Nigeria: FG Reduces Kwam 1's Flight Ban to One Month

The Federal Government has reduced the flight ban imposed on Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM 1, to one month. Read more »

Nigeria: How Nigeria Can Urbanise Without Raising the Ranks of Slum Dwellers

As Nigerian cities swell with millions of new residents, the challenge is clear: can the country's urban centres become hubs of opportunities and prosperity, or will they succumb… Read more »

Nigeria: 9 At Large After Keffi Jail Break

Chaos erupted at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Keffi, Nasarawa State, in the early hours of Tuesday, as 16 inmates escaped in a violent jailbreak that left five… Read more »

Nigeria: Rivers Coy Builds Mall On Abuja Site

A Port Harcourt based company, Hyper City Retail Limited is building a shopping mall on an Abuja plot of land meant for a memorial in honour of construction workers and hawkers… Read more »

Nigeria: FG Signs Pact to Produce 400,000mt Sugar Annually

The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has signed agreements with four operators to develop new sugar estates to collectively produce 400,000 metric tonnes annually. Read more »

Nigeria: WAEC, Put Your House in Order

Four days after the West African Examination Council (WAEC) released results of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) that was adjudged to be the… Read more »

Nigeria: The Case for a National Housing Revolution

Over the past decade, the standard of living of the average Nigerian has declined, and the evidence is beyond doubt. A contributing factor is the country's rising population, which… Read more »

Nigeria: Tambuwal Released - EFCC Replies ADC, Atiku, Obi

The detention of former Sokoto State governor and prominent opposition coalition figure Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Rolls Out Digital Numbering System for Property Identification

The Lagos State Government on Tuesday unveiled the pilot phase of its innovative "Identifier" project, a comprehensive digital addressing system designed to streamline geographic… Read more »

Nigeria: Rose Wins Play-Off As Fleetwood's PGA Wait Goes On

Justin Rose beat JJ Spaun in a nail-biting play-off to win the St Jude Championship, his first PGA Tour title in more than two years. Read more »

Nigeria: Badoji Denies Withdrawal From Kwali Council Chairmanship Race

Jeremiah Badoji, the chairmanship candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, has denied reports that he has… Read more »

Nigeria: FCTA's 915 Directors Sit Computer-Based Promotion Exams

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Civil Service Commission announced that 915 workers, primarily at the directorate level, have been cleared to take a… Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria's National Tree Planting Day - A Disjointed Ritual in Urgent Times

Across parts of Nigeria, some government agencies and communities are holding events to mark the National Tree Planting campaign. But a closer look reveals a fragmented,… Read more »

Nigeria: Taraba Gov Goes Spiritual Over Deputy's Illness

Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has turned to faith in addressing the prolonged absence of his deputy, Alhaji Aminu Alkali, declaring in a statewide broadcast that "this is not… Read more »

Nigeria: Carloha Swings Into Golf With 2025 Oluyole Amateur Tourney Sponsorship

Carloha, the exclusive distributor of Chery vehicles in Nigeria, in partnership with global automotive brand Chery, has stepped firmly onto the fairway by becoming the official… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Single Window Committee Partners Customs to Boost Trade

Nigerian National Single Window (NSW) project, a federal initiative aimed at simplifying trade procedures, enhancing transparency says it will partner with the Nigerian Customs… Read more »

Nigeria: First Securities Brokers Leads NGX Trading in July With N414.46bn

First Securities Brokers Limited, the stockbroking subsidiary of First Holdco Plc, has emerged as the top performer in the Nigerian Exchange's (NGX) Broker Performance Report for… Read more »

Nigeria: How Bandits Ambushed, Killed 10 Security Operatives, 3 Civilians in Zamfara

Bandits ambushed security operatives in Adabka, a town in the Bukuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State, killing at least 10 personnel and three civilians. Read more »

Nigeria: Motorists Seek FG's Action After Collapsed Taraba Bridge Claims Lives

Motorists in Taraba State have expressed growing fear over rising water levels on River Namnai, where the collapse of a key bridge has forced commuters to rely on engine boats -- a… Read more »

Nigeria: FG Using EFCC to Bully Opposition Figures - Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has alleged that the ruling All Progressives Congress-led federal government is using the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to… Read more »

Nigeria: How 71-Year-Old Farmer Died While Fleeing From Zaria Tanker Explosion

A 71-year-old man, Aliyu Ramalan Bambale, has lost his life following the Monday tanker explosion at Dan Magaji area, along the Zaria-Kaduna Expressway. Read more »

Nigeria: Anambra Ready for Nigeria Beach Soccer League Round Two--Official

The Anambra Beach Soccer Association (ABSA) says all is set for the second round of Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) due to kick off in Nnewi on Aug. 21. Read more »

Nigeria: Bauchi Poly Shut Down As Students Protest Against Hostel Robbery

Protests erupted early Tuesday when students at the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, went on the rampage after robbers attacked their hostel, stealing gadgets and leaving many injured. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Energy Future - the Role of Hydrogen

Nigeria, one of the most populous countries in Africa, with about 60% of its population under the age of 35 years, needs rapid industrialization to provide jobs for its teeming… Read more »

Mali: Mali Arrests Dozens of Soldiers Over 'Bid to Topple Junta'

Mali has arrested dozens of soldiers suspected of plotting to overthrow the junta, which itself took power in the West African country in a coup, sources told AFP on Sunday. Read more »