Nigeria: FCT Polls - Wike to Support Only Pro-Tinubu Candidates

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says he will only support candidates who back President Bola Tinubu's re-election in the upcoming FCT area councils'… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Stops NNPCL's Subsidiary, 3 Others From Demolishing Estate in Bonny

A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has issued an order restraining the NNPC Exploration and Production Company Limited (NEPL), Renaissance Africa Energy Company… Read more »

Nigeria: Youths Urged to Participate in Politics

Chairman of Manufar Matasa, an organisation which supports youth in politics and other empowerment programmes, FCT chapter, Charles Gold-Nnachi, has advised Nigerian youths to… Read more »

Nigeria: Council Begins Enforcement of National Audit, Assurance Firms' Registration By April

The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) has announced that from April 1, 2026, registration on the National Audit and Assurance Firms Register will become mandatory for… Read more »

Nigeria: Relief for Retirees As Ogun Approves Additional Pension Benefit Scheme

The Ogun State government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the welfare of workers and retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) by approving an Additional… Read more »

Nigeria: G-24 Technical Group Meeting Begins in Abuja On Wednesday

The director of the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four on International Monetary Affairs and Development (G-24), Dr Iyabo Masha, has outlined the group's agenda for its 2026… Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt Rules Out Public Funding for National Carrier, Seeks Private Investors

The federal government has stated that it has not officially abandoned plans to establish a national carrier, but has made it clear that it will no longer commit public funds to… Read more »

Nigeria: Confusion in Benue APC As Alia, Akume Camps Claim Possession of Ward Congress Materials

A fresh internal crisis is brewing in the Benue State chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as camps aligned with Governor Hyacinth Alia and the Secretary to the… Read more »

Nigeria: NLNG Crowned Champions At Milestone 20th Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games

The 20th biennial Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games (NOGIG) ended in spectacular fashion, with Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) emerging as overall champions. NLNG dominated… Read more »

Nigeria: PDP - Olawepo-Hashim Meets Governor Bala, Rallies Candidates for FCT Polls

Presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has stepped up consultations with key stakeholders as part of efforts to reinforce unity,… Read more »

Nigeria: Kwara Security Crisis Signals Terror Expansion, ADC Tells Tinubu

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned the federal government not to treat the security situation in Kwara State as an isolated incident adding that it is a potential… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Marathon - Medal Handout Halted Amid Safety Fears After Crowd Surge - Organisers

Organisers of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Nilayo Sports Management Limited, have expressed regret and outlined plans for the re-distribution of medals following a… Read more »

Nigeria: NSC Constitutes Organising Committee for 3rd-National Para Games

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has officially formed the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 3rd National Para Games, reaffirming its dedication to inclusivity,… Read more »

Africa: Nigeria Emerges Africa's 2nd Largest Solar Energy Importer, Ahead of Egypt

Nigeria has stepped up ahead of Egypt as Africa's second-largest importer as solar energy and battery storage provide a practical and affordable alternative to diesel generators… Read more »

Africa: Nigeria Endorses AU's Institutional Reforms On Peace, Security, Others

Nigeria has endorsed the proposed institutional reforms in the African Union (AU), with a focus on peace and security governance, strengthening democratic institutions and ensuring… Read more »

Nigeria: MACBAN Rejects Terrorism Allegations, Seeks Senate Intervention Over U.S. Bill

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), on Sunday, formally rejected as "false and injurious" attempts to associate the organisation with terrorism in… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Reduces Fuel Imports As Refining Rises 57% in 3 Months

Nigeria has sharply cut fuel imports after domestic refining capacity surged 57 per cent over the past three months, marking a pivotal shift toward energy self-sufficiency. Read more »

Nigeria: World Electricity Demand Rising 3.6 Percent Annually By 2030 - - IEA

The International Energy Agency (IEA), has made a forecast suggesting that global electricity demand is growing at a record rate and projected to grow at an average annual rate of… Read more »

Nigeria: Fuel Supply Rises 25 Percent As Dangote Delivers 40m Litres of Petrol Per Day - Nmdpra

Nigeria's domestic fuel supply rose 25 per cent in January 2026 as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery delivered an average of 40 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) per day,… Read more »

Nigeria: Governor Mutfwang Charges Plateau Varsity Graduates On Good Conduct

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has charged graduates of the state university in Bokkos to be good ambassadors of the institution and architects of Nigeria's future. Read more »

Nigeria: US Must Correct False Notion On Kwankwaso - - Network

The Kwankwaso National Network has described as "absurd, shameful and a joke taken too far" what it called an attempt by alleged government agents and lobbyists to submit the name… Read more »

Nigeria: Niger Begins Crackdown On Unaccredited Health Institutions

The Ministry of Tertiary Education in Niger State has begun checks on proliferation of unaccredited and substandard institutions operating in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Air Force Chief Commissions Official Residence in Abuja

Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Sunday Aneke has reaffirmed commitment to gradually meeting officers and airmen accommodation needs of Nigerian Air Force personnel. Read more »

Nigeria: Jigawa Governor Inaugurates Housing Project

Governor Malam Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has inaugurated the construction of 55 housing units along Ibrahim Aliyu Bypass Road in Dutse, the state capital. Read more »

Nigeria: New Benue Varsity Vice Chancellor Unveils Agenda

The new vice-chancellor of Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, formerly Benue State University, Prof. Timothy Terseer Alabar, has assumed duties and unveiled plans to… Read more »