April 09
Nigeria: When There Is No Playbook - Building Community Relations in Nigeria's First Legal Large-Scale Gold Mine
This Day
Before Segilola, there was no model to follow. Nigeria's extractive sector has a community relations story, but it largely belongs to oil and gas, and it was not the best. Decades… Read more »
Nigeria: NCC Moves to Improve Security in Nation's Digital Ecosystem
This Day
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a new regulation 'Telecommunications Identity Risk Management System (TIRMS) to curb fraudulent transactions in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Piggyvest Disburses N3trn, Services 6m Subscribers in 10 Years
This Day
The Piggyvest, Nigeria's savings and investment platform, has said that it disbursed over N3 trillion and serviced more than 6 million subscribers since its inception 10 years ago. Read more »
Nigeria: Iran War - Zinox Harps On Local Capacity Building in Tech Sector
This Day
Following the United States and Israel war on Iran, which has disrupted global energy markets, the Chairman, Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh has stressed the need for capacity building… Read more »
Nigeria: Signalling Deeper Reach, Bank Verification Number Rises to 68.6m
This Day
Nigeria's Bank Verification Number (BVN) database expanded to 68.6 million in March 2026, reinforcing the steady deepening of the country's financial identity architecture as the… Read more »
Nigeria: Global Leaders to Scale Energy Investment At NOG Energy Week
This Day
As NOG Energy Week marks its landmark 25th anniversary, the 2026 edition will convene stakeholders from across Africa and around the world, in line with the theme, "Advancing… Read more »
Nigeria: Banks and Conflict Between Liquidity and Lending
This Day
SOLA ONI argues that a stronger capital base should translate into better discipline, not higher risk-taking Read more »
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu and the Hope-Gov Imperative
This Day
The initiative positions Lagos as a leader in innovative governance practices, contends Kabiru OLOWOLAYEMO Read more »
Nigeria: Yobe, Nepotism, and Politics of 2027
This Day
Yobe State is administratively divided into three senatorial districts or geopolitical zones, known as Zones A, B, and C, which are used for both political representation and… Read more »
Nigeria: Boosting Oxtrack Outcomes With Edobest Success Factors
This Day
Former Governor Godwin Obaseki's frequent engagement with some of the world's most renowned institutions on education transformation does not only underscore the global success of… Read more »
Nigeria: Do the 2 - How Pepsodent, Dentists and Government Are Building a National Habit for Healthier Oral Hygiene
This Day
In a bid to strengthen oral health awareness and build lifelong habits, Pepsodent, in collaboration with the Nigerian Dental Association (NDA) and the Federal Ministry of Health… Read more »
Nigeria: UBA Pensions to Host Annual Sports Tournament Saturday
This Day
UBA Pensions Custodian Limited is set to host the 12th edition of its Annual Sports Tournament on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Upbeat Recreational Centre, Lekki, Lagos. Read more »
Africa: Africa Re Hosts 3rd Edition of Prestigious CEOs' Golf Tournament At Ikoyi Club
This Day
The African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re) has announced the return of its prestigious CEOs' Golf Tournament to the Golf Section of Ikoyi Club 1938 in Lagos. Read more »
Nigeria: Lookman's Atlético Snatch 2-0 Edge At Camp Nou
This Day
Ademola Lookman and Atletico Madrid last night took a major step towards reaching the semifinal of the UEFA Champions League when they beat 10-man Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles to Defend Unity Cup in London Next Month
This Day
*Jamaica, Zimbabwe and India to battle Nigeria in four-nation spectacle Read more »
Nigeria: FIFA World Cup 2026 - Seven African Referees Listed, Nigeria Absent Again
Premium Times
According to Pierluigi Collina, chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, the selected officials emerged from a rigorous process spanning more than three years. Read more »
Nigeria: Antenatal Care Is Leaving Pregnant Women Without Basic Nutrition Advice in Nigeria [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Sheriff Gbadamosi and Favour Ani (Lead writers) Read more »
April 08
Nigeria: Trump Links CNN's Ceasefire Report to Unknown Nigerian Outlet
Daily Trust
United States President Donald Trump has drawn Nigeria into the global spotlight after alleging that a controversial report on the Iran-US ceasefire originated from a "fake news… Read more »
Nigeria: Victims of Plateau Killings Laid to Rest
Daily Trust
The death toll from the Palm Sunday attack on Anguwan Rukuba community in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State has risen to 33, as some of the victims were laid to rest… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - April 8, 2026
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Nigeria: Nigerian DJs Association Bans Members From Playing Burna Boy's Songs Over Altercation With DJ Tunez
Premium Times
The "Last Last" crooner was reportedly involved in a heated exchange with DJ Tunez, which later turned physical. Read more »
Nigeria: World Bank to Nigeria - Save Oil Windfall for Rainy Day, Rebuild Fiscal Buffers
This Day
The World Bank has prescribed some policy responses for Nigeria in the wake of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, including fiscal discipline, rebuilding fiscal buffers, and… Read more »
Nigeria: Groups Warn Nigeria 'On Brink of Collapse' Over Insecurity, Economic Strain
Premium Times
The groups said the country is "on the brink of collapse" amid rising insecurity, widening inequality and declining public confidence in public institutions. Read more »
Nigeria: Death Toll in Plateau Attacks Hits 33 As Protest Halts Burial
Vanguard
Jos--Tension gripped Angwan Rukuba community, in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, yesterday, as the death toll from the Palm Sunday attack rose to 33. Read more »
West Africa: Minister Says He 'Would Have Shot' Journalist Over One-Party State Comments [press release]
MFWA
Nigeria's Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on April 3, 2026, stated during a media chat (an informal engagement between a public official and… Read more »
