Nigeria: Govt's Cash Transfer - Akwa Ibom's N18.7bn Highest in South-South - Minister

Federal government has said that it is committed to lifting millions of vulnerable poor Nigerians out of poverty through the sustainable cash transfer policy, disclosing that of… Read more »

Nigeria: SMEs Wait for Credit Flow As CBN Recapitalisation Expands Banks' Lending Capacity

Nigeria's banking sector has entered a new phase of financial strength following the successful completion of a sweeping recapitalisation programme, but concerns remain over… Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt Urged to Declare State of Emergency On Drug Abuse

A group, Recovery Discovery Network, has made a passionate appeal to the federal government to declare a state of emergency on adolescent drug abuse. Read more »

Nigeria: High Costs, Insecurity Keep Shipping Lines Away From Onne, Warri, Other Ports

Insecurity and rising operational costs have continued to undermine the viability of Nigeria's eastern ports, with industry stakeholders warning that shipping lines are… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Denies 'Hidden Spending' Claims, Says World Bank Report Misinterpreted

The Federal Ministry of Finance has dismissed recent claims alleging hidden spending and diversion of federation revenue, describing them as a misinterpretation of findings… Read more »

Nigeria: Fela's Music Catalogue Not for Sale, Remains Family Property - Femi Kuti

Grammy-nominated artist Femi Kuti has clarified that the musical works of his late father, Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, remain the exclusive property of the Kuti family. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria, Türkiye Agree to Establish Training Base

Nigerian government and Turkiye have strengthened bilateral defence partnership with an agreement to establish a training base in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: JAMB Releases Second, Third Batches of 2026 UTME Results

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of candidates who sat the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on Friday and… Read more »

Nigeria: Presidency Fires Back At Critics, Highlights Nigeria GDP Rise

The Presidency has defended the economic performance of the Tinubu administration, citing Nigeria's position among Africa's largest economies by purchasing power parity (PPP). Read more »

Nigeria: IMF Warning - Atiku Blasts Tinubu Over 'Organised Hardship'

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu, describing Nigeria's current economic situation as "organised hardship dressed up… Read more »

Nigeria: NDLEA Warns Nigerians Against Receiving Unverified Packages From Abroad

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has issued a stern warning to Nigerians to be cautious when asked to receive parcels from relatives or friends living overseas. The… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Banks Better Shielded From Global Shocks After Recapitalisation - IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Nigeria's recently concluded bank recapitalisation exercise, saying the stronger capital buffers are already helping to shield… Read more »

Nigeria: Yul Edochie Slams Igbos Dragging Fellow Kinsmen for Supporting Tinubu

Controversial Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has hit out at Igbo individuals who attack their fellow kinsmen for supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Read more »

Nigeria: Banks in Regulatory, Legal Limbo Will Meet Capital Requirement - CBN

Weeks after the conclusion of the banking sector recapitalisation exercise, anxiety has continued to mount among customers of banks entangled in regulatory and judicial processes… Read more »

Nigeria: Navy Destroys Illegal Refining Sites, Recovers N600m Stolen Products

The Nigerian Navy under Operation DELTA SENTINEL has destroyed illegal refining sites and recovered stolen products worth over N600 million. Read more »

Nigeria: After Federal Govt Appeal, Local Airlines Suspend Planned Nationwide Shutdown

Local airline operators under the aegis of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have suspended their planned nationwide shutdown following an appeal by the Federal Government… Read more »

Nigeria: No Ban On Hijab During Utme, JAMB Insists

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reiterated that no candidate is prohibited from wearing the hijab during the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination… Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - Whether in Fair or Unfair Election, Tinubu Can't Win With Adc On Ballot - - Amaechi

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said President Bola Tinubu would not win the 2027 presidential election if the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is allowed… Read more »

Nigeria: Manufacturers Propose CNG Adoption and Naira-for-Crude Optimization As Alternatives to Fuel Imports

Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has pushed for practical, home-focused measures to fight inflation, including optimizing the Naira-for-crude policy, accelerating CNG… Read more »

Nigeria: ADC Bars New Executives From Assuming Office Before May 12 Inauguration

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has clarified that all newly elected state executives and party officers will only assume office after their formal inauguration scheduled for… Read more »

Nigeria: Just-in - Saraki, Ahmed, Others to Face Fresh Trial Over 2018 Offa Robbery

Former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, and former Kwara State governor, Abdulfatai Ahmed, will on June 4, 2026, face a fresh 20-count charge bordering on culpable homicide,… Read more »

Nigeria: Shonekan Centre, Eurocham Launch Reform Agenda Targeting Policy Bottlenecks

The Ernest Shonekan Centre for Legislative Reforms and Economic Development (ESC) of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group and the European Business Chamber Nigeria (EUROCHAM) on… Read more »

Nigeria: Army Relocates Monguno IDPs Over Boko Haram, ISWAP Infiltration

The Nigerian Army on Thursday said it has relocated Internally Displaced Persons ( IDPs ) from the Gana Ali and Stadium camps in Monguno to the Rapid Response Camp, citing that its… Read more »

Nigeria: Groups Reject U.S. Lawmaker's Call for Matawalle's Removal

The Nigerian Muslim Congress, Northern Elders Political Development Group and Youths Vanguard for Peaceful Co existence of Nigeria have rejected a call by a United States lawmaker… Read more »

Nigeria: Foreign Interests Undermining Africa's Industrial Growth, Says Dangote

Africa's richest man and President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has raised concerns over what he described as entrenched foreign interests undermining Africa's industrial… Read more »