Nigeria: Ex-NRC MD Faults Self-Probe As Nsib Unveils Three Regulations

Former Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Engr. Seyi Sijuwade, has faulted the ongoing practice of internal investigations into rail accidents, warning… Read more »

Gambia: Nigeria Deploys 22 Fresh Volunteers to Gambia

Nigeria, over the weekend, deployed 22 fresh volunteers to The Gambia under the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) programme. Read more »

Nigeria: Yar'Adua Dumps APC for Adc

Senator Abubakar Sadiq Yar'adua, who represented Katsina Central at the National Assembly, has dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians May Pay More for Fuel As Govt Plans 5% Surcharge

The prices of petrol and diesel may experience a sharp rise when the federal government begins the implementation of the 2025 Nigeria Tax Administration Act, Daily Trust can… Read more »

Nigeria: Flood Destroys Houses, Schools, Farms in Plateau, Bauchi, Niger

A torrential downpour on Sunday wreaked widespread destruction across communities in Plateau and Bauchi states, leaving scores of houses destroyed, farmlands submerged, and… Read more »

Nigeria: Enugu Govt Partners Quantity Surveyors to Boost Infrastructure Devt

Governor Peter Mbah of has stated that the government of the state is partnering with the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors to ensure that development and infrastructure… Read more »

Nigeria: Shun Desperate Politicians, Otuaro Warns Ex-N/Delta Agitators

The administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr Dennis Otuaro, has warned ex-agitators in the Niger Delta region to remain vigilant and resist any attempt by some… Read more »

Nigeria: No Multibillion Naira Contract Awarded for Baro Port - Oyetola

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola's office has denied allegations that he awarded a multibillion-naira contract for the Baro Inland Port in Niger State. Read more »

Nigeria: Memories of the Coup Day 1975

I have vivid memories of the day General Yakubu Gowon's military government was overthrown on Tuesday, July 29, 1975. My generation of Nigerians has witnessed the 1966 two coups,… Read more »

Nigeria: Benue Reiterates Commitment to Grassroots Sports Investment

The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has declared the Basic Education Schools' Games an annual event and assured of his administration's commitment to investing in… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu and the North

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu must know one thing: most people in northern Nigeria feel that he has been unfair to the region in terms of his policy priorities and projects in… Read more »

Nigeria: Imperious d'Tigress Win Fifth Consecutive Afrobasket Title

Nigeria's senior female basketball team, D'Tigress have beaten arch rivals Mali 78-64 to win the 2025 FIBA Women's Afrobasket Championship for the fifth consecutive time. Read more »

Nigeria/Senegal: Super Eagles B Open 2025 CHAN Against Cup Holders Senegal

Nigeria will on Tuesday, August 5, begin another serious quest for a continental title when the home-based senior men's team, Super Eagles B take on Cup holders Senegal in the… Read more »

Nigeria: Like Super Falcons, Tinubu Gifts Each d'Tigress Player $100k

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a reward of $100,000 for each member of the victorious national female basketball team, D'Tigress. Read more »

Nigeria: First Lady Congratulates d'Tigress On Afrobasket Victory

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has congratulated D'Tigress for their historic victory at the 2025 FIBA Women's AfroBasket Tournament. Read more »

Nigeria: Rain Wreaks Havoc in Plateau, Destroys Over 50 Houses, Schools, Worship Center

At least 50 houses, schools and a worship center were destroyed during a heavy rainfall in Menkaat community of Shimankar district of Shendam local government area of Plateau… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Affected As Trump Slams Fresh 15 Percent Tariff On Nations

United States President Donald Trump has officially imposed a 15 percent tariff on Nigeria and other African countries. Read more »

Nigeria: FG - We've Opened Single-Digit Mortgage Loans for Nigerians

Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) says Nigerians have started accessing affordable long-term mortgage facilities at 9.75 per cent. Read more »

Nigeria: Law School Students Kidnapped in Benue Regain Freedom

Six of the Nigerian Law School students who were abducted while travelling from Anambra State to Adamawa have regained freedom. Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - INEC to Begin Online Voter Pre-Registration August 18

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise will commence with online pre-registration on… Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Donates Classrooms to Benue Community

The Dangote Coal Mines Limited has commissioned and handed over two blocks of fully furnished classrooms to Odoba-Otukpa community in Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Begs Varsity Workers Not to Paralyse Activities On Campuses

The federal government, on Thursday, appealed to a cross-section of workers in the Nigerian universities not to paralyse academic activities on their respective campuses with a… Read more »

Nigeria: Mental Health Now a Security Risk Among Personnel - Kwara Gov, Experts

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and top medical experts have raised the alarm over the increasing rate of mental health challenges among security personnel in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Basic Education - Govt Targets 80 Million Non-Literate Youths and Adults

The federal government has launched the Accelerated Basic Education (ABE) programme which aims to mobilize nearly 80 million underserved young non-literate Nigerians and adults who… Read more »

Africa: How Biya, Ouattara, Other African Leaders Are Stifling Opposition

In recent months, political transitions in parts of Africa have taken an uncertain turn, with four key countries of Mali, Burkina Faso, the Ivory Coast, and Cameroon, witnessing… Read more »