Nigeria: Gov Oborevwori Pledges Support for City Boy Movement

Delta State governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has described the City Boy Movement (CBM) as a vibrant force contributing to political awareness and youth engagement. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Bust N713.9m Bank Fraud Syndicate, Arrest 2 Suspects

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has uncovered a sophisticated fraud syndicate accused of diverting N713.9 million from customers' bank accounts, arresting two suspects allegedly… Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria's Mining Sector Attracted $2.6bn FDI in 30 Months - Shettima

The vice president, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said the reforms of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the mining sector is beginning to manifest, with over $2.6… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu's Reforms Creating Stronger, More Viable States- - Shettima

President Bola Tinubu's comprehensive economic restructuring is rebuilding the pillars of Nigeria's economy every state of the federation can depend on, the vice president, Senator… Read more »

Nigeria: Niger State APC Explores Consensus Primaries for 2027 Elections

The governor of Niger state, Hon. Mohammed Umaru Bago, has said the state was exploring the adoption of the consensus method of primary election to nominate the All Progressives… Read more »

Nigeria: NDC Not a Threat to APC - Yilwatda

The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has said the ruling party is not worried about the exploits of the Nigerian Democratic… Read more »

Nigeria: Lyrics Hall of Fame to Celebrate Nigerian Music Pioneers, Visionaries

The Lyrics Hall of Fame and Museum Foundation (LHMFF) is set to celebrate its pioneers and visionaries in an anticipated first-ever Nigeria Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Emirship - Acknowledging Emir Sanusi II At State Functions Mere Courtesy, Not Endorsement - Ganduje

Former governor of Kano State, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has said only the Supreme Court of Nigeria can determine the fate of 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, in the… Read more »

Nigeria: Davido Vs Wizkid Celebrity Boxing Match Proposal Attracts $1 Billion Investment

The Celebrity Boxing match frenzy has continued to generate headlines in the media, with different artistes and entertainers offering to fight their allies or rivals for a… Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria Signs MOU With Airbus to Boost Aerospace Development

The federal government of Nigeria has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus, one of the world's leading aircraft manufacturing giants, as part of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Targets $1tn Economy As Tinubu Engages Investors in Paris

President Bola Tinubu has met with global investors in Paris, France, emphasising transparency and fiscal discipline, and explaining the rationale for the swift implementation of… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Declines Assent to NIMC Act Repeal Bill Over Discrepancies

President Bola Tinubu, has withheld his assent to the National Identity Management Commission (Establishment) Bill, 2026, citing drafting errors and structural inconsistencies in… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Uncover, Neutralise Ied in Borno

Operatives of the Borno State Police Command, on Tuesday, discovered and neutralised an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) concealed in a backpack at Layin Logo, Moduganari area of… Read more »

Nigeria: Wema Bank Restates Digital Banking Leadership As Alat Clocks 9

Wema Bank Plc has restated its commitment to deepening customer engagement as it celebrates the ninth anniversary of its digital banking platform, ALAT. Read more »

Nigeria: Experts Urge Kano, Katsina, Jigawa to Boost Funding for Out-of-School Children

Education experts and development partners have called on the governments of Kano, Katsina and Jigawa States to prioritise dedicated budgetary allocations for Early Childhood Care,… Read more »

Nigeria: Northern Youths Back Tinubu's Emergency Declaration On Insecurity, Poverty

A coalition of northern youth groups under the Northern Youth Frontiers has expressed support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following his declaration of insecurity and poverty as… Read more »

Nigeria: Again, APC Extends Sale, Submission of Forms, Adjusts Screening Timelines

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has for the second time, extended the sale and submission of aspirants' expression of interest and nomination forms. Read more »

Nigeria: Jim Ovia Retires As Zenith Bank Chairman As Bello Steps in

Zenith Bank has announced the retirement of its founder and group chairman, Jim Ovia, following the expiration of his tenure in line with regulatory requirements. Read more »

Nigeria: NDLEA Raids Buk Area, Arrests 6 Suspects

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, has arrested six suspected drug dealers during a raid around the Bayero University Kano (BUK) Old Site, as… Read more »

Nigeria: Unijos Non-Academic Staff Join Nationwide Strike

The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU, and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, University of Jos chapter, on… Read more »

Nigeria: $10bn Clean Cookstoves Initiative Promises Jobs, Women Empowerment

As concerns persist over delivery, financing, and nationwide adoption, stakeholders in the clean energy sector have unveiled a clean cooking initiative valued at $10 billion to… Read more »

Nigeria: Naccima's Export Support Call Centre to Boost Non-Oil Exporters' Global Access

The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) and Polaris Bank have partnered to launch an Export Support Call Centre, a vital… Read more »

Nigeria: Airlines' Debts - Flight Disruption Looms As Ground Handlers Threaten Service Withdrawal

Flight disruption looms in the nation's aviation sector as the Aviation Ground Handlers Association of Nigeria (AGHAN) has issued a final ultimatum to airline operators over… Read more »

Nigeria: NNPC Federation Account Remittances Hit N2.88trn in March As Profit Rises to N276bn

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) reported a profit after tax of N276 billion in March, up from N136 billion in February 2026. Read more »

Nigeria: Lobi Stars Set Up Committee to Audit Player Contracts

Lobi Stars FC have constituted a committee to verify and review the contractual status of all players, in a move aimed at strengthening transparency and ensuring proper compliance… Read more »