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 »

Nigeria: 167 Senior Police Officers Face Disciplinary Action Over Misconduct

The Nigeria Police Force has commenced disciplinary proceedings against 167 senior officers over alleged breaches of professional conduct and related offences. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Nab Notorious Ipob Commander, 4 Others in Ebonyi

The Nigerian Army says troops of Sector 2, Operation UDO KA in the ongoing Operation EASTERN SANITY in Ebonyi State arrested a notorious Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and… Read more »

Nigeria: Edun Breaks Silence After Removal, Thanks Tinubu, Defends Reform Legacy

Former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has expressed gratitude to Bola Ahmed Tinubu following his removal from office, describing his time… Read more »

Nigeria: Minister Pledges Stronger Support for Nurses, Midwives in FCT

Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has restated the FCT Administration's dedication to bolstering the nursing and midwifery profession,… Read more »

Nigeria: NCDC Confirms Isolated Covid-19 Case in Cross River

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed a single case of COVID-19 in Cross River State, stating that the situation was under control with no evidence of… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Recover Stolen Vehicle, Arrest 3 Suspects in Kano

The Kano State Police Command has recovered a stolen Pontiac Vibe and arrested three suspects believed to be operating an interstate vehicle theft syndicate across Kano, Jigawa,… Read more »

Nigeria: JAMB Clarifies 'No Result Yet' Message for 2026 Utme Candidates

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified why some candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are seeing the message… Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Women Recount Business Gains After 8-Month Empowerment Programme

No fewer than 50 women in Kano State have recorded significant economic and personal transformation following their participation in an eight-month empowerment programme under the… Read more »

Nigeria: FG Disburses N9.9bn to 396,671 Ondo Households

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Bernard Doro, has disclosed that the federal government has disbursed N9.9 billion to 396,671 households in Ondo State… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Blames Short-Term Funding for Nigeria's Development Setbacks

President Bola Tinubu has said one of Nigeria's biggest development setbacks over the years was the attempt by previous administrations to finance long-term projects with… Read more »