Nigeria: Reps Committee Backs Private Sector Plan for Nigeria's First Green, Climate Finance Bank

Promoters of the proposed Green and Climate Finance Bank say they are targeting $100m in founding capital as the House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy pledges… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos APC's Newly Re-Elected Asst. Publicity Secretary Dies, Party Mourns

The deceased was expected to be part of the newly elected Lagos State APC executives meant to be inaugurated at the party's secretariat on Thursday. Read more »

Nigeria: FEC Approves Six Major Road Projects Across Nigeria

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, says the government plans to commission at least four road projects in each of the six geo-political zones by 15 May. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Approves Medical Fellowships As PhD Substitute for Medical Professionals

Medical professionals have long argued that medical fellowships should be equivalent to a PhD in the academic environment. Read more »

Nigeria: Ransom Payment to Terrorists - the Lies, Deception and Politics

As it stands today, almost every Nigerian knows or has some information about how the payment of ransom and the release of victims are negotiated, ever since abduction became part… Read more »

Nigeria: Economic Lessons From the Coastal Road and Fourth Mainland Bridge

Beyond Roads and BridgesFor some days now, I have found myself engaged in discussions on the economic relevance and priority of two crucial infrastructure projects: the Coastal… Read more »

Nigeria: Can Commends Gov UBA Sani, Prays for Him

Governor Uba Sani noted that bringing back state sponsorship of Christian pilgrimage aligns with his Government's philosophy of justice, equity and fairness. Read more »

Nigeria: A Critical Review of 'Reparations - History, Struggle, Politics and Law', By Chido Onumah

Kwesi Pratt Jnr is an interesting author and a history-conscious son of Africa. The latter identity is particularly important because Pratt Jnr has chosen a struggle that is… Read more »

Africa: South Africa Accuses Morocco of 'Holding CAF Hostage' Over Wafcon 2026

For the past six weeks, uncertainty has surrounded the venue of the 2026 edition of the continental showpiece, officially known as the Women's Africa Cup of Nations Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Committee Asks CBN to Strengthen Oversight of Fintechs

The committee advocated for legislation that would explicitly place fintech operations under the supervision of the CBN. Read more »

Nigeria: Nmec Targets 50mn Nigerians for Digital Literacy As Govt Restates Ban On New Tertiary Institutions

The council also granted comprehensive insurance coverage for the 180 federal unity schools nationwide. Read more »

Nigeria: Jigawa 2027 - Ex-Defence Minister Meets Opposition Leaders Amidst Defection Rumours

Despite his public denial of plans to defect from the ruling APC to the ADC, recent public engagements of former Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru, have fuelled speculations in… Read more »

Nigeria: Federal and Preferential Characters and Political Appointments in Nigeria

I have observed the career of Rilwan Olatunji Disu for some time, and his emergence as the acting inspector-general of Police on 25 February did not come as a surprise to me. My… Read more »

Nigeria: Enugu Govt Warns Land Grabbers to Steer Clear Off Mechanic Village Land

The state government warned individuals and organisations engaging in the marketing or purchase of the vast plots of land designated for the Enugu Mechanic Village at Akegbe Ugwu… Read more »

Nigeria: Wike Promises C of O to Indigenous People of Abuja

Mr Wike explained that the move was to give the people a sense of belonging in the land of their ancestors. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Renews Omotayo's Appointment As NIPSS DG

The renewal grants Mr Omotayo, a professor, a final term of four years at the helm of NIPSS. Read more »

Nigeria: 'I Can't Believe We Scored Three Goals!' - Finidi, Ecstatic As Rivers United Go Top of NPFL

A brace from Samuel Wisdom and a penalty from former Enyimba forward Chijioke Mbaoma were all the home side needed to leapfrog to the top of the NPFL standings, with two games in… Read more »

Nigeria: Enugu On High Alert After Outbreak of Lassa Fever in Neighbouring States

Nigeria has reported 1,469 suspected cases, 318 confirmed cases and over 70 deaths. Read more »

West Africa: Cocaine, Synthetic Drugs Proliferation Raises Security, Public Health Threats in West Africa - Report

The harms driven by synthetic drug markets, including overdoses, chronic and severe mental health conditions, and community fragmentation, are escalating, the report notes. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Directs Suspension of Cashless Payment At Airports

Mr Keyamo said the president directed him to "go back to the drawing board." Read more »

Nigeria: Airport Cashless Policy - Keyamo Urges Nigerians to Exercise Patience

According to the aviation minister, the first week of Nigeria's airport cashless policy will be reviewed to enhance efficiency, boost revenue, and curb corruption at airport… Read more »

Nigeria: New Report Highlights Mismatched Votes, Tabulation Errors in 2025 Anambra Governorship Poll

The new report, titled 'Key Lessons from the 2025 Anambra Governorship Election', was presented in Abuja on Wednesday, four months after the election was held. Read more »

Nigeria: AGF Fagbemi Opposes Human Rights Defenders Bill, Backs NHRC Reform With Conditions

While supporting the repeal and re-enactment of the National Human Rights Commission Act, the AGF raised concerns over mandatory compliance certificates, borrowing powers and a… Read more »

Nigeria: Full List of 67 Items ICPC Recovered From El-Rufai's Abuja Home

The ICPC filed the list along with its counter-affidavit at the Federal High Court in Abuja to oppose a N1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit instituted by Mr El-Rufai. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Army Rescues Two Kidnap Victims, Arrest Suspected Gun Runner in Plateau, Kaduna

The Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Chinonso Oteh, says troops, deployed at Wase, rescued the victims during an aggressive patrol around Kukawa in Kanam Local… Read more »