April 07
Nigeria: Nigeria Earned N161tn in 15 Years As Tax Surge Reshapes Fiscal Landscape - Report
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Nigeria earned an estimated N161.1trillion in revenues from oil and non-oil sectors in the years spanning 2010 to 2024, with new data showing that tax and non-oil income streams… Read more »
Nigeria: Middle East War - How Countries Are Responding to Oil Price Shock & What Nigeria Must Do
Premium Times
The Middle East conflict has triggered a sharp rise in global oil prices, forcing governments worldwide to adopt emergency measures to shield their economies. Read more »
Nigeria: Only 10.5% Women in Nigeria Have Formal Jobs - World Bank
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Nigeria's labour market continues to disadvantage women in formal employment, with just 10.5 per cent of employed women holding wage or salaried positions in 2025, per the World… Read more »
Nigeria: Relief for Nigeria's Oil Sector As Seplat Workers Halt Strike Action
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There was a sense of relief in Nigeria's oil and gas sector at the weekend after senior workers at one of Nigeria's most prolific energy companies, Seplat, called off a strike… Read more »
Nigeria: After 13 Years, Court Moves to Fast-Track N1.4bn Subsidy Fraud Case
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Justice Ismail Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja, has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to conclude its prosecution within three months in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Moves to Decongest Correctional Centres and Upgrade Facilities, Frees 43 Inmates
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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the release of 43 inmates from correctional centres across the State, as part of ongoing efforts to decongest custodial… Read more »
Nigeria: Again, OPEC Snubs Nigeria, Raises Output Quota for Saudi Arabia, Others
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The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) have once again adjusted crude oil output among key producers, excluding Nigeria from the latest production… Read more »
Nigeria: TCN to Begin Upgrade of Alaoji-Onitsha Transmission Line
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The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), in partnership with African Development Bank (AfDB), has commenced the implementation of Resettlement Action Plan (RAP), including… Read more »
Nigeria: Amid Deepening Poverty, Govt, States' Revenue Surges 14.2 Percent in 2026
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The federal, state and local governments recorded a 14.2 per cent increase in revenue from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) in the first two months of 2026… Read more »
Nigeria: The Return of Arinzo Grosses 104.8m in Cinema, Becomes Highest Easter Opener
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Nollywood actress and filmmaker Iyabo Ojo has announced that her latest film, The Return of Arinzo, has emerged as the highest-grossing movie of the Easter weekend at the Nigerian… Read more »
Nigeria: APC Chieftain Alabi Declares Governorship Bid in Kwara, Vows Inclusive Devt
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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Alabi Oluwatoyin Tajudeen, on Monday formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 Kwara State governorship election. Read more »
Nigeria: Customs Warns of Fake Social Media Vehicle Auction Account
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has warned the public of a fake Instagram account, J. O. Attah Autos, running vehicle auctions and falsely claiming affiliation with the service. Read more »
Nigeria: Alex Barber, Controversial Us Missionary, Expelled From Nigeria
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The Nigerian government accused Mr Barber of making inflammatory statements capable of inciting violence and deepening divisions, particularly in Plateau State. Read more »
Nigeria: Inter Lagos Seal Historic NPFL Promotion
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They have now become the second team to confirm promotion this season, joining Doma United FC, while two more teams will emerge from the remaining conferences Read more »
Nigeria: UBA's Chioma Mang, Michelle Nwoga Shine At 2026 Guardian Women Festival [press release]
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The two UBA leaders received the coveted Special Recognition Awards in honour of their transformative leadership and contributions to banking, customer experience and corporate… Read more »
Nigeria: Petan, Akwa Ibom Govt Sign MOU On Oil, Gas Asset Development
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The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Akwa Ibom State Government for the joint development of oil and gas… Read more »
Nigeria: Ifelodun APC Urges National Leadership to Consider Bolarinwa for Kwara Governorship Ticket
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The people of Ifelodun Local Government, under the socio-political group The Like Minds in the Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), have urged the national… Read more »
Nigeria: My People First Foundation Empowers 2,500 Beneficiaries
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...Supports Vulnerable Individuals in Kogi Central Read more »
Nigeria: Union Bank - How Controversial Transactions Led to CBN Takeover
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·Apex bank affirms lender remains strong, stable Read more »
Nigeria: APC South-East Zonal Leadership Replies Deputy National Chair Nwoye Over Arise TV Remarks [press release]
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The zonal chapter described Mr Nwoye's comments as unethical, ill-advised, and driven more by personal dissatisfaction than genuine concern for party unity Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt, Firm Launch N8.5bn PPP Project At FGC Kano
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The Federal Government on Monday launched an N8.5bn Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project at Federal Government College, Kano, aimed at upgrading the institution's… Read more »
Nigeria: Gencos Seek Tinubu's Clarification of Power Debt Audit
Leadership
The electricity generation companies (GenCos) have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to explain how the federal government arrived at the reported N3.3 trillion debt owed to… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria's Governance Fatigue
Leadership
Nigeria is experiencing a deepening crisis of governance fatigue. Across markets in Kano, Lagos and Plateau, community meetings in Zamfara and Borno, and everyday conversations on… Read more »
Nigeria: FCCPC and Digital Theft - Time to Act
Leadership
For those who studied Economics at the Ordinary Level in the 1970s, the name O.A. Lawal likely rings a bell. His seminal work, O' Level Economics of West Africa, outlines the four… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Idris Warns Road Project Contractor Against Shoddy Job
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Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has warned contractor handling newly awarded 2.9 kilometres road in Gwandu under Gwandu local government area to adhere to specifications and… Read more »
