April 10
Nigeria: Manufacturing Output Declines As Higher Fuel Costs Slow Growth - Report
This Day
The output of the manufacturing sector decreased as steep intensification of inflationary pressures that were propelled by higher fuel costs slowed growth in the economic activity… Read more »
Nigeria: Full List of African Referees Selected for 2026 World Cup
Vanguard
FIFA has confirmed the list of African referees selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with seven officials earning spots at football's biggest tournament. Read more »
April 09
Africa: All of Africa Today - April 9, 2026
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Nigeria: Court Sentences More Terror Suspects to 60, 40 Years Imprisonment
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A special court sitting in Abuja has sentenced scores of defendants to various jail terms, over their alleged complicity in the activities of the Boko Haram and Islamic State West… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Counters U.S. Advisory Warning Citizens Against Travel to Nigeria
Premium Times
Citing insecurity in many parts of Nigeria, the US State Department urged Americans to avoid travels to Nigeria. It also asked non-essential American embassy officials to leave the… Read more »
Nigeria: Power DisCos Miss Revenue Targets Amid Efficiency Concerns
Premium Times
The data shows that DisCos received electricity worth ₦336.43 billion, billed ₦268.20 billion, and collected only ₦204.74 billion. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Extends Hostile Acts Towards Nigeria, Tells Americans Not to Visit Country
Premium Times
There are concerns that the US is trying to coerce Nigeria into accepting a US military base. Read more »
West Africa: Liberia-Nigeria Sign Agriculture Pact
New Dawn
- Liberia's Minister of Agriculture, Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah, has held high-level bilateral talks with Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi of Nigeria to strengthen agricultural… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Student Shines At Global Academic Examination
This Day
17-year-old Nigerian student, Uchenna Scott-Ananaba, will this fall join the league of Nigerian students shining as beacons of academic excellence globally, having scored an… Read more »
Nigeria: NMA Defends Disqualification of Candidates, Denies Bias Ahead of Elections
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The NMA's response follows allegations by one of the affected aspirants, Sodipo Oluwajimi, who claimed that six candidates were unlawfully disqualified despite meeting the… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Suspends Visa Operations in Abuja Embassy
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"US Embassy Abuja is closed for visa appointments. Applicants should check their email for details on rescheduled appointments," the post read. Read more »
Nigeria: Lassa Fever Deaths Hit 167 As Cases Drop to 26 - NCDC
Premium Times
In its Week 13 epidemiological report covering 23 to 29 March 2026, the agency said confirmed cases dropped significantly to 26 from 51 recorded in the previous week. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Mourns Soldiers Killed in Borno, Describes Them As Unforgettable Heroes
This Day
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sadness over the loss of the brave soldiers of the 29 Task Force Brigade, Operation HADIN KAI, who died in a coordinated terrorist attack… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Petitioned to Arrest Blessing CEO Over Alleged N300million 'Fake Cancer' Fundraising Scam
Leadership
Controversial influencer, Blessing Okoro Nkiruka, widely known as Blessing CEO, has been dragged before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of… Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Demand 700 Cows, 1,000 Sheep From Katsina Communities to Avoid Attack
Daily Trust
Bandits have demanded 700 cows and 1,000 sheep from three communities in Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina state, threatening attacks if their demands were not met. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Democracy Not Close to China, Dubai Governance System - Jonathan
Daily Trust
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, on Thursday, called for a stronger alignment between democratic governance and sound economic policies, warning that Nigeria must deliver real… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Cancels All Visa Appointments After Ordering Staff to Leave Abuja
Daily Trust
The US Embassy in Abuja has announced the cancellation of all visa appointments, directing applicants to check their emails for details on rescheduled dates. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Sentences Boko Haram Terrorist to Death By Hanging
Vanguard
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday sentenced a Boko Haram terrorist, Auwalu Samaila, to death by hanging. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Describes Fallen Soldiers in Borno Attack As Unforgettable Heroes
Vanguard
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sadness over the loss of the brave soldiers of the 29 Task Force Brigade, Operation HADIN KAI, who died in a coordinated terrorist attack… Read more »
Nigeria: 'No One Touched Him Except Me - I Slapped Him Twice, ' - Burna Boy Gives Account of Altercation With DJ Tunez
Premium Times
"Their power is on the internet; mine is in real life." Read more »
Nigeria: Defence Headquarters Confirms Attack On Borno Military Formation
Premium Times
This confirmation was disclosed in a statement issued by defence spokesperson Micheal Onoja. Read more »
Nigeria: Five Killed As Bandits Attack Health Facility, Security Outpost in Zamfara
Premium Times
Residents told PREMIUM TIMES that the bandits stormed the community late Tuesday, specifically targeting the local security outpost and the health dispensary. Read more »
Nigeria: Defence Headquarters Confirms Attack On Borno Military Formation
Premium Times
This confirmation was disclosed in a statement issued by defence spokesperson Micheal Onoja. Read more »
Nigeria: After Weeks of Calm, Terrorists Kill Scores in Niger Communities
Premium Times
At least 60 people, including more than 40 security operatives, have been reportedly killed in coordinated attacks on communities in the Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Partners Firm, Association to Eliminate Exploitative Hire Purchase for Tricycle, Motorcycle Riders
This Day
The Federal Government has partnered with Century Information Systems Ltd (CIS) and the National Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria… Read more »
