Nigeria: Govt Deploying Digital Economy to Curb Corruption Among Youth - AGF

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has said that Federal Government is intensifying its use of digital-economy initiatives to… Read more »

Nigeria: Millions of Out-of-School Children a National Emergency - VP Shettima

ABUJA -- Vice President Kashim Shettima has raised alarm over the rising number of out-of-school children in Nigeria, describing it as a national emergency that requires urgent,… Read more »

Nigeria: We Have Security Challenges, They're Not Religious - Govt to U.S. Delegation

....says 860 terrorists convicted in 8 years, 891 suspects freed Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Excited Over Speed, Quality of Abuja-Keffi Road Reconstruction

ABUJA: The Federal Government has expressed strong satisfaction with the pace and quality of work on the ongoing reconstruction of the Abuja-Keffi dual carriageway, describing the… Read more »

Nigeria: Plans Ongoing for C-130 Aircraft to Resume Flight to Portugal From Burkina Faso - NAF

The Nigerian Air Force said on Tuesday that following the emergency landing of its C-130 aircraft in Burkina Faso over technical concerns on Monday, plans are ongoing to resume the… Read more »

Africa: 10 African Countries With the Longest Road Networks

Roads are the lifelines of Africa's economies, connecting people, goods, and services across vast distances. They move produce from farms to markets, workers to factories, students… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Slates March 25 to Hear Tonye Cole's N40bn Defamation Suit

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, on Tuesday, okayed for hearing, a N40billion defamation suit that was brought before it by a former governorship candidate of… Read more »

Nigeria: Sokoto Govt Celebrates As Army Neutralises 13 Suspected Bandits

The Special Adviser to Gov. Ahmad Aliyu on Security Matters, retired Col. Ahmad Usman, has commended the Nigerian Army for the significant success recorded against banditry in the… Read more »

Nigeria: Yuletide - NSCDC Warns Vandals to Stay Off FCT Infrastructure

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) FCT Command has warned vandals of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI) to stay off or risk arrest during the… Read more »

Nigeria: Kogi Unveils Free Trade Zone, Set to Attract $2-$5bn FDI in Seven Years

Kogi State on Tuesday formally unveiled the Ajaokuta Economic City, projected to attract between $2-$5 billion in foreign direct investment inflows to Nigeria in seven years. Read more »

Nigeria: NYSC Is Your Chance to Know Nigeria, Kaduna Gov Tells Corps Members

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has urged corps members to see their service year as a unique opportunity to understand Nigeria and contribute meaningfully to national unity and… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Writes Senate, Requests to Deploy Troops to Benin Republic

President Bola Tinubu has written the Senate, seeking its consent to deploy to the Republic of Benin for combat operations in another country. Read more »

Nigeria: Security Chiefs Converge On Mcpherson University, Strategize for Regional Security

Security chiefs in Ogun, Oyo and Osun states over the weekend converged on McPherson University in Ogun State, assessed security situation of the three states, and shared… Read more »

Burkina Faso: NAF - Our C-130 Made Precautionary Landing in Burkina Faso Over Technical Issue

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has clarified that its C-130 military aircraft, reportedly detained in Burkina Faso over an alleged airspace violation, made a safe precautionary… Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC Reveals How Kuru, Others Used Arik Air's N4.9bn to Float NG Eagles

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Monday tendered several financial documents before the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, alleging that billions of… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Flight Grounded in Burkina Faso Over Alleged Airspace Violation

The allied military-led nations of the Sahel denounced the emergency landing of a Nigerian military aircraft in Burkina Faso on Monday, while collectively threatening action… Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity in Nigeria, an Industry - Obasanjo

...Says Boko Haram fight lasting longer than civil war Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Seized Benin Republic Airspace Legally - Senate Source

ABUJA--President Bola Tinubu requires at least 14 days to consult the Senate for approval in the event of troops deployment for combat operations in another country. Read more »

Nigeria: Igbo Community Faults Sanwo-Olu for Opposing NPA's Operation Relocation to Warri

The Igbo Community Association, FCT, has faulted the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for opposing the plans by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to relocate some… Read more »

Nigeria: VIP Protection - Low Manpower Not Problem - NSCDC CG

Dr Ahmed Audi, Commandant-General (CG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has disclosed that the corps is prepared to provide protection for Very Important… Read more »

Botswana/Congo-Kinshasa: Afcon Group D - Senegal Lead Charge As DR Congo, Benin, Botswana Vie for Survival

Group D of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) promises some of the tournament's most intriguing storylines, as four contrasting teams, Senegal, DR Congo, Benin and Botswana,… Read more »

Nigeria: Anambra Killings Caused By Rival Cult Clash - Police

The Anambra State Police Command has said the deadly attack in Nawfia, Njikoka Local Government Area of the state, was the result of a confrontation between rival cult groups. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Clarifies Deployment of Fighter Jets in Benin After Attempted Coup

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has explained its role in the regional response to an attempted coup in the Benin Republic, following unrest that was reported on Sunday. Read more »

Nigeria: CBN Reduces Number of Licensed BDCS to 82 Under Revised Guidelines

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted final licences to 82 Bureaux De Change (BDCs) to operate with effect from Nov. 27. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Rejoices With Governor Bago Over Release of 100 Kidnapped Niger Students

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, on the safe return of 100 students abducted from a Catholic school in the state last month. Read more »