News Nigeria: Kwara 2027: Saraki’s Influence and ADC Challenge Test APC’s Grip
Saraki’s influence and ADC’s presence could test APC’s strength in Kwara as PDP seeks a stronger 2027 challenge.
News Nigeria: Another priest is kidnapped amid Nigeria’s security crisis
Catholic leaders in Nigeria's Diocese of Otukpo are appealing for prayers following the kidnapping of Father John Inalegwu Otache, pastor of St. Margaret Parish in Ajegbe–Awume.
News Nigeria: Nigeria’s imported food Price growth slows to 9.2%, lowest in six months
Nigeria’s imported food price index recorded an annual growth rate of 9.19% in September 2026, its slowest pace since March, according to calculations ...
News Nigeria: Five-time world champions Nigeria miss fourth straight U17 World Cup
Nigeria have failed to qualify for a fourth consecutive FIFA U17 World Cup after another disappointing campaign at the WAFU-B U17 Championship.
News Nigeria: Nigeria, Benin, Cameroon partner Afreximbank on border modernisation
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the customs administrations of the Republic of Benin and Cameroon are working with the African Export-Import Bank ...
News Nigeria: Problems with Vote for Governor in Nigeria's Anambra State
Voters in Nigeria's Anambra state went to the polls Saturday to choose a new governor in an election seen as crucial to prospects for next year's presidential contest. Nigeria's state governors say ...
News Nigeria: Another priest is kidnapped amid Nigeria's security crisis
Catholic leaders in Nigeria's Diocese of Otukpo are appealing for prayers following the kidnapping of Father John Inalegwu Otache, pastor of St. Margaret Parish in Ajegbe–Awume.
News Nigeria: Nigeria’s Winner-Takes-All Politics: Stop blaming the Igbo for federal decisions
By Emmanuel Okoroafor One of Nigeria’s enduring political problems is the perception—and too often the reality—of a winner-takes-all system, in which access to the presidency can significantly ...
News Nigeria: Benue 2027: NDC’s Shija vows to close IDP camps, fight terrorism
Governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in Benue state, Prof. Terhemba Shija, has pledged to close all Internally Displaced Persons, IDP, camps in the state, promising to ...
News Nigeria: Benue Governor Alia Wins 2026 Digital Governor of the Year Award
Nigeria’s Bureau of Public Service Reforms honours Hyacinth Alia for Benue’s technology-driven push to modernise public administration statewide.
News Nigeria: The American University of Nigeria and the Adamawa Peace Initiative
The following text is the entirety of John Campbell’s speech delivered at Winning the Peace in Northeast Nigeria, hosted by the Congressional Nigerian Caucus and the American University of Nigeria, Yola, in Washington, D.C., September 12, 2016. We are talking about two, distinct issues, though they are directly related: First, strategies for peace building in northern […]
News Nigeria: Nigeria moves to reform police amid concerns over proposed restrictions on foreign-funded organisations
Nigeria has taken a significant step towards reforming its policing system, raising hopes of improved security for communities affected by years of violence, terrorism and kidnappings.
News Nigeria: Nigeria Is the World's Next Outsourcing Frontier, Vice President Shettima Says at Hire From Nigeria Global Launch
* Federal Government targets one million export-linked jobs by 2030 through and other private sector-led initiatives, up from about 20,000 todayNEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 14, 2026 / Nigeria is ready to meet the world's growing demand for talent, with an initial target of one million export-linked jobs by 2030, Vice President Kashim Shettima, GCON, said at the global launch of the campaign.The launch was held in New York on 24 September, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the U
News Nigeria: Jihadists kill 15 troops, five militia members in Nigeria
Borno is the epicentre of more than 17 years of jihadist insurgency by Boko Haram and later its splinter group Islamic State in West African Province which has killed thousands and displaced millions ...
News Nigeria: Shell to sell Nigeria’s domestic gas business to Vaaris Energy
Shell announced the deal in a statement on Tuesday, noting the transaction forms part of the strategy to simplify its portfolio and concentrate investments on areas of competitive strength.
News Nigeria: Nigeria imports US$24.79 million worth of apples and strawberries in six months
Nigeria imported apples and strawberries worth N33 billion (US$24.79 million) during the first six months of 2026, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Imports from ...
News Nigeria: OPay claims 57.4% share of Nigeria’s digital loan disbursements in 2025
OPay estimates that it accounted for 57.4% of the total value of digital loans disbursed in Nigeria in 2025, underscoring its position in..
News Nigeria: NESG: Nigeria’s business activity hits record 117.8 points, but costs keep biting
Nigeria’s business activity rose to a record 117.8 points in September 2026, surpassing the previous high of 117.2 points recorded in February, according to the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG).
