kano State and national leader of the New Nigeria People's Party… Read more »
Nigeria: INEC's Alleged Complicity in Labour Party's Crisis
This Day
The unresolved dispute between the Nenadi Usman and Julius Abure factions of the Labour Party has raised suspicion of alleged collusion between the Independent National Electoral… Read more »
Nigeria: Will Rivers' Political Crisis Divide APC?
This Day
The statement by the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Ajibola Basiru, accusing the party's National Vice Chairman, South-South, Victor Giadom of disrespecting… Read more »
Nigeria: Ojulari's Commercial Mandate Yields 36-Year Production High for NNPC
This Day
Nigeria's upstream oil and gas sector is showing unmistakable signs of renewal as NNPC Exploration & Production Limited (NEPL) records its highest daily oil production in 36… Read more »
Nigeria: Inside the High-Stakes Push to Formalise Nigeria's Pos Network
This Day
As the January 1, 2026, registration deadline lapses, Nigerians say it will test the state's ability to formalise the Point of Sale ecosystem without weakening the financial… Read more »
Nigeria: Tax Reform - Between Intent and Perception [analysis]
This Day
What should have passed as a routine adjustment in Nigeria's tax code has instead unfolded as a daily drama of debit alerts and doubt, turning a fifty-naira stamp duty into a… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Again, Wike Assures Tinubu of Victory in Rivers
This Day
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has again assured President Bola Tinubu of victory in the 2027 presidential election in Rivers State. Read more »
Nigeria: Oyedele Shrugs Off KPMG's Criticisms, Defends New Tax Laws
This Day
The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has defended the Nigeria Tax Act (NTA) and clarified the policy intent, stating that… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Enforces 'No Work, No Pay' On Striking Johesu Members
This Day
The federal government has directed the immediate enforcement of the "No Work, No Pay" policy against members of the Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Health Care… Read more »
Nigeria: Attractive Returns Drive Pfas' Stock, FGN Securities Portfolio to N19.8 Trillion
This Day
Buoyed by the attractive returns in the stock market, investments by Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) in equities and Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) securities rose by N3.09… Read more »
Nigeria: Obasanjo, Jonathan, Atiku, Mark, Obi, Eulogise Tambuwal At 60
This Day
Emmanuel Ugwu-Nwogo in EnuguFormer Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan, and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar yesterday eulogised a former governor of Sokoto State,… Read more »
Nigeria: Crude Oil Prices Rise As Global Market Weighs Iran, Russia, Venezuela Supply Risks
This Day
Oil prices rose two per cent at the weekend on growing supply worries linked to intensifying protests in oil-producing Iran, an escalation of attacks in Russia's war in Ukraine as… Read more »
Nigeria: South-East APC Leaders, Elders Counter Obi Factor, Rally Support for Tinubu
This Day
*Warn against scattering of region's votes across multiple parties Read more »
Nigeria: Diverted Kano-Bound Saudi Airlines Flight Locks Passengers Inside Cabin for 5 Hours in Abuja
Leadership
Hundreds of Nigerian pilgrims returning from Saudi Arabia were stranded for about five hours aboard a Saudi Arabian Airlines flight at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in… Read more »
Nigeria: Violent Protest Rocks Edo Over Spate of Insecurity
Leadership
Violent protest, on Saturday, rocked the University community of Ekpoma, Esan West local government area of Edo State, as some residents protested what they described as the rising… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Government Unveils Framework to Maintain Public Assets Nationwide
Leadership
The Federal Government has launched a comprehensive framework to strengthen the maintenance and preservation of public assets across Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Senator Natasha Confirms Full Regulatory Compliance On Electric Vehicles As 100 Beneficiaries Undergo Training
Leadership
The rollout of the Electric Motor Vehicles (EMVs) under the Kogi Central Constituency Development Programme has resumed following the completion of key regulatory and structural… Read more »
Kenya: Nyeri Governor Reaffirms Total Loyalty to Ruto
Capital FM
The Governor of Nyeri Mutahi Kahiga on Sunday publicly reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty to President William Ruto, dismissing critics who have questioned his political… Read more »
Malawi: Magla, Mibawa Studios Launches Secondary School 'Quiz Competition'
Nyasa Times
The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) in collaboration with Mibawa Studios have launched private and secondary schools national Quiz Competition which is aimed… Read more »
Malawi: Sparc Systems in Tree Planting Initiative At Blantyre Water Board
Nyasa Times
Sparc Systems Limited was on Saturday involved in a tree planting exercise at the Blantyre Water Board (BWB) catchment site as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and… Read more »
Kenya: iShowSpeed Spends Sh20,000 on Shirt At Kenyatta Market
Capital FM
Online sensation iShowSpeed continues to captivate Kenyan fans on his "Speed Does Africa" tour, with a visit to Kenyatta Market, Nairobi's largest market, showcasing the country's… Read more »
Nigeria: SERAP Sues INEC Over 'Missing N55.9bn Election Funds' [press release]
Premium Times
SERAP is also seeking: "an order of mandamus to direct and compel INEC to disclose the names of all contractors paid the ₦55.9 billion..." Read more »
Kenya: iShowSpeed Arrives in Kenya for Youth Creativity Tour With Uganda's Tenge Tenge
Capital FM
Popular online personality iShowSpeed has touched down in Nairobi, kicking off a highly anticipated visit that will see him collaborate with young Ugandan content creator Tenge… Read more »
January 10
Benin: Benin Heads to Polls After Failed Coup Shakes Political Landscape
RFI
Benin votes on Sunday in legislative and local elections that come just over a month after an attempted coup shook the commercial capital Cotonou. The vote follows weeks of… Read more »
Africa: #Afcon2025 - Morocco Roar Past Cameroon to Reach Semis, Ndiaye Strike Sends Senegal Into Last Four
CAF
The Atlas Lions roared past Cameroon with a convincing 2-0 win over on Friday evening at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat to secure a place in the semi-finals of the… Read more »
