Nigeria: 139 Million Nigerians Living in Poverty - World Bank

About 139 million Nigerians are currently living in poverty, according to The World Bank. Read more »

Nigeria: Black Out Averted As Security Agencies Foil Vandalism of Transmission Lines

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has disclosed that security operatives, in collaboration with community vigilantes, successfully foiled an attempt by vandals to dismember… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria, African Countries Need to Improve Their Credit Ratings - UNDP

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has tasked Nigeria and other African countries to strengthen their credit rating processes through improved data systems and better… Read more »

Nigeria: 80% of Blindness Cases in Nigeria Preventable - Ophthalmologist

The Chairman, National Eye Health Committee, Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Prof Afekhide Ernest Omoti, has said 80 percent of blindness in Nigeria are preventable and… Read more »

Nigeria: Forgery Allegation - I Didn't Resign Because of Guilt - Nnaji

Uche Nnaji, former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, has said he did not resign because of guilt. Read more »

Nigeria: Nnaji Saga Has Exposed 'Forgery-Ridden Character' of Tinubu's Govt - Atiku

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called for an independent, transparent, and comprehensive investigation into the academic and professional credentials of all the members… Read more »

Nigeria: WAEC's New Subject Combination Is Confusion Masquerading As Reform

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has once again stirred public outcry, this time over its newly released subject combinations for the 2026 examination. In what appears… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria, Put Your House in Order to Attract Foreign Direct Investors

Nigeria must convince the rest of the world that it is desirous of attracting foreign direct capital into its economy. That conviction will best be conveyed through acts, not mere… Read more »

Nigeria: Kaduna PDP Suspends Secretary for Alleged Anti-Party Activities

The Kaduna State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended its state secretary, Hon. Sa'idu Adamu, over allegations of gross misconduct and anti-party activities,… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt to Sustain Naira-for-Crude Sale With Local Refiners

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining the Naira-for-crude oil sale agreement with local refiners as part of its broader policy to reduce the cost of… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Proposes 10-Year Passport Ban On Nigerians Convicted Abroad

A bill seeking to impose a 10-year passport ban on Nigerians convicted and deported from foreign countries over various forms of crimes on Tuesday scaled second reading at the… Read more »

Nigeria: PCC - We've Received Over 4,000 Complaints in Kwara

The Public Complaints Commission (PCC), also known as the Nigerian Ombudsman, has disclosed that it received a total of 2,567 complaints from members of the public in Kwara State… Read more »

Nigeria: Minister Accused of Forging Certificate Resigns

Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, has resigned. Read more »

Nigeria: No Justification for Hostility Against Sharia in Nigeria - Scholars

Islamic scholars have said the proper implementation of Sharia in Nigeria would promote the collective welfare of both Muslims and non-Muslims and strengthen moral and social… Read more »

Nigeria: Sightsavers Lead Kaduna to Eliminate Trachoma, a Major Cause of Blindness

Kaduna State has officially eliminated trachoma, a leading infectious cause of blindness, marking a major public health milestone achieved through the partnership between the… Read more »

Nigeria: Mahmood Yakubu Bows Out As INEC Chair, Hands Over to Agbamuche

Professor Mahmood Yakubu has bowed out as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Oil Theft Is a Crime Against the Nation

Nigeria's persistent oil theft crisis has become one of the most damaging economic and moral scandals in our national history. It is deeply troubling that despite repeated promises… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate to Debate 'Systemic Genocide' Claims Against Christians in Nigeria

A motion sponsored by Senator Ali Ndume (APC, Borno South) and co-sponsored by Senators Sani Musa (APC, Niger East), Aliyu Wamakko (Sokoto North), and Ibrahim Bomai (Yobe South),… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Mobilising 49% of $2bn Fibre Optics Network Investments - Minister

The Minister of Communication and digital technology, Bosun Tijjani has stated that the government is mobilising 49 per cent of Nigeria's $2 billion fibre optics network… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt, States Collaborate to Revamp Curriculum for Modern Agricultural Education

The federal government, through the ministries of Education and Agriculture and Food Security, in partnership with state governments, has unveiled a new initiative to modernise… Read more »

Nigeria: Al-Habibiyyah Calls for Coordinated Charity System, Says Global Funding Shrinking

The Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society on Saturday expressed concern over what it called a decline in the global philanthropic funding, and urged faith-based and charitable… Read more »

Nigeria: Sokoto APC Hits Back At PDP Over Project Claim

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto State has accused the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of orchestrating a "deliberate and mischievous campaign" aimed at… Read more »

Nigeria/Lesotho: S' Eagles Hit Polokwane Camp Ahead of Crunch Lesotho W/Cup Encounter

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle and his technical crew have arrived in Polokwane, South Africa, ahead of Nigeria's crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash with the… Read more »

Nigeria: NUPENG Declares Oshiomhole 'Persona Non Grata'

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has declared Adams Oshiomhole, former President of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), persona non grata over the recent… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate to Debate Alleged 'Systemic Genocide' Against Christians in Nigeria

A motion sponsored by Senator Ali Ndume (APC, Borno South) and co-sponsored by Senators Sani Musa (APC, Niger East), Aliyu Wamakko (Sokoto North) and Ibrahim Bomai (Yobe South),… Read more »