Nigeria

The excitement builds as NLNG welcomes the 2026 Nigeria Prizes, spotlighting the power of the Navascript Prizes to celebrate science, literature, and creative arts. This year promises not just recognition, …

The EFCC’s latest move has seen ₦1.28 billion recovered, bringing hope and accountability after years of financial crime in Nigeria. This bold step showcases the power of vigilance and the …

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian artistes who emerged winners at the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), describing their success as clear proof that Nigeria’s music …

INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, stated this on Friday in Lagos while delivering his opening address at the commission’s 2026 Induction and Strategic Retreat for newly appointed national commissioners, resident …

The firm disclosed this in a newsletter titled “Nigeria’s New Tax Laws: Inherent Errors, Inconsistencies, Gaps and Omissions”, released following the commencement of the laws on January 1, 2026. The …

The National Opposition Movement (NOM) has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to halt the implementation of the new tax regime scheduled to take effect in January 2026, warning …

Passengers across several United Nigeria Airlines routes departing Abuja were on Thursday left stranded and frustrated after a bird strike on one of the carrier’s aircraft triggered multiple flight cancellations. …

The Federal Inland Revenue Service has signed a landmark cooperation pact with France aimed at modernising Nigeria’s tax administration through digital transformation, capacity development and improved cross-border enforcement. The agreement …

XEJet has been honoured with the Best In-flight Service Award at the just-concluded Nigeria International Airshow in Abuja. The award, presented by the minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus …

Nigeria’s economy grew by 3.98 per cent in the third quarter of 2025, marking a slight improvement over the 3.86 per cent recorded in the same period of 2024, according …

In furtherance of its commitment to empowering artists, expanding creative networks, and building stronger bridges between Africa and Europe, the European Union has launched the Africa–Europe Partnerships for Culture Nigeria …

The Nigerian wrestling team has departed Abuja for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, ahead of the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games, as the nation hopes for a strong performance. President of the Nigeria …

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has promised that the Nigerian Air Force will relentlessly pursue insurgents, terrorists, and criminal gangs undermining the country’s security, insisting …

Nigerian politician, businessman, and social reform advocate, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has officially resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing the …

The Federal Government has confirmed that over 700 individuals have been convicted and jailed across Nigeria for terrorism-related offences, with hundreds of other prosecutions currently underway. The Minister of Information …

The government of Russia has declared that it is closely following recent developments in Nigeria in light of remarks by Donald J. Trump indicating possible U.S. military intervention in the …

Retired Lt-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, former Chief of Army Staff and former Minister of Interior, has suggested that the United States may be positioning itself to establish a military base in …

Nigeria’s recent removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Grey List is a development worth paying attention to. It might not sound exciting to the average citizen, but for …

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Olisa Agbakoba, has said President Bola Tinubu has what it takes to drive the process that would lead to the emergence of a new constitution …

The Police Service Commission, PSC, has moved to establish an AI-enabled digital complaint response and case management system for the protection of Employers rights and promotion of ethical policing in …

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential hopeful, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has said his aspiration to run in the 2027 presidential election is a national movement to liberate Nigeria. He explained that his …

Two key 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Group C will be played this Friday from 5pm. Nigeria travel to Lesotho, clinging to the faintest hope of qualification. The Super Eagles …

The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Dr Aminu Maida on Wednesday, delivered a clear ultimatum to state governments and national stakeholders: Speaking at a high-level business …

For the first time in over 10 years, Nigeria’s public debt is expected to shrink to 39.8 from 42.9 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the World Bank has …