February 04
Nigeria: Family, Military Pay Last Respect to Retired Avm Okorodudu
Air Vice Marshal (Rtd) Terry Omatsola Okorodudu, a distinguished retired officer of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), was honoured with a Service of Songs on January 11, 2026, in… Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Finalises 2027 Election Timetable, Awaits New Electoral Law
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its preparedness to conduct the 2027 general election despite ongoing delays in the passage of the amended… Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Alia Orders Manhunt As Terrorists Attack Benue Community
Benue State governor, Hyacinth Alia, has ordered a manhunt for the terrorists responsible for a deadly attack in Abande community, Turan, in Kwande local government area of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Two Suspects Killed As Police Bust Kidnapping Ring in Rivers
Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have neutralised two suspected kidnappers as they busted a kidnapping ring in Etche local government area of the state. Read more »
Nigeria: African Energy Bank Targets $200bn for Mid-Downstream Projects
The African Energy Bank (AEB), set to launch in Abuja in the first half of 2026, has set a target of mobilising $200 billion for midstream and downstream energy projects across the… Read more »
Nigeria: Artistes 'Not Allowed to Hold Shows During Ramadan in Nigeria', Singer Fave Cries Out
Nigerian singer Chidozie Godsfavour Ugochinyere, popularly known as Fave, has raised concerns over an alleged directive preventing artistes from holding shows in Nigeria during the… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Governor Suswam Quits PDP, Joins Alia in Benue APC
Former Benue State governor, Gabriel Suswam, has officially resigned from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and thereafter joined incumbent Governor Hyacinth Alia in… Read more »
Nigeria: Ransom Payments Sustaining Nigeria's Banditry Economy - - Nextier
A new policy report has warned that Nigeria's increasing reliance on ransom payments and negotiations with armed groups was fuelling a lucrative "ransom economy," accelerating… Read more »
Nigeria: Aradel Holdings Appoints Nnoli Akpedeye As Independent Non-Executive Director
Aradel Holdings Plc has appointed Nnoli Akpedeye to its board as an independent non-executive director, effective from February 2, 2026. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Targets $100bn Annual Investments in Agribusiness
The federal government has said agribusiness will play a central role in attracting annual private investments into Nigeria, as part of efforts to diversify the economy and drive… Read more »
Nigeria: Adeyeye Urges Renewed Hope Agenda Ambassadors to Make Tinubu Proud
The South-west zonal coordinator of Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Senator Adedayo Adeyeye, has urged all the Renewed Hope Ambassadors to be good ambassadors of President Bola Tinubu,… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku, Obi Agreed With Tinubu On Subsidy Removal, Tax Reform - - APC National Chair
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has disclosed that the major economic reforms currently being implemented by the Federal… Read more »
Nigeria: Another Zamfara Guber Hopeful Protests Exclusion From APC Membership Registration
A governorship hopeful in Zamfara state for the 2027 general election, Dr Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, has kicked against his exclusion from the ongoing nationwide electronic… Read more »
Nigeria: The General Goes Home - Nigerians Mourn As Ron Kenoly Dies At 81
The global Christian community was plunged into mourning on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, following the transition of legendary worship leader and psalmist, Dr Ron Kenoly. Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Pension Reform Chairman Maina Slumps, Hospitalised in Abuja
The former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), Dr Abdulrasheed Maina, has been hospitalised in Abuja after slumping on Tuesday evening. Read more »
Nigeria: Gombe, New Zealand Firm Seal Pact On Livestock Innovation
The Gombe State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Livestock Innovation Corporation (LIC) of New Zealand to modernise livestock production,… Read more »
February 03
Nigeria: U.S. to Deport 79 Nigerians On 'Worst' Criminal List
The United States government, through its Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has announced plans to deport at least 79 convicted Nigerians listed on its so-called… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Warns Against Unauthorized Chieftaincy Titles, Threatens Imprisonment
The Lagos State Government has cautioned residents against assuming chieftaincy titles without official authorisation. Read more »
Nigeria: Late Submission of Audit Reports Affecting Our Work, Reps Panel Cries Out
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the House of Representatives has lamented the delay in the submission of audit reports by the Office of the Auditor General for the… Read more »
Nigeria: SEDC Set to Showcase Vision 2050 Blueprint in Enugu
The Southeast Development Commission (SEDC) has put in place a mechanism to unveil a long-term development road map for the Southeast zone. This is even as the region prepares to… Read more »
Nigeria: Nwosu Revalidates APC Membership, Backs Grassroots Empowerment
Former Imo State chief of staff and governorship candidate, Ugwumba Uche Nwosu, has revalidated his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and hailed a grassroots… Read more »
Nigeria: Strong Upstream Performance Drives Oando's Net Profit to N241bn
Oando Plc has reported a 10 per cent year-on-year increase in profit after tax to N241.3 billion in the full year 2025, up from N220.1 billion in 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Authority, Zuid Energies Target Electric Taxis Deployment Across Airports
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is partnering with Zuid Energies Limited, a new-energy mobility and infrastructure company, to deploy electric taxi services across… Read more »
Nigeria: 'TotalEnergies' 95 Percent Nigerian Content On Ikike Proves Locals Can Deliver World-Class Oil Projects'
TotalEnergies has improved its Nigerian content in its various projects, and has achieved a 95% local participation on its IKAN project, with the Ubata initiative poised to raise… Read more »
Nigeria: Simba, Lapo MFB Partner On Asset Financing for Entrepreneurs
Simba Group has entered into a partnership with LAPO Microfinance Bank to unlock wider access to asset-backed financing for Nigerians who depend on tricycles and motorcycles for… Read more »
