Nigeria: Gombe Will Become Regional Agro-Livestock Hub - Gov Yahaya

Gombe State governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has said his administration is positioning the state as a regional hub for agriculture and livestock development, in line with… Read more »

Nigeria: Serenimind Launches Pan-African Digital Push On Youth Mental Health

A Nigerian healthtech startup, SereniMind, has launched a continent-wide digital campaign to change how mental wellness is discussed among African youth. Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - Governor Idris Inaugurates Renewed Hope Ambassadors

Ahead of 2027 election, Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has constituted 21 Ambassadors as coordinators of the Renewed Hope Initiative in the state's 21 local government areas… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Lauds Tinubu for Approving Dualisation of Akwanga-Jos-Bauchi-Gombe Road

The Senate has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the dualisation of the long-abandoned Akwanga (Nasarawa State)-Jos (Plateau)-Bauchi-Gombe highway, nearly four decades… Read more »

Nigeria: 2 Killed, As Police Confirm Abduction of 14 Benue Travellers

Benue State Command has confirmed the abduction of passengers travelling from Oju local government area to the southern part of the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Electoral Act - Centre Calls for Caution On E-Transmission of Results

As debates intensify over the proposed amendment to Nigeria's Electoral Act, the Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA) has called for a cautious, inclusive and… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Upholds Election of Koko Clement, Others As Printers Institute's Leaders

The Federal High Court sitting in Kano has upheld the election of Mr Koko Clement as president and chairman of the Governing Board of the Chartered Institute of Professional… Read more »

Nigeria: Group Advises UK On Kanu's Arrest, Transfer to Sokoto Prison

A United States-based advocacy organisation, the Rising Sun Foundation, has called on the United Kingdom (UK) government to seek clarification from Nigerian authorities regarding… Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt Screens 1.5m Nigerians, Distributes 1.4m Eyeglasses

The federal government has screened over 1.5 million Nigerians for vision impairment and distributed 1.4 million free reading glasses nationwide within one year under the Effective… Read more »

Nigeria: NUJ Lauds Federal Govt's N31.2bn Road Project in Borno

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Borno Council on Tuesday lauded the federal government's N31.2 billion intervention project in Borno. Read more »

Nigeria: Shippers' Council Stresses Boosting Trade, Exports in North-East

Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC) has underscored the importance of effective port regulation as a catalyst for efficiency, transparency, competitiveness and sustainability within… Read more »

Nigeria: Curb Election-Year Spending Spree, Central Bank Warns Governors

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has called on state governors to exercise fiscal prudence and steer clear of wasteful spending ahead of the upcoming election period. Read more »

Nigeria: Party Suspends Bauchi Chairman Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities

The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bauchi State Chapter, has suspended its state chairman, Mallam Hassan Haruna, over allegations of anti-party activities and actions capable… Read more »

Nigeria: PDP Women Leader, Others Join APC in Kebbi

The Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP) Women Leader, Hajiya Mariya Waziri and other supporters have joined the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC in Kebbi State. Read more »

Nigeria: Al-Muhibbah Open Varsity Matriculates 365 Students in Bauchi

Al-Muhibbah Open University, Bauchi, has matriculated 365 students into its various academic programmes. Read more »

Nigeria: Groups Converge On Lagos to Push for Harmonisation of Electoral Bill

Civil society groups have converged on Lagos to press the harmonisation committee to adopt the House of Representatives' position on mandatory electronic transmission of results,… Read more »

Nigeria: It'll Be Difficult to Convince Southerners to Support Another Northern Presidency - Amaechi

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has weighed in on Nigeria's political power rotation debate, emphasising that leadership selection should be guided by three key… Read more »

Nigeria: BBNaija Power Couple Teddy a and Bambam Spark Breakup Rumors After Social Media Unfollow

The "Double Wahala" duo that captured hearts in 2018 is currently the subject of intense social media speculation. Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price to N774 Per Litre

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by N25 per litre, lowering its gantry price from N799 to N774 per litre, as the company… Read more »

Nigeria: Real-Time Transmission of Election Results Possible, Says Natasha, Tasks INEC to Partner Starlink

Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to collaborate with satellite internet provider,… Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku, Makinde in Closed-Door Meeting With Ex-Military President Babangida

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has just arrived at the private hilltop residence of former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd) in Minna, Niger State… Read more »

Nigeria: DHQ Vows to Bring Perpetrators of Kwara Massacre to Justice

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has vowed to bring perpetrators of massacre in Woro community of Kaiama local government area of Kwara State, to justice. Read more »

Nigeria: Electoral Act - I Would Have Joined Peter Obi to Protest At NASS If I Were in Nigeria - El-Rufai

Former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has said that he would have joined fellow ADC chieftain and Opposition leader, Mr. Peter Obi, and others, in protesting at the… Read more »

Nigeria: Guild Laments Continuous Deterioration of Federal Govt's Assets in Lagos

The Building Collapse Prevention Guild (BCPG), Ikoyi-Obalende Cell, has lamented the continuous deterioration and abandonment of the old Federal Government Secretariat and the… Read more »

Nigeria: Kaiama - Anatomy of a Preventable Tragedy

Kaiama Local Government Area in Kwara State has once again become the epicentre of national grief. Last week, rural communities including Woro and Nuku were attacked by armed… Read more »