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US Lawmakers Seek Sanctions Over Nigeria Religious Violations

US lawmakers propose sanctions over Nigeria religious freedom violations, citing killings and attacks while calling for visa bans and asset freezes.

February 11, 2026

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Air Chief Warns Against Coup Plot as Nigeria Eyes 2027 Polls

Air Chief condemns alleged coup plot, pledging legal action against any personnel found attempting to subvert Nigeria’s democratic government.

February 11, 2026

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Nigeria Reopens Kebbi Borders, Releasing 2,000 Stranded Trucks

Kebbi border reopening frees over 2,000 trucks stranded at Nigeria’s borders with Benin and Niger, restoring cross-border trade and easing supply disruptions.

February 10, 2026

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Nigeria Targets Q2 2026 for Cabotage Fund Release

Nigeria targets a Q2 2026 rollout of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund as NIMASA reforms lending rules to boost indigenous shipping capacity.

February 10, 2026

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Nigeria’s Corporate Registry Processes 10,000 Daily Filings

CAC business registration has surged to about 10,000 daily filings as Nigeria’s corporate registry completes its shift to a fully digital platform.

February 10, 2026

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Nigerian Army Finds Explosives Hidden in Abia Forest

KEY POINTS Nigerian Army troops discovered two homemade explosive devices in Umuchinma forest, Abia...

February 10, 2026

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Appeal Court Upholds Natasha Akpoti’s Suspension

KEY POINTS Appeal Court ruled that the Senate lawfully suspended Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Court upheld...

February 10, 2026

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Borno Police Officer Returns N2.6 Million Sent to Him by Mistake

KEY POINTS • Borno police officer returned N2.6 million sent to his account in error•...

February 10, 2026

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Court Adjourns Murder Trial of Arise TV Anchor

KEY POINTS The murder trial of Arise TV anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu and a security...

February 10, 2026

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Nigeria’s Informal Workers Risk Old-Age Poverty, PenCom Warns

PenCom warns that Nigeria’s informal sector pension gap leaves millions facing retirement without savings, as new agents are deployed to expand pension coverage.

February 9, 2026

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Onitsha Main Market Reopens as IPOB Ends Sit-at-Home

Trading resumed cautiously at Onitsha Main Market after IPOB ended its sit-at-home order, but weak customer turnout highlighted lingering security fears.

February 9, 2026

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Ekiti Courts Adopt Digital Platform Allowing Judges Remote Work

Ekiti State courts adopt the Nigeria Case Management System, allowing judges and lawyers to manage cases remotely as Nigeria advances judicial digital reform.

February 9, 2026

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