…the state capital, as "a significant milestone and a source of pride to the state and Nigeria." He said, "The diplomatic advancement reflected Ambassador Ajimobi's commitment to service, integrity and exemplary leadership over the years." The APC governorship candidate commended the former first lady and wife of the la…

Nigeria is forcing its financial sector to repatriate one of its most valuable assets: data. Under a sweeping Central Bank directive, banks, fintechs, and payment companies must move their transactional data from overseas cloud servers to data centres inside Nigeria by January 1, 2027. The mandate sets in motion one of…

…to restore peace and prevent further breakdown of law and order. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the communal violence stemmed from a farming dispute and had claimed about 80 lives so far. Bago, represented by his deputy, Mr Yakubu Garba, directed security agencies to activate all available security archi…

…place of expulsion,” Traore added. His country was soon hit with a travel ban. A former Nigerian government official told AFP that when Abuja rebuffed US overtures to take in Venezuelans last year, “we knew there would be consequences”. Visa restrictions soon followed. Yet many African nations were willing to play ball…

…in his office and caused significant reputational damage both within and outside Nigeria. The solicitors also criticised Prince Matthew for taking his allegations to the media instead of presenting them before competent investigative or judicial authorities. Pinheiro LP further linked the publication to an ongoing crim…

…Song Title: Avelay Genre: Afrobeats / Afro-Pop / Afro-Fusion Release Date: July 3, 2026 Nigerian hitmaker Tekno keeps the momentum going with Avelay, a vibrant Afrobeats record that perfectly captures his flair for crafting infectious melodies and irresistible grooves. The track showcases the singer’s signature blend o…

…his 2027 presidential ambition, insisting that it is still the South’s turn to produce Nigeria’s president. Sheriff stated this on Monday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he argued that the North would not support Atiku’s bid because of an unwritten power-sharing arrangement among Nig…

…reforms advocate, Segun Awosanya, popularly known as Segalink, has argued that Nigerian activists who are seeking political offices in the 2027 general election won’t necessarily make a difference in governance. The reform advocate maintained that activists often lose the moral authority that initially made them agents…

…second year studying computer science at the University of Ibadan, in Oyo, southwestern Nigeria, John Robert stumbled on a pattern that changed the course of his life. He had been reading about Nigeria’s biggest banking chief executives and business leaders, trying to understand how they built companies that stretched…

…and workplace protection for outdoor construction workers exposed to extreme heat in Nigeria. The call was made at the CoolKidneys Stakeholder Engagement Workshop, organised by the University of the West of England, Bristol, in collaboration with the Renal Health Initiative. The workshop, held in Lagos under the theme…

…of the Accountant-General of the Federation, OAGF, clarified that no Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, account was successfully opened for the controversial council, insisting that no public funds had been released to the body, despite its budgetary allocation, contrary to the position of presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanu…

…per dollar last weekend. Likewise, the naira depreciated to N1,371 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate for the market rose slightly to N1,371 per dollar from N1,370 per dollar last weekend, indicating N1 depreciat…

…are heading there." Police, LASTMA, FRSC, others helpless He added that personnel of the Nigerian Navy; Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA; Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC and other security agencies are regularly deployed to control traffic in the area, but their efforts have yielded little improvement b…

…General and Scientific Conference of the West African College of Physicians, WACP, Nigeria Chapter. WACP also highlighted systemic gaps in governance, funding, workforce retention, and healthcare delivery, while emphasising the need for reforms anchored on collaboration, innovation, and patient-centred care. Speaking a…

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Adewale Adeniyi, said yesterday the federal government has reduced the import tariffs on used vehicles from 15 per cent to five and on brand-new vehicles from 20 per cent to 10. Adeniyi spoke when he appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on C…

…public knowledge about Africa through the 2026 Open the Knowledge Journalism Awards. Nigeria emerged strongly in the competition, with two journalists Rakiya Muhammad and Adewale securing first and second place honours for stories on migration and women's cricket respectively, while Kenya's Angeline Ochieng received an…

…the move could compromise patient safety and the quality of rehabilitation services in Nigeria. The specialists argued that physiotherapy is a highly specialised healthcare profession that requires comprehensive university-level training to assess, diagnose, and manage patients with physical impairments and disabilitie…

…market industry experts under the auspices of Association of Housing Corporations of Nigeria (AHCN), are calling for urgent scalable solutions to meet the rising housing demand of the people. They also suggested brilliant solutions to enhance homeownership among Nigerians. This was contained in a communique at the end…

Through climate-smart investments and sustainable practices, Nigeria can create jobs, strengthen resilience, attract investment and secure long-term prosperity for future generations," he said. Also, the Country Head, Aggregates and Concrete, HBM Nigeria Plc, Emmanuel Ilaboya, highlighted the growing pressures shaping…

CHINA has supported Nigeria with the supply of first complete set of full-cycle cassava mechanisation equipment, targeted at increasing agricultural modernisation and strengthening the country's food security efforts. This was made known in a statement signed by Dr Duan Yun and made available to journalists by the Chin…

Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria, Delta State chapter, has been urged to build strong institutions for sustainable development. Given the charge on the occasion of the investiture ceremony of Mr. Timi Afolabi as the Chairman of Delta's APBN and other executive committee, Commissioner, Delta State Ministry…

…sector. Commissioners for Lands, Housing and Urban Development from states across Nigeria have also confirmed participation and are expected to engage in high-level discussions on land reforms, housing finance, urban development and practical strategies for expanding access to affordable housing. The Governors of Katsi…

…cent Ticket Sales Charge among aviation agencies has sparked passionate arguments across Nigeria's aviation industry. While every institution understandably seeks to protect its statutory sources of funding, the conversation ought to rise above institutional interests and focus instead on a more fundamental national qu…

Without a doubt, the President and governors in Nigeria are insanely powerful, more powerful than some of us have ever imagined. What some people may not know is that the control room behind these powerful beings is actually the chief of staff, the chief organiser. In most cases, the chief of staff organises the itiner…

Industry operators said beyond cost pressures, Nigeria's fibre rollout is also being constrained by weak coordination and inadequate infrastructure planning. Chief Technology Officer at FiberOne, Adetola Akinmade, called for telecom infrastructure to be formally treated as a national asset and proposed the establishmen…