April 15
Nigeria: Govt Orders Implementation As Police Get Newly Gazetted Regulations
Daily Trust
The Federal Government, on Thursday directed the police high command to immediately implement the newly gazetted police regulations meant to guide the conduct of the officers and… Read more »
Nigeria: Rising Oil Prices - Govt Rules Out Return of Fuel Subsidy
Daily Trust
The Federal Government has ruled out any return of petrol subsidy in Nigeria, despite the recent surge in global oil prices driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Circumcision, One of the Best Things That's Happened to Me' - Actress Victoria Inyama
Premium Times
Inyama is not alone in sharing such experiences. Filmmaker Biodun Stephen and blogger Linda Ikeji have also publicly discussed being circumcised. Read more »
Nigeria: Naca Debunks Viral State-By-State HIV Figures, Warns Against Misuse of Data
Premium Times
The clarification follows a widely shared post published on 1 April by Instablog, a popular blog on Instagram. Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau Relaxes Jos North Curfew After Weeks of Violence
Premium Times
Plateau State has relaxed the curfew in Jos North from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. after improved security, weeks after deadly attacks triggered unrest and restrictions. Read more »
Nigeria: Remains of Nigerian Editor Godwin Benson Will Be Buried On 25 April
Premium Times
Mr Benson, until his passing, was the news editor of the Akwa Ibom State-owned The Pioneer newspapers. He was 52. Read more »
Nigeria: Flood to Hit Bayelsa, Delta, Adamawa, Kebbi, 29 Other States - Govt
Vanguard
As the rain begins, the Federal Government, on Wednesday, released the 2026 Annual Flood Outlook (AFO), predicting floods to hit Bayelsa, Delta, Adamawa, Kebbi and 29 other states. Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima, Akabueze Push Reforms to Align Budgets With National Development Goals
Premium Times
At a policy dialogue in Abuja, top government officials and experts warned that weak links between planning and budgeting have led to poor outcomes, including thousands of… Read more »
Nigeria: Vunobolki Dumps APC, Accuses Fintiri of Manipulating Congresses
This Day
A governorship aspirant in Asamawa State, Chief Maurice Vunobolki, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing a breakdown of trust and accusing the state… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Defectors Will Not Take Over Leadership Structures' - APC Chair to Legacy Members
Vanguard
Prof. Nentewe Yilwatda, the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, has assured legacy members of the party that political defectors will not be allowed to take over… Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu Rolls Out New Social Intervention, Targets 3,000 Rural Beneficiaries [press release]
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The initiated rolled out under the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES), is driven by the State Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA) Read more »
Nigeria: Guinness Nigeria PLC Shareholders to Receive N2.00 Interim Dividend
This Day
Guinness Nigeria Plc has announced an interim dividend of N2.00 per ordinary share for the quarter ended 31 March 2026, signalling a strong earnings recovery and renewed focus on… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Overrun Terrorists' Camps, Destroy Logistics in Bauchi Forest
Vanguard
Troops of the Nigerian Army have intensified offensive operations against bandits in Bauchi State, overrunning camps, capturing family members and destroying logistics in the Dajin… Read more »
Nigeria: I Will Address Nigeria's Security Challenges If Elected President - - Malamai
Daily Trust
An African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential aspirant, Abubakar Bello S. Malamai, has pledged to tackle Nigeria's security challenges if elected president in 2027. Read more »
Nigeria: Kogi Group Calls for Sen Echocho's Re-Election, Cites Economic Gains
Leadership
A coalition of civil society organisations under the Kogi East Political and Economic Summit Group (KEPESG) has called for the re-election of Jibrin Isah Echocho for a third term,… Read more »
Nigeria: Army Denies Arming Repentant Terrorists
Leadership
The coordinator of "Operation Safe Corridor", Brig-Gen. Yusuf Ali, has debunked claims that "repentant and active Boko Haram terrorists were being armed to fight alongside the… Read more »
Nigeria: Four Nigerian Writers Make 2026 Commonwealth Short Story Prize Shortlist
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All in their early thirties, the Nigerian writers made up four of the seven African finalists, alongside entries from Ghana, South Africa and Kenya. Read more »
Nigeria: IMF Cuts Nigeria's Growth Rate From 4.4 Percent to 4.1 Percent
Daily Trust
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reduced Nigeria's economic growth forecast for 2026 by 0.3 percentage points, cutting it from 4.4% to 4.1%, Read more »
Nigeria: No Serious Nation Can Prosper With Weak, Fragmented Revenue System - Tinubu
This Day
President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, declared that no serious nation can prosper under a weak and disjointed revenue system. Read more »
Nigeria: IMF Sees Nigeria's Growth Rebounding to 4.3 Percent in 2027 Despite 2026 Downgrade to 4.1 Percent
This Day
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in its latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) 2026, released yesterday, revised Nigeria's growth projection downward to 4.1 per cent in 2026,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nerc Flays Weak Foreign Remittances, Seeks FG's Intervention Over Ajaokuta Steel Debt
Leadership
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has raised concern over weak remittance performance by international bilateral customers in Nigeria's power market, while also… Read more »
Nigeria: Seyi Vodi Opens Up On Journey to Success, Recalls First Income Experience
Leadership
Nigerian businessman and fashionpreneur Oluwaseyi Adekunle, alias Seyi Vodi, has shared his growth journey as a successful entrepreneur, revealing how he earned his first salary. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Government Amends Charges Against Ex-AGF Malami, Drops Terrorism Financing Allegation
Leadership
The Federal Government has amended the charges filed against former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAn and his son, Abdulaziz, removing allegations related to… Read more »
Nigeria: Customs Auctions Impounded 43,750 Litres of Petrol in Kwara
Leadership
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Wednesday, put up 43,750 litres of seized petrol for public auction in Ilorin, Kwara State, following a major interception by men of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Female-Led Beauty Businesses Secure N6 Million Funding At Lagos Pitch Event
Premium Times
Three female-led beauty startups have secured a combined N6 million in equity-free funding following a competitive pitch event held in Lagos, as stakeholders intensify efforts to… Read more »
