April 02
Africa: Africa Risks Missing AI Revolution As UN Urges Borrowing to Close Infrastructure Gap
African countries may miss out on the transformative benefits of the global artificial intelligence (AI) revolution unless urgent investments are made in critical infrastructure,… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Bank Commits $241.6m for Nigeria's Coastal Highway, Waste, Transport Projects
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has committed fresh funding of $241.6 million to Nigeria, targeting critical infrastructure projects spanning transport and… Read more »
Nigeria: #OccupyINEC - Obedient Movement Calls Nationwide Protest, Demands INEC Chairman's Resignation
The Obedient Movement has announced plans to stage a nationwide protest tagged #OccupyINEC, citing growing concerns over the state of Nigeria's democracy and the credibility of… Read more »
Nigeria: Group Alleges Electoral Bias, Plans Nationwide Protests
The Movement for Credible Elections (MCE) has alleged an emerging alliance between the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Can't You See the Pattern?' - Priscilla Ojo Defends Mother, Iyabo Ojo, Amid Premiere Controversies
Priscilla Ojo, daughter of Nollywood star Iyabo Ojo, has broken her silence following the wave of controversies that trailed the premiere of her mother's latest film, "The Return… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S., Nigerian Institutes Partner to Strengthen Governance, Risk Management
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has partnered with the Nigerian Capital Market Institute (NCMI), the training arm of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to enhance… Read more »
Nigeria: Two Decades of Reforms Power Nigeria's Insurance Growth - NAICOM
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has projected strong growth momentum for Nigeria's insurance market, citing a broad range of reforms implemented over the past two… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Pushes Strong Case for 2031 African Games As AUSC Evaluation Team Arrives
Nigeria has taken a significant step forward in its bid to host the 15th African Games in 2031, with the arrival of the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Evaluation Team for a… Read more »
April 01
Africa: World Bank, Partners Unveil Private Sector Council to Boost Electricity, Jobs in Africa
The World Bank Group, the African Development Bank, and The Rockefeller Foundation launched a new Mission 300 Private Sector Council to mobilize the billions in private investment… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Cement Targets Green Future With Tree Planting Initiative
The Transport Unit of Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana, has launched tree-planting campaign and seedling distribution to mark the 2026 International Day of Forests. Read more »
Nigeria: Money Laundering - CBN Mandates Financial Institutions On Real-Time Monitoring
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has In a bid to curb money laundering and terrorism financing in the country, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has mandated financial… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Begins Anti-Money Laundering Oversight On Crypto Firms
The Central Bank of Nigeria has commenced a pilot supervisory programme targeting selected Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs). Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Politicians Must Serve People, Not Selfish Interests - Adebayo
Former Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has lamented that Nigeria's politics has become a platform for personal enrichment, saying… Read more »
Nigeria: ADC Rejects INEC's Interpretation of Appeal Court Ruling, Alleges Political Pressure
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the interpretation of a recent Court of Appeal ruling by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), accusing the… Read more »
Nigeria: Ekiti Guber - We'll Run Inclusive Campaign to Deliver 500,000 Votes - Senate Leader
The Senate Leader and chairman of the Ekiti State 2026 Governorship Campaign Council, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has said the council will run an inclusive, transparent, credible,… Read more »
Nigeria: I Have Settled the Quarrel Among Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham, Iyabo Ojo - Madam Saje
Nollywood veteran actress Fausat Balogun, known as Madam Saje, affirmed that she has settled the quarrel among Nollywood stars - Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham and Iyabo Ojo. Read more »
Nigeria: Release of Nnamdi Kanu Will Help Consolidate Ongoing Effort to Restore Peace in South-East - Ugochinyere
The Member representing Ideato Federal Constituency of Imo State in the House of Representatives and Caucus Leader of Action Peoples Party (APP), Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, has… Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau Killings: Tinubu Heads to Jos, Postpones Ogun Trip
President Bola Tinubu has postponed his scheduled trip to Iperu, Ogun State, tomorrow to flag off operations at the Gateway International Cargo Airport. Read more »
Nigeria: I Don't Believe in Love Anymore - Tems
The Grammy Award-winning singer Tems has set social media on fire after a bold, honest comment about love and relationships went viral. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos, Benue Top HIV Burden As Nigeria Records 20,838 New Infections in Q1 2026
Nigeria recorded a total of 20,838 new HIV infections between January and March 2026, with Lagos and Benue States accounting for the highest number of cases, according to data from… Read more »
Nigeria: 33 Banks Raise Fresh N4.65trn As Recapitalisation Programme Ends - CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the successful conclusion of the banking sector recapitalisation programme initiated in March 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: El-Rufai to Remain in Detention As Ruling On Bail Hearing Adjourned to April 14
The bail application filed by former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, in his ongoing trial over alleged graft, has been adjourned to April 14, 2026, for ruling by the… Read more »
Nigeria: Commuters Stranded As Bridge Collapses, Truck Gridlock Worsens Abuja Traffic Chaos
Hundreds of commuters were left stranded on Tuesday after a bridge collapsed at Chukuku village along the Kuje-Gwagwalada road, disrupting movement and cutting off access between… Read more »
Nigeria: Adeleye Falade Assumes As Nlng's Md/CEO
The newly appointed managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of the NLNG, Adeleye Falade has officially assumed office. Read more »
Nigeria: Kwankwaso's Exit Means Nnpp Is Dead in Kano, Says Kwankwasiyya Spokesman
Spokesperson of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Habibu Mohammad has declared the New Nigeria Peoples Party, (NNPP) in Kano State effectively dead, following the exit of it's former… Read more »
