Nigeria: Average Retail Price of Petrol Up 223% in 12 Months - NBS

The NBS said the North-west zone had the highest average retail price at N845.26, while the North-central zone had the lowest price at N695.04. Read more »

Nigeria: Binance Official's Wife Urges Nigerian Govt to Stop Husband's Trial, Seeks Us Help

The Binance executive's wife faulted the continued prosecution of his husband on money laundeting charges by the Nigerian authorities. Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC Arraigns Civil Servant for Tearing Investigative Documents

EFCC accused the Gombe State official in the lone charge of wilful obstruction of investigation activities and destruction of its official document. Read more »

Nigeria: Otedola Regains Position As FBN Holdings's Top Shareholder

Mr Otedola racked up 863.2 million of the lender's shares in two different transactions on Thursday, according to regulatory filings at the Nigerian Exchange Limited Read more »

Nigeria: Court Jails Two Men for Child Theft in Anambra

The convicts were prosecuted by the Anambra State Government. Read more »

Nigeria: Seven Million Nigerian Girls Vaccinated Against HPV in Two Weeks - Official

GAVI said by vaccinating seven million girls in just two weeks, Nigeria has made significant progress towards its goal of reaching 16 million girls by 2025. Read more »

Nigeria: Super Eagles Drop Eight Places in FIFA Ranking

The Super Eagles have dropped in ranking after two poor results in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign Read more »

Nigeria: Appeal Court Reserves Judgment in Pro-Wike Lawmakers' Suit

The appellate court had last week declined to vacate the trial court order restraining Wike's allies from parading themselves as members of Rivers Assembly. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Halts Implementation of Kano's New Emirate Law

Federal court orders the restoration of the repealled Kano Emirate Council Law 2019 that created Bichi, Karaye, Rano and Gaya emirates. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian University Student Allegedly Abducted, Killed By Members of Host Community

The police say they are searching for the killers. Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged Fraud - Banker Concludes Testimony Against Ex-Kogi Governor Bello's Nephew

The money laundering case is separate but related to the recent one the EFCC filed against former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. Read more »

Nigeria: NAFDAC Says Ban On Alcohol in Sachets Stands

The Director-General of NAFDAC, Mojisola Adeyeye, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, reaffirming the ban. Read more »

Nigeria: Wizkid Praises Don Jazzy After Social Media Spat

Wizkid appears to be mending fences with Don Jazzy after an online spat between them. Read more »

Nigeria: NNPC, TotalEnergies Sign Investment Decision On Ubeta Field

The milestone, according to NNPC Ltd, is in line with President Bola Tinubu's presidential executive order on oil and gas reforms Read more »

Nigeria: Seun Kuti, Damian Marley to Release Landmark Single 'Dey'

This is the first time the Kutis and the Marleys are collaborating on a musical effort together Read more »

Nigeria: Gombe Begins Sales of Fertiliser to Farmers

The commodity would be sold to farmers across the state at the rate of N22,000, against the N44,000 market price. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Newspaper to Honour Obazee, the Man Who Investigated Emefiele

Mr Obazee and other government business entities will receive the prize for the public service category, the daily reported on Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Security Agencies On Red Alert As Unknown Gunmen Kill Two in Ekiti

"The commissioner of police has ordered an investigation into the incidents to ensure that the criminals are arrested and brought to justice," the police spokesperson said. Read more »

Nigeria: Court to Deliver Judgement On UniAbuja Senate's Tenure Dispute Suit

The suit is about the controversy over the tenure of the Senate of UniAbuja. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Not a Mere Geographical Expression - Gowon

Mr Gowon commended the NIPR for its role in sustaining national unity amidst diverse challenges. Read more »

Nigeria: Terror Kingpin Bello Turji Narrates How Banditry Started in Zamfara

Bello Turji says the Fulani community lived in peace and harmony with their Hausa neighbours until a former governor of the state adopted a partial Sharia Law allegedly to… Read more »

Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak - Lagos Gives Update On Rising Death, Infection Tolls

The Lagos State Government gave an update on the death and infection tolls resulting from the cholera outbreak since laboratory tests confirmed it in the state on 15 June. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Governor Appoints Three Former Ministers, 130 Others As Aides, Board Members

The Secretary to the State Government, Timothy Kataps, announced the appointments through a statement in Jalingo, the state capital. Read more »

Nigeria: One Killed, Two Policemen Injured in Kano Violence - Official

The victim died while receiving treatment at the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Kano. Read more »

Nigeria: World Refugees Day - NHRC Seeks Government Supports for Displaced People, Migrants, Others

The NHRC says data shows the Nigerian government needs to focus on the plight of refugees. Read more »