Nigeria: Subsidy Is Gone - So Why Is Nigeria Still Borrowing?

To expect that the removal of subsidy alone would eliminate the need for borrowing is to misunderstand both the structure of Nigeria's finances and the scale of its developmental… Read more »

Nigeria: Beyond Oil - Niger Delta Attracts New Investments for Economic Growth and Development

Clearly, the journey beyond oil has begun, which marks a new dawn of development for the region. Read more »

Nigeria: 150 Displaced Persons Died in Military Detention Camp in Kwara - Amnesty International

Amnesty alleges deaths and abuse of detained people in the Kwara military camp. Read more »

Nigeria: 'My Enemies Want Me Out Using Insecurity' - Tinubu

Mr Tinubu framed the surge in insecurity not just as a national challenge but as a politically weaponised tool. Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt Approves N548.98bn to Demolish, Rebuild Carter Bridge in Lagos

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, announced the decision on Thursday after the meeting of the Federal Executive Council in Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints New Special Adviser On Power

President Tinubu has appointed Lanre Babalola as Special Adviser to the President on Power and Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Power Sector Reset and Restoration, as… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Moves to End Long-Running MMA2 Dispute With Bi-Courtney After 20 Years

The resolution follows years of litigation over Lagos airport concession, with both parties making major concessions including a debt write-off and revised operational terms. Read more »

Nigeria: Supreme Court Voids Ibadan PDP Convention, Clears Way for Wike-Backed Group

The judgment effectively ends the challenge to the faction of the party aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's New Foreign Affairs Minister Outlines Objective

The new foreign minister expressed her eagerness to assume her new role and contribute to the success of President Bola Tinubu's renewed hope agenda. Read more »

Nigeria: Supreme Court Rules in Favour of David Mark in ADC Leadership Battle

But the decision is not the final on the ADC matter as the Supreme Court ordered that the Federal High Court in Abuja, where the suit originated from, should see the stalled… Read more »

Nigeria: SSANU, NASU Announce Strike, Lament Slow Renegotiation of 2009 Agreement

The unions said the action followed the federal government's slow pace in renegotiating the 2009 agreement with non-academic staff, despite concluding a similar process with the… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints Ex-Dangote Executive As NMDPRA Chief

Mr Mohammed, who has barely spent four months in office, will be replaced by Rabiu Umar, a former executive of the Dangote Group, subject to confirmation by the Senate. Read more »

Nigeria: NNPC Records Major Breakthrough With River Niger Crossing On OB3 Gas Pipeline

The successful crossing unlocks the full potential of the OB3 Pipeline, a strategic infrastructure designed to transport up to 2 billion standard cubic feet of gas per day Read more »

Nigeria: Lawyers Say Judicial Reforms Uneven Across Nigeria Amid Progress

The lawyers said a strong, fair, and efficient judiciary was vital for the rule of law and democracy in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Motorcyclist Dies During Illegal Police Stop-and-Search, Outpost Attacked, Officers Arrested

The incident degenerated into violence after residents reportedly attacked the Kara Police Outpost, setting parts of the facility on fire and destroying police property. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Endorses Hamzat As Lagos APC Consensus Candidate for 2027 Governorship Race

The development further consolidates Mr Hamzat's position within the ruling party ahead of the 2027 elections, coming days after Governor Sanwo-Olu publicly backed his deputy for… Read more »

Nigeria: Workers' Day - Govt Declares Friday, Public Holiday

Mr Tunji-Ojo congratulated workers across the country on a peaceful 1 May Workers' Day celebration. Read more »

Nigeria: UBA Pushes Deeper Bank-Fintech Collaboration At Pan African Conference

The conference convened more than 20 leading fintechs and ecosystem stakeholders, including PalmPay, OPay, PayAza, Mastercard, Visa, Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System, and… Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - Shettima Canvasses Unity Among APC Aspirants Ahead of Primaries

APC has scheduled its primary elections for various elective positions with that of president fixed for 23 May. Read more »

Nigeria: Court to Shield Prosecution Witness As Coup Trial of Army General, Others Begins

The court granted the witness protection measure following an application by the prosecution. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Names Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu As Foreign Affairs Minister, Appoints Minister of State

Mrs Odumegwu-Ojukwu previously served as Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Bets On Local Power Amid Incessant Grid Collapses

Lagos is ramping up state-backed electricity generation and distribution after securing 400 megawatts of new supply, as Nigeria's unreliable national grid continues to fall short… Read more »

Nigeria: Peter Obi's Running Mate to Quit Labour Party Today, Joins PRP

Mr Baba-Ahmed explained that he is quitting LP due to internal wrangling in the party, which he said has made it to drift from its origin ideals. Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Invade Ekiti Church, Kill Pastor, Kidnap Worshippers

The gunmen reportedly stormed the church located on the outskirts of the community during a crusade, killed the presiding pastor and abducted several worshippers. Read more »

Nigeria: Plateau Retrieves 60 Diverted Public Assets - Official

The recoveries were disclosed on Tuesday by the chairperson of the Task Force on Recovery of Government Properties, Nash Yakubu. Read more »