April 19
Nigeria: Presenters Who Express Opinions As Facts, Bully Guests Risk Sanctions, NBC Warns TV, Radio Stations
This Day
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has warned that presenters who express opinions as facts and bully guests would be sanctioned. Read more »
Nigeria: Makinde to Name Preferred Governorship Candidate in May, Awaits Supreme Court Ruling On PDP
This Day
Oyo State Governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde, has said he would publicly disclose his preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election before the end of the first week of May. Read more »
Nigeria: To Protect Domestic Firms, Manage Forex, FG Bans Importation of Paracetamol, Other Medicines·frozen Poultry, Cement, Detergents, Refined Vegetable Oils Also Banned
This Day
The federal government has released an updated schedule of prohibited trade items, signalling a firm stance on protecting domestic industries and managing foreign exchange. Read more »
Nigeria: Despite CBN's Policy Shift, Five Banks Post N9.88tn Interest Income As High Rates Persist
This Day
Despite a marginal easing of monetary policy by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), five leading banks generated a combined N9.88 trillion in interest income in 2025, underscoring… Read more »
Nigeria: Cardoso - Global Shocks Not Slowing Nigeria's Push for Resilience, Single-Digit Inflation Target
This Day
*Says data-driven MPC stance on rates vindicated Read more »
Nigeria: Citing Unacceptable Terms, Bauchi PDP Halts Defection Talks With APC
This Day
*Accuses APC leadership of rejecting key conditions presented during the negotiations Read more »
April 17
Africa: All of Africa Today - April 17, 2026
allAfrica
Read more »
Nigeria: Ijaw Leaders Endorse Tinubu, Oborevwori
This Day
The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Otuaro and other prominent Ijaw leaders have endorsed President Bola Tinubu and the Delta State Governor, Hon… Read more »
Nigeria: Renew Capital Launches Venture Lab to Back African Fintech Founders
Daba Finance
Renew Capital has launched a new programme to support startups building financial products for small businesses. The initiative, called the Renew Venture Lab: EmFi Series, aims to… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Inflation Hits Two-Decade High As Fuel Costs Surge
Daba Finance
Nigeria's monthly inflation rate rose to a more than two-decade high in March, driven by higher fuel costs linked to global energy tensions. Consumer prices increased 4.2%… Read more »
Africa: 'Why Men Aren't Wired to Be Committed to One Partner' - Akon
Premium Times
Senegalese-American singer Akon has sparked debate after suggesting that men are not naturally wired for commitment, arguing that most relationship problems women face stem from… Read more »
Nigeria: Offa Bank Robbery - Saraki Denies Fresh Charges, Alleges Political Plot
Premium Times
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has denied any involvement in the 2018 Offa bank robbery, describing fresh criminal charges filed against him by the Kwara State Government as… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Signs 2026 Appropriation Bill, 2025 Budget Extension
Vanguard
President Bola Tinubu has assented to the 2026 Appropriation Bill, which provides for an aggregate expenditure of ₦68.32 trillion. He has also signed the bill extending the… Read more »
Nigeria: Blord Granted Bail - Sowore
Premium Times
PREMIUM TIMES reported that Blord was remanded in custody on 1 April until 27 April. Read more »
Nigeria: Hospital Malnutrition Worsening Due to Delayed Care - Experts
Premium Times
The experts called for an urgent overhaul of clinical nutrition protocols, urging hospitals to adopt a "golden hour" approach to nutritional screening as part of efforts to tackle… Read more »
Nigeria: Australian Firm Gets Six Lithium Mining Licences in Nigeria
Premium Times
The licences include four exploration permits and two small-scale mining licences, previously held by Continental Lithium Limited. Read more »
Nigeria: Don't Increase Airfare or Suspend Operations, Nigerian Govt Begs Airlines
Premium Times
The AON said its members now pay about N3,300 for each litre of aviation fuel, up from about N900 paid for the same volume in February. Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Atiku Can Contest but Should Consider His Age - Amaechi
Vanguard
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said that ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar is qualified to contest for president in 2027, but must also consider age and… Read more »
Nigeria: No Ban On Hijab During Utme, JAMB Insists
Leadership
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reiterated that no candidate is prohibited from wearing the hijab during the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Whether in Fair or Unfair Election, Tinubu Can't Win With Adc On Ballot - - Amaechi
Leadership
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said President Bola Tinubu would not win the 2027 presidential election if the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is allowed… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Rescue One, Arrest Seven Over Kogi Highway Abduction
Premium Times
Police in Kogi rescued one kidnap victim and arrested seven suspects after an attack on a passenger bus, as concerns over highway insecurity persist. Read more »
Nigeria: Uche Ogah Justifies Support for Gov Alex Otti, Reaffirms Loyalty to APC
This Day
Former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, has defended his support for Abia State governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, insisting his stance is… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Graduates Another Batch of 744 Ex-Combatants, Victims of Violent Extremism
This Day
The federal government has graduated no fewer than 744 ex-combatants and victims of violent extremism who successfully completed the six-month compulsory deradicalisation,… Read more »
Nigeria: Lawyer - INEC Not Monitoring Conventions Could Have Consequences
This Day
A legal practitioner, Todimu Ige, popularly known as 'Oga The Lawyer', has warned that the absence of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at political party… Read more »
Nigeria: Ijaw Nation Endorses Tinubu, Oborevwori for Second Terms
This Day
The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Otuaro, and other prominent Ijaw leaders have endorsed President Bola Tinubu and the Delta State Governor, Rt Hon… Read more »
