Africa: US-Iran Tensions - Crude Oil Rebounds Above $100 Per Barrel

The price of crude oil has risen to over $100 per barrel from $90 in the global market, following the collapse of talks between the United States and Iran over the weekend. Read more »

Nigeria: Wike-Backed Faction Renovates PDP National Secretariat Ahead of Resumption

The minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike-backed National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has commenced the renovation of Wadata… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Leave Our Son Alone' - Amupitan's Kinsmen Tell 'Distractors'

Ayetoro Gbede Community in Ijumu Local Government Area has asked those distracting the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan,… Read more »

Nigeria: El-Rufai Arrives Court in Kaduna As Trial Resumes

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Monday appeared before the Kaduna State High Court as his trial, filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related… Read more »

Nigeria: IPOB Condemns Terrorism Sponsors List, Describes It As 'State-Sponsored Deception'

The Indigenous People of Biafra has dismissed the Nigerian government's recently released "terrorism sponsors list," describing it as misleading and politically motivated. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Intercept Medical Supplies, Foil Terrorist Attacks, Rescue Abductees

The Nigerian Army says troops recorded major operational gains, including the interception of suspected logistics supplies, foiling terrorist attacks and rescuing kidnapped victims… Read more »

Nigeria: Killings Under-Reported, Security Crisis Deepening - Gbenga Hashim

ABUJA--Former presidential candidate, Dr Gbenga Hashim, has raised fresh alarm over the wave of killings spreading across parts of Nigeria, warning that many of the deaths were not… Read more »

Nigeria: Conviction of Terrorists Will Give Hope to Victims - U.S., CSOs, Lawyer

ABUJA--AMID rising insecurity across the country, the United States, civil society organizations, CSOs, and a senior lawyer have hailed the conviction and sentencing of Boko Haram… Read more »

Nigeria: Mixed Reactions As Govt Cuts Duties On Pharmaceutical Products, Rice, Cars, Others

Mixed reactions yesterday trailed the Federal Government's approval of the new 2026 fiscal policy which reduced import tariffs on drugs and pharmaceutical products, cars and rice,… Read more »

Nigeria: Convention - ADC Didn't Apply to Use Eagle Square, Velodrome - Wike

Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed allegations by the African Democratic Congress ADC that it was blocked from accessing Eagle Square. Read more »

Nigeria: 'If He Denies, Integrity Is in Question' - - Adebayo On Amupitan's Alleged X Account

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has raised concerns over the integrity of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral… Read more »

Nigeria: Regulators, Banks, Others Move to Ease Banking Barriers for Non-Profits

Nigerian regulators, banks, and civil society groups have intensified efforts aimed at easing stringent banking restrictions on non-profit organisations (NPOs). Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Drives Historic Shift As Nigeria Becomes Net Petrol Exporter

Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has recorded a major milestone in Nigeria's energy history, exporting 44,000 barrels per day (b/d) of gasoline in March 2026--an… Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - Kwara APC Groups Reject Zoning, Back Bolarinwa's Governorship Bid

Members of various political groups within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara South Senatorial District have expressed support for the governorship ambition of former… Read more »

Nigeria: Kwara Communities Lead Fight Against GBV, Record Rise in Self-Reported Cases - NGO

Communities in Kwara State are increasingly taking ownership of the fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), with residents now reporting cases through structures they… Read more »

Nigeria: Ops Seeks President's Help to Stop Beverage Levy Bill

The Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN), has called for President Bola Tinubu's intervention to halt the passage of the proposed Customs, Excise and Tariff Amendment (CETA)… Read more »

Nigeria: UBA Equips Over 700 Young Professionals Under Graduate Programme

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has reinforced its commitment towards tackling youth unemployment across the continent with the successful employment of over 700 young… Read more »

Nigeria: Livestock Devt Minister Leads Discussion Panel At Vanguard Economic Discourse

In the run up to the 2026 edition of the Vanguard Economic Discourse, the Honorable Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, has been slated to lead the Panel… Read more »

Nigeria: Cardoso Living Up to His Promise 1

CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso, during his confirmation hearing, September 2023. Read more »

Nigeria: Manufacturing Tax Contributions Maintain Upward Trend in 2025

...VAT rises 45.6% to N1.17trn; CIT up 32.8% to N881.3bn Read more »

Nigeria: Police Begin Investigation Into Killing of Agali in Lagos

The Lagos State Police have begun an investigation into the shooting of Adedipe Adeyinkan, popularly known as "Agali," which occurred on April 11, 2026, at about 11:30 p.m. on… Read more »

Nigeria: ADC Express Readiness to Win 2027 General Elections in Borno

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Borno on Sunday expressed its determination to contest and win all elective positions in the state in the 2027 elections. Read more »

Nigeria: Buratai Defends Jilli Airstrike, Describes Market As Terrorist Logistics Hub

Former Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, has defended the recent airstrike on Jilli Market along the Borno-Yobe border, describing it as a necessary military action targeting a… Read more »

Nigeria: Civilians Feared Dead As NAF Airstrike Reportedly Hits Borno-Yobe Border Market

Several civilians are feared dead following a reported airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on a market along the Borno-Yobe border. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Main Character' Masterclass Inspires Young Creatives

Aspiring actors, screenwriters, and filmmakers gathered in Lagos on March 28 for the Stellamaris Duru Masterclass, themed "The Main Character," an initiative designed to nurture… Read more »