May 20
Nigeria: Dangote Cement Gboko Rolls Out Multi-Million Naira Empowerment Programmes for 6 Benue Host Communities
There were celebrations on Wednesday as Dangote Cement Plc flagged off three multi-million-naira empowerment programmes for farmers, women and youths in its six host communities in… Read more »
Nigeria: China, Nigeria Deepen Cultural Ties Through Tea Heritage Exchange Initiative
China and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cultural ties and people-to-people exchanges through a tea heritage and cultural diplomacy initiative held at… Read more »
Nigeria: Desmond Elliot Withdraws From Lagos APC Primary, Alleges Intimidation of Supporters
Actor-turned-politician Desmond Elliot has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Surulere I constituency seat in the Lagos State House of… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Says Inflation Spike Temporary, Sees Return to Disinflation
With inflation rising for the second consecutive month due to the pass-through effect of the conflict in the Middle East, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured that the… Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Firm Repositions to Drive Downstream Investments Amid Fiscal Reforms
As Nigeria's downstream oil industry undergoes a historic transformation driven by the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) and deregulation, operating indigenous… Read more »
Nigeria: Institute Inducts 1,500 HR Professionals in Lagos
The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM), has reaffirmed its statutory mandate and growing global relevance as it inducted over 1,500 new members during… Read more »
Nigeria: The 2026 International Civil Service Conference - Reforms, Resilience, Results
From May 20 to 21, Abuja will host one of the most consequential gatherings in contemporary public administration -- the 2026 International Civil Service Conference (ICSC).… Read more »
Nigeria: 1,500 Targeted in FCT Custodial Centres As Wike Flags Off Health Insurance Scheme for Inmates
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Tuesday, flagged off a landmark free health insurance enrolment and comprehensive medical outreach for inmates across… Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Presents Register of 1,059,360 Voters for Ekiti Governorship Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday intensified preparations for the June 20, 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State with the formal presentation… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Lags As Africa's Rig Count Edges to 48
Africa's total rig count rose slightly to 48 in April 2026, but Nigeria did not join the upturn, with operational rigs falling to 12 from 17 in March, the Organization of the… Read more »
Nigeria: N50 Stamp Duty Not a Bank Levy, Says CBN
The N50 stamp duty showing on many bank transaction alerts is not a bank levy but a federal government tax, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Investors Turn to Money Market Funds Ahead of Anticipated Dangote IPO - Analysts
The growing anticipation around the proposed Dangote Refinery IPO is reshaping investor behaviour across Nigeria's financial markets, with many retail and institutional investors… Read more »
Nigeria: Shehu Buba Withdraws From Bauchi APC Governorship Race Over Alleged Irregularities
Senator Shehu Buba Umar, representing Bauchi South Senatorial District and a governorship aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC), has formally withdrawn from the… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Launches Net-Zero Investment Plan for Environmental Protection
The Federal Government reaffirmed its commitment to environmental protection by launching its Net-Zero Investment Plan in Abuja on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: My Primary Goal Is to Unite Nigeria - Obi
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has said that uniting the country would be his foremost priority if elected President. Read more »
Nigeria: Centre Hails CBN's Decision to Hold Rates
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has commended the Central Bank of Nigeria for retaining all key monetary policy parameters at its 305th Monetary Policy… Read more »
Nigeria: NDC Targets 1.5m Members in Kaduna
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has intensified mobilisation efforts in Kaduna State ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the party targeting 1.5 million registered… Read more »
Nigeria: Audu Emerges APC Consensus Candidate for Kaita Constituency
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaita Local Government Area of Katsina State has affirmed Hon. Sirajo Audu as the party's consensus candidate for the Katsina State House of… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara APC Holds Peaceful House of Assembly Primaries
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State yesterday held a peaceful primaries for the 24 state House of Assembly constituencies. Read more »
Nigeria: Alia - Outcome of APC Primaries in Benue Reflects Will of Party Members
Benue State governor, Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has described the outcome of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries as a reflection of the will of party members and the growing… Read more »
Nigeria: Government Should Move Beyond Condolence Speeches - Kehinde Bankole Speaks On Rising Insecurity
Kehinde Bankole has expressed strong concerns over the worsening insecurity situation in the country, calling for immediate and decisive action from authorities. Read more »
Nigeria: Jonathan's Aide Disowns PDP Presidential Nomination Speculations
An aide to former President Goodluck Jonathan has dismissed speculations linking the former Nigerian leader to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential ticket ahead of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Sharon Ooja Announces Birth of Baby Boy With Emotional Message
Nigerian actress Sharon Ooja has announced the birth of her baby boy with her husband, Oge Nwoke, sharing an emotional message that drew congratulatory messages from fans and… Read more »
Nigeria: APC Primaries - Benue Speaker Secures Return Ticket for Makurdi North
The Speaker Benue State House of Assembly, Berger Alfred Emberga , has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Makurdi North State Constituency following his… Read more »
Nigeria: SDP - Gabam-Led Faction Expels Adebayo, Reconstitutes NWC
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), aligned with court-reinstated National Chairman Shehu Gabam, on Wednesday expelled members of the… Read more »
