March 09
Nigeria: Panic Grips Civil Servants As Firefighters Battle to Quell Inferno At Head of Service
Panic gripped civil servants on Monday morning as firefighters battled to quell an inferno at the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) in Abuja,… Read more »
Nigeria: Atlantis Hospital Reacts to Doctor's Suspension Over Death of Adichie's Son
Atlantis Pediatric Hospital has reacted to the suspension of its Chief Medical Director following investigations into the death of the 21-month-old son of renowned Nigerian author… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Raises Petrol Price to N1,175 Per Litre
The Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals (DPRP) has raised its gantry rate for the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) petrol to N1,175 per litre from N995/l. Read more »
Nigeria: IWD 2026 - UN Women Push for Closure of Nigeria's Gender Inequality Gaps, Others
The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), has called for stronger action to close gender inequality gaps in the country as it remains… Read more »
Nigeria: Money Supply Dips to N123.36trn in January - CBN
Nigeria's broad money supply (M3) edged down to N123.36 trillion in January 2026, from N124.4 trillion in December 2025, signalling a modest contraction in system liquidity amid… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Records N700bn Risk Cover for Farmers in 2 Years
The federal government said 199,275 Nigerian farmers have benefited from agricultural risk protection worth about N700 billion over the past two years, in a move aimed at… Read more »
Nigeria: Assembly Speakers Back Creation of State Police
Speakers of the State Houses of Assembly, under the aegis of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria (CSSLN), have given their support to the establishment of… Read more »
Nigeria: Equities Market to Remain Cautiously Bullish
Despite a bearish outing in the global equities market, the Nigerian market remained bullish, with the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) advancing by 2.15 per cent over the course of last… Read more »
Nigeria: The Tell-Tale Signs of Political Violence Before It Explodes
Political violence never truly arrives unannounced. Before it explodes, it rehearses itself in smaller scenes: a rally disrupted, a convoy attacked, a party office torched at dawn,… Read more »
March 08
Nigeria: Amnesty International Raises Awareness On Women, Girls' Rights in FCT
Amnesty International has sensitised residents of Iddo-Sarki community in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on the rights of women and girls as part of activities marking… Read more »
March 06
Nigeria: Army Probes Alleged Child Abuse in Kontagora Cantonment
The Nigerian Army Training Centre (NATRAC) has commenced investigation into an alleged case of child abuse reported on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, at the Kontagora Military… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Targets Textile Sector Revival With New Development Board
The Federal Government has inaugurated a Steering Committee to work out the framework for the establishment of the Cotton, Textile and Garment Development Board (CTGDB), as part of… Read more »
March 05
Nigeria: Airport Tolls - Tinubu Asked for Review, Not Suspension - FAAN MD Says
Less than 24 hours after the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, announced the suspension of the cashless payment system recently introduced by the… Read more »
Nigeria: Reps to Probe Disability Commission Over Alleged Corrupt Practices
The House of Representatives Committee on Disability has agreed to investigate the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) over alleged irregularities in… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Recommits to National Energy Stability Despite Crude Price Rise
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals reassures Nigerians of its unwavering commitment to serving as a stabilising force amid recent shocks in the international oil… Read more »
Nigeria: MultiChoice to Discontinue Showmax Streaming Platform
The MultiChoice Group has announced plans to discontinue its streaming service Showmax following a broader review of its digital strategy, five months after takeover by Canal+… Read more »
Nigeria: Alia, COAS Meet, Discuss Ways of Ending Insecurity in Benue
Benue State governor, Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has received the Chief of Army Staff, (COAS), Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, as they discussed ways of ending insecurity in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Announces Historic Resolution of OPL245 Dispute
President Bola Tinubu announced today the successful conclusion of a historic settlement agreement between the federal government of Nigeria, ENI, and Nigerian Agip Exploration… Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima Calls for Dedicated Funding for Nutrition Programmes
The National Council on Nutrition (NCN) chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima has set up a Nutrition Financing Subcommittee to develop a funding structure to finance Nigeria's… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Acquits Abba Kyari of 23-Count Asset Declaration Charge
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has discharged and acquitted suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, of a 23-count charge of alleged non-declaration of assets… Read more »
Nigeria: Davido's Logistics Manager, Israel DMW, Loses Father
Nigerian musician Davido's Logistics Manager, popularly known as Israel DMW, has lost his father. Read more »
Nigeria: Army Chief Warns Troops Against Taking Sides in Communal Disputes
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Waidi Shaibu, has cautioned troops of Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE to be impartial in handling communal tensions. Read more »
Nigeria: Grid Constraints Could Derail Sustainable Renewables Drive - Report
Concerns have emerged that renewable energy development could be stalled due to stranded assets. Read more »
Nigeria: Mixed Reactions Greet IGP Disu's Inauguration of Panel On State Police
By Jonathan Nda-Isaiah, Ejike Ejike, Abuja; Anayo Onukwugha, Port Harcourt; Aza Msue, Kaduna; Damilola Origbemisuyi, Akure Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Proposes Grid Asset Company to Fix Power Sector
President Bola Tinubu has proposed the establishment of a Grid Asset Management Company (GAMCO) as part of renewed efforts to address persistent structural weaknesses in Nigeria's… Read more »
