Nigeria: EFCC Arraigns Peace Corps Commandant, Finance Director for Alleged Fraud

They were arraigned before trial judge Husseini Baba-Yusuf on two counts of conspiracy and dishonest conversion of public funds. Read more »

Nigeria: Local Council Chairperson 'Resigns' From Office After Her Removal By Assembly

She did not state the reason for her "resignation", but said it was for "the best interest of the council and the continued progress" of the local government area. Read more »

Nigeria: NNPC Speaks On Explosion At Escravos-Lagos Pipeline

The cause of the explosion, according to the NNPC, is still unknown but would be confirmed after a detailed investigation has been concluded. Read more »

Nigeria: Indices Trading Is Becoming a Key Part of Modern Investment Portfolios

A huge part of the attraction to trading indices is that it lets you focus on the forest instead of getting lost in the trees. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Govt Cannot Intervene in Rising Domestic Airfares - Minister

"Government has absolutely no powers to fix prices for private enterprises. That is what deregulation means. The only thing that can drive prices down in a free economy is… Read more »

Nigeria: Osun 2026 - Omisore Bows to Tinubu's Decision On APC Consensus Governorship Candidate

Mr Omisore said his loyalty to the APC and to President Tinubu is more important than his personal ambition regarding the 2026 Osun State governorship election. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Submits Bid to Host 2031 African Games

Nigeria's bid to host the 2031 Africa Games is guided by a forward-looking vision to harness sports as a catalyst for national development Read more »

Benin: Benin Coup Leader Flees to Neighbouring Country

The officials also disclosed that the government is aware of Mr Tigri's current location and plans to submit a request for Mr Tigri's extradition. Read more »

Nigeria: Ambassadorial Screening - Drama As Nominee Fails to Identify Senator From His State

Members of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee were shocked that an ambassadorial nominee from Ekiti State, Emmanuel Adeyemi, could only identify two senators from the state… Read more »

Nigeria: Serap, Editors Decry Widespread Use of Cybercrime Act to Harass Journalists, Activists

The group identified the Nigeria Police Force and the State Security Service (SSS) as the primary agents of harassment, citing repeated cases of unlawful arrests, extrajudicial… Read more »

Nigeria: Uniabuja's New VC Assumes Office, Pledges Collaboration

Mr Fawehinmi now succeeds Mathew Adamu, also a professor, who has served in an acting capacity since 11 August. Read more »

Nigeria: Premium Times Journalist, Others Shine At 2025 Human Rights Media Award

NHRC said Falmata Daniel is renowned for her professional, ethical, and detailed pieces. Read more »

Nigeria: Only 2.5GW of Nigeria's 14GW Hydro-Power Capacity Reaches National Grid - Official

The government called for the development of scalable, replicable programmes capable of attracting private investment into small dam development across the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Seek Modernisation of Workplace Safety Laws to Protect Millions of Workers

The proposed law offers stronger protection to workers in the informal sector, healthcare personnel, transport operators and artisans. Read more »

Nigeria: Okonjo-Iweala, Kukah, Fola Adeola, Others Pay Tributes to EiE Nigeria At 15 Years Anniversary

The event, themed "Footprints and Frontlines," featured the launch of the second edition of EiE's flagship book on active citizenship. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Move to Stop Dollarisation, Curtail Foreign Exchange Use in Nigeria

The proposed legislation aims to establish a uniform exchange-rate framework and formally outlaw the use of foreign currency for domestic transactions except in regulated or… Read more »

Nigeria: How Nigerian University Spent N64 Million On Unapproved Christmas, Sallah Gifts - Audit Report

Other violations include the university's failure to remit over N578 million in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and a N40 million over-payment of severance payments to the… Read more »

Nigeria: Why More Nigerian Traders Are Relying On Economic Calendars to Navigate an Uncertain Market

Economic calendars don't just inform traders; they shape entire trading routines. Many Nigerians now build trading plans around the week's upcoming events, pairing technical… Read more »

Nigeria: Jigawa to Allocate 100,000 Hectares for the Cultivation of Nutrient Grass for Livestock Grazing

Alfalfa, also called lucerne, is a flowering plant in the legume species that is cultivated as a rich forage crop and is used for grazing, hay and silage as well as green manure… Read more »

Nigeria: Sokoto Adc Suspends Three Top Officials for 'Anti-Party Activities'

The leadership tussle in the Sokoto ADC has deepened in recent weeks, with rival groups holding parallel meetings and issuing conflicting directives Read more »

Nigeria: Afcon 2025 Countdown - Rumoured Unpaid Wages Spark Fresh Distractions Around Chelle, Super Eagles

Whether true or not, the mere allegation that Nigeria's head coach is being owed says as much about systemic dysfunction as it does about a coach who, despite everything swirling… Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC Detains Ex-Anambra Governor Chris Ngige - Aide

The former governor's arrest and detention by the EFCC occurred exactly 14 days after gunmen attacked his convoy along Nkpor-Nnobi Road, Idemili North Local Government Area of… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Govt to Demolish Buildings Under High-Tension Power Lines in Different Areas

A Lagos government official disclosed the plan during an assessment tour of the Third Mainland Bridge corridor on Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Declares Ex-Council Chair Wale Adedayo's Removal in Ogun Illegal

The court awarded damages in favour of Mr Adedayo after finding that the process leading to his removal was "illegal, null and void." Read more »

Ghana: Ghana Deports Three Israelis in Retaliatory Move

Four of the seven Ghanaians affected were members of a parliamentary delegation attending an international cybersecurity conference in Tel Aviv, the country's capital. Read more »