Nigeria wakes to major concerns over mounting subnational debt as 12 governors approach the end of their tenures, while INEC raises the alarm over AI-powered disinformation ahead of the 2027 elections. Federal workers are demanding a N300,000 minimum wage amid rising living costs, the House of Representatives is probin…
By Cynthia Alo & Kafayat Kokumo Industry experts have said Nigerian farmers are trapped in poverty by low productivity and supply chain gaps that can cost smallholders up to 60 per cent of their produce. They spoke recently at the second edition of the Climate Smart Agriculture Dialogue Series organised by TransGreen F…
…Policy Address/NGWF Presentation at the event organised by the Global Compact Network Nigeria. The theme of this year’s event, “Financing a Dignified Future: Aligning Business Action, Policy and Capital,” was held in Lagos. The forum is a high-level, exclusive CEO Roundtable and Leadership Dialogue Discussion that brin…
Nigeria and Germany have taken fresh steps to strengthen their aviation relations, by reviewing and ratifying existing Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA), following plans by the German aviation group to further expand its operations in Nigeria. The agreements were reached, when the Minister of Aviation and Aerospa…
The World Bank Group has said it will support reforms to Nigeria’s electricity tariff and subsidy frameworks as part of efforts to restore financial sustainability in the power sector. The World Bank disclosed this in its Country Partnership Framework for the Federal Republic of Nigeria for the period FY26-FY32. Accord…
…Federal Government has said a sustained increase in domestic revenue will be critical to Nigeria’s efforts to secure an investment-grade sovereign credit rating. The government said it would focus on raising revenue, improving the efficiency of public spending and strengthening debt affordability while consolidating ga…
Across Nigerian farms, market stalls and WhatsApp groups, one word is triggering fear, hope and fury in equal measure: Genetically Modified Organism. To some, it is the scientific answer to hunger — cowpea that yields 20 bags instead of 4, maize that survives drought and pests. To others, it is a Trojan horse — seeds w…
Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Afam Osigwe, SAN, said his administration resisted attempts to undermine the association’s independence and remained firm in defending constitutional democracy and the rule of law. Osigwe made the declaration last Friday while presenting his final annual report at the j…
…national security. In 36 years of service, Ajayi has seen virtually every dimension of Nigeria’s security challenges. He joined the DSS as a cadet and steadily rose through the ranks, acquiring experience across the intelligence and security architecture before reaching the pinnacle of the Service. In doing so, he made…
…Chief Executive, Stanbic IBTC Insurance, said the company’s compliance with the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025 should not be viewed as the end of the recapitalisation process but as a new baseline for sustainable operations. “This confirmation is a moment worth marking, but it is not the finish lin…
…that the HIV response continues to thrive towards ending HIV/AIDS in Oyo State and Nigeria at large,” he said. He called for greater involvement of the state’s 33 Local Government Areas in HIV planning, budgeting, and implementation, including integrating HIV priorities into local government development plans and budge…
The state leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress has appealed to the Rivers State Government to give sacked local government workers another chance to prove that they are genuine employees. The NLC appealed to Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the State Local Government Service Commission to review the decision by way…
…agency’s regulatory reforms and their impact on local manufacturing and investment in Nigeria’s health products sector. According to a statement shared on the agency’s official X account on Wednesday, Adeyeye spoke at the Invest Nigeria Conference & Expo 4.0, hosted by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry at Eko…
…Office outlined the entry rules British passport holders must meet before flying to NigeriaTravellers without a valid travel document or those carrying a passport reported as lost or stolen face automatic denial at the Nigerian borderNigeria has also scrapped visa on arrival, meaning all visa applications must now be c…
…International Conference of the Association of Communication Scholars & Professionals of Nigeria ACSPN, held at the National Open University Conference Centre, Abuja. Represented by National Commissioner, Sani Adam, SAN, Amupitan who spoke on the theme, “Media, Technology and Elections in Africa: Navigating Digital Dis…
The Chief Commercial Officer of United Nigeria Airlines, Adedayo Olawuyi, has urged the Federal Government to reduce aviation charges and taxes as an intervention to make air travel more affordable. Speaking as a panelist at the AeroWest conference held in Lagos on Wednesday, with the topic, “The Real Cost of Running A…
Troops of the Guards Brigade, Nigerian Army, have rescued Mrs Adonkie, the wife of retired Brig. Gen. Basil Adonkie, hours after she was abducted from her residence in Abuja. The Brigade disclosed this in a special situation report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday. The report said Mrs Adonkie w…
…sparked backlash after the young man involved was revealed to be a student. Initially, Nigerians reacted to the video with mild amusement. However, after it emerged that the young man is a representative of the Banking and Finance Students' Association, from the Ibadan Polytechnic, viewers became outraged as they calle…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Zone C has condemned the withholding of Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) refunds by some tertiary institutions in the North-Central region, warning that affected students should not be made to suffer after their fees have already been settled through the studen…
The US government published the names and photos of 30 Nigerian nationals currently held in immigration detention facilities across multiple statesThe individuals were arrested in cities ranging from Los Angeles and Houston to New York and Atlanta on charges including wire fraud, identity theft, and money launderingSev…
A new video from September 1, 2026, shows Cardi B and Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye together in Udine, Italy, where he playsFans noticed Maduka glancing directly at the camera, sparking debate over whether he arranged for someone to film the encounterThe fresh sighting comes amid ongoing speculation about the pair's…
…former chairman of the PDP, but he left the party about nine months ago because, in the Nigerian context, he cannot be in two parties at the same time,” Aminu said. The PDP chairman further alleged that Goronyo had been functioning as a “de facto” member of the ADC while presenting himself as PDP chairman in the state.…
Brighton sign Nigerian winger Femi Azeez on four-year deal Super Eagles winger Femi Azeez has completed a move from Millwall to Brighton and Hove Albion FC after penning a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee. The transfer was completed after both clubs submitted a deal sheet ahead of the 11 pm deadline. The club'…
The federal government of Nigeria, through NCCSALW, explained that a viral video falsely linking NSA Nuhu Ribadu to an illegal arms importation case is fake newsNCCSALW confirmed one of its top officials was personally present when 399 automatic weapons seized at Tin Can Island Port in Apapa, Lagos, were handed over to…
…Federal Capital Territory chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), has died following a road accident on the Lambata-Izom road in Niger State on Sunday, August 30, 2026.The MACBAN FCT Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Alhaji Ahmed Dahiru, confirmed Madugu's death, saying the…