Nigeria food inflation rises to 12.12% in February 2026 as fuel and energy costs surge, worsening household cost of living
On International Day of Mathematics, NMC urges Nigeria to prioritise maths education for national development, innovation, and STEM growth
Owerri residents lament irregular electricity supply weeks after commissioning of Orashi 15MVA Substation, citing disrupted businesses and daily life
NiMet warns Sokoto, Zamfara, Kano, and other states of high meningitis risk; urges vaccination, hygiene, and early medical attention
Four gunmen were killed and one soldier wounded in a clash between Nigerian Army troops and unidentified attackers in Obubra, Cross River State
Omoyele Sowore criticizes heavy military deployment during Aba protest, calls for Nnamdi Kanu’s release and urges fair treatment for all Nigerians
Lewis Hamilton confirms African roots in Benin, Senegal, and Nigeria, advocating for a Formula 1 Grand Prix on the continent
By MAX AMUCHIE Africa Christians face mounting security threats from extremism, weak governance, and communal violence, testing religious pluralism on the continent
Nigeria implements major tax reforms to simplify levies, enhance transparency, and support business growth under a harmonised national framework
Nigeria denies paying ransom or releasing militants for St. Mary’s School hostages, calling AFP claims false and baseless
Security analyst Zekeri Idris says Nigeria can end insecurity within a year with strategic leadership and proper coordination
US lawmaker Riley Moore urges sanctions and repeal of Sharia laws to protect Christians and curb violence in Nigeria
Yobe State revises public service working hours for Ramadan, running 8am–3pm Monday to Thursday and 8am–12pm on Fridays for the fasting month
Nigeria illegal fishing initiative launches pilot vessel register to curb IUU fishing and strengthen transparency in West African waters
Balogun Adisa Ridwan, a Nigerian man declared dead in Ukraine, is alive after capture by Ukrainian forces; he was misled into military service while seeking work
Tony Perkins says he rejected Nigerian First Lady Remi Tinubu’s request to cover up alleged religious genocide against Christians
Libya leads Africa in 2026 with $92.9 billion in foreign exchange reserves. South Africa, Nigeria, and Egypt also feature among the continent’s top ten
US Congress witnesses warn that Nigeria is at risk of widespread Christian-Muslim violence, citing killings, displacement, and insecurity as early signs of a deepening religious crisis
Nigeria Africa third-largest economy in 2026, IMF predicts growth from $285bn to $334bn amid reforms and rising oil production
A Nigerian woman finds a giant scorpion while checking her home for snake hiding spots, sparking reactions on social media