Nigeria: 2027 - Be Wary of Politicians With Unrealistic Promises, Makinde Warns Residents

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has warned residents to be wary of political actors who may make unrealistic promises as the 2027 general… Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - Gov Yahaya, Ganduje, Barau Say E-Registration Strategic to APC's Success

All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders in Kano State, led by former national chairman of the party, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, have urged party members to participate en masse in the… Read more »

Nigeria/Morocco: Afcon - Super Eagles Confident Ahead of Morocco Clash Amidst Refereeing Fears

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has moved to allay widespread fears among Nigerian supporters regarding potential biased officiating in Wednesday night's highly anticipated… Read more »

Nigeria: Local Spotlight - Inside Port Harcourt's Slow-Building Game and Interactive Tech Scene

Port Harcourt is not yet known as a centre for game development in Nigeria, but the city is quietly laying foundations through its broader tech and innovation ecosystem. Rather… Read more »

Nigeria: Hero Feature - When Games Stop Being Playthings and Start Doing Real Work

For years, games in Nigeria were seen almost entirely as entertainment--something parents tolerated at best and discouraged at worst. Today, that perception is slowly changing.… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Orders Facebook Owner Meta to Pay Falana $25,000 for Privacy Invasion

Justice Olalekan Oresanya of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja on Tuesday ordered Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of the social network platform Facebook, to pay… Read more »

Nigeria: Rethinking the Concept of Deradicalisation

Nigeria has been grappling with security challenges for years, but the situation took a dramatic turn with the emergence of the Boko Haram insurgency in North-East Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Audi Declares New Era for Defence Corps

Commandant-general (CG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Prof Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has declared that the organisation has moved beyond its old operational… Read more »

Nigeria: Oyo Opposition Party United to Deliver Tinubu, Stakeholders Declare

All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders in Oyo State have declared the party the dominant political force in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Jigawa Is Prioritising Teacher Competency in Its New Education Overhaul

The commitment of Governor Malam Umar Namadi's administration to repositioning Jigawa State's education sector is well known. However, the new approach, which stands in stark… Read more »

Nigeria: Naseni's ₦140m Grant for Inter-Agency Competition Raises Bar On Nigeria's Innovation Ecosystem

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has taken another important step to boost Nigeria's technology and innovation ecosystem through a… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest 3 Suspects With Explosive Materials in Katsina

Katsina State Police Command has arrested three suspects and recovered a large cache of highly explosive materials during an intelligence-led operation in Daura local government… Read more »

Nigeria: Fintiri Salutes Fallen Heroes, Promises Support for Legion

Governor of Adamawa State Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has reaffirmed his commitment to the welfare of ex-servicemen and the families of the fallen heroes. Read more »

Nigeria: Bandit Attacks - Kogi Residents Want Security in Obajana Strengthened

Residents of Obajana Community in Lokoja local government area of Kogi State have appealed to the state government and security agencies to strengthen security in the area. Read more »

Nigeria: Kwara Govt Restates Support for Local Production of Goods

The Kwara State government has restated its commitment to promoting and supporting local production of goods, which it described as a key driver of economic growth and sustainable… Read more »

Nigeria: Diri Orders Mass Rice Production, Approves N200m Monthly Grant for Farmers

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has directed the commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Prof. Beke Sese, to ensure an increase in the production of… Read more »

Nigeria: Livestock Ministry to Eradicate Disease Threatening Goats, Sheep

The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has inaugurated a 33-member National Technical Working Group (TWG) to coordinate Nigeria's efforts to control and eradicate Peste des… Read more »

Nigeria: Stay Alert - Kebbi Govt, Security Chiefs Train Principals in 'Fortifying Schools'

In response to a recent student abduction, the Kebbi State Government has partnered with top security agencies to train secondary school principals in implementing the Safe Schools… Read more »

Nigeria: Gombe-Led Opposition Party Inaugurates North East Congress Committee

The Nafiu Bala Gombe-led African Democratic Congress (ADC) has inaugurated its North East Zonal Congress Committee as part of efforts to strengthen the party's structures and… Read more »

Nigeria: Calabar Fire Incident - Residents Urged to Support Emergency Teams, Not Attack Them

Cross River State Government and the Federal Fire Service (FFS) have strongly condemned the violent attack on firefighters and the destruction of a fire-service truck during a… Read more »

Nigeria: Governor Inuwa Yahaya Flags-Off APC E-Registration, Revalidates Membership

...'Digital registration to consolidate APC's electoral readiness' Read more »

Nigeria: Groups Hail Sydney Sparrow's Appointment As Acting National President of PMAN

The Nigeria Youth Organisation (NYO), in collaboration with the Green Assembly Initiative, has congratulated renowned music executive Sydney Sparrow on his appointment as the… Read more »

Nigeria: Liberty Movement Kicks As INEC Rejects Proposed Party

The leadership of the Nigerian Liberty Movement (NLM), a political movement seeking registration from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has criticised President… Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt Launches Lagos Gold Refinery, Accelerates $600m Lithium Plant Rollout

The federal government has launched operations at a state-of-the-art high-purity gold refining plant in Lagos, marking a significant step forward in the mineral processing… Read more »

Nigeria: Kebbi Fires Back At Muric Over N10bn Hajj Loan

The Kebbi State Government has countered claims by the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) regarding a N10 billion Hajj intervention, stating that the fund was a short-term loan that has… Read more »