February 17
Nigeria: Portfolio Investment Drives Nigeria's Capital Inflow to $6.01bn
Nigeria's capital importation climbed to $6.01 billion in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, as surging portfolio investments boosted foreign inflows into the economy, according to… Read more »
Nigeria: W'cup Eligibility Row - NFF Awaits FIFA Verdict On Congo's Players, Says No Decision Yet
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has refuted claims that FIFA has reached a decision regarding their protest concerning player eligibility in the 2026 World Cup qualifying… Read more »
Nigeria: FA Cup - Wrexham to Host Chelsea in 5th Round, Man City Face Newcastle, Arsenal Battle Mansfield
Wrexham, the Welsh club famously owned by Hollywood duo Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, have been drawn at home against eight-time winners Chelsea in the FA Cup fifth round. Read more »
Nigeria: APC Constitutes Ward, Lga Screening, Appeals, Election Committees
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has constituted members of the Ward/Local Government Congresses Screening Committees, Screening Appeals Committees, as well as the Ward/LGA… Read more »
Nigeria: Electoral Reform - Bugaje, Utomi, Falana, Ezekwesili, Ajaero, Others Join Protest At National Assembly Today
The clamour for electoral reforms has taken a fresh dimension as some seasoned and prominent activists, under the aegis of Movement for Credible Elections (MCE), have concluded… Read more »
Nigeria: APC Chairman Reaffirms 60/40 Sharing Formula for Kano Defectors, Old Members
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has reaffirmed the party's 60/40 leadership-sharing formula between new defectors and… Read more »
Nigeria: APC Congress - Gov Bago Warns Against Anti-Party Activities
The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has warned All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders in the state against engaging in anti-party activities. Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Prefer Settling Hospital Bills to Paying Monthly Tithes to Church', Says Toke Makinwa
Nigerian media personality, Toke Makinwa, has explained why she no longer pays monthly tithes to the church, saying she now channels the money to hospitals, widows and individuals… Read more »
Nigeria: How Jeremiahfj Sax Emerged 1st Runner-Up At De9jaspirit Talent Hunt Season 4
Thirteen-year-old saxophonist Jeremiah Oluwajenyo, popularly known as JeremiahFJ Sax, has continued to capture national attention after emerging first runner-up at the… Read more »
Nigeria: Davido - Sophia Momodu's Lawyers Vow Legal Action Over Alleged Intimidation Claims
The legal representatives of Sophia Momodu have issued a strong statement warning that they will pursue every lawful measure to resist any attempt to intimidate counsel or… Read more »
Nigeria: Mojo-Eye Pledges International Spotlight for Avada Couture
The chief executive officer of Legendary Gold Limited and fashion promoter, Lexy Mojo-Eye, has pledged to spotlight Avada Couture and Academy on international platforms to boost… Read more »
Nigeria: Tonto Dikeh Celebrates Discipleship Graduation
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has marked a personal milestone after graduating from a discipleship class at Streams of Joy International, the ministry led by Pastor Jerry Eze. Read more »
Nigeria: Initiative to Train Service Providers, Targets 1,203 Bauchi Schools for Renovation
The Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project in Bauchi State is set to train and equip 156 technical service providers on environmental and social… Read more »
February 16
Nigeria: Nine Kidnapped Catholic Worshippers Rescued in Benue
Benue State government has confirmed the rescue of nine children who were kidnapped from Saint John Catholic Church in Ojije, Utonkon community in Ado local government area during… Read more »
Nigeria: African Women Miners Honour 15 Killed in Bilalikoto Mine Collapse
A professional pressure group, Women in Mining Africa (WiM-Africa), has joined other stakeholders to mark the annual "Silent 15 of Bilalikoto - Honouring the Fallen," a continental… Read more »
Nigeria: Sterling Financial Holdings Confirms Full Recapitalisation of Banking Subsidiaries
Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc has confirmed that its core banking subsidiaries, The Alternative Bank (AltBank) and Sterling Bank, are fully recapitalised in line with the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tax Reforms May Push Up Rents, Mortgage Costs, Property Prices - Experts
Real estate experts have warned that the Federal Government's tax reforms could reshape Nigeria's property market, with early signs pointing to rising rents and higher property… Read more »
Nigeria: Inflation to Hit 18% in January, Bucking 2025 Downtrend, Say Analysts
Analysts have projected that Nigeria's headline inflation could rise to about 18 per cent in January, defying the downward trend recorded in 2025. Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - I'll Contest for President - Peter Obi
Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has affirmed to run for the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), sure of nothing but… Read more »
Africa: VP Shettima Back in Abuja After Successful Engagements At AU Summit
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has returned to Abuja after successfully representing President Bola Tinubu at the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of African… Read more »
Nigeria: The 'Knife and Yam'
This article offers a trenchant analysis of the economics of politics as practised in our clime using the parable of the knife and yam. The battle for 2027 has ignited a strategic… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Salt Rewards 50 Outstanding Customers With Trucks, Cash Gifts
NASCON Allied Industries Plc, also known as Dangote Salt, has rewarded 50 outstanding customers with Trucks and cash gifts worth billions of naira, for their loyalty and commitment… Read more »
Nigeria: Afrigo, Palmpay Partner to Boost Digital Economy
AfriGO, Nigeria's national domestic card scheme, has partnered with PalmPay to expand access to card-based payment solutions and deepen participation in the country's growing… Read more »
Nigeria: Over 70 Percent Fire Outbreaks Linked to Substandard Cables
The managing director of Zobis Cable Nigeria Ltd, Mr Alozie Louis Thaddeus, has said Over 70 per cent of fire outbreaks in Nigeria have been linked to substandard and adulterated… Read more »
Nigeria: Solid Minerals Fund Equips Artisanal Gold Miners With Professional Skills
In a renewed push to entrench integrity, professionalism and operational excellence, the Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF) has trained staff of the Presidential Artisanal Gold… Read more »
