Nigeria: ADC Lawmakers Kick As Tinubu Moves to Borrow $516m

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Legislators' Forum has condemned President Bola Tinubu's move to secure Senate approval for an additional external loan of $516,333,070 for… Read more »

Nigeria: Navy Contains Fire Outbreak At Kirikiri Correctional Service Quarters

The Nigerian Navy has said it team has successfully contained a major fire outbreak at the Nigerian Correctional Service Quarters, Kirikiri, Apapa, Lagos State, preventing further… Read more »

Nigeria: 12 of 416 Ngoshe Captives Escape From Boko Haram Terrorists

Twelve of the 416 residents abducted from Ngoshe in Gwoza local government area have escaped Boko Haram captivity, security sources confirmed. Read more »

Africa: British International Investment Targets £9bn New Capital for Africa Economic Growth

British International Investment (BII), has launched its new five-year strategy, with the aim to drive £9 billion of new capital into Africa to support economic growth. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Raises Health Fund to 2 Percent, Probes Cross River Covid Case

The Senate has approved an increase in funding for the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), raising it from one per cent to two per cent of the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF)… Read more »

Nigeria: We Won't Reverse Our Reforms - Oyedele

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele has said the federal government will stay the course on economic reforms, declaring that policy… Read more »

Nigeria: Governors Back State Police Framework

Governors under the platform of the Nigeria Governors' Forum have backed the development of a State Police Framework ahead of proposed constitutional amendments, while also… Read more »

Nigeria: CBT Anxiety - How Computer Illiteracy Still Haunts Utme Candidates in 2026

As candidates sit for this year's Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), computer literacy continues to pose anxiety for many. Read more »

Nigeria: Anioma State - Okowa Accuses Nwoko of Deceit

Former Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has accused Delta North Senator, Ned Nwoko, of misleading the public over the creation of the proposed Anioma State, warning that… Read more »

Nigeria: All Northern Schools Conference 2026 Set to Transform Education in Kano

The All Northern Schools Conference 2026, aimed at reshaping the future of schooling in Northern Nigeria, is set to hold between 5th and 7th May 2026 in Kano. Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt Launches Compensation Scheme for Improved Staff Welfare, Workplace Safety

In a move aimed at bolstering the welfare and security of Nigeria's civil servants, the federal government has officially operationalised the Employees' Compensation Scheme (ECS). Read more »

Nigeria: Supreme Court Case Not About Removal of Kano Emir or Reinstatement - Lawyer

A lawyer in the ongoing legal dispute involving a Kano Emirate titleholder, Bashir Muhammad Tudun-Wizirci, has clarified that the case before the Supreme Court does not concern the… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria, UK to Deepen Aviation, Trade Ties

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to deepening economic relations with the United Kingdom, particularly in the aviation sector and other mutually… Read more »

Nigeria: Aviation Fuel Hike - Govt Grants Discount to Local Airlines On Outstanding Debts

The federal government has announced discount to local airlines debts as a means of addressing the over 300 per cent hike in aviation fuel, popularly known as Jet A1. Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku Demands Urgent Amendment to 'Dangerous Loophole' in Electoral Act

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has called for an immediate amendment of Nigeria's Electoral Act, 2026, warning that a dangerous provision in the law could undermine the… Read more »

Nigeria: Edun, Dangiwa Resigned From Tinubu Cabinet, Not Sacked - Presidency

The Presidency has clarified that the immediate-past Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, duly tendered his resignation from office, citing… Read more »

Nigeria: Paul Okoye Speaks for the First Time After Twin Brother Changes Their Shared Birthday

Nigerian pop star Paul Okoye, of the P-Square music duo, eventually made a post said to be the first ever since his twin brother, Peter Okoye, openly distanced himself from him. Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Seeks Broader Oil Operations Integration After Spudding First Upstream Oil

The Dangote Group is pressing ahead with integration of its oil operations after it achieved first oil from its upstream petroleum assets and is preparing to commence marketable… Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Expands to Tap $11.5bn Global Lab Market By 2030

The global Linear Alkylbenzene linear (LAB) market has been projected to reach $11.5 billion by 2030, according to Grand View Research. Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku Slams Low Military Funding, Accuses Tinubu Government of Misplaced Priorities

Former Vice President of Nigeria and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has again criticised the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing… Read more »

Nigeria: Stop Stoking Religious Tension Over Politics, Muslim Group Urges Foreign Actors

A Muslim advocacy group, the Muslim League Unity Group, has cautioned against what it described as efforts by some foreign-based actors to heighten religious tensions in Nigeria… Read more »

Nigeria: Suspected Coup Plotters to Make Public Appearance As Federal Govt Arraigns 6 Wednesday

The suspected coup plotters will be arraigned before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja at noon this Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Read more »

Nigeria: Bauchi Governor's Son Threatens Lawsuit Over Defamation Report

The eldest son of the Bauchi State governor, Shamsudeen Bala Mohammed, has threatened to take legal action against an online media outlet over what he described as a defamatory… Read more »

Nigeria: 'BBNaija Money Saved My Mum' - Laycon

Nigerian rapper and reality star, Laycon, has revealed that winning Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 5 was the only thing that saved his mother's life. Read more »

Nigeria: Reactions Trail Housing Sector Record, As Dangiwa Bows Out, Hails Tinubu

Former Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following his exit from the Federal Executive Council… Read more »