April 14
West Africa: Ecowas Parliament Adopts Measures to Protect Children
Daily Trust
The Joint Committee of the ECOWAS Parliament has adopted a set of strategic and actionable measures to strengthen the protection of children in street situations and combat child… Read more »
Nigeria: PTDF Screens 2,102 Candidates for Phd Scholarship
Daily Trust
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has commenced the interview of 2,102 applicants for Overseas Scholarship Scheme (OSS) for PhD in France, Germany and Malaysia. Read more »
Nigeria: Experts to Train Professionals On Blue Economy
Daily Trust
The International Maritime Institute of Nigeria (IMION) has unfolded plans to train stakeholders on Nigeria's Blue Economy Policy. Read more »
Nigeria: A Nation Misdiagnosed - Why Nigeria's Violence Is Not Genocide [analysis]
Daily Trust
There is something dangerously comforting about a simple explanation for a complex problem. It offers clarity where there is confusion, certainty where there is doubt, and a clear… Read more »
Nigeria: Global Leaders to Scale Energy Investment At NOG Week 2026
Daily Trust
Global energy leaders, policymakers, and investors are set to converge in Abuja for the 25th anniversary of NOG Energy Week 2026, with a strong focus on scaling investment,… Read more »
Nigeria: NSC Hails Aruna's Outing At Wtt Youth Tourney in Luxembourg
Daily Trust
The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has commended the outstanding performance of 10 year-old Quadri Aruna jnr at the World Table Tennis… Read more »
Nigeria: Muritala Wins ICAN 60th Anniversary Golf Tourney
Daily Trust
Highly-motivated Rasaq Muritala emerged the winner of the Institute of Chartered Accountant Nigeria (ICAN) 60th anniversary golf tournament held at Ikeja Golf Club in Lagos Read more »
Nigeria: Gwale LGA Bags N5m Cash Prize At Kano Football Competition
Daily Trust
Gwale Local Government Authority of Kano State earned N5m cash prize after emerging winners at the just concluded Steron Community Development Foundation's football tournament. Read more »
Nigeria: El-Kanemi Host Nasarawa United in Clash of Divergent Destinies
Daily Trust
Relegation-threatened El-Kanemi Warriors will fight to end their winless run as they play host to Nasarawa United in a mouth-watering Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL)… Read more »
April 13
Nigeria: Ex-Oil Minister Diezani Denies All Six Bribery Counts in UK Trial
This Day
Former Nigerian petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke on Monday opened her defence in dramatic fashion at Southwark Crown Court, telling a London jury that she never abused her… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Opens Investigation After Deadly Airstrike Kills Dozens in Market
RFI
Dozens of people in northeastern Nigeria have been killed in airstrikes carried out by Nigeria's military, which claimed to be targeting jihadists, local residents and NGOs said… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - April 13, 2026
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Nigeria: Electricity Generation Improved to 4300mw From 3951mw - FG
Vanguard
The Federal Government announced on Sunday that electricity generation improved from 3,951 MW to 4,300 MW between March 28 and April 10. Read more »
Morocco: Nigeria to Sign $25 Billion Intergovernmental Gas Pipeline Deal With Morocco
Premium Times
It is also expected to carry up to 30 billion cubic meters of gas, with 15 billion set aside for Morocco and exports to Europe. Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Misses OPEC Quota, Produces 1.38m Bpd in March
Vanguard
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has disclosed that Nigeria's crude oil output, excluding condensate, rose to 1.38 million barrels per day (bpd) in… Read more »
Nigeria: Türkiye Delivers 36 Tons of Food Aid to IDPs in Adamawa
Leadership
Türkiye has delivered 36 tons of food aid to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Adamawa State, as part of efforts to support Nigeria's ongoing humanitarian response to… Read more »
Nigeria: No Plan to Exclude Opposition From 2027 Elections - Presidency
Leadership
The Presidency has dismissed claims that opposition parties were being sidelined ahead of the 2027 general election, insisting that Nigeria's political space remained open and… Read more »
Nigeria: Lamine Yamal Wants Osimhen At Barcelona
This Day
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal is craving to play alongside Nigeria and Galatasaray top striker, Victor Osimhen, at Camp Nou in the coming season. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Fixes Date to Rule On El-Rufai's Bail As ICPC Files Amended Corruption Charges
Premium Times
The nine amended charges at the Kaduna State High Court were brought under the Advance Fee Fraud and the Other Fraud Related Offences Act, 2006. Read more »
Nigeria: Finally, ADC Gets Venue for Convention, Event to Be Held On Tuesday in Abuja
Premium Times
The party had raised concerns about its difficulty getting a venue for its national convention, accusing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) government of sabotaging its… Read more »
Nigeria: ICPC Amends Charge, Drops Co-Defendant in El-Rufai Trial
This Day
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Monday arraigned former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, before the state High… Read more »
Nigeria: Commanding Officer, Six Others Killed in Another Terrorist Attack in Monguno
This Day
A Commanding Officer and six other personnel have paid the supreme price after troops of Sector 3, Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), repelled another… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Confirms Killing of Colonel, Six Soldiers in Borno Attack
Premium Times
PREMIUM TIMES reported that suspected fighters of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) attacked a military formation, killing a colonel, I.A Mohammed and other soldiers Read more »
Nigeria: 'He's Disrespectful' - Atiku Slams Shettima for Asking for Scorecard As VP
Premium Times
Atiku stated he would not dignify the request with a response, claiming that Mr Shettima's approach is disrespectful to him and an affront to cultural values in Northern Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Rescue 12 Kidnap Victims, Arrest 188 Suspects in Katsina
Leadership
The Katsina State Police Command said it arrested no fewer than 188 suspects linked to various criminal activities and rescued 12 kidnapped victims within the month of March. Read more »
