Nigeria: Wike Berates Politicians, Fcta Directors for Allegedly Instigating Workers' Protest

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has chastised politicians and some disenchanted directors for, allegedly, masterminding the indefinite union protest… Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged N5bn Contract Fraud - Nedc Project Coordinator, Another Remanded in Suleja Facility

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Tuesday, ordered the remand of a national coordinator of North East Development Commission (NEDC), Alhaji Danjuma Mohammed,… Read more »

Nigeria: Rivers Govt to Recruit 5,000 Teachers to Boost Education Sector

The Rivers State Government has approved the recruitment of 5,000 teachers into the state civil service, a step aimed at addressing shortages in classrooms and improving… Read more »

Nigeria: Acci President Urges Soludo to Reopen Onitsha Main Market, Explore Collaboration to Resolve Issues

· Says closure has caused disruptions to inventory flows, increased costs, potential spoilage of perishables, others Read more »

Nigeria: Adeleke to APC Chairs - Your Self-Awarded Tenure Lapsed in 2025, Can't Be Elongated

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has doubled down on the current state of local governments in the state, reaffirming that self-awarded tenure of the APC Chairmen lapsed on… Read more »

Africa: Gospel Cinema Launches Film Project to Strengthen Christian Filmmaking in Africa

Gospel Cinema International has launched the Africa Gospel Film Project (AGFP), a new initiative aimed at building capacity among Christian filmmakers across Africa and expanding… Read more »

Nigeria: Fela's Ikoyi Prison Narratives - Why Prison Stories Disappear - and Why This One Survived

Every authoritarian system depends on erasure. Not only of opposition, but of evidence -- the small, lived details that expose how power actually operates. Prisons are central to… Read more »

Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu - Governing Lagos Intentionally

Behind the evolving admirable Lagos, is an intentional governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who leaves nothing to chance. Oluwaseyi Adedotun writes. Read more »

Nigeria: Mbah Inaugurates Digital Court Building, Backs Judicial Financial Autonomy

The Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has commissioned a new digital court building constructed by his administration, describing it as a giant step in his administration's… Read more »

Nigeria: APC E-Registration Witnesses Poor Turnout in Niger

The ongoing e-registration of members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is witnessing poor turnout of members in Niger State, investigations have revealed. Read more »

Nigeria: NDLEA Launches Alternative Devt Project to Shift Cannabis Growers to Legal Farming

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has launched an Alternative Development Pilot Project aimed at ending illicit cannabis cultivation by providing affected communities… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Moves to Bolster Judiciary, Proposes 200 New Appellate, High Court Judges

President Bola Tinubu has asked Senate to significantly expand the country's appellate and trial courts, proposing 200 new judges for the Court of Appeal and Federal High Court. Read more »

Nigeria: Kidnappers Abduct Pregnant Woman, Nursing Mother, Others in Ekiti

Gunmen stormed Erinmope- Ekiti, in Moba Local Government Areas of Ekiti State and seized five women. The abductors are demanding a ransom of N100 million from the family. Read more »

Nigeria: World Bank-Assisted Programme - States to Publish Quarterly Basic Education, Primary Health Contract Awards

The subnational governments are to embark on quarterly publication of contract award information for procurements in the basic education and primary healthcare sectors, within 30… Read more »

Nigeria: No Explanation for Blackout Yet

Nigeria's national electricity grid collapsed on Monday afternoon, leaving power supply across most of the country at near zero levels, plunging homes and businesses into blackout. Read more »

Nigeria: Blackout As National Power Grid Collapses for First Time in 2026

Nigeria was again plunged into nationwide darkness yesterday following the collapse of the national electricity grid, the first such incident recorded in 2026, and the second in… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Stepped On Metal, Stumbled but Didn't Fall in Turkiye - Presidency

The Presidency has defended the missed steps of President Bola Tinubu at the beginning of his official visit to Turkiye on Tuesday. Read more »

Nigeria: CBN Grants Two-Month Grace Period On Expired NAFDAC Licences for Form M

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved a two-month temporary dispensation allowing the continued use of NAFDAC licences that expired on December 31, 2025, for the… Read more »

Nigeria: World Bank Committed $2.5 Billion Into Nigeria's Infrastructure, Education, Healthcare Sectors in 5 Years

The World Bank Group said it has committed over $2.5 billion to Nigerian suppliers over the past five years, funding projects across infrastructure, healthcare, and education. Read more »

Nigeria: Turkiye Targeting $5bn in Trade With Nigeria, Also to Help in Fighting Terrorism - Erdogan

President of the Republic of Turkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has disclosed his country's commitment to a $5 billion trade volume target with Nigeria, even as he hinted at his… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria, Italy to Strengthen Bilateral Ties, Tackle Migration, Security Challenges

Nigeria and Italy have expressed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with a focus on addressing irregular migration, insecurity, counter-terrorism, and expanding… Read more »

Nigeria: Blackout Hits Nigeria Again As Power Grid Collapses

Nigeria's national electricity grid collapsed again Tuesday, plunging the country into a nationwide blackout and marking the second system failure recorded in 2026 within one week. Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Reaffirms Market Stability As PMs Price Increases to N839 Per Litre

Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reaffirmed its commitment to market stability and uninterrupted nationwide supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) following a… Read more »

Nigeria: Our Security Cooperation With U.S. Strategic, Targets Counterterrorism - Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has declared Nigeria's security cooperation with the United States as strategic, focusing on counterterrorism and civilian protection while respecting the… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Secure Adibawa Oil Well From Crude Oil Thieves, Plan 24-Hour Surveillance

The Joint Task Force, South South, Operation Delta Safe, has successfully reclaimed the Adibawa Oil Well from the grip of crude oil thieves, marking a significant victory in the… Read more »