May 27
Africa: The Dangote Refinery and the End of Africa's Engineered Dependency [analysis]
African Arguments
For decades, Africa's place in the global oil economy was not merely subordinate; it was designed to be so. Read more »
Nigeria: ADC Primary - Atiku Polls Over 1.4m Votes in 24 States, FCT, Floors Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen
Vanguard
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar took a commanding early lead in the African Democratic Congress presidential primary on Tuesday night, polling more than 1.4 million votes… Read more »
Nigeria: Eid-El-Kabir - Tight Security in Jos As Muslims Celebrate
Vanguard
Security was beefed up across major prayer grounds and mosques in Jos metropolis on Wednesday as Muslim faithful in Plateau State celebrated the Eid al-Adha festival. Read more »
Nigeria: ADC Postpones Presidential Primary Results Collation
Vanguard
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has postponed the collation of its presidential primary election results. Read more »
Nigeria: FG Approves 50 Percent Discount On NRC Train Fares for Eid-El-Kabir
Vanguard
The Federal Government has approved a 50 per cent reduction in fares on all passenger train services operated by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) as part of efforts to ease… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku in Early Lead As ADC Adjourns Collation of Results
Premium Times
Messrs Amaechi and Hayatu-Deen have, in separate statements, rejected the results even before the collation began on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Special Report - Day Akwa Ibom Market Burned Because a Fire Truck Had No Fuel
Premium Times
"For over two months now, this (fire) station has not received even a drop of diesel," an official said on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to speak publicly on… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Appointment of 40-Year-Old Prof. Segun Aina As JAMB Registrar Receives Widespread Applauds
This Day
In what many stakeholders have described as another bold statement of confidence in young Nigerian excellence, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Prof. Segun Aina as the new… Read more »
Nigeria: How Nigerian Varsities Can Explore Alternative Funding Amid Rising Financial Pressures
This Day
At the Commonwealth Institute Universities Leaders Conference held recently in Lagos, university administrators, financial experts and education strategists explored practical ways… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery's Wall Street-Size IPO
This Day
The IPO is a potential blueprint for shared prosperity across Africa, argues Kalu Okoronkwo. Read more »
Nigeria: How Poor Communication From Travel Agents Leaves Air Passengers Stranded - Official
Premium Times
NCAA spokesperson Michael Achimugu says many passengers miss critical flight updates because travel agents often use their own contact details during ticket bookings. Read more »
Nigeria: APC Primaries - Tinubu's Lone Challenger, Stanley Osifo, Congratulates President, Collapses Campaign Structure
Premium Times
Mr Osifo described President Tinubu's emergence as a reward for decades of political stewardship, resilience, and leadership. Read more »
Nigeria: Children's Day - Oluremi Tinubu Urges Children to Shun Destructive Paths, Embrace Responsibility
Premium Times
She urged children to approach life with responsibility and purpose, stressing that their future depends on the decisions they make now. Read more »
Nigeria: Eid-El-Kabir - Shettima, Ministries, Agencies Urge Unity, Sacrifice, Peaceful Coexistence
Premium Times
The celebration commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son in obedience to God's command and symbolises faith, sacrifice, charity and devotion Read more »
Nigeria: Eid-El-Kabir - Obi Urges Nigerians to Embrace Unity, Hope
Vanguard
As Muslims in the country join the rest of the world to mark this year's Eid-El-Kabir, the sole presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027… Read more »
Nigeria: Eid-El-Kabir - NLC Blasts Govt Over Hunger, Insecurity, Poverty
Vanguard
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has accused the government at all levels of failing Nigerians through policies that have worsened hunger, poverty and insecurity across the… Read more »
Nigeria: Eid-El-Kabir - Sacrifice Must Not Be Left for Ordinary Nigerians Alone - Can Tells Leaders
Vanguard
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, on Wednesday told political, business and religious leaders that sacrifice 'must not remain a burden carried only by ordinary citizens',… Read more »
Nigeria: Giant Messi Statue in India to Be Removed Over Safety Concerns
Vanguard
A giant statue of football superstar Lionel Messi erected in India to mark his visit last year is "swaying in the wind" and will be removed, a lawmaker told AFP on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Brother, Fellow Patriot' - Atiku Celebrates Amaechi On Birthday
Vanguard
Former Vice President and former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, on Wednesday celebrated former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi… Read more »
Nigeria: Hyprep Rallies Support for Ogoni Cleanup As FG Recommits to N'delta Restoration
This Day
The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) yesterday intensified efforts to mobilise financial and technical support for the ongoing cleanup of Ogoniland, rallying… Read more »
Nigeria: AGM - Champion Breweries Reaffirms Growth Momentum After Strong Q1 Performance
This Day
Champion Breweries Plc has held its landmark 50th Annual General Meeting (AGM), where shareholders commended the Board and Management for delivering strong financial growth,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Laud Lotus Bank Over Successful 2026 Souq Programme
This Day
Thousands of Nigerians have commended LOTUS Bank for successfully hosting the 2026 edition of its flagship Souq Programme, which concluded on Sunday with many participants… Read more »
Nigeria: FCT Partners Vando to Guide Secondary School Leavers On Career Path
This Day
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Education Board has begun a partnership with Values And Opportunities (VANDO) Global Limited Purpose to Career (P2C) Programme to equip young… Read more »
Nigeria: Marwa Visits Injured NDLEA Officers, Vows Justice After Dawaki Mob Attack
This Day
The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has visited two officers of the agency receiving treatment at… Read more »
Nigeria: Eid-El-Adha - FG Urges Nigerians to Embrace Unity, Sacrifice, Pray for Nation
Vanguard
The Federal Government has felicitated with Muslim faithful across Nigeria and the world on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, urging citizens to uphold the virtues of sacrifice,… Read more »
