West Africa: Ecowas Parliament Speaker Seeks Return to Democracy in Guinea-Bissau

The Speaker of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament, Mémounatou Ibrahima, has called for the restoration of democracy in Guinea-Bissau. Read more »

Nigeria: Doctors Working in 'Rooms Not Fit for Animals', Says New NMA President

Prof. Afekhide Ernest Omoti, a Professor of Ophthalmology and Honorary Consultant at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), has been elected as the new National… Read more »

Nigeria: Kebbi Police Gun Down Bandit, Arrest 47, Recover 40 Firearms

The Kebbi State Police Command on Monday said it had neutralised a bandit, arrested 47 suspects and recovered 40 firearms in operations targeting banditry and gun running across… Read more »

Nigeria: After $2.39bn Flop, NNPCL Signs Fresh Contract for Completion of Port Harcourt, Warri Refineries

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two Chinese companies, Sanjiang Chemical Company Limited and Xingcheng… Read more »

Nigeria: Bandits Abduct 15 Women, Children in Katsina

Bandits have abducted 15 people, mostly women, children and infants, during a late-night raid on Sabon Layi community in Kakumi Ward of Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina… Read more »

Nigeria: Taraba Gov'ship - Aspirant Kicks As Gov Kefas Emerges Consensus Candidate

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State have adopted Governor Agbu Kefas as the party's consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election. Read more »

Nigeria: Sporting Lagos, Ranch Bees Kick Off 2026 Nnl Super 4

Newly promoted sides, Sporting Lagos FC and Ranchers Bees FC, will kick off the 2026 Nigeria National League (NNL) Super 4 today, April 4, at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun… Read more »

Nigeria: Abia Guber - Group Buys APC Forms for Deputy Speaker Kalu

A coalition of political stakeholders has purchased the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship nomination and expression of interest forms for the Deputy Speaker of the House… Read more »

Nigeria: Alia, Akume Differ On Terms of Reconciliation

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, have disagreed over the key outcomes of their high-level… Read more »

Nigeria: NCAA Clears Gusau Airport, Commends Zamfara Govt On Standards

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commended the Zamfara State Government for meeting required standards at the Gusau International Airport. Read more »

Nigeria: Zamfara Projects Meet Due Process, Quality Standards - Commissioner

The Zamfara State Government has said projects executed under Governor Dauda Lawal are guided by quality, transparency and strict adherence to due process. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Don't Sell That Land', Cleric Kneels for Wike Over Abuja Recreation Park

Sarah Omakwu, Senior Pastor of Family Worship Centre, Abuja, has appealed to Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), not to allocate the Jabi Lake Recreation… Read more »

Nigeria: Goje Rejects APC's Consensus Arrangement in Gombe

Senator representing Gombe Central Senatorial District, Senator Muhammad Danjuma Goje, has rejected the consensus arrangement adopted by the Gombe State chapter of the All… Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - Calculations Shift As Obi, Kwankwaso Join NDC

The defection of the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, and the former presidential flagbearer of the New Nigeria Peoples Party… Read more »

Nigeria: Xenophobia - 130 Nigerians Register for Evacuation From S/Africa - FG

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said 130 Nigerians have registered for voluntary evacuation flights from South Africa amid the ongoing attack on foreign nationals. Read more »

Nigeria: Kano-Maradi Rail Will Boost Economy - FG

The federal government has stated that the completion of Kaduna-Kano-Maradi rail line will secures Kano's position as the economic hub of Northern Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Why I'm Against Consensus - Bomai

A governorship aspirant in Yobe state, Senator Ibrahim Mohammed Bomai, has rejected the planned consensus arrangement in the state, saying that he will not accept the choice of… Read more »

Nigeria: CBN Issues New Directives On Bank Charges

The Central Bank of Nigeria has scrapped card maintenance fees, directing banks not to charge any maintenance fee on naira-denominated debit or credit cards, while virtual cards… Read more »

Nigeria: Jaiz Bank's Shareholders Record 107 Percent Gain On Strong Earnings Outlook

Shareholders of Jaiz Bank Plc have recorded an impressive 107 per cent gain in the first four months of the year, significantly outperforming both the broader market and the… Read more »

Nigeria: Coinage Gets SEC's Nod to Operate As Fund/Portfolio Manager

Coinage Fund Management Ltd ("Coinage Fund"), an Africa-focused investment management firm, has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria to… Read more »

Nigeria: Pension Operators Tighten Noose As Uncredited RSA Contribution Hits N29.8bn

Operators in Nigeria's pension sector have stepped up efforts to ensure data integrity and compliance for Retirement Savings Account holders as uncredited pension contribution is… Read more »

Nigeria: Why Development Keeps Dodging Nigeria, Don

A Professor of political science at the federal university Lokoja , Professor Ebenezer Ejalonibu Lawal has said the country continue to grow without much progress because the… Read more »

Nigeria: PDP Crisis - Wabara-Led Bot Holds NEC Today, to Appoint Caretaker Committee

The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by former Senate President, Adolphus Wabara, on Sunday announced plans to convene a meeting of the National… Read more »

Nigeria: Bandits Kill 11 in Katsina Reprisal Attack

Eleven people have been killed in Gwalgoro village of Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina State following a reprisal attack by suspected bandits, hours after security forces… Read more »

Nigeria: Zamfara Okays ₦3.76bn for Gusau Water Scheme Rehabilitation

Governor Dauda Lawal has approved ₦3.76 billion for the rehabilitation of the Gusau Water Supply Scheme. Read more »