April 22
Nigeria: Jet Fuel - Tinubu to Grant Debt Discounts to Airline Operators
Vanguard
President Bola Tinubu has intervened in the escalating crisis in Nigeria's aviation sector, following threats by airline operators to suspend services over the soaring cost of Jet… Read more »
April 21
Nigeria: 350,000 Children Vaccinated Against Crippling Diphtheria Epidemic
MSF
The humanitarian medical organisation Doctors Without Borders (MSF) and the Borno State Ministry of Health have successfully completed a vaccination campaign against diphtheria… Read more »
Nigeria: Oyedele in As Nigeria's Finance Minister, Edun Out
Premium Times
Mr Oyedele previously served as Minister of State in the ministry. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Charges Retired General, Others Over Alleged Failed Coup
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The 13 charges include treason, terrorism, failure to inform security intelligence about the coup plot, money laundering and terrorism financing. Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - April 21, 2026
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Nigeria: Foundation Honours Nigerian Geneticist for Sickle Cell Research
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The role model award is a recognition of Ms Falusi's work in human genetics, particularly her research on Sickle Cell Disease and Alpha Thalassaemia. Read more »
Nigeria: No, Nigerian Army Did Not 'Recently' Arrest 488 Boko Haram Members in Abia State
Africa Check
No, Nigerian army did not 'recently' arrest 488 Boko Haram members in Abia state Read more »
Africa: Experts Seek Improvement On Childhood Cancer Survival Rate in Africa
This Day
Pediatric cancer specialists, researchers and policymakers from across the world have called for urgent, coordinated action to improve childhood cancer survival rates in Africa,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria-South Africa Navies Deepen Ties On Maritime Security
This Day
The Nigerian and South African Navies have strengthened their partnership on maritime security across Africa, a cooperation stemming from their inaugural Naval Staff Talks at Naval… Read more »
Nigeria: It's Unfair for Atiku to Call Jonathan an Inexperienced Leader - Onuesoke
Vanguard
National Commentator and Environmentalist, Chief Sunny Onuesoke has stated that it is unfair for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to described former President of Nigeria, Dr… Read more »
Africa: Four Nigerian Startups Selected for Google's 10th Accelerator Africa Cohort
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The four selected Nigerian startups focus on leveraging artificial intelligence to bridge gaps in financial inclusion and communications. Read more »
Nigeria: Procedural Delays Persist, As Respondent Parties Seek Out-of-Court Settlement in Chief Nnaji's Suit
This Day
Proceedings resumed at the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Abuja Judicial Division, in the ongoing suit filed by former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche… Read more »
Nigeria: Lack of Long-Term Planning Bane of Nigeria's Devt - Tinubu
This Day
President Bola Tinubu has attributed the nation's under development and growth challenges to inability of past administrations to adopt a serious long-term planning framework,… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Blames Poor Long-Term Planning for Nigeria's Growth Challenges
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President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday attributed Nigeria's development and growth challenges to the failure of previous administrations to adopt serious long-term planning frameworks. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Upgrades 3,000 PHCs, Retrains 78,000 Health Workers - Official
Premium Times
Mr Aina spoke on Tuesday in Abuja at the agency's first quarter 2026 media briefing, where he reviewed progress under the ongoing primary healthcare reforms. Read more »
Nigeria: 20m Nigerian Women Experienced Female Genital Mutilation - Unicef
Leadership
About 20 million women between the age of 15-49 have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM) in Nigeria, Chief of Child Protection with United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF),… Read more »
Nigeria: Davido Hints At Fresh Collab With Chris Brown
Leadership
Nigerian Pop Star and multiple-time Grammy Award nominee Davido, born David Adeleke, has disclosed his plans for his upcoming project, revealing that he will collaborate with… Read more »
Nigeria: Judge Warns Against Delays in Assets Forfeiture Case Against Malami, Sets Hearing Date
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The judge warned lawyers against acts calculated to stall the forfeiture proceedings against assets traced to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Mr Malami. Read more »
Africa: Africa's Medical Schools Push for 'Competence Over Certification' to Tackle 6.1m Health Worker Shortage
This Day
Africa's medical education leaders have declared a decisive shift from "training for certification to training for competence", as the continent confronts a projected shortfall of… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Raises Alarm Over Imposters Targeting Youths, Motorists
Vanguard
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned Nigerians about criminal gangs posing as its operatives to ambush youths and extort motorists across major cities. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Reshuffles Cabinet As Oyedele Becomes Finance Minister
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President Bola Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle in the membership of the Federal Executive Council. Read more »
Nigeria: El-Rufai to Remain in Custody As Court Defers Bail Ruling
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The court ordered Mr El-Rufai to remain in ICPC custody. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Illegal Mining - Court Adjourns Case Against Eight Foreigners for Adoption
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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday adjourned the case filed by the Federal Government against eight Chinese nationals and two others over allegations bordering on illegal… Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Court Adjourns Ruling On El-Rufai's Bail to June
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BThe Kaduna State High Court has adjourned ruling on the bail application filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, to June. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Spends $150m Annually On Vaccines - NPHCDA
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The federal government says it spends approximately 150 million dollars annually on vaccine procurement while expanding malaria vaccination to more states. Read more »
