March 31
Nigeria: Nigerians Yet to See Effect of Increase in Defence Budget, ADC Replies Presidency
African Democratic Congress (ADC) said the tone of its message to President Bola Tinubu on his 74th birthday was not borne out of malice but meant to draw his attention to the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, China Seek Stronger Global Partnership On Pandemic Preparedness
Nigeria and People's Republic of China have canvassed more global collaboration, including sustained bilateral cooperation, to address challenges posed by evolving disease… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Targets MSMEs' Access to $3.5trn AfCFTA Market, Launches Cross-Border Digital Payments Report
The federal government has launched the "Cross-Border Digital Payments and Identity in Nigeria Under the AfCFTA" report, urging stakeholders to unlock trade opportunities for… Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau Imposes 48 Hour Curfew, Governor Seeks Intelligence Driven Security Response
Plateau State Government has imposed a 48 hour curfew on Jos North Local Government Area following a deadly attack on Sunday that left several residents dead and many others… Read more »
Nigeria: Finally, Kwankwaso Joins ADC, Vows to Free Nigeria From APC's Shackles
The strong man of Kano politics and former governor of the state, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, yesterday finally registered as a card-carrying member of the fledgling opposition… Read more »
Nigeria: Expert Urges Rivers State Government to Protect Tax Paying Businesses
A real estate strategist and Chief of Executive Officer of Mayor of Housing Limited, My-ACE China, has appealed to the Rivers State government to protect businesses in the State… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Slams UBA Over N57m Loan Dispute, Orders Refund to Customer
In a landmark judgement, the Tapa Commercial Division of the Lagos State High Court on Wednesday, dismissed a multi-million Naira debt recovery suit filed by United Bank for Africa… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, Rwanda, Others to Benefit From €5m Grant for Climate Smart Agriculture
Nigeria, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Mozambique and Malawi have been listed as beneficiaries of €5 million Euro grant to strengthen the delivery of climate-smart agricultural… Read more »
Nigeria: Only 39% of Gencos' Invoices Settled in 2025 As Unfunded Subsidies Hit N1.85tn
Nigeria's power Generation Companies (Gencos) recorded a weak cash recovery in 2025, with only 39.25 per cent of their total invoices settled, as unfunded government subsidies… Read more »
Nigeria: Ikeja High Court Adjourns Bail Hearing of Businessman in $1.5m Oil Fraud Case
An Ikeja Special Offences Court has adjourned the bail application of businessman Joseph Ufoma, facing charges by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over a $1.5… Read more »
March 30
Nigeria: Foreign Affairs Minister, Tuggar Resigns, Set to Join Bauchi Governorship Race
The rumoured interest of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, in becoming the governor of Bauchi State in 2027 has been confirmed as he resigned on Monday to… Read more »
Nigeria: Over 9m Nigerians Benefit From HoPE Cash Transfer Programme - Govt
The Federal Government on Monday disclosed that no fewer than nine million Nigerians have so far benefited from the Household Prosperity and Empowerment Cash Transfer (HoPE-CT)… Read more »
Nigeria: Only State Police Can Effectively Tackle Nigeria's Insecurity, Northern Governors Insist
The Northern States Governors' Forum (NSGF) has reiterated that the nature and complexity of the security challenges facing the country require localised, intelligence-driven… Read more »
Nigeria: Use Your Platform to Strengthen Democracy Via Constructive Criticism and Critical Thinking - Shettima to Media
Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Monday charged the Nigerian media to be partners in progress with the government by utilising their platforms to strengthen the nation's democracy… Read more »
Nigeria: Jet Blast Forces United Nigeria Airlines Aircraft Out of Service
Domestic carrier, United Nigeria Airlines, has disclosed that its aircraft, Embraer 190, was affected by jet blast at the ramp of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos… Read more »
Nigeria: UK Pledges to Partner Nigeria for More Predictable Business Environment, Investment Opportunities
The United Kingdom has expressed its commitment to working side-by-side with Nigeria to strengthen implementation, reduce bottlenecks, and create a more predictable business… Read more »
Nigeria: AbIA Converts Government House to Hotel
The Abia State Government says it is converting its new Government House to a hotel, to be managed by a five-star brand. Read more »
Nigeria: APC, Opposition Crises and Gathering Storm for Democracy
Iyobosa Uwugiaren argues that the belief that the All Progressives Congress is fostering crises within opposition parties may remain contested; but its implications are not, adding… Read more »
Nigeria: Forest Day - Dangote Cement Transport Plants Trees in Obajana
The Transport Unit of Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana, has embarked on a large-scale tree-planting exercise and distribution of seedlings in commemoration of the 2026 International Day… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Let Constitutional Reforms Guarantee Full LGA Autonomy'
The Citizens Centre for Integrated Development and Social Rights (CCIDESOR) and 'CSO Situation Room', have called for urgent constitutional reforms, particularly the amendment of… Read more »
Nigeria: Conclude Renegotiation Process, Settle All Outstanding Entitlements - SSANU to Govt
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has asked the federal government to immediately reconvene the renegotiation process; end salary delays and pay… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Seeing More Interest From LNG Buyers for Its Cargoes - NNPC
FG accelerates permits for oil producers to revive old wells Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Exports Over 45 Percent of Gas Despite Deepening Power Supply Crisis
Nigeria exported an average of 45.8 per cent of its utilised gas in January and February 2026, even as domestic gas supply to tens of its thermal power plants weakened sharply,… Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Govt, Benccima Partner to Boost State's Economic Activities
The Edo State Government and the Benin Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (BENCCIMA) have concluded plans to boost economic activities and open up opportunities… Read more »
Nigeria: Unicef Urges Media to Hold Leaders Accountable On Child Welfare, Promote Responsible Reportage
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has called on media practitioners to play a crucial role in holding leaders accountable for child welfare in Nigeria as the country… Read more »
