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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Mr Makinde appointed the new chief of staff following the exit of Mr Ogunwuyi, who resigned from the position on Monday with immediate effect. The post Makinde appoints new chief of staff hours after Ogunwuyi’s resignation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Ibom Air has appointed two executive directors to oversee finance and legal affairs as the Akwa Ibom-owned airline pursues growth, while announcing the retirement of the state attorney-general, Uko Udom, from its board. The post Ibom Air appoints two executive directors, announces board retirement appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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For Dorman Long Engineering, more than 75 years of operations provide a historical perspective on the development of Nigeria’s engineering sector. Its next chapter will be shaped by how effectively it builds on that experience and responds to the opportunities and demands ahead. The post As Nigeria pursues industrial growth, Dorman Long Engineering’s legacy offers lessons in building local capacity appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Health workers at the Federal Medical Centre, FMC, Abeokuta, have embarked on a 72-hour warning strike following the alleged stabbing of a medical laboratory scientist by a patient’s relative inside the hospital. The strike, declared by the Joint Action Committee, JAC, of the hospital, commenced at 11 a.m. on Monday and is expected to end […] Patient’s relative stabs lab scientist in Ogun FMC, health workers declare warning strike
Argentina football legend, Lionel Messi, has spoken about his regret over not learning the English language. Messi has never played in the Premier League, featuring for Barcelona for over two decades, before moving to Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Miami. The 39-year-old has now admitted that he had the chance to learn the language and didn’t […] Lionel Messi reveals major regret in his career
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Super Eagles attacker, Kelechi Iheanacho made a heartwarming gesture towards a member of the Bursaspor staff after scoring his 12th goal of the season against Mardin 1969 Spor on Sunday. It also meant that the striker has now scored in nine consecutive league matches for his Turkish side. According to Bursasporx, it was Iheanacho’s action […] Turkey: What Kelechi Iheanacho did after scoring 12th goal of season
The Federal Government can no longer continue to bear the cost of electricity tariff shortfalls while also being expected to provide power to every Nigerian, Power Minister Joseph Tegbe has said. Tegbe made the statement while addressing the financial challenges confronting Nigeria’s electricity sector, particularly the gap between the cost of generating and supplying electricity […] Nigerian Govt can no longer cover electricity tariff shortfalls — Power Minister
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has revealed what he needs Super Eagles attacker, Ademola Lookman to keep doing on the pitch. He described the Nigeria international as a good dribbler but acknowledged that the former Atalanta man is experiencing difficulty in regaining his form. Simeone spoke ahead of their UEFA Champions League encounter with Manchester […] UCL: What Atletico boss, Diego Simeone said about Ademola Lookman ahead Man United clash
Rafiu Durosinmi has thanked his Genk teammates for contributing immensely to his impressive start to life at the club. The Nigeria international, who moved to Genk from Italian club Pisa this summer has been one of the standout performers in the Belgian Pro League this season. Durosinmi was on target in the Smurfs 3-0 victory […] Belgium: Durosinmi opens up on secret behind impressive form at Genk
A Federal High Court in Abuja heard on Monday that international terrorist organization, Al-Ql-Qeada, supported members of the Jama’’atu Ansarul Muslimina fi-Biladis Sudan (Ansaru) to stage the May 15, 2026 attacks on schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The attack, the court also heard, was to force the Federal Government to release […] Oriire abduction planned by Ansaru terrorists with Al-Qaeda support – Witness tells court
The Kano State Private and Voluntary Institutions Board (KSPVIB) has temporarily shut down nine private schools for failing to comply with requirements for revalidation and recertification. The Executive Secretary of the board, Baba Abubakar Umar, announced the closures during a media parley in Kano. He warned that any affected school that reopened without approval would […] Kano shuts nine private schools over failure to renew registration
The Federal Government has received 105 Nigerians rescued during an operation against cybercrime syndicates in Ghana. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday and signed by its Head of Press and Public Relations Unit, Vincent Adekoye. According to the agency, the operation was […] FG receives 105 Nigerians rescued from cybercrime syndicates in Ghana
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Arsenal have suffered a double injury blow ahead of their Champions League clash with Lille on Tuesday. Mikel Arteta will be without the duo of Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi for the game at the Emirates. Hincapie and Zubimendi were injured during the warm down after the Gunners beat Leeds 2-1 on Saturday. Hincapie came […] UCL: Arsenal suffer double injury blow ahead of Lille clash
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He held that since the allegations pertained to the internal affairs and financial transactions of a political party, the case ought to have been filed before a High Court. The post Court strikes out criminal complaint against SDP’s Shehu Gabam appeared first on Vanguard News.
—Lists 6,000 recruitments by gov By Dayo Johnson Akure Workers in Ondo State have appealed to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to provide Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses and affordable housing to enhance productivity and effective service delivery. The Head of Service, Mr. Segun Odusanya, made the appeal in Akure during the 2026 Public Service Week celebration. […] The post Ondo workers appeal to Aiyedatiwa for CNG buses, affordable housing appeared first on Vanguard News.
…Akingunola alleges route change breaches procurement rules By Dayo Johnson AKURE: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for Ondo East/West Federal Constituency, Hon. Niyi Akingunola, has questioned the alleged rerouting of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway away from Ondo State, calling on the Minister of Works, David Umahi, to clarify the decision. Akingunola, in a statement, […] The post Ondo Coastal Highway: ADC candidate challenges Umahi appeared first on Vanguard News.
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The Federal Government on Monday filed fresh charges against Adeniyi Adeyemi, the Director-General (DG) of alleged non-existing Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). The post Alleged fake agency: FG files fresh charges against Adeyemi appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Ten people have been arrested, and a police officer sustained a serious facial injury during the policing operation for Liverpool’s Premier League clash with Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday. The post Liverpool vs Man City: 10 arrested, police officer injured after Anfield clash appeared first on Vanguard News.
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The Oyo State police command has arrested a man who allegedly travelled from Anambra State to avenge his brother’s death, recovering a pistol and a cartridge from him. The post Oyo police arrest man who travelled from Anambra to avenge brother’s death appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Brent oil price reached nearly $107 a barrel Monday after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi movement launched strikes on Saudi Arabia, heightening worries about tight global supplies heading into the northern hemisphere winter. The post Oil rises to $107 per barrel as Trump comments roil energy markets appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday struck out the eight-count forgery charge brought against the self-styled Director-General (DG) of the alleged "non-existent" Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi. The post Court strikes out charge against alleged ‘fake’ PFIPC DG Adeyemi appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirms Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi will miss the Champions League match against Lille due to training injuries. Read More: https://punchng.com/arsenal-lose-hincapie-zubimendi-to-injuries-ahead-of-lille-clash/
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has appointed Bashorun Akinwole as his new Chief of Staff and Mrs Aderonke Adedayo as DG of the Due Process Office. Read More: https://punchng.com/makinde-appoints-new-cos-dg-due-process/
Nollywood drama, ‘Her Daughters’ Mother’, written and directed by Chinazaekpere Chukwu, has been selected for the Film Africa 2026 festival in London. Read More: https://punchng.com/nollywood-film-her-daughters-mother-selected-for-film-africa-2026/
US federal agents have searched the Washington, DC-area home of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar as part of an ongoing criminal investigation into alleged fraud. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-agents-raid-congresswoman-omars-home-over-immigration-paperwork-probe/
The APC says it is targeting at least 80% of votes in Sokoto State for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, an aide has said. Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-targets-80-of-sokoto-votes-for-tinubu-dingyadi/
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, says the Supreme Court handled 2,456 matters and delivered 411 judgments in the 2025/2026 legal year. Read More: https://punchng.com/supreme-court-delivered-411-judgments-in-one-year-cjn/
A Bayelsa monarch, HRH David Oseni, has warned youths against pipeline vandalism, citing severe long-term threats to livelihoods, farming, and aquatic life Read More: https://punchng.com/bayelsa-monarch-warns-youths-against-pipeline-vandalism/
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has sworn in 68 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria. See the full list of the legal practitioners. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-names-of-68-new-sans-sworn-in-by-cjn/
The NLC and NUT in the FCT have dismissed Minister Nyesom Wike’s no-work, no-pay threat against striking workers, calling it illegal and unenforceable. Read More: https://punchng.com/wikes-no-work-no-pay-directive-illegal-nlc-nut/
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Kwara APC governorship candidate, Yakubu Salihu-Danladi, has denied claims that Governor AbdulRazaq imposed him as the party’s flag bearer for 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-kwara-apc-gov-candidate-denies-imposition-by-abdulrazaq/
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspects, including a notorious kingpin, over alleged Sara-Suka thuggery and public disturbance in the sta Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-men-for-thuggery-public-disturbance-in-bauchi/
Arsenal Fans Club Nigeria will be officially unveiled in Abuja this weekend as part of efforts to expand the Nigerian fan base of the current Premier League champions. According to
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Yemi Kosoko in Jos The Plateau State Chairman of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Comrade Solomon Ndam, has accused unnamed party actors of forging an Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
* Says less than 3% covered by insurance Michael Olugbode in Abuja The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised the alarm over the treatment of Nigerians living with mental
Alex Enumah in Abuja Justice Mohammed Umar of a Federal High Court, Abuja on Monday, struck out the eight-count criminal charge brought against the alleged fake Director General (DG) of
Wale Igbintade The Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikoyi on Monday cleared the way for a coroner’s inquest into the death of Nkanu Esege, son of renowned Nigerian author,
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Parallex Bank Limited has been named Innovative Bank of the Year 2026 at the BusinessDay Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards, in recognition of its investments in digital banking,
Funmi Ogundare The Education Writers’ Association of Nigeria (EWAN) will on Wednesday convene education and security stakeholders in Lagos to explore sustainable measures to protect learners, teachers and school facilities
Goddy Egene President Bola Tinubu has expressed serious disappointment with the desperation of some public officials associated with him, saying their desperation for power is affecting the image of his
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Segun Awofadeji in Bauchi Chairman of the Da Hannu Na Political Mobilisation Group under the Arewa for Asiwaju Platform, Jamil Jadda Garko, has reportedly escaped an alleged mob attack in
A new money market fund offering two billion units at N1.00 each has opened for subscription, targeting retail and institutional investors seeking short-term, low-risk returns. The Berkshire Money Market Fund,
Mary Nnah The Overseer of Immaculate Chapel Ministries (ICM) Global, Prophet Alex Ugochukwu, has predicted that former Anambra State Governor and presidential hopeful of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter
Linus Aleke in Abuja The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has called for sustained investment in indigenous space technology, research and innovation to strengthen national security and
Laleye Dipo in Minna Reports have claimed that scores of people were, at the weekend killed, when bandits raided two Niger communities, Kokani and Kigbera in Borgu Local Government of
Yemi Kosoko in Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has called on Christians across Nigeria to strengthen unity in faith, love and purpose, declaring that a united church remains crucial
Onyebuchi Ezigbo takes a look at various demands and position of the two Labour Centres – Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress – over the biting cost of living
Says FG waived N3.3tn fuel taxes, duties to ease prices Urges opponents to explain what their promises will cost Again, presidency knocks Atiku’s subsidy plan, says it’s unrealistic W’Bank: Nigeria
*Pantami’s camp calls devt temporary challenge *Gwarzo remains our candidate, says NDC *Kwankwasiyya movement wants reason from INEC over NDC exclusion in new list Chuks Okocha in Abuja, Segun Awofadeji
*Blasts NDC for observing a minute silence for the living *Denies govt’s involvement in airport, secretariat incidents Enugu State Government, last night, said it had uncovered alleged plans by some
The PBAT Sovereign Movement (PSM), a support group for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is set to embark on a “Prophetic March” across selected cities in Nigeria as part of its
Gbenga Sodeinde in Ado Ekiti Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has attributed his administration’s achievements in the last four years, as well as the peaceful atmosphere that characterised his
Amby Uneze in Owerri The camp of a former governor of Imo State and former senator, Rochas Okorocha, has denied reports that a court issued an order for his arrest,
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has extended the closing date of its landmark initial public offering (IPO) by two weeks in a
Oil prices rose about two percent on Monday as fresh attacks on Saudi Arabia and tankers near the Strait of
The Dangote Refinery Initial Public Offering which is expected to close tomorrow 13th of October will be postponed by two
The Federal Government is set to arraign Adeniyi Adeyemi, accused of establishing the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), afresh
Kenya’s central bank wants the power to take control of struggling payment companies and sell their businesses, in a proposed
Nigeria's Dangote oil refinery IPO to be extended by 10 days, executive and adviser say Reuters
Nigeria imports petrol as Dangote exports to W’Africa – Report Punch Newspapers
Nigeria Doesn’t Have Enough Crude Oil To Service Dangote Refinery, Says Oyedele Channels Television
Child soldiers, baby factories: US indicts Nigeria over official complicity Vanguard News
AUATON extends Bolt, inDrive shutdown in Lagos over fares, commissions The Guardian Nigeria News
As Nigeria pursues industrial growth, Dorman Long Engineering’s legacy offers lessons in building local capacity Premium Times Nigeria
UN: Nigeria’s multidimensional poverty rate rises to 38.7% as 17.9m citizens battle deprivation TheCable
NCC moves to block unapproved phones as Nigerians receive 30-day disconnection alerts Businessday NG
Debt, Climate, Inequality Top Agenda As Nigeria, 190 Others Convene For World Bank–IMF Summit Channels Television
Ex-UN Trafficking Rapporteur Ezeilo Urges Nigeria To Criminalise Marriages With 20–25-Year Age Gaps Sahara Reporters
Nigeria-US health deal under scrutiny Daily Trust
Aspira Nigeria Celebrates Three Wins at Marketing Edge Awards 2026 BellaNaija
Nigeria’s Economy in Perspective: Fitch’s positive outlook: Turning improved confidence into economic opportunity, By Posi Olatubosun Premium Times Nigeria
In Nigeria, one man’s trash is another man’s income | D+C - Development + Cooperation dandc.eu
Sell the refineries, rethink the banks: Inside Nigeria’s next reform push The Africa Report
Nigeria’s industrial funding will fail without fixing the constraints facing factories Businessday NG
Nigeria’s capital market has reached a new scale. The next test is depth TheCable
Hardship, naira’s decline weakening community life in Nigeria, Falola warns The Guardian Nigeria News
U17WWC: Flamingos ready to make Nigeria proud, says Busari ACLSports
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UPDATED: CJN swears in 68 new SANs Punch Newspapers
Nigeria 2027: Tinubu’s party woos the Lagos it lost The Africa Report
Nigerian troops kill 40 ISWAP fighters in Borno – Official Premium Times Nigeria
FULL LIST: Names of 68 new SANs sworn in by CJN Punch Newspapers
TikTok responds to reports of restricted access in Northern Nigeria Premium Times Nigeria
Tinubu hails World Bank’s update on Nigeria, vows to expand targeted cash transfers Premium Times Nigeria
Nigeria condemns fatal Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia’s airport Premium Times Nigeria
As Nigeria pursues industrial growth, Dorman Long Engineering’s legacy offers lessons in building local capacity TheCable
Did Plato foresee Nigeria coming 2,400 years ago? TheCable
My pastor is from Nigeria — Nicki Minaj Punch Newspapers
‘Detribalised’ does not mean what most Nigerians think it means TheCable
Nigerian Government Moves to Cut Cost of Doing Business Voice of Nigeria
Nigeria’s budget crisis: Three years of delays and failed implementation TheCable
Nigeria unveils $7.1bn plan to boost sugar output The Guardian Nigeria News
2027 nigeria election: List of governorship candidates Inec clear for poll BBC
How to fix foundational learning for Nigerian girls TheCable
Untold story of Igbokoda crash: A hidden crisis in Nigeria’s forgotten coast The Guardian Nigeria News
Nigeria, Germany Deepen Economic Ties, Target Investment, Energy Cooperation - TVC News
Nigeria’s revolving-door budgeting and fiscal chaos Punch Newspapers
NITP Tasks Town Planners on Regional Development Initiatives Voice of Nigeria
113 Million Nigerians Are Deprived Of Health, Education, Living Standards — UN Channels Television
Two in five Nigerians lived in multidimensional poverty in 2024 – UNDP The ICIR
Nigeria targets aircraft-materials market with $362 million titanium project and US-built processing plant Business Insider Africa
Sultan Warns Nigerian Youths Against Political Thuggery, Banditry Voice of Nigeria
TikTok denies restricting access in Northern Nigeria Realnews Magazine
World Bank Targets $5.79bn Private Investment For Nigeria’s Economic Growth TVC News
ITF Has Put Nigeria On Global Skills Map – DG LEADERSHIP Newspapers
Qatar Leadership Condole Tinubu Over Military Plane Crash News Agency of Nigeria
NAWOJ Seeks Enhanced Protection, Education for Nigerian Girls Voice of Nigeria
Nigeria’s Internet Infrastructure at a Turning Point Ahead of ngPIF 2026 Techeconomy
Youth Entrepreneurship: YEFFA Program Launches in Nigeria Techeconomy
Over 40 insurgents eliminated as Nigerian military pounds terrorists in Borno Daily Post Nigeria
Nigeria’s debt interest soars 124% above revenue Punch Newspapers
NYSC DG Tasks Corps Members on Entrepreneurship, Security Voice of Nigeria
Nigeria primed to be Africa’s industrial powerhouse— Ex-UNIDO DG Vanguard News
Nigeria lost close to a quarter of a trillion dollars in its most lucrative sector; here’s why Business Insider Africa
Nigeria Records 835,000 Monthly Facebook Marketplace Listings LEADERSHIP Newspapers
High Raw-material Import Dependence Threatens Nigeria’s N40trn Manufacturing Opportunity LEADERSHIP Newspapers
Universal health coverage in Nigeria: From policy commitment to reality TheCable
Nigeria’s $84.8b food market puts processing, supply chains in focus The Guardian Nigeria News
Fuel subsidy would cost Nigeria over N20trn yearly — Minister Premium Times Nigeria
Morning recap: INEC list controversy, Nigeria’s debt interest surge, other top stories Punch Newspapers
Nigeria Sends 10 Boxers To Inaugural African Elite Championships In Nairobi LEADERSHIP Newspapers
Nigeria’s Oma Osele Wins Miss Continental World 2026 Arise News
Nigerian CSOs, others urge UNGA to end barriers, suspend badges for NGOs The Guardian Nigeria News
CJN swears-in 68 new SANs (Full list) Ripples Nigeria
Nigeria’s economy to grow at 4.3 % in 2026 — World Bank Vanguard News
Insecurity threatens Nigeria’s economic growth, others — NESG Tribune Online
Nigeria faces military aid restrictions as US accuses country of recruiting child soldiers Daily Post Nigeria
Arsenal Fans Club Nigeria to Be Unveiled in Abuja Weekend THISDAYLIVE
Nigerian University to honour Ghanaian President John Mahama today Premium Times Nigeria
Why I defend persecuted Christians in Nigeria — Nicki Minaj Premium Times Nigeria
Nigeria, Norway Partner On Satellite Surveillance To Fight Illegal Fishing LEADERSHIP Newspapers
BREAKING: TikTok Reacts to Restricted Access in Northern Nigeria, CSOs Demand Investigation Techeconomy
Ogaga Ifowodo Wins the $100,000 2026 Nigeria Prize for Literature with Why Does God Need a Gun? Brittle Paper
How Nigerians Abroad Can Grow Wealth at Home The News
CJN Swears In 68 New Senior Advocates Of Nigeria The Whistler Newspaper
Nigeria’s Music Royalty System Faces Scrutiny Over Financial Disclosure The Whistler Newspaper
COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE BROADCASTING ORGANISATIONS OF NIGERIA (BON) Daily Trust
Ijaw Leader Calls for Value Rebirth to Tackle Nigeria’s Devt Crisis THISDAYLIVE
CJN swears in 68 new senior advocates of Nigeria TheCable
Nigerian military says over 40 ISWAP militants killed — Premium Times Nigeria UA.NEWS
AI: World Bank, IMF warn of jobs crisis in Nigeria, others Vanguard News
My Nigerian pastor inspired me to speak out on Christian persecution — Nicki Minaj Vanguard News
UNDP Says 113m Nigerians Live In Multidimensional Poverty The Whistler Newspaper
