Nigeria: Leaders Pay Tributes to Dantata

His Death, A Monumental National Loss, Says Tinubu Read more »

Nigeria: Renowned Businessman, Philanthropist, Aminu Dantata, Dies At 94

One of Nigeria's architects of modern enterprise--billionaire businessman, elder statesman, and philanthropist--Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata is dead. Read more »

Nigeria: Northern Elders Want State of Emergency On Insecurity

Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has called for a declaration of a state of emergency on insecurity in northern Nigeria. Read more »

Africa: China to Boost Ties With Africa Through 'Ten Partnership Actions' - Envoy

The People's Republic of China has said the implementation of the Ten Partnership Actions with Africa has the potential to boost ties between China and Africa, stressing that the… Read more »

Nigeria: The Viper That Eats Fellow Snakes

Nasir El-Rufai may not be a cobra-eating king cobra, but he does display all the attributes of a saw-scaled viper. Judge it by its petite size at your own peril. It packs as much… Read more »

Nigeria: FG Tightens Project Oversight With Digital Licensing Tool

Nigeria's project management regulator, Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN) has begun tightening oversight of infrastructure and development projects with… Read more »

Nigeria: ICT Adviser Pushes for Shift From Tech Consumerism to Tech Authorship

The special adviser on ICT to the governor of Enugu state, Hon. Nnaemeka Ani, has urged African innovators to embrace a radical shift from being mere consumers of technology to… Read more »

Nigeria: Starlink Now Live Nationwide As Konga Offers Free Same-Day Delivery

Starlink, the satellite internet service from SpaceX, has officially announced a sweeping expansion of its bandwidth capabilities nationwide. Read more »

Africa: New Afreximbank President to Restructure African Trade

Newly elected president of the Board of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Dr. George Elombi, has hinted of plans to lead the bank to change the structure of African trade… Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt Launches Life-Jacket Safety Initiative

Federal government has launched a Life-Jacket Initiative, urging water commuters to prioritise safety and adhere strictly to guidelines to prevent recurring boat mishaps… Read more »

Nigeria: Tech Scholar to Drive Academic Vision As OAU's New DVC

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has appointed renowned computer scientist and technology advocate, Professor Adesola Aderounmu, as its new Deputy Vice-Chancellor… Read more »

Nigeria: Oil Prices Plunge 6 Percent As Middle East Ceasefire Eases Supply Fears

Oil prices tumbled by six per cent this week after a ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel sharply reduced concerns about potential supply disruptions from the Middle East. Read more »

Nigeria: 9PSB Reintroduces Bank9ja App to Deepen Financial Inclusion in Nigeria

9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB) has reintroduced its flagship mobile banking application, the Bank9ja app, packed with new features designed to simplify digital financial… Read more »

Africa: ECA Urges Adoption of Nuclear Energy in Africa's Power Sector

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), has called on African countries to embrace nuclear energy as a strategic solution to the continent's deepening energy crisis. Read more »

Nigeria: APC Governors Demand Community Policing

Governors under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) under the aegis of Progressive Governors Forum, (PGF) yesterday renewed the call for community policing,… Read more »

Nigeria: Yelwata Attack - Survivors Count Losses, Seek Federal Govt's Assistance to Return Home

Survivors of the recent Yelwata attack have been counting their losses and are appealing to both the federal government and the Benue State government for urgent assistance to… Read more »

Nigeria: Yelwata IDPs - A Call for Action

The recent protests by Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from Yelwata in Benue State have laid bare the harrowing reality of displacement in Nigeria. On June 19, 2025, these IDPs… Read more »

Nigeria: Abia Monarchs Endorse Otti for Second Term

One month after his second anniversary in office, the Abia North Traditional Rulers Council has endorsed the state governor, Dr Alex Otti, for a second term in office. Read more »

Nigeria: Badaru Raises Hope On Security

Minister of Defence Muhammad Badaru has said Nigeria had made significant progress in dismantling terrorists and bandit networks, neutralising hundreds of operatives, including… Read more »

Nigeria: 110 Applications - Nigeria Does Not Need More Political Parties - CSOs, Others

Some civil society organisations (CSOs) and experts in the electoral process have said the country does not need more political parties to add to the registered 19, but quality and… Read more »

Nigeria: Woman, Mother Bag Jail Terms for Killing Lawyer

The protracted case of the murder of a prominent lawyer, Barr. Godwin Ikoiwak, in the employ of the Akwa Ibom State government has finally been concluded with five of the six… Read more »

Nigeria: Health Advocates Call for Sodium Reduction, Warning Labels

Health advocates have called on the media to play a frontline role in exposing the hidden dangers in the country's food environment, especially excessive salt in processed foods… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Kebbi PDP Ready for Merger to Oust APC'

Kebbi State chapter of the opposition PDP has said it is poised to join any coalition to wrest power from the ruling APC both in the state and at the national level. Read more »

Nigeria: Coalition - INEC Begins Processing of Ada's Registration

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is processing the request for the registration of a new political party, the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) for the 2027 general… Read more »

Nigeria: Sterling Expands Scholarship Program to Include Job Opportunities

Sterling Bank has reaffirmed its position as a force for progress in Nigeria's financial and social landscape with the expansion of its Beyond Education initiative. Read more »