May 29
Africa: All of Africa Today - May 29, 2026
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Nigeria: India Turns to Nigeria, Other African Countries for Soybeans
Vanguard
India has turned to Nigeria and other African countries for soybean imports after soaring domestic prices forced Indian traders to cancel soymeal export contracts for the first… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Undergoing Historic Test - Tinubu
This Day
President Bola Tinubu Friday morning defended the sweeping economic reforms implemented by his administration over the last three years, declaring that Nigeria is passing through a… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Destroy 8 Hectares of Farmland in Plateau Communities
Leadership
Over eight hectares of cultivated farmland have been destroyed in Rewienku Village, Irigwe Chiefdom of Bassa local government area of Plateau State by suspected gunmen. Read more »
Nigeria: May 29 and Unfulfilled Promises [editorial]
Daily Trust
Since 1999, May 29 has become a date for not only reflection on the democratic journey of Nigeria but also for a due review of legitimate demands and expectations by the citizens.… Read more »
Nigeria: Economic Growth Should Translate to Better Living Condition, NASFAT Tells Govt
Daily Trust
The Chief Missioner of the Nasrul-Lahi-l-Fatih Society (NASFAT), Imam Abdul-Azeez Onike, has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful and continue supporting government efforts aimed at… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Has Scored 70 Percent in Security - Defence Minister
Vanguard
The minister of defence, General Christopher Musa (Retd), said on Friday that the administration of President Bola Tinubu has scored between 65 and 70 per cent performance in… Read more »
Nigeria: Oyo Abduction - 'I'm the Only One She Has', Woman Demands Ward's Rescue
Vanguard
Families of children abducted during a terrorist attack on schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have continued to plead for government intervention, 14 days after… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - APC Forum Raises Concerns Over Primaries, Calls for Internal Reforms
Vanguard
The North-Central All Progressives Congress, APC Forum has expressed concerns over the conduct of the party's recently concluded primary elections and called for reforms aimed at… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Risks Health Insecurity Without Urgent Pharma Reforms, Experts Warn
Leadership
Pharmaceutical experts have warned that Nigeria's rising dependence on imported medicines poses a growing threat to national health security, calling for urgent executive reforms… Read more »
Africa: Nigeria's Expanding Tech Ecosystem Leads Africa's Innovation Push - Report
Leadership
Nigeria's growing influence in Africa's technology and innovation ecosystem has received fresh global recognition as startups founded by Nigerians emerged strongly on Bloomberg's… Read more »
Africa: Muslim Faithful Leave Mecca After Hajj
Vanguard
Thousands of Muslims began to leave the holy city of Mecca on Friday after having completed the hajj pilgrimage in scorching heat and despite the shadow of war across the Middle… Read more »
Nigeria: FRSC Commends Dangote Cement On New Transport Safety Policy
Vanguard
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has commended Dangote Cement Plc for delivering measurable and transformative improvements in road safety, noting a significant decline in… Read more »
Nigeria: APGA Primaries - Tales of Discontent, Gale of Jubilation in Anambra
This Day
David-Chyddy Eleke reports that the recent primary election of All Progressives Grand Alliance for all elective positions in Anambra state was that of mixed feelings as losers… Read more »
Nigeria: Corruption - Who's Still Afraid of Looting and the Administration?
Vanguard
As the country edges closer to the 2027 election cycle, the central question surrounding Tinubu's anti-corruption campaign increasingly revolves around whether the administration… Read more »
Nigeria: The Dangote License to Fight for Nigeria [editorial]
This Day
Crusoe Osagie explains that Dangote has earned the right to a duel with unscrupulous employees of Nigerian regulatory institutions, individuals with virtually no skin in the game,… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Anniversary - Judiciary/Rule of Law - No Excuses to Fail, but...
Vanguard
Before assuming office as Nigeria's 16th President on May 29, 2023, Bola Tinubu had identified judicial reform as a cornerstone of economic growth and investment in his manifesto,… Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Ratifies Garba Biggs As Consensus Governorship Candidate for Plateau in 2027
This Day
The Plateau State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Wednesday, formally ratified Sunday Garba Biggs as its consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election,… Read more »
Nigeria: Aso Rock Chaplain Defends Govt Over Oyo Abductions, Says They're Not Folding Their Arms
This Day
Chaplain of Aso Rock Villa Chapel, and Executive Secretary of Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, yesterday, rose in defence of the federal government… Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency Says It Has Uncovered Deliberate Attempt to Weaponise Religion for Politics Ahead 2027
This Day
The presidency, yesterday, accused some unnamed politicians in the country of embarking on a deliberate attempt to weaponise religion for politics ahead of the 2027 polls. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Economy to Grow 4.1% Amid Inflationary Pressures - AfDB
This Day
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has projected that Nigeria's economy will grow by 4.1 per cent in 2026 despite mounting geopolitical tensions, rising inflation, worsening… Read more »
Nigeria: Decades of Oil Pollution in Bayelsà Triple Cancer Risk, Reduce Life Expectancy
This Day
A recent toxicological audit has uncovered a silent health crisis in rural oil-bearing communities in Bayelsà State, revealing alarming statistics such as increase in… Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency, National Assembly to Fast-Track Constitutional Template On State Police - Akpabio
This Day
The presidency and the National Assembly are currently working on a constitutional template to hasten the establishment of state police in the country. President of the Senate,… Read more »
Nigeria: Ebola - NCDC Issues Guidelines for Health Workers, Cautions Against Importing Disease
This Day
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) yesterday released a Public Health Advisory for Healthcare Workers on Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) preparedness and… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Visits Amaechi Amid Reconciliation Talks, Sokoto Guber Candidate Hails Ex-VP
This Day
Presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, yesterday, visited his first run-ner-up in the primary election, Chibuike Amaechi, at his residence in… Read more »
