Nigeria: Constitution Review, Security Top Agenda As N/Assembly Resumes

Barring any last minute change, the National Assembly will resume sitting today, after a two-month annual recess which began on July 23, 2025. Read more »

Nigeria: Human Error Caused Abuja-Kaduna Train Derailment - NRC

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) yesterday said while investigation is still ongoing on the derailment of the Abuja-Kaduna Train which occurred on August 26, 2025, the… Read more »

Nigeria: How NEC's Backing of Naseni's Solar Pumps Will Transform Dry-Season Farming

The decision by the National Economic Council (NEC) at its 152nd meeting, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa, Abuja to endorse the Solar Irrigation… Read more »

Nigeria: Criminal Syndicates Exploiting Technology to Expand Operations - IGP

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Monday, raised the alarm that criminal gangs are relying heavily on technology to perpetrate their nefarious activities. Read more »

Africa: As Sidi Oud Tah Settles Down At African Development Bank

The African Development Bank (AfDB) recently had a change of leadership as Dr Sidi Oud Tah from Mauritania took over the helm of affairs as the ninth President from the outgone… Read more »

Nigeria: Osun Seeks Transfer of LG Funds Case From Abuja to Osogbo

A federal high court in Abuja has fixed September 29 to hear the motion by the Osun State Government, challenging the court's jurisdiction in a suit against the payment of local… Read more »

Nigeria: Flood - Hyppadec Builds Capacity to Mitigate Impact

The Managing Director of National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N- HYPPADEC), Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa says the organisation has embarked on capacity… Read more »

Nigeria: My Late Brother, Mouftah

"Every soul shall taste death, and you will only be given your (full) compensation on the Day of Resurrection." Surah Al-Imran, 3 (185). Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria's Costly Education Gamble

"A barn is only full when the seed is sown." But why sow seeds when you can just recycle last year's rotten harvest and hand it over to a child? After all, who needs fresh learning… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Nigerians Prefer Engineering, Medicine, Law, Business in Us Schools'

The Public Diplomacy Officer at the US Embassy Abuja, Brian Neubert, has said Nigerian students prefer to study engineering, medicine, Law, and business in US universities. Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Parliamentarians Urged to Use Ai to Promote Democracy

Members of the ECOWAS Parliament have been called upon to explore the opportunities presented by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to boost parliamentary efficiency, strengthen… Read more »

Nigeria: Abuja to Host Fifth Oakleaf Fitness Fiesta

For the first time in the event's growing history, the Oakleaf Fitness Fiesta will be held in the capital city of Abuja on Saturday, October 4. Read more »

Africa: Dembele, Bonmatí Crowned At 2025 Ballon d'Or Awards

... Nnadozie ranked world's fourth-best goalkeeper Read more »

Nigeria: Malcomines, Haske & Williams Dominate 2025 Yola Polo Festival

The just-concluded 2025 Yola Annual Polo Festival lived up to its reputation as a spectacular blend of heritage, unity, and sporting excellence. For six electrifying days, the… Read more »

Nigeria: Over 374 Athletes to Compete At Abia Para Badminton Tourney

Over 374 athletes from Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Africa will converge on Umuahia for the maiden Abia Para Badminton International Tournament and the All-African Para… Read more »

Nigeria: Falconets Return As Flying Eagles, Golden Eaglets Eye Int'l Glory

Nigeria's youth football teams are in the spotlight this week as the Falconets, Flying Eagles, and Golden Eaglets all continue their quests for international success in different… Read more »

Nigeria: Stanbic IBTC to Pay N39.7bn Interim Dividend

Stanbic IBTC Holdings has announced an interim dividend of N2.50 per ordinary share of 50 kobo each, worth N39,754,423,115.00, according to a corporate action statement released by… Read more »

Nigeria: Opay Extends N1.2bn Scholarship to BUK

OPay Digital Services Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing education in Nigeria with the extension of its N1.2 billion Ten-Year Scholarship Programme to Bayero… Read more »

Nigeria: Firm Backs $11m Investment to Boost Clean Cooling

All On, an investment company accelerating energy access in Nigeria, has announced its follow-on investment in Koolboks' $11 million Series A financing round. Read more »

Nigeria: Oil Production Raises GDP By 4.23 Percent

Driven by improved crude oil production, Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 4.23 per cent, a report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has disclosed. Read more »

Nigeria: Northern Nigeria's Risky Gamble With Bandits

"We must not allow fear to divide us. If we compromise our principles in pursuit of peace, we will have neither peace nor principle." --Nelson Mandela Read more »

Nigeria: Benue Attack - Corpses of 8 Missing Policemen Recovered

Eight more bodies of police personnel have been recovered in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State following a deadly attack on a joint security patrol by armed invaders… Read more »

Nigeria: Parliament - Women Seats Bill Gains Ground

The push for special seats for women in the national and state assemblies gained momentum yesterday at a national public hearing on the review of the 1999 Constitution, organised… Read more »

Nigeria: Corrupt Nigerian Politicians Risk Visa Ban, U.S. Warns

The United States has warned that corrupt Nigerian politicians and government officials risk visa restrictions as part of its broader drive to promote accountability and good… Read more »

Nigeria: 53 Security Men Killed in Two Weeks

No fewer than 53 security operatives were killed across the country in the last two weeks, according to a data compiled by Daily Trust from media reports. Read more »