Nigeria: Bill to Establish Federal Varsity of Science in Gombe Scales Second Reading At Senate

The bill was read for the first time on 2 July. Read more »

Nigeria: Ekiti Governor Speaks On Alleged Plan to Join ADC

A media report had said Governor Oyebanji, joined by his predecessor, Kayode Fayemi, and others were planning to coalition defect to the ADC Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest Varsity Student Who Allegedly Killed Woman in Hotel

Police said the suspect was arrested on 2 July in his lodge in Nsukka Area of Enugu State after a painstaking investigation. Read more »

Nigeria: Ahmed Musa Breaks Silence On Viral Car Gift Rumour

The clarification from Musa comes just days after Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State announced a complete restructuring of the Kano Pillars management board, appointing Ahmed Musa… Read more »

Nigeria: Kaduna Begins Free Bus Service for Workers, Students, Security Personnel

The free ride offer, powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses, will run for six months Read more »

Nigeria: IMF Says Nigeria Must Raise Revenue, Fix Budget to Support Growth

"Nigeria's potential is beyond doubt," the IMF says. Read more »

Nigeria: Many Injured As Danfo Somersaults in 3rd Mainland Bridge Crash

Monday's incident comes just a day after a fatal crash claimed eight lives at Atura Bus Stop, along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. Read more »

Nigeria: Okra's Implosion - a Cautionary Tale for African Fintechs

It's a wake-up call for VCs that big-ticket funding rounds mean little if the runway burns faster than the revenue comes in, especially when regulation is playing catch-up. Read more »

Nigeria: Chemical Explosion Kills 19-Year-Old, Two Others At Ogun Factory

The incident occurred on 27 June on the company's premises on 1 Agunloye Street, directly opposite The Bells University in Ota. Read more »

Nigeria: Olubadan of Ibadanland Is Dead

The Olubadan, who had been sick even before assuming office last year, died two days after his 90th birthday. Read more »

Nigeria: At BRICS Summit, Tinubu Calls for Reevaluation of Global Governance Structure

Nigeria became the ninth partner country of BRICS in January 2025, joining Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Thailand, Uganda, and Uzbekistan. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Assault Electricity Worker Over Disconnection of Barracks Owing N112 Million

Mr Elijah said that the police action was a result of the disconnection of the electricity supply to the mobile barracks due to non-payment of bills amounting to N112.4 million. Read more »

Nigeria: Nimet Predicts Three-Day Rain, Thunderstorms Across Nigeria From Monday

According to the agency, driving under heavy rain should be avoided and electrical appliances from electrical sockets should be disconnected. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Joining Coalition Isn't Anti-Party Against LP - Peter Obi

Mr Obi, despite being a member of the Labour Party, recently joined the opposition coalition to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - Why I'll Still Work With Old, 'Failed' Politicians in ADC Coalition - Peter Obi

Some Nigerian politicians, drawn from various political parties in the country, recently formed the National Opposition Coalition Group to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027… Read more »

Nigeria: Ending the Embarrassing Strike of Teachers and Health Workers in Abuja

Importantly, President Tinubu needs to equally pay attention to the plight of these teachers. Read more »

Nigeria: JAMB Releases Mop-Up Results, Gives Updates On Fake Admission

Mr Benjamin said that of the 96,838 candidates slated for the mop-up examination, results had been released for 11,161 candidates who sat for the test. Read more »

Nigeria: Diarrhoea Outbreak - 15 Girls Discharged From Hospital - Official

Ms Kaltum-Ahmed said on 30 June, the ministry received reports of multiple students presenting with symptoms of diarrhoea and vomiting Read more »

Nigeria: AGF Okays N400m Fraud Charges Against Andy UBA, Court Sets Date for Arraignment

The police amended the charges after the AGF approved of the case against Andy Uba and his co-defendant. Read more »

Nigeria: CBN Clarifies $50 Non-Resident BVN Charge

The clarification comes after online reports suggested that the central bank had introduced new or hidden fees for BVN registration. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Offensive Kills Insurgents, but Anxiety Persists in Borno Communities

About 210 insurgents have surrendered to troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force since a new offensive began. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Records More Deaths From Lassa Fever

The report, which covered the week of June 16-22, revealed that 781 confirmed cases were reported out of 5,943 suspected cases across 20 states and 101 LGAs Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Brands Shine At US Trade Fairs

"This brands display is to showcase Nigeria's vibrant entrepreneurial spirit, her ingenuity, resilience and global ambition of Nigerian brands to the world," Mr Jidda said. Read more »

Nigeria: Wrestling - Nigeria's Kolawole Wins Gold At Spanish Grand Prix

Reacting to her win, Nigeria Wrestling Federation President Daniel Igali praised Kolawole's determined and inspired performance. Read more »

Nigeria: Musan Shines Again in Oregon, Unveils Bold New Look

Hayward Field continues to be a special venue for Amusan, who has delivered some of her finest performances on the famous Oregon track. Read more »