Nigeria: A Generation Under Siege As Nigeria's Drug Crisis Deepens

This piece speaks directly to the current consciousness of many Nigerians as some crises erupt with noise, explosions of violence, economic shocks, political upheavals and then… Read more »

Nigeria: Benue - A Big Push for Women Candidates Ahead 2027

Women in Benue State are fantastically serious about getting a huge cut in the 2027 general elections. The level of mobilisation and preparations has been intensely powerful. There… Read more »

Nigeria: Kwara Engages Stakeholders, Media in Polio Immunisation Campaign

Kwara State government has intensified preparations for the April 2026 polio immunisation campaign with strategic engagements involving key stakeholders and media professionals… Read more »

Nigeria: Rural Women Should Leverage Ai for Faster Access to Justice - Nipss DG

Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Prof Ayo Omotayo, has called on women to embrace technology and artificial intelligence to… Read more »

Nigeria: Institute Moves Against Poor Maintenance Culture in Nigeria

Disturbed by the neglect of public infrastructure and assets, the Institute for Promotion of Maintenance Culture (IPMC) has taken steps to reverse the trend. Read more »

West Africa: Wike Hails China-Aided Ecowas Headquarters As Symbol of Unity

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said the newly completed China-aided ECOWAS Headquarters in Abuja is more than just a physical structure. Read more »

Nigeria: Kano APC Chieftain Escapes Mob Attack, Police Arrest 6 Suspects

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdulsalam Abdulkarim Zaura, on Monday narrowly escaped a mob attack by suspected thugs along the Farm Centre area of Kano… Read more »

Nigeria: Forum to Buy APC Senatorial Form for Gov Buni

The North-East Elders and Youths Forum plans to buy the All Progressives Congress (APC) expression of interest and nomination forms for Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, ahead of… Read more »

Nigeria: 88,000 Farmers, Agribusinesses Access Finance As Agfin Closes in Northwest

The Global Programme on Agricultural Finance for Agri-based Enterprises in Rural Areas has held its Northwest close-out in Kano, highlighting improved access to financing for over… Read more »

Nigeria: Foundation Launches Initiative for Women, Grassroots Empowerment

A non-governmental organisation, the New Dawn for Women and Community Intervention Initiative (NEWOMCII), has been launched in Abuja, focusing on bridging socio-economic gaps… Read more »

Nigeria: Akume Advises Nuprc Board On Governance, Accountability

The secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has charged members of the board of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to… Read more »

Nigeria: Group Praises Akpabio, Wife Over 'Steadfast Support' for Igbo Cause

A socio-cultural organisation, the Igbo Union Ndi Igbo Worldwide, has praised Senate President Godswill Akpabio and his wife, Unoma Ekaite Akpabio, for what it described as their… Read more »

Nigeria: FCC Unveils Digital Transformation Hub to Enhance Transparency, Equity

In a significant leap towards modernising public sector governance, the Federal Character Commission (FCC) has launched an integrated digital platform. Read more »

Nigeria: Benue APC - Alia, Akume to Hold Reconciliation Meeting Ahead of Primaries

Barring last minute change of plan, Benue State governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, the secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), George Akume's camps and other key… Read more »

Mali: Algeria Reiterates Support for Mali's Territorial Integrity

Algerian senior minister/minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad, and African Affairs, Ahmed Attaf, has reiterated his country's unwavering support for the unity of… Read more »

Nigeria: Gov Idris Asks Elected Politicians to Serve Constituents

Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has appealed to elective officials, particularly federal and state assembly members in the state to provide the dividends of democracy to their… Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - Senate Considers Bill to Strengthen Police Funding

The Senate has passed for second reading a bill seeking to repeal the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (Establishment) Act, 2019 (as amended) and enact the Nigeria Police Trust Fund Act,… Read more »

Nigeria: How APC Stopped Governors From Buying Up Nomination Forms

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Nigeria: Govt Pension Reforms Set to Reshape Retirees' Financial Stability

Nigeria's pension reform drive has gained fresh momentum as the Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Omolola Oloworaran, rolled out a suite of… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Restrains MTN Nigeria, Airtel Networks Limited Over Airtime Lending Dispute

A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained MTN Nigeria and Airtel Networks Limited from suspending or restricting airtime lending services linked to Nairtime Nigeria Limited,… Read more »

Nigeria: Defence Chief Asks Veterans to Strengthen Peace Efforts in Communities

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has urged military veterans to serve as first responders in their communities, demonstrating enduring commitment and… Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt Unveils National Textbook Ranking System for Schools

The federal government has introduced a National Textbook Ranking System for primary, junior and senior secondary schools nationwide, as part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen… Read more »

Nigeria: Aviation Fuel Crisis - NMDPRA Sets Jet A1 Prices At N1,988 in Lagos, N2,037 in Abuja

In a bid to stabilise supply and curb rising costs in the aviation sector, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has pegged aviation fuel,… Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery's 1.4mbpd Upgrade to Create 95,000 Fresh Jobs

President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has announced that the expansion of the Dangote Refinery to a production capacity of 1.4 million barrels per day will generate employment… Read more »

Nigeria: Army Arrests 9 Suspected Oil Thieves, Confiscates Products Worth Over N250m

Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army have arrested nine suspected oil thieves and confiscated products worth over N250 million in operations carried out across states in the… Read more »