April 17
Nigeria: Osun APC Slams Lawmaker Salam, Faults Criticism of Tinubu, Oyebamiji, Oke
This Day
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned a member of the House of Representatives, Bamidele Salam, for his recent remarks against President Bola… Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Attack Kwara Communities, Abduct Residents
Premium Times
Coordinated attacks in Kwara communities leave several abducted and others injured, deepening fears over worsening rural insecurity Read more »
Nigeria: Mutfwang Seeks Unity, Forgiveness Amid Plateau Killings
Premium Times
Governor Caleb Mutfwang called for forgiveness and unity among political and community leaders in Plateau State. Read more »
Nigeria: Opposition Emerges Over Alleged Third-Term Ambition of House Majority Leader
Vanguard
BENIN CITY -- Concerns are being raised in parts of Owan Federal Constituency of Edo State over the possible return of the House of Representatives Majority Leader, Julius… Read more »
Nigeria: Airline Operators Threaten to Suspend Operations Over Surge in Jet Fuel Price
Vanguard
Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, has warned that airlines across the country may suspend operations from April 20, 2026, over what it described as an "astronomical and… Read more »
Nigeria: How Terror Attack Ended Last Conversation Between Brig-Gen Braimah, Twin Brother
Vanguard
Grieving twin brother of the late Brigadier General Oseni Braimah, who was killed alongside other soldiers in a midnight terrorist attack on the 29 Task Force Brigade Headquarters… Read more »
Nigeria: Rising Costs - IMF Warns of Tough Times for Nigerians
Vanguard
The International Monetary Fund, IMF, has warned that Nigerians may face tougher economic conditions in the near term as rising food and transportation costs continue to squeeze… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Seeks Stronger State Collaboration to Tackle Illiteracy
Daily Trust
The Federal Government has called for stronger collaboration with state governments as a critical step toward improving literacy outcomes across Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Moves to End Abandoned, Duplicate Projects in Development Commissions
Daily Trust
The Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, has said the Federal Government is enforcing strict performance benchmarks to end project duplication, abandonment and poor… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Rehabilitates 8 Foreign, 736 Nigerian Ex-Insurgents
Daily Trust
The Federal Government has rehabilitated 744 former insurgents and victims of violent extremism, including eight foreign nationals, under its De-radicalisation, Rehabilitation and… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Rallies World Bank, IMF, Us Exim Chiefs On Investment in Nigeria's Energy, Industrial Sectors
This Day
President/Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, held a series of high-level meetings with global financial leaders on the side-lines of the ongoing International… Read more »
Nigeria: I Remain Undeterred By Antics of Opposition, I Won't Retreat - Tinubu
This Day
President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, declared that he was unfazed by the antics of the opposition, which he said were intended to distract him, affirming that his government remains… Read more »
Nigeria: Group Rejects Atiku's Arise TV Comments On Jonathan, Cites Governance Achievements
Premium Times
The Goodluck Jonathan Legacy Project (GJLP) defended Mr Jonathan's record, citing economic growth, democratic milestones and international recognition during his tenure. Read more »
Nigeria: Ajah Chieftaincy Tussle Deepens As Family Accuses Akiolu of Forgery, Unlawful Detention
This Day
The leadership dispute over the Ajah and Okun-Ajah stool recently took a new turn, with the Olumegbon Chieftaincy Family accusing the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, of… Read more »
Africa: Keyamo Calls for Aircraft Maintenance Hubs in Africa to Stop Capital Flight
This Day
Nigeria's Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has called for urgent and unified action to transform Africa's aviation sector, insisting that the region… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Courts Private Capital to Close $2.3tn Infrastructure Gap
This Day
Nigeria is ramping up efforts to bridge its vast infrastructure deficit, estimated at $2.3 trillion over the 2020-2043 period, with a renewed push to attract private capital… Read more »
Nigeria: Amid Uncertainty, Nigerian Breweries Foresees Strong Growth in 2026
This Day
The management of Nigerian Breweries plc, yesterday expressed optimism about its performance in 2026 financial year, projecting stronger growth driven by expectations of improved… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Airlines' Poor Performance Linked to Aircraft Underutilisation
This Day
Nigerian Airlines may be losing over N8 billion revenue annually, due to the inability of operators to maximise the utilisation of aircraft in their fleet, THISDAY investigation… Read more »
Africa: Nigeria Intensify Efforts to Deepen Monetary Cooperation, Financial Integration Across Africa
This Day
Nigeria has stepped up efforts to host the African Union (AU) African Monetary Institute (AMI), signalling a renewed push toward deeper monetary cooperation and financial… Read more »
Nigeria: How Jonathan, Wife Chased Me Out of PDP - Amaechi
Vanguard
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said he was chased out of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by then-President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Government Graduates 744 Ex-Insurgents Under Deradicalisation Programme
Premium Times
Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, said the initiative reflects a broader strategy that combines military pressure with rehabilitation efforts to curb the spread of extremist… Read more »
Nigeria: Manufacturers Propose CNG Adoption and Naira-for-Crude Optimization As Alternatives to Fuel Imports
Leadership
Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has pushed for practical, home-focused measures to fight inflation, including optimizing the Naira-for-crude policy, accelerating CNG… Read more »
Nigeria: ADC Bars New Executives From Assuming Office Before May 12 Inauguration
Leadership
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has clarified that all newly elected state executives and party officers will only assume office after their formal inauguration scheduled for… Read more »
Nigeria: Just-in - Saraki, Ahmed, Others to Face Fresh Trial Over 2018 Offa Robbery
Leadership
Former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, and former Kwara State governor, Abdulfatai Ahmed, will on June 4, 2026, face a fresh 20-count charge bordering on culpable homicide,… Read more »
Nigeria: Shonekan Centre, Eurocham Launch Reform Agenda Targeting Policy Bottlenecks
Leadership
The Ernest Shonekan Centre for Legislative Reforms and Economic Development (ESC) of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group and the European Business Chamber Nigeria (EUROCHAM) on… Read more »
