Nigeria: Energy, Transportation Costs Weaken Disinflation Trend - Experts

High cost of energy, transportation and interest rates have been identified as the core driver of inflationary pressures despite the recent decline in the inflation rate. Read more »

Nigeria: FG to Bridge Housing Deficit With Local Materials

The Federal Government has unveiled a new housing reform agenda anchored on land reform, urban renewal and priority of local materials aimed at closing the growing housing gap. Read more »

Nigeria: Explainer - What Capital Threshold Review Means for Market Operators

Last Friday, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officially announced an increase in minimum capital requirements for all categories of capital market operators (CMOs). Read more »

Nigeria: Schools, Offices Shut As Fcta Workers Begin Strike

Workers on Monday shut the gates of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), and several other agencies as they began… Read more »

Nigeria: Kaduna Residents, Can Confirm 160 Kidnapped - Police, Govt Deny Incident

The Kaduna State Police Command, the Kajuru local government chairman, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), and residents of Kurmin Wali in Kajuru Local Government Area of… Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Killing - Suspect's Father Demands Son's Execution

From Sani Ibrahim Paki, Salim U. Ibrahim (Kano) & Mohammed I. Yaba (Kaduna) Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Clears Path for Gov Yusuf's Defection

Following a closed-door meeting between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday, indications have… Read more »

Africa: After AFCON Exploits, Super Eagles Rank Among Africa's Top Three

Nigeria's Super Eagles have climbed to third place in Africa but retained 38th position globally in the latest FIFA Men's World Rankings released on Monday. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos - Sanwo-Olu Signs ₦4.44trn 2026 Budget Into Law

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill of ₦4.44 trillion into law. Read more »

Nigeria: DSS Picks Up Malami After Release From Kuje Prison

Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has been arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS). Read more »

Nigeria: Fani-Kayode - Sokoto Airstrike Not Based On Intelligence From Onitsha Trader

Former Minister of Aviation and ambassadorial designate, Femi Fani-Kayode, has dismissed the report that the US relied on intelligence from a trader based in Onitsha, Anambra… Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Policeman, Kidnap Chinese Expatriate in Oyo

Gunmen have reportedly killed a police officer and kidnapped a Chinese expatriate principal at Aqua Triton Company in the Ogunmakin Area of Ibadan, Oyo State. Read more »

Nigeria: EU Removes Nigeria From High-Risk Financial List

Nigeria has officially been removed from the European Union's list of high-risk jurisdictions for money laundering and terrorism financing. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest Attackers of Ngige's Convoy, Kill Tawo Suspects

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested members of a criminal gang linked to the attack on the convoy of former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, with two… Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC Tenders More Evidence in Yahaya Bello's Alleged N110.4bn Fraud Trial

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday tendered fresh bank records in the ongoing trial of Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi state, before a federal… Read more »

Nigeria: NGX Asi Retreats After 9-Day Bulls

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-Share Index (ASI) retreated as investors booked profit in MTN Nigeria, Aradel Holdings and Nigerian Breweries, among others. Read more »

Nigeria: Katsina Disburses N45.8bn Gratuities to 14,560 People - Radda

Gov. Dikko Radda said the Katsina State Government has so far paid a total of N45.8 billion as life and death entitlements to 14,560 beneficiaries from its inception to date. Read more »

Nigeria: Independent Newspapers to Hold Silver Jubilee Awards

Independent Newspapers Limited has announced plans to hold its 2026 Annual Awards ceremony on Saturday, April 18, at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, as part of… Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku Speaks On Son's Decision to Join APC

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has reacted to the decision of one of his sons to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Read more »

Nigeria: FG Does Not Pay Ransom for Kidnapped Victims - - Defence Minister

The Federal Government has restated its position that it does not pay ransom for abducted victims. Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku's Son Endorses Tinubu for 2027

Abubakar Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 election. Read more »

Nigeria: NYSC to Unveil New Protocols for Corps Members With Disabilities

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is to adopt a standardised protocol for the handling of Corps Members with disabilities during the Orientation Course and throughout the… Read more »

Nigeria: The Coup That Shattered Nigeria's Dreams

Sixty years on, the morning of January 15, 1966 still reverberates across Nigeria, but most painfully in the North as one of the darkest ruptures in our national journey. On that… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Intercept Vehicle Loaded With Explosives in Katsina

Operatives of the Katsina State Police Command have intercepted a vehicle conveying a large cache of explosive materials at a checkpoint in Koza, Daura Local Government Area. Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria, Turkey Deepen Ties, Move to Remove Visa Bottlenecks

Nigeria and Turkey have agreed to enhance bilateral relations, with a focus on visa facilitation, business mobility, and consular matters. Read more »