April 07
Nigeria: Gov Idris Warns Road Project Contractor Against Shoddy Job
Leadership
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 »
Nigeria: Rebuilding State Tax Capacity for Growth
Leadership
A state's tax system is like the circulatory system of a body; it is not the quantity of blood that ensures vitality, but the efficiency of the vessels, the strength of the heart,… Read more »
Nigeria: Tax Default - Lagos Drags 45 Firms, Individuals to Court
Vanguard
LAGOS -- The Lagos State Government has initiated legal proceedings against 45 corporate bodies and individuals over alleged tax liabilities running into billions of naira, as part… Read more »
Nigeria: Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, April 7, 2026
Vanguard
The Nigerian Naira maintained a relatively stable position against the United States Dollar in the early hours of Tuesday, April 7, 2026, across both the official and informal… Read more »
Nigeria: Ledu Projects N73.15tr GDP for Lagos in 2026
Vanguard
The Lagos Development Update, LEDU, 2026 report has projected significant expansion in the state's economy, with nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expected to rise to N73.15… Read more »
Nigeria: Flutterwave Secures Banking Licence to Boost Payment Efficiency
Vanguard
Flutterwave Inc., a payments technology company, said it has secured a banking licence which will enable the company hold funds and deposits directly. Read more »
Nigeria: PR Practitioners Charged On Ethical Use of Ai
Daily Trust
Public Relations practitioners have been urged to maximise the efficient deployment of artificial intelligence coupled with both critical thinking and ethical standards in… Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Settlement for Diaspora Remittances Will Boost Fx Security - Experts
Daily Trust
The directive by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) mandating international money transfer operators (IMTOs) to adopt naira settlement for diaspora remittances has been widely… Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Seeks Alternative to Grid Over Supply Shortage
Daily Trust
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo said his administration is putting modalities in place to decentralize power, improve efficiency and free the people from Benin Electricity… Read more »
Nigeria: Lone Crash - 4 Die, 8 Injured On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Daily Trust
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun Command, has confirmed the death of four persons in a lone accident in front of Christopher University on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Read more »
Nigeria: X-Raying N3.3trn Payment to Power Sector
Daily Trust
The Federal Government has approved a plan to settle longstanding debts owed across Nigeria's power sector, in what officials describe as a critical step toward stabilising the… Read more »
Nigeria: Heineken Spreads UCL Experience As 'Fans Have More Friends'
This Day
CCAhead of tonight's UEFA Champions League quarterfinal fixtures in Madrid and Lisbon, Portugal, Heineken is expanding its UCL experience across Nigeria with a multi-city… Read more »
April 06
Africa: All of Africa Today - April 6, 2026
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Africa: Middle East Crisis Pushes Buyers to Nigeria, Other African Producers
Leadership
Global energy analysts have predicted that Nigeria, along with other oil-producing African countries, will become a major beneficiary of the ongoing Middle East conflict. Read more »
Liberia: Petrol Products Prices Hiked
Liberian Observer
Liberians are facing higher petroleum prices as the Government of Liberia has announced a new price ceiling for petroleum products, reflecting an upward revision in gasoline and… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Sues 45 Companies, Individuals Over N22bn Unpaid Taxes
Leadership
Lagos State government has dragged 45 individuals and companies to the Revenue Court for allegedly owing billions of naira in taxes. Read more »
Liberia: Government Sends Mining Team to Nimba County to Investigate Reported Gold Discovery
Liberian Investigator
- The Ministry of Mines and Energy has launched a formal investigation into reports of a gold rush in Tappita, Nimba County, dispatching a team of mining engineers and geologists… Read more »
Nigeria: Oil-Producing Rivers, Abia, Imo Rank Worst in Subnational Transparency, Accountability Index
Premium Times
Abia and Rivers slump to joint last position with a 9 per cent score as the report flags weak audit transparency in three oil-producing states. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Revenue Summit Urges E-Invoicing to Cut Leakages, Enhance Efficiency
Leadership
Stakeholders from government, regulators, and the private sector converged in Abuja for the conclusion of Interswitch's Nigeria Revenue Summit, urging the adoption of scalable… Read more »
Nigeria: AfDB Approves $11.3m for Mini-Grids in Nigeria, 13 African Countries
Leadership
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has greenlit a $11.3 million renewable energy fund to boost electricity access in Nigeria and 13 other African countries, targeting underserved… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Imports 70% of Its Medicines - Why Local Manufacturing Doesn't Meet Demand [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Nigeria imports at least 70% of its medicines. This is striking for a country of over 230 million people and at least 120 active pharmaceutical manufacturers. Read more »
Nigeria: What Cardoso's Legacy At CBN Would Look Like
Premium Times
May Cardoso succeed with his mission and build an enduring legacy. Read more »
Nigeria: FAAN MD Woos Investors, Financiers, Lessors to Aviation Sector
This Day
The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku, has called on international and financiers, lessors and others to invest in Nigeria,… Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 Imo State Labour Party Candidate Dumps Party, Joins APGA
Vanguard
The 2023 Imo State Governorship Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Senator Athan Achonu, has dumped the party to join the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). Read more »
Liberia: How Many Shocks Before We Build Our Own Strength? [editorial]
Liberian Observer
Every year or so, something happens somewhere in the world -- and Liberia feels it almost immediately. Read more »
