April 24
Nigeria: Govt Advocates Blended Finance Model to Address Nigeria's N3.4frn Agriculture Financing Gap
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The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha has called for blended finance models to drive down the nation's N3.4 trillion agricultural financing gap to boost productivity and… Read more »
Nigeria: APC Issues Revised Timetable, Fixes Presidential Primary for May 25, Governorship 23
This Day
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Thursday issued a revised time table ahead of the 2027 general election with the ruling party fixing the Presidential for May 25, while the… Read more »
Nigeria: Trending - 'Our Education, English Accent 'Better' Than Nigeria's' - Kenyan President
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The 59-year-old made the comparison while highlighting his country's human capital. Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Super Eagles Forward Eneramo Dies After On-Field Collapse
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Former Super Eagles striker Michael Eneramo has died after collapsing during a football match in Kaduna State. Read more »
Nigeria: Edun Hands Over to Oyedele
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Taiwo Oyedele has assumed office as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, following a formal handover by his predecessor, Wale Edun. Read more »
Nigeria: Doris Ogala Absent As Court Adjourns Cyberstalking Case Involving Pastor Chris Okafor
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Mr Okafor's legal team accused the actress of cyber incitement, bullying, harassment, stalking and criminal defamation. Read more »
Nigeria: Haske Set to Unveil 'A.D.a.M.a.W.a First Agenda' Ahead of 2027 Governorship Race [press release]
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The agenda is anchored on seven key pillars, which define Mr Haske's proposed policy direction for Adamawa State. Read more »
Nigeria: Former Super Eagles Striker Michael Eneramo Dies After Collapsing During Training
Premium Times
Even in retirement, he was still there; on the pitch, in the rhythm of football, doing what he loved. Now, that rhythm has been broken Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Why Shehu Hassan Hussain Must Be Re-Elected [opinion]
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Re-election is the act of voting a person back into a position, office, for another term. It applies to political roles or corporate directors, often occurring after a performance… Read more »
Nigeria: Ndidi Returns From Injury Ahead of Portugal, Poland Friendlies
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Ndidi walked straight back into the starting XI and completed the full 90 minutes as Beşiktaş delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Alanyaspor in their Turkish Cup… Read more »
Nigeria: Bread Saga - Abuja Shop Owner Vows to Stand for Truth, Recounts Police Detention
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Recounting her visit to the police, Ms Dooshima alleged that she was treated like a criminal upon arrival Read more »
Nigeria: Faan to Keep Momentum After Nigeria's Record Aviation Safety Score
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Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, on Friday vowed to sustain recent gains in aviation safety as the country positions itself to meet and exceed global standards. Read more »
Nigeria: ADC Lawmakers Kick As Tinubu Moves to Borrow $516m
Leadership
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Legislators' Forum has condemned President Bola Tinubu's move to secure Senate approval for an additional external loan of $516,333,070 for… Read more »
Nigeria: Navy Contains Fire Outbreak At Kirikiri Correctional Service Quarters
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The Nigerian Navy has said it team has successfully contained a major fire outbreak at the Nigerian Correctional Service Quarters, Kirikiri, Apapa, Lagos State, preventing further… Read more »
Nigeria: Ogbueshi Isichei Osamgbi @60golf Kitty Holds Today At Ikoyi
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Family and friends of Ogbueshi (Dr.) Isichei Osamgbi, a distinguished media veteran and maritime leader, have put together a golf kitty at the golf section of Ikoyi Club 1938 to… Read more »
Nigeria: Onuachu, Nwakaeme Fire Trabzonspor to Turkish Cup Semifinal
This Day
Nigerian internationals, Paul Onuachu and Anthony Nwakaeme scored in Trabzonspor's 3-1 penalty shootouts victory against Samsunspor to reach the Turkish Cup semifinal last night. Read more »
April 23
Nigeria: Tinubu Asks Senate to Approve Another $516.3 Million Loan to Construct Roads
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Mr Tinubu said the facility would finance the construction of the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, a flagship project under his Renewed Hope Agenda. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval for Fresh $516m Loan
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President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate, seeking approval to borrow a fresh $516,333,070 loan. Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - April 23, 2026
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Nigeria: Kano Govt Prepares Wedding for 1,500 Couples - Official
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The mass wedding will be held under the Kano State Government's Marriage Social Welfare Initiative, popularly known as "Auren Gata" Read more »
Nigeria: 12 of 416 Ngoshe Captives Escape From Boko Haram Terrorists
Leadership
Twelve of the 416 residents abducted from Ngoshe in Gwoza local government area have escaped Boko Haram captivity, security sources confirmed. Read more »
Africa: British International Investment Targets £9bn New Capital for Africa Economic Growth
Leadership
British International Investment (BII), has launched its new five-year strategy, with the aim to drive £9 billion of new capital into Africa to support economic growth. Read more »
Nigeria: Amupitan - What God Told Me Before I Accepted INEC Job
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Prof. Joash Amupitan, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has said he accepted the responsibility of leading Nigeria's electoral body only after "a… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Repel Midnight Terror Attack in Yobe, Kill 24, Recover Weapons - - Official
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The Nigerian Army says the troops of Operation Hadin Kai, a joint task force in the North-east, have foiled a coordinated terror attack on Kukareta in Yobe State, killing at least… Read more »
Nigeria: 10 Contacts Traced, Isolated As Covid-19 Case Hits Cross River
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*Chinese patient stable; no sign of community spread, authorities insist Read more »
