Is the Trump-Tinubu Collaboration Working? [blog]
CFR
Despite undeniable progress, insecurity in Nigeria remains by and large intractable. Read more »
Over 20 Killed, Many Injured in Fresh Plateau Attack
Vanguard
JOS - More than 20 persons have been killed and several others injured after gunmen attacked Binper community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. Read more »
Navy Disrupts Three Illegal Refineries, Recovers 85,000 Litres in Rivers
Vanguard
ABUJA -- The Nigerian Navy has sustained its operations against crude oil theft and illegal refining activities, disrupting three illegal refining sites and recovering… Read more »
$25bn Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Dream Drags
Daily Trust
The much-touted multi-billion-dollar Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline is yet to take off owing to the alleged 'lukewarm' attitude of Nigerian authorities, Daily Trust learnt from… Read more »
All of Africa Today - August 19, 2026
allAfrica
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Nigeria's Inflation Falls to 15.43 Percent in July As Food Prices Rise
Premium Times
The latest NBS data show a slower increase in overall consumer prices, but food inflation accelerated sharply, with monthly food inflation rising to 5.56 per cent from 3.75 per… Read more »
Food Prices Rise As Inflation Slows
Daily Trust
Nigeria's food inflation rose in July despite a series of interventions by the federal government to boost domestic production, reduce input costs and ease pressure on consumers. Read more »
Importer, Clearing Agent Arrested Over Importation of 399 Rifles
Vanguard
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has arrested an importer and a female clearing agent over the alleged illegal importation of 399 Jojef pump-action rifles through the Tin Can… Read more »
Bako Calls for Sack of Gusau-Led NFF Board to Avert Further Damage to Nigeria Football
This Day
Former Sokoto State FA Chairman, Dr Danladi Bako, has described the continued stay in office of the Ibrahim Musa Gusau-led board of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) as an… Read more »
13-Year-Old Table Tennis Prodigy Elizabeth Emenike Targets African Dominance
Daily Trust
Thirteen-year-old Elizabeth Emenike of Abia State has set her sights on becoming Africa's top-ranked player in the U-15 table tennis category. Read more »
Dozens Killed in Plateau State Attack
DW
Officials in Nigeria have said at least 25 people were killed in their homes when armed men stormed their village Monday night. Fears of reprisal are real as violence between… Read more »
FG Unveils National Digital Cloud Policy, Targets $750m Investment in 24 Months
Premium Times
"A central feature of the Policy is the use of Government's collective purchasing power to accelerate domestic infrastructure investment," the ministry stated. Read more »
Ogogo - Femi Adebayo Seeks Urgent Medical Help for Taiwo Hassan
Vanguard
Veteran Nollywood actor Femi Adebayo has joined the growing calls for urgent medical assistance for veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, who is reportedly… Read more »
NDLEA Seizes Cocaine Worth N39bn, Arrests Two Suspected Cartel Members
Premium Times
The NDLEA said the seizure, valued at about $27.7 million, was the largest interception of cocaine through a courier channel in the agency's history. Read more »
Nigeria's Dangote Refinery Secures $1b Backing Ahead of IPO
Daba Finance
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has secured a $1 billion underwriting programme ahead of its planned Nigerian stock-market listing, adding another source of capital as the company… Read more »
