Nigeria: APC Sets March 2026 for National Convention, Releases Timetable for Nationwide Congresses

The All Progressives Congress APC has formally unveiled a comprehensive timetable for its 2025 and 2026 nationwide congresses, setting in motion an extensive internal democratic… Read more »

Nigeria: A Trillion-Naira Promise - How Dangote Is Betting On Education to Secure Nigeria's Future

In Nigeria, where countless children leave school due to financial hardship, the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has launched a N1 trillion education scholarship programme. This… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Recorded N2.66tn Fiscal Deficit Financed Through Domestic Borrowing As Debt Service Gulped N4.44tn in Q2

The federal government posted a fiscal deficit of N2.66 trillion, financed through domestic borrowing in the second quarter of the year (Q2 2025), according to Budget Office of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Hails Tinubu's N58.47trn 2026 Appropriation Bill, Backs Infrastructure, Security Push

The Senate yesterday endorsed President Bola Tinubu's N58.47 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill, praising its strong emphasis on infrastructure, security, debt servicing and… Read more »

Nigeria: COP30 - Nigeria's Negotiators Showed Improved Preparedness, Next Step Is Translating Agreements Into Action, Says NCF DG, Onoja

The Director-General of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), Dr. Joseph Onoja, speaks on the outcome of COP30, the annual UN climate meeting, which was held in Belém,… Read more »

Nigeria: Umuahia Day - Bridging the Gap, Strengthening the Bonds

It was a weekend of colour, culture, and deep communal reflection as the Old Umuahia Development Union (OUDU), Lagos Branch, hosted Umuahia Day 2025 Lagos. It was a heart-warming… Read more »

Nigeria: Lapo Calls for Increased Investment in Sustainable Poultry Farming

The Lift Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO) hosted the second edition of its Annual Chicken Fair yesterday, simultaneously held in Benin City, Abuja, and Lagos, with a call for… Read more »

Nigeria: Air Peace, Overland Boost Domestic Connectivity With Ibadan, Abuja Flights

Air Peace and Overland Airways have announced the resumption of daily return flights between Ibadan and Abuja from December 24, 2025, following the reopening of Ibadan Airport to… Read more »

Nigeria: FIRS Accredits PWC As System Integrator for Mandatory E-Invoicing

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has accredited PwC Nigeria as a system integrator for Nigeria's mandatory e-Invoicing system under the Monitoring, Billing and Settlement… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Delta's Budget Motivated By Oborevwori's Financial Prudence, Growing Economy'

Delta State Commissioner for Economic Planning, Mr Sunny Ekedayen, has said that the rather ambitious appropriation figures for the 2026 fiscal cycle was not just predicated on… Read more »

Nigeria: IPPG Marks Decade of Indigenous Leadership, Impact in Nigeria's Energy Sector

Says local firms now account for over 50% of oil, gas output Read more »

Nigeria: NAF Compensates Sokoto Airstrike Victims, Reiterates Commitment to Civilian Protection

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has handed over compensation to victims and families affected by the accidental air strike that occurred on December 25, 2024 in Gidan Bisa and Rumtuwa… Read more »

Nigeria: JEX Markets Appoints Ayemhere Md/CEO, Subject to SEC Approval

JEX Markets Limited, Nigeria's energy commodities exchange and market infrastructure company, has announced the appointment of Dr. Blessing Ayemhere as its Managing Director and… Read more »

Nigeria: LCCI Calls for Continued Lowering of MPR to Stimulate Private Sector

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called for sustained lowering of Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) in order to stimulate the private sector that is currently plagued… Read more »

Nigeria: Pencom to Collaborate With ICPC to Drive CPs Compliance

The National Pension Commission (PenCom), has said that it has mapped out strategies to expand compliance of both employers and employees with the Contributory Pension Scheme(CPS)… Read more »

Nigeria: Investors' Transaction On Ngx Crosses Historic N10.54trn in 11 Months

Foreign and domes historic N10.54 trillion in 11 months of 2025 helped by critical reforms by the federal government, which boosted confidence in the local bourse. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Makes Drug Testing Mandatory for Public Service Applicants Before Employment

The federal government has approved the introduction of mandatory pre-employment drug testing for prospective applicants into the public service. Read more »

Nigeria: We've Rescued All Abducted Pa-Piri Schoolchildren, Teachers - Govt

The federal government has restated that it has rescued all the abducted St Mary's Catholic Primary Secondary School pupils/students and their teachers, who were abducted over a… Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. to Partially Suspend Visa Issuance for Nigerians, 18 Other Countries From January 1, 2026

Acting on guidance from the U.S. Department of State, the United States Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria has announced that, effective January 1, 2026, Nigeria will be among 19… Read more »

Nigeria: Trump Recalling U.S. Envoy to Nigeria, Other Career Diplomats Globally - Report

The Donald Trump administration is recalling nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial and other senior embassy posts, including the country's envoy to Nigeria, as it moves to… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Declares Dec. 25, 26, 2025 and Jan. 1, 2026 Public Holidays

The federal government has declared December 25 and 26, 2025, and January 1, 2026, as public holidays to mark the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year celebrations. Read more »

Nigeria/Tanzania: Chelle - Super Eagles Will Put World Cup Failure Aside As They Take On Tanzania Today

Ahead of this evening's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group C opening clash with the Taifa Stars of Tanzania, Nigeria's Head Coach, Eric Sekou Chelle, believes that his wards will… Read more »

Nigeria: Yuletide 2025 - How Lawyers Will Spend Their Time

The yuletide is that special season of the year when professionals take time off tedious work to unwind, relax, feast and holiday with their families. For this year's Christmas and… Read more »

Nigeria: Kayode Atoye Named ISDs Fellow, Driving Global Debate On Trade Rules and Policies

The International Society for Development and Sustainability (ISDS) has conferred its highest honor, the Fellowship, on Mr. Kayode Atoye, recognizing his long-standing excellence… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Satisfied With Fubara's Responsible Leadership in Rivers, Declares Nuhu Ribadu

National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, said President Bola Tinubu was pleased with Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, over what he described as his responsible… Read more »