Nigeria: Item People Hails Tinubu, Benjamin Kalu Over Siting of University in Community

The Item community, in the Bende local government area of Abia State, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the siting of the Federal University of Medical &… Read more »

Nigeria: Group Counters Malami's Claims On Kebbi Banditry, Denounces Media Statement

A civic group, Zuru and Tadurga Concerned Patriots, has condemned a recent statement attributed to the media office of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami,… Read more »

Nigeria: Air Peace to Commence Direct Flight to Heathrow Airport October 26

Nigeria flag carrier, Air Peace is set to commence direct flight operations to London Heathrow Airport from Abuja on October 26, 2025. Read more »

Africa: Israel-Iran Conflict May Take Toll On Global Peace, Oil Prices, Experts Warn

As the war between the State of Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran enters its tenth day, experts on global affairs have warned that further escalation of the conflict has the… Read more »

Nigeria: Right Activist Applauds Tinubu's Order On Benue Security

Human rights activitist and lawyer, Barr. Deji Adeyanju has commended President Bola Tinubu for the matching order given to security chiefs in Benue State to address the insecurity… Read more »

Nigeria: Investors, Nigerians in Diaspora Show Interest in Abuja Investments At London Summit

British African Business Alliance Limited plans to inject about $3.5 million into about 15 projects in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja as foreign investors and Nigerians… Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria Leads Global Stablecoin Adoption With 25.9m Users

Yellow Card, a licensed stablecoin payment facilitator in Africa, said Nigeria has emerged as a global leader in stablecoin adoption, ranking first worldwide, while securing the… Read more »

Nigeria: NCAA Empowers Airport Communities' Youths With Aviation Skills

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has flagged off the implementation of the Federal Government's National Youth Development Directive programme as it introduced the… Read more »

Nigeria: No Casualty As NPA, Lasema Put Out Fire On Board Cargo-Laden Ship

The Fire Service Unit of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) have extinguished a fire that ravaged a cargo-laden vessel at… Read more »

Nigeria: Constitution Amendment - Reps Focus On State, LG Police, Pro-Women Bills

Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu has disclosed that the House of Representatives is considering 87 prioritised constitutional amendments, grouped into thematic areas reflecting… Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - 11 Senators Eyeing Governorship Seats

Two years to 2027 general election, 11 serving senators have joined the race for the governorship seats in seven states. Read more »

Nigeria: No Toilets, No Safety - 1,300 Kano Pupils Face Health, Rape Risks At School

Koguna Central Primary School in Makoda local government area of Kano State is home to over 1,300 pupils from primary one to six, a school that has seen recent renovations, yet… Read more »

Nigeria: HBO Documentary Traces Wizkid's Rise to Global Stardom

Nigerian singer and songwriter WizKid is the subject of a new HBO documentary titled WizKid: Long Live Lagos, now available on the platform's streaming service. Read more »

Nigeria: Shettima to Eno - You Won't Regret Joining APC

Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno and his supporters who followed him from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Progressives… Read more »

Nigeria: A Thinking Cap in North-Eastern Nigeria

I have covered quite a lot of the happenings around Gombe, being a former 'colony' of Bauchi (pun intended). Read more »

Nigeria: Chef Gibbs Unveils Bold Food-Tourism Strategy At UN Gastronomy Forum

Nigeria has reaffirmed its ambition to emerge as a leading gastronomic tourism destination in Africa, as celebrated culinary expert, Chef Gbolabo Adebakin, popularly known as Chef… Read more »

Nigeria: 10 Nigerian Producers Who Transitioned to Performing Artistes

The Nigerian entertainment industry continues to thrive on talent, reinvention, and versatility. One remarkable trend is the evolution of music producers stepping out from behind… Read more »

Nigeria: Sickle Cell Realities - The Pain We Don't Always See

At a recent Mirror Mi event focused on sickle cell, I witnessed a moment that has stayed with me. Catherine Ajefu, a passionate advocate, stood with quiet strength as she shared a… Read more »

Nigeria: Seed Disease, Unchecked Export Cause Severe Ginger Shortage

Ginger, once a robust segment of Nigeria's agricultural economy, has been blighted by a severe shortage due to a deadly seed disease and unregulated export pressure. Read more »

Nigeria: International Breweries Commits to Sustainability With Cleanup Initiatives

In commemoration of the 2025 World Environment Day, International Breweries Plc has restated its commitment to sustainability, as the company organised plastic cleanup drives and… Read more »

Nigeria: Telcos Recover N171bn From Banks As USSD Billing Model Changes

Thirteen Nigerian banks have cleared N171 billion out of the N180 billion they collectively owned telecommunications companies for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD)… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Actors Lack Hollywood Look, Accent, Says Stella Damasus

Veteran actress Stella Damasus has shared her thoughts on why Nigerian actors often struggle to land roles in Hollywood. Read more »

Nigeria: CEF, Odenose, Ebuka Lead If World Music Day Festival

Abuja-based alternative music acts CEF, Odenose, and Jarell Ebuka headlined the Institut Français 2025 World Music Day Festival, held on June 21 at Calypso Parks and Gardens… Read more »

Nigeria: Nuj @ 70 - Federal Govt Urges Media to Champion Nigeria's Democratic Progress

The Federal Government has urged the media to take the lead in promoting narratives that reflect Nigeria's democratic progress and achievements, as a means of nurturing and… Read more »

Nigeria: NiEEE Urges New Fellows to Lead Power, Tech Reforms

Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NIEEE) has conferred its prestigious Fellowship title on a new class of distinguished engineers, urging them to play… Read more »