Nigeria: Yahaya Bello's Trial / How Kogi Cashier Withdrew N1bn in Tranches - Witness

ABUJA-- A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, sitting at Maitama, yesterday, heard how a cashier, Abdulsalam Hudu, withdrew over N1billion from a bank account that… Read more »

Nigeria: Inadequate Gas Throws Geometric Power Into First Blackout in 60 Days

Geometric Power, Nigeria's foremost integrated electricity group, has suffered its first blackout in 60 days. Read more »

Nigeria: Stakeholders Raise Alarm Over Security Gaps in Nation's Ports

·Demand return of tally clerks, on-board security men Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria's Economy Expands 11th Consecutive Month

Nigeria's economy expanded for the eleventh consecutive month as Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Purchasing Managers' Index rises to 55.4 index points in October 2025 from 54 index… Read more »

Nigeria: Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, November 13, 2025

The Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) saw the Naira trading relatively flat against the US Dollar on Thursday, November 13, 2025, maintaining levels seen in previous trading… Read more »

Nigeria: Pound to Naira Exchange Rate Today, November 13, 2025

The British pound traded at about ₦1,895 against the Nigerian naira in official markets on Thursday, November 13, 2025, while dealers in the parallel (street) market quoted… Read more »

Nigeria: Education - Assessing Okpebholo's One Year in Office

When on November 12, 2024 Senator Monday Okpebholo took office as the governor of Edo State and said that education would be one of his priority areas, was shown few days after… Read more »

Nigeria: PDP - Court Extends Order Permitting National Convention Till Friday

*You can't stop our convention, PDP tells APC Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Backs NGE's Proposal for Media Tax Relief, Vat Exemption

President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, endorsed the plethora of requests made by the Nigeria Guild of Editors, NGE, in a bid to rescue the distressed media sector in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Build On This Victory, Remain Focused - Tinubu Tells Super Eagles

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on their emphatic 4-1 victory over Gabon in today's FIFA World Cup qualifying Africa playoff match, urging the team to… Read more »

Nigeria/Gabon: 2026 FIFA WC Play-Off - Nigeria Vs Gabon Super Eagles Under Pressure, Undeterred

The Super Eagles are in for a long, arduous trip as the hunt for a ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup gathers momentum. The route is strewn with death traps and landmines which… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Moves to Rehabilitate, Construct New Dams to Boost Food, Power Production

The Federal Government, on Wednesday, disclosed plans to rehabilitate and construct new dams to boost food production and power generation across the country. Read more »

Africa: Five Things to Know About the First G20 Held in Africa

Leaders of the world's largest economies meet in Johannesburg on November 22 and 23 for the G20 summit, being held for the first time in Africa. Read more »

Nigeria: DSS Files Charges Against Social Media User Who Called for Coup

The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a six-count charge against a 27-year-old man, Innocent Chukwuemeka Onukwume, for, among others, allegedly advocating for a military… Read more »

Nigeria: I'm Most Qualified Candidate for ICJ Seat - Nigeria's Elias

Nigeria's candidate for the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at The Hague, Dr Olufemi Elias, says he is the most qualified to contest for the seat. Read more »

Nigeria: Banks' Capital Adequacy Drops to 12% After Forbearance Withdrawal - CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed that the capital adequacy ratio (CAR) of the banking industry declined to 12 per cent in July 2025, following the withdrawal of… Read more »

Nigeria: Defection - 'I Won't Force My Deputy to Join APC' - Gov Diri

Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa says he will not compel his deputy, Sen Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, to join him in the All Progressives Congress (APC). Read more »

Nigeria: World Cup Qualifiers - Peter Obi Slams Govt Over Unpaid Super Eagles Allowances

Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the federal government over the reported boycott of training by the Super Eagles ahead of Thursday's crucial 2026 FIFA… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Can Intervene in Nnamdi Kanu's Trial, Onoh Counters Wesley

Contrary to President Bola Tinubu's Special Assistant on community engagement (southeast), Mrs. Chioma Wesley's defence on why the President was yet to intervene on the trial of… Read more »

Nigeria: Military Veterans Berate Wike Over Clash With Naval Officer, Demand Apology

Military veterans in the country have berated the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over the confrontation with a naval officer during an enforcement visit to… Read more »

Nigeria: NDLEA, Foreign Agencies Probe Cartel Behind 1,000kg Cocaine Bust

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it is working with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the United Kingdom National Crime Agency (NCA)… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Deny Smuggling Names of Politicians Into Academy Admission List

The Force headquarters has described as barefaced lie, a report in an online medium alleging that the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun smuggled some names from… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Rejects NNPCL's Explanations On Unaccounted N210trn

ABUJA- THE Senate has rejected written explanations forwarded to it by management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on unaccounted N210 trillion from 2017… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Passes Second Reading of Bill to Restructure Excise Duty On Sugar-Sweetened Beverages

ABUJA -- The Senate has passed the second reading of a bill proposing the restructuring of existing excise duty on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) to fund health initiatives and… Read more »

Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Launches Rural Health Scheme in Agboyi-Ketu, 5,000 Residents to Access Free Healthcare

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday launched a Rural Health Scheme in Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area, aimed at providing free healthcare to 5,000… Read more »