Nigeria: Will Cutting Import Duties Really Reduce Food Prices?

Across markets in Nigeria today, one thing is becoming increasingly clear the cost of feeding a family is rising faster than incomes. Read more »

Nigeria: Yobe, Polytechnic Begin Training of 200 Almajirai

The Yobe State Government, in collaboration with the Federal Polytechnic Damaturu, has commenced the training of 200 Almajirai in various vocational skills. Read more »

Nigeria: Radda Signs Order to End Thuggery in Katsina

Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has signed an executive order aimed at curbing rising cases of street thuggery and gang violence in Katsina State. Read more »

Nigeria: ADC Expels Nafiu Bala, Abejide, Unveils Next Move

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Tuesday expelled the party's former Deputy National Chairman, Nafiu Bala Gombe, and a member of the House of Representatives, Leke Abejide.… Read more »

Nigeria: Kogi Community Urges Support for Amupitan to Perform His Duties

The stakeholders of Ayetoro Gbede Community in Ijumu Local Government Area in kogi state has asked those calling for the resignation of Chairman of the Independent National… Read more »

Nigeria: FCT Community Students Trek 7km to School in Niger

Parents in Shezheko community, Tungan-Maje ward of Gwagwalada Area Council in the FCT, have expressed frustration over the absence of junior and senior secondary schools, forcing… Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Court Adjourns El-Rufai's Bail Ruling

A Kaduna State High Court has adjourned ruling for bail in the case instituted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) against Malam Nasir… Read more »

Nigeria: Benin Opposition Presidential Candidate Concedes Defeat

Opposition candidate Paul Hounkpe on Monday conceded defeat to favourite Romuald Wadagni in Benin's presidential election. Read more »

Nigeria: Journalists Shut Out As El-Rufai's Son Confirms Father's Bail

Hon Bello El-Rufai, son of former Governor Nasri El-Rufai, says a Federal High Court in Kaduna State has granted bail to his father. Read more »

Nigeria: Akande Tells President to Impose Consequences On Security, Military Chiefs Who Don't Deliver

A former presidential spokesperson, Laolu Akande, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take decisive action against security and military chiefs who fail to deliver on… Read more »

Nigeria: Gov Lawal Approves 120-Day Intervention Plan for Zamfara Education

Governor Dauda Lawal has approved a 120-day Rapid Intervention Action Plan to address critical systemic failures in Zamfara State's education sector. Read more »

Nigeria: Port Gridlock - Stakeholders Urge Govt to Suspend National Single Window

A former Acting National President of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents, Kayode Farinto, has called on the Federal Government to immediately suspend the National… Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Parliament Adopts Measures to Protect Children

The Joint Committee of the ECOWAS Parliament has adopted a set of strategic and actionable measures to strengthen the protection of children in street situations and combat child… Read more »

Nigeria: PTDF Screens 2,102 Candidates for Phd Scholarship

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has commenced the interview of 2,102 applicants for Overseas Scholarship Scheme (OSS) for PhD in France, Germany and Malaysia. Read more »

Nigeria: Experts to Train Professionals On Blue Economy

The International Maritime Institute of Nigeria (IMION) has unfolded plans to train stakeholders on Nigeria's Blue Economy Policy. Read more »

Nigeria: A Nation Misdiagnosed - Why Nigeria's Violence Is Not Genocide

There is something dangerously comforting about a simple explanation for a complex problem. It offers clarity where there is confusion, certainty where there is doubt, and a clear… Read more »

Nigeria: Global Leaders to Scale Energy Investment At NOG Week 2026

Global energy leaders, policymakers, and investors are set to converge in Abuja for the 25th anniversary of NOG Energy Week 2026, with a strong focus on scaling investment,… Read more »

Nigeria: NSC Hails Aruna's Outing At Wtt Youth Tourney in Luxembourg

The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has commended the outstanding performance of 10 year-old Quadri Aruna jnr at the World Table Tennis… Read more »

Nigeria: Muritala Wins ICAN 60th Anniversary Golf Tourney

Highly-motivated Rasaq Muritala emerged the winner of the Institute of Chartered Accountant Nigeria (ICAN) 60th anniversary golf tournament held at Ikeja Golf Club in Lagos Read more »

Nigeria: Gwale LGA Bags N5m Cash Prize At Kano Football Competition

Gwale Local Government Authority of Kano State earned N5m cash prize after emerging winners at the just concluded Steron Community Development Foundation's football tournament. Read more »

Nigeria: El-Kanemi Host Nasarawa United in Clash of Divergent Destinies

Relegation-threatened El-Kanemi Warriors will fight to end their winless run as they play host to Nasarawa United in a mouth-watering Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL)… Read more »

Nigeria: NNPC Funded My Lifestyle, Diezani Tells UK Court

Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has told a UK court that she neither solicited nor received bribes during her time in office. Read more »

Nigeria: How Colonel, 7 Soldiers Died in Fresh Boko Haram Attack

The Commanding Officer of the 242 Battalion, Monguno, Col. I.A. Mohammed, and no fewer than 10 soldiers lost their lives when Improvised Explosive Device (IED) suspectedly planted… Read more »

Nigeria: Owner of Convention Venue Under Pressure to Eject Us - ADC

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged that the owner of its planned convention venue is under pressure to deny the party access, despite a valid agreement and full… Read more »

Nigeria: NAF Jet Kills Over 200 Civilians

Civil society organisations and security experts have expressed strong displeasure at the airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on a weekly market along the Borno-Yobe border,… Read more »