Nigeria: Govt Moves to End Abandoned, Duplicate Projects in Development Commissions

The Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, has said the Federal Government is enforcing strict performance benchmarks to end project duplication, abandonment and poor… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Rehabilitates 8 Foreign, 736 Nigerian Ex-Insurgents

The Federal Government has rehabilitated 744 former insurgents and victims of violent extremism, including eight foreign nationals, under its De-radicalisation, Rehabilitation and… Read more »

Nigeria: Flood Warnings As Govt Issues Urgent Alert To 33 States

State governments across Nigeria have intensified preventive measures following the Federal Government's release of the 2026 Annual Flood Outlook (AFO), which predicts widespread… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Presidents Aren't Crowned',' Atiku Camp Fires Back At Onanuga

A fresh war of words erupted in Nigeria's political space after a presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga, was sharply criticised over comments perceived as defending a rigid North-South… Read more »

Nigeria: Oil Contracts - I Was Only a Rubber Stamp, Diezani Tells UK Court

Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has told a United Kingdom court that her role in approving oil contracts during her time in office was largely… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Orders Arrest of Buhari's Ex-Minister

A Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, issued a warrant of arrest against a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social… Read more »

Nigeria: Give Us Constitutional Power Now, Zazzau Emir Tells Govt

The Emir of Zazzau, Ahmed Nuhu Bamali, has called for urgent constitutional reforms to strengthen the role of traditional rulers, saying their contributions to peace and grassroots… Read more »

Nigeria: Wase LGA Chairman Leads Charge Against Unsafe Mining As Govt Probes Zurak Gas Tragedy

The Federal Government has intensified efforts to address unsafe mining practices following the deadly gas poisoning incident in Zurak Community, Wase Local Government Area of… Read more »

Nigeria: Airlines Threaten Shutdown Over Hike in Aviation Fuel Price

Domestic airlines in Nigeria have threatened to suspend operations from Monday, April 20, 2026, following a sharp spike in the price of aviation fuel, raising concerns over a… Read more »

West Africa: 'Why Nigeria Continues to Miss Opec Quota'

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and its partners operating in the upstream industry have continued to miss the 1.5 million oil production quota given to the county… Read more »

Nigeria: Despite Bail, El-Rufai to Remain in Custody

A Federal High Court in Kaduna has granted bail to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in the corruption case instituted against him by the Independent Corrupt Practices… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Orders Implementation As Police Get Newly Gazetted Regulations

The Federal Government, on Thursday directed the police high command to immediately implement the newly gazetted police regulations meant to guide the conduct of the officers and… Read more »

Nigeria: Rising Oil Prices - Govt Rules Out Return of Fuel Subsidy

The Federal Government has ruled out any return of petrol subsidy in Nigeria, despite the recent surge in global oil prices driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East. Read more »

Nigeria: I Will Address Nigeria's Security Challenges If Elected President - - Malamai

An African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential aspirant, Abubakar Bello S. Malamai, has pledged to tackle Nigeria's security challenges if elected president in 2027. Read more »

Nigeria: IMF Cuts Nigeria's Growth Rate From 4.4 Percent to 4.1 Percent

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reduced Nigeria's economic growth forecast for 2026 by 0.3 percentage points, cutting it from 4.4% to 4.1%, Read more »

Nigeria: Onwa Redeems N10m LGAN Pledge Ahead AACT

Chief Samuel Anyamele, popularly known as Onwa, an All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) Ambassador, has redeemed his N10 million pledge to the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria… Read more »

Nigeria: Unuavworho Wins Africare CEOs Golf Tournament At Ikoyi Club

Tony Unuavworho emerged champion at the third edition of the AfricaRe Golf Tournament for CEOs, held at the golf section of Ikoyi Club 1938 on Friday. Read more »

Nigeria: Diri Advocates 6 Years Single Term for President, Governors

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has restated his preference for a single term of six years for president and governors, stressing that four years were not adequate for… Read more »

Nigeria: Ex - PTDF Boss, Rabe, Declares for Katsina Senate Seat

Former Executive Secretary of Petroleum Trust Development Fund (PTDF) Engineer Muttaqha Rabe on Tuesday, revealed that after serious consultations with relevant friends and… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos - Deputy Governor Intensifies Consultations Amidst Ambode's Push

The race for the 2027 governorship election in Lagos State is gradually gathering momentum as the Deputy Governor, Kadri Hamzat, ramps up consultations across key power blocs… Read more »

Nigeria: APC Crisis in Adamawa Deepens As Gov'ship Aspirant Resigns

The internal crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State has consumed one of its foremost governorship aspirant,Chief Maurice Vonobolki. Read more »

Nigeria: I Would Have Gone for Nobel Prize If I Wanted Fame - Prof Haruna

Nasarawa State governorship aspirant, Professor Mohammad Sani Haruna, has declared that he is not in politics for fame but service saying if his desire was to be popular he would… Read more »

Nigeria: 'We'll Ensure $500m World Bank Loan Gets to Real Farmers'

The Executive Secretary/CEO, National Cooperative Financing Agency of Nigeria, Emmanuel Atama, has assured that $500m loan to 1 million farmers would reach real farmers and not… Read more »

Nigeria: Stakeholders Raise Concerns Over Food Products Without Heart Label

Stakeholders have raised concerns over food products without Heart Mark Food Labelling introduced by the Nigerian Heart Foundation. Read more »

Nigeria: E-Commerce, Ride-Hailing Lead As Nigeria's Gig Economy Hits $5.17bn

Nigeria's gig economy has grown to an estimated $5.17 billion, with ride-hailing platforms playing a pivotal role in expanding access to flexible income opportunities across the… Read more »