Nigeria: Lagos Will Become a Model for Sustainable Transport in Africa, Says EU Ambassador

Recently, the Lagos State Government launched the Òmi Èkó Project, an ambitious initiative aimed at transforming the state's water transport system. In this… Read more »

Nigeria: South-East Seeks Over N200bn to Resuscitate Region's Economy

The South-east geopolitical zone is seeking over N200 billion to resuscitate its economy, accelerate development, and incentivise Ndi-Igbo across the world to "think home" in their… Read more »

Nigeria: Defence Minister Inspects NAF Helicopters, Fighter Jets Production in Italy

The Minister of Defense, Mohammed Badaru, has inspected the ongoing production of Nigerian Air Force aircraft and helicopters at Leonardo SpA's defence manufacturing facilities in… Read more »

Nigeria: Clamour for Diri's Resignation Over Non-Membership of Any Political Party Divides Senior Lawyers

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri's non-membership of any political party following his last week's resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that brought him to office… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army - Sustained Counter-Terrorism Operations, Stronger Synergy Have Improved Security in North-East

. Troops rescue four Chinese nationals, 17 other kidnapped victims in Kwara, Kogi Read more »

Africa: How Ananse Is Stitching Africa's Fashion Dreams Into Global Reality

In Lagos, Africa's bustling fashion capital, a new kind of creative revolution just launched. The Ananse Centre for Design is not just another training hub, it is a bold experiment… Read more »

Nigeria: Amupitan and the Task Before INEC

The Senate on Thursday confirmed Professor Joash Amupitan as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Read more »

Nigeria: Arise News Anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, Buried

Uncle praises Arise News Mgt for standing by family Read more »

Nigeria: Stakeholders Canvass Digital Empowerment of Girls At the Hacey Girl Summit 2025

Stakeholders in education, technology, and gender advocacy have called for increased investment in girls' digital empowerment and leadership development to ensure their active… Read more »

Nigeria: Experts Demand Justice Reform, Say Death Penalty Has Failed to Deter Crime

Stakeholders have renewed calls on the Nigerian government to abolish capital punishment and replace it with life imprisonment, urging authorities to amend relevant criminal laws… Read more »

Nigeria: Awari App Secures Funding to Boost Urban Discovery, SME Growth

Nigeria's lifestyle discovery platform, AWARI, has secured a new round of bridge funding to scale its mission of transforming urban discovery and supporting lifestyle businesses… Read more »

Nigeria: Team Mavericks Win 9th Seun Lewis Memorial Tournament

After 90 minutes of scintillating soccer action in the final of the 9th Seun Lewis Memorial Tournament at the Legacy Pitch, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos on Saturday between… Read more »

Nigeria: Sporty TV Unveils Exciting Free-to-Air Sports Packages for Nigerian Viewers

Africa's fastest growing free-to-air sports network, Sporty TV, has unveiled a number of exciting sports packages for its Nigerian market. Read more »

Nigeria: Five-Star Mamelodi Sundowns Crush Remo Stars in Abeokuta

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, Remo Stars, were humiliated 5-1 by South African side, Mamelodi Sundowns in a CAF Champions League clash at the MKO Abiola Stadium… Read more »

Nigeria: Defection - We Remain Solidly Behind Makinde, PDP Leadership, Others Declare

The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, including the forum of former local government leadership, have declared their allegiance to the Oyo State… Read more »

Nigeria: Ned Nwoko Breaks Silence, Accuses Wife, Regina Daniels, of Drug-Fuelled Violence

Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, has opened up on the recent domestic crisis involving his wife, popular Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels,… Read more »

Nigeria: NAFDAC Boss, Adeyeye Pushes for Local Vaccine Manufacturing Before Leaving Office

The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has expressed the hope that the nation would manufacture… Read more »

Nigeria: U.S., UK, DR Congo-Bound Illicit Drug Consignments Intercepted in Frozen Snails, Electrical Bulbs

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of illicit drugs concealed in frozen snails, electrical bulbs and female clothes… Read more »

Nigeria: Pinnick Slams South African Sports Minister for Wishing Eagles Failure in World Cup Playoffs

Nigeria's former FIFA Council Member, Amaju Melvin Pinnick, has asked South Africa's Sports Minister, Gayton McKenzie, to learn to speak as a statesman rather than voicing as a… Read more »

Nigeria: Five Years After #EndSARS, Has Anything Really Changed in the Nigerian Police?

Five years after the #EndSARS protests shook Nigeria and forced the disbandment of the notorious Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), the question still lingers: has anything truly… Read more »

Nigeria: Unicef, U.S. Donors Canvass More Collaboration, Investment in Eradication of Tropical Diseases

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) at the weekend sought for more collaboration and investment in the eradication of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu to Host Global Summit On Blue Economy, Coastal Resilience Ahead COP30

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu Sunday reaffirmed the state's commitment to advancing sustainable growth through innovation and investment in resilience as it hosts the… Read more »

Nigeria: Central Gaming Bill 2025 and Potential Constitutional Crisis

The Federation of State Gaming Regulators of Nigeria has fired a constitutional warning shot that goes far beyond the narrow question of gambling regulation, writes Nseobong… Read more »

Nigeria: Africacomicade Wraps Sixth Gamathon in Lagos, Eyes Stronger Industry Network

Iyke Bede writes that three focus areas-funding, organising, and monetisation- shaped the discussions at this year's Gamathon, the prominent continental market for games… Read more »

Nigeria: Blockchain.Com Unfolds Strategies to Boost Customer Trust

Blockchain.com. a global cryptocurrency financial services platform, with presence in Nigeria, has come up with new strategies to enhance customer trust in Nigeria and to operate… Read more »