Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean to the south. It covers an area of 923,769 square kilometres (356,669 mi2). With a population of more than 236 million, it is the most populous country in Africa, and the world's sixth-most populous country. Nigeria borders Niger in the north, Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in the east, and Benin in the west. Nigeria is a federal republic comprising 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, where its capital, Abuja, is located. The largest city in Nigeria by population is Lagos, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world and the largest in Africa.
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The lawmakers said billions of naira in foreign aid are channeled to NGOs operating in Nigeria without adequate scrutiny of the sources of the funds or the purposes for which they are donated, adding that it poses serious national security risks and undermines public accountability. The post Nigerian lawmakers pass bill to compel NGOs to disclose foreign donors for second reading appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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The Senate stepped down the bill following concerns that the functions of the proposed Coast Guard could conflict with those of the Nigerian Navy and the Marine Police. The post Senate steps down bill to establish Nigerian Coast Guard appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The APC candidate warned that any thug or hoodlum caught harassing the electorate would be dealt with by security operatives. The post Osun 2026: APC candidate promises violence-free election, warns against intimidation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
“When maritime claims are delayed, trade suffers, investor confidence declines and the cost of doing business increases, with ordinary Nigerians ultimately bearing the consequences," CJN Kekere-Ekun said. The post CJN seeks strong legal protection for maritime sector appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja for time to obtain subpoenas compelling the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, to testify in his ongoing cybercrime and criminal defamation trial. The request was made […] Cybercrime trial: Sowore moves to subpoena Onanuga, DSS DG
Senator Rufai Sani Hanga, a former political ally of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and the Kwankwasiyya movement, has attacked Kwankwaso, expressing dismay over what he described as flimsy reasons for denying him the opportunity to contest for any political office. Hanga, who spoke during a radio programme in Kano, said, “How can Kwankwaso cite my age […] I’m healthier, younger than Kwankwaso – Hanga accuses NDC VP candidate of political victimisation
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President of the Dorowa Babuje Youth Council in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Pam Fom, was on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026, reportedly ambushed and shot by suspected Fulani militias a day after he granted an interview condemning an attack on the community by terrorists on Tuesday, where two youths were killed. Conflict journalist, […] Terrorists ambush, shoot youth leader after granting interview condemning Plateau attacks
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Former governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola, has dismissed any form of insinuation that he might contest for the Presidency of Nigeria. Fashola disclosed that he’s the president of his home and can’t run for the highest political office in Nigeria. The All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain, who spoke on Beyond The Headlines on TVC, […] I’m president at home – Fashola on contesting for Nigerian Presidency
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Former Portugal head coach, Fernando Santos, has praised the recent signing of Bernardo Silva by Real Madrid. Silva joined the Spanish giants last month on a free transfer after a successful tenure at Manchester City. Silva, now 31, makes his way to the Santiago Bernabeu following a nine-season period at the Etihad, where he netted […] Transfer: Ex-Portugal boss, Santos hails Real Madrid over recent signing
An Argentine psychologist has claimed that the La Albiceleste team, led by Lionel Messi, was instructed to lose the 2026 World Cup final against Spain. The final, held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday, was a tense and physical match that ended without any goals after 90 minutes. In the extra time, La Roja’s […] World Cup: ‘Argentina were ordered to lose against Spain’ – Psychologist
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Former France star, Kévin Diaz has criticized Kylian Mbappe following the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. He has drawn a comparison between the Real Madrid superstar and NBA star James Harden. During his appearance on After Foot, Diaz noted that while Mbappe has consistently performed well individually, his teams have […] World Cup: Ex-France star, Diaz slams Mbappe, names world’s best goalscorer currently
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Uruguayan veteran Suarez captained Miami with Messi and fellow Argentine Rodrigo de Paul missing four days after Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup final. The post Messi-less Miami beat Fire 3-2 to spoil Lewandowski’s MLS debut appeared first on Vanguard News.
According to him, he entered South Africa legally but later struggled to maintain his immigration status after abandoning his studies due to financial difficulties. The post How I became illegal immigrant in South Africa — Returnee appeared first on Vanguard News.
Troops have rescued 11 kidnapped victims and arrested 21 suspected terrorists, collaborators, logistics suppliers and drug peddlers in coordinated operations across Borno, Zamfara and Kogi. The post Troops rescue 11 kidnap victims, arrest 21 suspects appeared first on Vanguard News.
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…offenders to face prosecution By Chioma Obinna The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, yesterday embarked on nationwide enforcement against all alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and polyethylene terephthalate, PET, bottles below 200 millilitres, marking the full implementation of the federal government’s ban on the products. The sweeping crackdown, which is […] The post NAFDAC targets markets, bars, motor parks, begins nationwide raid on sachet alcohol appeared first on Vanguard News.
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By Joseph Erunke& Elizabeth Osayande If the Federal Government had not reversed the proposed N50,000 registration fee per candidate for the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination conducted by the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, and the National Examinations Council, NECO, the examination bodies would have been able to generate more than N175 billion annually. An analysis […] The post SSCE fee hike: Examination bodies would have generated N175bn annually — Investigation appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Nigeria has dropped to 90th position on the latest Henley Passport Index, with holders of her passport able to access 44 destinations without obtaining a visa in advance. The July 2026 global ranking, released by Henley & Partners on Tuesday, ranked the Nigerian passport 90th out of 199 assessed worldwide, with a visa-free score of […] The post Nigeria drops to 90th in latest global passport ranking appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,413 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,409 per dollar on Tuesday. But the naira appreciated to N1,369 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 naira fell to […] The post Naira now N1,413/$ in parallel market appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Deputy Governor of Lagos State and candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the 2027 gubernatorial election in the Centre of Excellence, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, in this interview reflects
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Esther Oluku A team of researchers from the University of Cambridge, UK, in partnership with the University of Lagos (UNILAG), will lead a consortium of stakeholders in a three-year research
Kayode Tokede Chairman of First HoldCo Plc, Femi Otedola, yesterday announced a fresh acquisition of 706.13 million ordinary shares worth approximately N77.6 billion in a single transaction on the Nigerian
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Sunday Aborisade in Abuja The Senate yesterday subjected the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to intense scrutiny over its monetary policy, banking sector recapitalisation, inflation management, foreign exchange reforms and
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Wale Igbintade Wireless Application Service Providers Association of Nigeria (WASPAN) has appealed the Federal High Court judgement that upheld key aspects of the regulatory powers of Federal Competition and Consumer
Funmi Ogundare Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), yesterday, called on Nigerians to embrace greater compassion, empathy and acceptance towards people living with autism and other neurodiverse conditions, stressing that understanding
•Calls for more action from FCCPC in price regulation Dike Onwuamaeze The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has declared that Nigeria is emerging as one of Africa’s top
• Say only 42.5% invoice settled monthly •Call for cost reflective tariffs or funded subsidies Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja Nigeria’s electricity Generation Companies (Gencos) yesterday warned that the country’s power
• Average cost of a pot hits N29,578, up 14.6% in one year •Lagos records sharpest market increase, Calabar becomes Nigeria’s costliest jollof market •Families abandon bulk buying, substitute meat,
• Attack a ship, get one bridge bombed, Trump tells Iran Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The price of oil yesterday breached the $95 a barrel mark for the first time
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared his support for President Bola Tinubu, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the State, Kingsley Chinda, ahead of the 2027
Michael Olugbode in Abuja The European Union (EU) has warned the public against a fraudulent document circulating online which falsely claims that the bloc, in collaboration with the World Bank,
Juliet Akoje in Abuja The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate allegations of financial misconduct within the Mining Marshals, following reports that more than N2 billion was allegedly traced
Michael Olugbode and Linus Aleke in Abuja National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have raised fresh concerns
• As Rivers targets pharmaceutical manufacturing hub Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt Rivers State Government, in partnership with Enbay Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, on Wednesday flagged off the construction of RIVEN
Michael Olugbode in Abuja In a major push to unlock the economic value of scientific research and reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported technologies, the National Office for Technology Acquisition and
• Defence industry elects new leadership to drive local arms production •Reps call for national drone industrialisation policy to boost manufacturing capacity •Troops intensify offensive against terrorist network, confirm killing
• Says he’s haunted by ghost of his sordid Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the recent allegation by former Vice President Atiku Abubbakar that
US President Donald Trump has commended Nigerian President Bola Tinubu for his decisive leadership in tackling terrorism and security challenges,
The Abuja Investment Company Limited (AICL) has reinforced its commitment to youth entrepreneurship and innovation by awarding a total of
The Lagos State Government has asked the State House of Assembly to approve a proposed N200 billion bond issuance to
There is no dull moment in Nigeria. There is always an interplay of the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Nigeria currently has one electricity problem and, depending on how you count, seventeen (17) electricity regulators. Sixteen (16) States have
Nesrea: Authorities warn Nigerians over mysterious foamy substance on Kaduna-Abuja Expressway BBC
Nigeria’s World Cup failure: Why the Glass House must be cleansed before 2030 TheCable
FIFA sends message to Nigeria ahead of 2030 World Cup qualifiers Vanguard News
FIFA Rankings: Nigeria Drops to 4th in Africa After World Cu Punch Newspapers
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Doyin Salami: Nigeria’s richest 1% control nearly half of nation’s wealth TheCable
CALL FOR PROPOSALS - WESTERN & EASTERN ANGLOPHONE AFRICA REGIONAL CAPACITY-BUILDING WORKSHOP IN NIGERIA United Nations Development Programme
Christian persecution: Trump vows to stand with Nigeria in anti-terror war Vanguard News
Trump’s Letter To Tinubu Proof US-Nigeria Cooperation Is Yielding Results — Presidency Channels Television
America can’t continue to fight insecurity in Nigeria – Baba Yusuf Daily Post Nigeria
2027: Don urges Nigerians to reject divisive politicians The Guardian Nigeria News
Nigeria arrested suspected terrorists returning from Hajj. But several questions are unanswered Premium Times Nigeria
I’ve had enough, sprinter Onyah threatens to dump Nigeria Punch Newspapers
Bart Nnaji, Palm Wine and Nigeria THISDAYLIVE
Armed attackers kill more than 20 in northwest Nigeria Al Jazeera
Call for Trainers – Digital Skills Development Programme Cohort II (Nigeria) fundsforNGOs
Nigeria: Oil giants make billion-dollar deepwater bets after onshore divestment wave The Africa Report
Nigeria leads Africa’s population growth with 242.4m people Champion Newspapers LTD
From loss to resilience in Nigeria: turning a growing agricultural challenge into action World Bank Blogs
Sustainable solutions to arms proliferation in Nigeria Businessday NG
Nigeria commits to strengthening bilateral relations with Germany Realnews Magazine
55,000 doctors for 220 million Nigerians is unacceptable The Guardian Nigeria News
31 firms win 37 oil, gas blocks in Nigeria’s 2025 Licensing Round Premium Times Nigeria
A Spoonful of Hope for Kaka Unicef
Boko Haram chief photographer killed: Nigerian Army confam killing of ISWAP raid commander Abu Salim al-Barnawi, oda members BBC
BeGreen Africa 3.0 Green Entrepreneurship Programme (South Africa and Nigeria) fundsforNGOs
If the economy is improving, why are Nigerians still struggling? Businessday NG
South Africa anti immigration protest: Nigeria, Ghana report South Africa to AU over xenophobic attacks BBC
Nigeria’s crude exports to US jump 149% as American oil imports rebound Businessday NG
Many feared dead in another Nigeria boat disaster but why do they keep happening? BBC
A Father's Promise Unicef
Group condemns rising attacks on LGBTIQ+ community in Nigeria The Guardian Nigeria News
Euromoney names Zenith Africa’s best bank, Nigeria’s top lender Businessday NG
Nigeria Mining Week to host 3,000 delegates as sector targets value addition Businessday NG
Nigeria emerges Ghana’s second largest tourism source with 176,000 visitors The Guardian Nigeria News
2027: Nigeria’s democracy must survive – Seriake Dickson Daily Post Nigeria
Nigeria bags four silver, two bronze at Africa’s premier Maths competition The Guardian Nigeria News
"It is well" is not a strategy: What Nigeria is refusing to confront about mental health, By Hauwa Ojeifo Premium Times Nigeria
Germany moves to curb Nigeria’s $1.5bn yearly gas flaring loss Punch Newspapers
France commits to trade, investment ties with Nigeria The Guardian Nigeria News
Nigeria leads in online gambling regulation Vanguard News
‘Without competitive manufacturing, Nigeria risks missing AfCFTA gains’ The Guardian Nigeria News
Nigeria woos German investors for renewable energy, digital economy The Guardian Nigeria News
US House of Reps bill on assistance to Nigeria: US House of Reps pass bill to withhold all assistance to Nigeria until kontri address terrorist attacks BBC
BPP And SON Launches Digital Standards Platform To Institutionalise "Nigeria First Policy" In Public Procurement Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation
Nigeria’s digital transformation unrivalled, says Shettima The Nation Newspaper
Manufacturers seek data-driven execution of Nigeria’s industrial policy The Guardian Nigeria News
Nigeria, Germany Reaffirm Commitment To Strengthening Strategic Partnership Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation
FULL LIST: 44 visa-free countries for Nigerian passport holders Punch Newspapers
Time to reset Nigeria’s watch list Daily Trust
Nigerians evacuated from South Africa: Ova 300 more Nigerians arrive from South Africa - wat next? BBC
Nigeria, Germany agree to deepen ties after surge in bilateral trade TheCable
Reps push policy roadmap for Nigeria’s drone manufacturing sector The Nation Newspaper
What is the Leading Cause of Death in Nigeria? The Guardian Nigeria News
Nigeria’s hidden hunger drains economy as experts push mandatory bouillon fortification Businessday NG
2027: Nigeria can be saved in 4 years – Sam Amadi on zoning Daily Post Nigeria
Ignore fake recruitment update, Customs tell Nigerians Punch Newspapers
Liberia, Nigeria Deepen Economic Ties, Target Stronger Trade, Investment LEADERSHIP Newspapers
A 624% Surge Lays Bare Nigeria’s Structural Food Crisis Independent Newspaper Nigeria
South Africa migration protest: Lawmakers want compensation for victims of anti immigration protest for South Africa BBC
Remote work reshapes Nigeria’s tech workforce, widens global opportunities Vanguard News
Nigeria drops to 90th in latest global passport ranking Vanguard News
Zenith Bank wins Africa’s Best Bank, retains Nigeria’s top banking award Vanguard News
Obasanjo wants universities to address Nigeria’s pressing challenges through innovative minds Businessday NG
Nigeria’s rising AI profile excites Chinese envoy The Nation Newspaper
Education key to closing Nigeria’s digital skills gap, meeting industry needs – Aptech Businessday NG
Of Nigeria’s Artificial Intelligence Adoption, Access THISDAYLIVE
‘Fed Govt committed to implementing deals from Nigerian-German Bi-national Commission’ The Nation Newspaper
Trump Commends Tinubu’s Leadership, Reaffirms U.S. Support in Nigeria’s Counterterrorism Fight ZAgazola
RMAFC, House C’ttee Move to Address Nigeria’s Macro Economic Challenges THISDAYLIVE
Germany Pledges More Investment in Nigeria as Trade Volume Rises by 10% THISDAYLIVE
Can Nigeria’s drone industry deliver Africa’s defence sovereignty? Al Jazeera
Nigeria’s Economy Resilient To External Shocks – Cardoso Channels Television
Beyond Telecom: How Airtime Court Judgment Could Recast Regulatory Oversight In Nigeria The Guardian Nigeria News
Nigerian Newspapers: Top Stories For Today (23/07/26) Independent Newspaper Nigeria
China, Nigeria deepen education ties as Consul General visits Grace Schools The Guardian Nigeria News
Olawale Elected President France-Nigeria Agribusiness Club THISDAYLIVE
How Heineken’s ‘Bar De Change’ is reimagining how Nigerian travellers experience the world Businessday NG
Insecurity will soon be history in Nigeria – Akpabio Daily Post Nigeria
Ghana joins Nigeria in holding rates again as US-Iran war clouds inflation outlook Businessday NG
Why Nigeria’s private sector will support Hamzat as next governor of Lagos Vanguard News
Guinness Nigeria to pay N7 dividend as half-year profit rises to N25.3bn Businessday NG
[Nigeria] Duplo, Wema Bank Partner on Financial Automation Africa Business Communities
FG To Establish Brain Health Desk, Develop Nigeria’s First National Brain Health Agenda TVC News
Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic Gas Pipeline: Wetin di $25bn gas project African leaders sign mean for you BBC