In its 13-page World Economic Outlook update published on Monday, the Fund urged countries to pursue medium-term fiscal consolidation while maintaining prudent debt management frameworks. The IMF projected that Nigeria’s …
In a post on X on Tuesday, Atiku said anyone who attacks either himself or former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, does not have the interests of Nigerians, the …
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 …
Barely days after terrorists killed over 40 persons in Niger State last weekend, the marauders have again struck in Kwara, Katsina and Kaduna, kidnapping several victims, including a photo journalists. …
Licensed customs agents operating in Nigeria’s maritime sector have threatened to stage protests against shipping companies over planned increases in shipping and port charges, barring any last-minute reversal. The …
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Chief Toyin Amuzu, has urged Nigerians to peacefully resist policies and leadership decisions that continue to deepen poverty …
Bangladesh’s first female prime minister, Khaleda Zia, has died at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness, her party, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), confirmed on Tuesday. Zia …
The Shipping Branch of the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has raised concern over the increasing casualisation of workers by shipping companies and terminal operators across the country. …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday departed Lagos for Europe to continue his end-of-year vacation ahead of an official engagement in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The development …
Prominent political and business leaders on Saturday gathered in Abuja for the wedding ceremony of Adaora, daughter of former President of Afreximbank, Benedict Oramah. The holy matrimony between Adaora …
The United States has carried out what it described as “powerful and deadly” air strikes against Islamic State (IS) militants in northwest Nigeria, following a request from the Nigerian government, …
The Federal Government has approved the disbursement of ₦32.9 billion for the fourth quarter of 2025 through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) to strengthen primary healthcare delivery and …
Jos — No fewer than 10 people lost their lives in a multiple auto crash that occurred in the early hours of yesterday along the Jos–Bauchi Road, near a military …
Nigeria is set to host the 10th anniversary of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Africa Conference on International Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), scheduled to take place in …
Makurdi — Troops of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Wukari, operating under the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested a …
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to open governance, transparency and inclusive digital development following the country’s recognition at the 2025 Open Government Partnership (OGP) …
Gunmen have abducted 28 travellers in Zak community, Bashar district of Wase Local Government Area, Plateau State. The incident occurred on Sunday night when the victims were travelling from …
As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presents the 2026 Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly, concerns are rising over the poor implementation of the 2025 budget. Checks at the Budget …
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a Nigerian man, Okitipi Samuel, over his alleged involvement in a global cyberattack targeting Microsoft 365 users. International Investigation Police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin said …
Global smartphone brand Infinix has unveiled special promotional packages for customers ahead of the Christmas and New Year celebrations in Abuja. The initiative was announced by the Founder and Chief …
Several men sit around a long oval table. On the left are Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukrainian negotiator Rustem Umerov and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and on the right are Donald Trump’s …
The Federal Government has issued a clarification on subject selection in the revised Senior Secondary School Curriculum as registration for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) continues nationwide. In a …
Under the scorching sun, Nur Apsyah stood in line with hundreds of others, hoping to get some of the scarce food aid in Indonesia’s flood-hit Sumatra. She was one …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd.), as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence. The appointment was announced on Tuesday by …
Nigeria has repeatedly shown that bold reforms can take place when leadership is prepared to act. The removal of fuel subsidies and the unification of the Naira exchange rate demonstrated …
The South African Police Service has arrested four men at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on suspicion that they had signed up to join Russian forces to fight in …
The Federal Government has scheduled meetings with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) for Monday, November 24, and Tuesday, November 25, 2025, in a renewed effort to prevent another …
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have killed one armed bandit and recovered a large cache of weapons in Mbagen community, Ukum Local Government Area, Benue State. The raid took …
The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that tuberculosis (TB) claimed 1.23 million lives last year, despite a slight decline in deaths and new infections compared to 2023. In …
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 …
Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as the president’s unwavering commitment to democracy and credible elections in Nigeria. Soludo …
Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has described former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remarks on Nigeria as a reflection of the country’s internal challenges, rather than the …
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed satisfaction with the ruling of the Oyo State High Court, which granted the party permission to continue preparations for its national convention scheduled …
Asian stock markets fell on Tuesday as investors assessed the recent surge in technology shares on Wall Street amid growing fears that a market bubble may be forming. The rally …
The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to withdraw all court cases …
A fresh surge of Russian assaults on Ukraine has once more disrupted the nation’s energy systems as winter nears, resulting in multiple casualties and injuries. Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) – One …
Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, on Tuesday announced that the United States of America has revoked his visa, making his entry into the country impossible for now. Soyinka disclosed this …
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 …
Detained self-acclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has shelved his earlier plan to call witnesses in his defence in his ongoing trial for alleged …
Police in London have re-arrested Hadush Kebatu, a migrant who was mistakenly released from prison, after a two-day manhunt. He was found in the Finsbury Park area on Sunday morning, …
The ad, sponsored by the Canadian province of Ontario and released last week, uses excerpts from a 1987 address Reagan gave on foreign trade. In the speech, Reagan warned that …
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested human rights activist and the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 election, Omoyele Sowore. Sowore …
The Police Service Commission (PSC) said on Thursday that it will investigate allegations of bribery brought against AIG Emmanuel Aina, the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Legal …
The Federal Government has approved uniform sale prices for housing units under its Renewed Hope Estate Programme across all states of the Federation. The programme, spearheaded by the Federal Ministry …
Nigeria’s social and digital media space is abuzz with reactions following the unveiling of an iPhone XR allegedly repackaged as an iPhone 17 Pro Max. The News Agency of Nigeria …
Despite the emphatic win, Nigeria’s hopes of securing an automatic place in the upcoming 2026 World Cup were ultimately dashed when South Africa triumphed over Rwanda with a decisive 3-0 …
The US president has expressed his appreciation for Arab nations and the Muslim leaders “that came together to press Hamas, to set the hostages free”. “We had a lot of …
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has disclosed that 11 crude oil cargoes offered to local refiners in a month were not taken up despite their repeated complaints about crude …
Biya, the world’s oldest serving head of state, is likely to extend his 43 years in power in the Central African nation. Biya shakes hands with an election observer after …
Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya, who is seeking an eighth term, speaks while standing beside his wife, Chantal Biya, during the launch of his electoral campaign, in Maroua, Cameroon, on …
Kylian Mbappe of France looks on as he sits on the ground, following an injury during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification group D football match between France and Azerbaijan …
Around four million people are now displaced across Africa’s Sahel region, the United Nations has said, with violence and insecurity driving a growing number of people from their homes. The …
A National Commissioner at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, has officially assumed office as the Acting Chairman of the electoral body following the handover by Professor …
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has called on Nigerian youths, particularly members of Generation Z, to move beyond social media activism and actively participate in politics by contesting elective …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, following allegations levelled against him. Nnaji, who was appointed in August …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally accepted the departure of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following the completion of his second term in …
The President/Chief Executive of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has led the groundbreaking of a $2.5bn fertiliser plant in Gode, Ethiopia. A statement by the Dangote Group on Sunday said …
This handout photograph taken and released by Nepal’s Army on October 5, 2025 shows Army personnel carrying a landslide victim evacuated by a helicoper following heavy rain-triggered landslides and floods …
Tinubu Urges Nigerians to Rise Above Religious Divisions, Cites His Marriage as Example of Unity President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to embrace unity and tolerance across religious …
The Federal Government has said that commercial sex workers, popularly referred to as “runs girls,” will be required to pay tax on their earnings under Nigeria’s new tax regime. Taiwo …
FIFA has finally sanctioned the Bafana Bafana of South Africa for fielding an ineligible player in one of their qualifying matches. The world football governing body announced the decision in …
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, October 1, 2025, a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary. The announcement was made on Monday by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi …
The US is considering a request by Ukraine for long-range Tomahawk missiles, US Vice-President JD Vance has said. However, Vance added President Donald Trump would be making “the final determination” …
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