Nigeria: I Sold Arms to Gaddafi, Anti-Apartheid Fighters in South Africa - Orji Kalu

Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Kalu, has admitted selling heavy weapons to buyers across different countries. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu's $500m Loan a Debt Trap for My Incoming Administration - Atiku

Former Vice-President and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the Tinubu administration's pursuit of a proposed $500… Read more »

Nigeria: Decade After, Borno Town Declared Boko Haram Caliphate Hosts Youth Summit

A decade after Boko Haram terrorists declared Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State a caliphate, the community has hosted its first-ever youth summit to promote peace, unity… Read more »

Nigeria: Military Operations Alone Cannot Deliver Sustainable Peace - Homeland Security Adviser

The Special Adviser to the President on Homeland Security, Maj.-Gen. Adeyinka T. Famadewa (rtd), has said military operations alone cannot deliver sustainable peace in Nigeria,… Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Task NNPC On Increased Oil Production, Investment 5 Years After PIA

The House of Representatives has urged the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) to demonstrate the impact of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), five years after… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Seeks Stronger Commonwealth Action On Security, Trade

Nigeria has called for stronger cooperation among Commonwealth nations on peace and security, trade, climate resilience, democratic governance and youth empowerment. Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Travellers Stranded On Abuja-Kaduna Highway

Three broken-down trucks on Rijana Bridge on Monday caused a major traffic gridlock on the Kaduna-Abuja highway, leaving hundreds of motorists and travellers stranded for several… Read more »

Nigeria: CJN Swears in 375 Judges for Election Tribunals

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on Monday swore in members of the Election Petition Tribunals ahead of the 2027 general elections, "warning… Read more »

Africa: Dangote Eyes 90,000 Jobs, $65bn Investment in Africa

Over 90,000 people are expected to be working at the Dangote group's petroleum refinery and petrochemicals and fertiliser operations in Lagos next year, President and Chief… Read more »

Nigeria: Turkiye - Nigeria Deploying Turkish Drones, Helicopters in Anti-Terror Operations - Envoy

Turkish-supplied attack helicopters and uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) have become critical operational assets for the Nigerian Armed Forces in counter-terrorism operations, the… Read more »

Nigeria: Debtors of Failed Banks Evading Loan Recovery - NDIC

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has raised concerns over the refusal of some debtors of failed banks to repay outstanding loans, accusing them of deliberately… Read more »

Nigeria: One Decade After, Borno Town Declared Boko Haram Caliphate Hosts Youth Summit

A decade after Gwoza Local Government Area in Borno State was declared a caliphate by the Boko Haram terrorists, the community has hosted its first-ever Youth Summit. Read more »

Africa: Xenophobia - Nigeria's Patience Wearing Thin, Fani-Kayode Tells South Africa

Nigeria's High Commissioner to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, has warned that growing xenophobic hostility towards Nigerians and other African nationals threatens the spirit of… Read more »

Nigeria: Gridlock - Travellers Stranded for Hours On Kaduna-Abuja Highway

Many travellers were stranded for hours on Monday at Gidan Busa, just before Katari, on the Kaduna-Abuja highway, following multiple accidents involving long vehicles. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Eyes Fresh $500m World Bank Loan

The Federal Government is seeking a $500m facility from the World Bank according to a document seen by Daily Trust on Monday. Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria Targets $100bn Annual Diaspora Investment

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) is targeting $100 billion in annual investments from Nigerians living abroad. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Refinery's IPO Didn't Hit 10m Investors - Dangote

President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has revealed that the Dangote Refinery Initial Public Offering (IPO) did not achieve its 10 million investors' target. Read more »

Nigeria: COP31 - Nigeria Must Turn Climate Promises Into Food Security

As world leaders gather today for the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye, Nigeria must ask… Read more »

Nigeria: Elect Leaders Who Will End Hardship, Makinde Tells Christians

The Presidential candidate of the Allied People's Movement (APM) and Oyo state Governor Seyi Makinde has called on Christians not to shy away from politics, but participate… Read more »

Nigeria: Gombe Targets 764 Schools, 100,000 for Digital Learning Expansion

Gombe State Government has commenced the expansion of its EIDU-supported Digital Personalised Learning (DPL) programme to 764 public schools, targeting more than 100,000 learners… Read more »

Nigeria: Middle Belt Leaders' Visit to Tinubu Raises Unity Questions

Concerns have been raised over the composition of the leaders of Nigeria's Middle Belt region that met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja on Friday. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Daily - the Campaign Battle - Is the Playing Field Level?

As the 2027 elections approach, opposition parties are raising concerns over campaign restrictions, high advertising costs and reported attacks on their supporters. Read more »

Nigeria: Abducted Kano APC Chairman Regains Freedom After 68 Days in Captivity

The Kano State Police Command has rescued the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rogo Local Government Area, Abdullahi Alasan Beli, popularly known as Abdullahi… Read more »

Nigeria: 106 CNG Stations Now in Operation - Picng

The Executive Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG & EV), Barr. Ismaeel Ahmed, has stated that 106 CNG stations now… Read more »

Nigeria: Efina, LBS Train 147 On Financial Inclusion

Enhancing Financial Inclusion and Advancement (EFInA), in partnership with Sustainable and Inclusive Digital Financial Services (SIDFS), an initiative of Lagos Business School,… Read more »