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Finance Ministry, contractors clash again over outstanding debt

Nigeria's Finance Ministry says it processed N700bn to 1,240 local contractors, but protesting members of AICAN insist most of them have received no payment.

Xenophobia: Nigeria weighs sanctions against South Africa

Nigeria says it is weighing sanctions against South Africa over renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians, warning that a review of bilateral privileges is not off the table.

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Armed herdsmen drive Benue farmers off land as mining operations move in

Villages sit empty along Benue's Anyiin-Ayilamo corridor, their farmers displaced by violence while mining operations run freely on seized land.

Dangote refinery pushes back on IPO rumors as listing preparations gain pace

Dangote Petroleum Refinery denies circulating IPO reports while preparations for a landmark Nigerian Exchange listing quietly move forward on schedule.

Former Imo Deputy Governor Eze Madumere Resigns from APC

KEY POINTS Eze Madumere resigns from APC, citing personal reflection and new political directions ...

FG moves to strengthen rights commission

Nigeria is considering reforms to strengthen its human rights commission, focusing on independence, funding and enforcement powers to improve accountability.

Kidnappers Demand N1 Billion Ransom for Kwara Church Abductees

KEY POINTS Kidnappers demand N1 billion for church worshippers abducted in Omugo, Kwara State ...

Bello Matawalle Withdraws Governorship Ambition to Back Dauda Lawal in 2027

KEY POINTS Bello Matawalle withdraws 2027 governorship bid to support Dauda Lawal’s reelection in...

NYSC Relocates Kwara and Kaduna Camps Over Security Concerns

KEY POINTS NYSC relocates orientation camps in Kwara, Kaduna, and other high-risk states to...

Nigerian man jailed for life in UK for killing woman after cannabis-fueled crash

A Nigerian man received a life sentence in the UK for killing a 56-year-old woman after crashing his car while under the influence of cannabis.

Terrorists kill hunter, attack NSCDC office in Kwara community

Suspected terrorists attacked Oro-Ago community in Kwara State Wednesday evening, killing a local hunter and vandalizing a civil defense office.

Gunmen kill nine soldiers, one police officer in Kebbi State ambush

Gunmen killed nine soldiers and a police officer in a Tuesday night ambush in Kebbi State, also setting two military gun trucks on fire.

Nigerian Court Sentences Two Men to 12 Years Each for Trafficking 8 Children, Including Their Own

A Nigerian federal court jailed two men 12 years each for trafficking eight children, including some of their biological children.

Court voids CBN’s removal of Union Bank board

A Federal High Court in Lagos has nullified the CBN's January 2024 removal of Union Bank's board and ordered the immediate reinstatement of the bank's former leadership.

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Finance Ministry, contractors clash again over outstanding debt

Nigeria's Finance Ministry says it processed N700bn to 1,240 local contractors, but protesting members of AICAN insist most of them have received no payment.

Xenophobia: Nigeria weighs sanctions against South Africa

Nigeria says it is weighing sanctions against South Africa over renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians, warning that a review of bilateral privileges is not off the table.

Agriculture records 3.15 percent GDP growth to N11.87trillion in first quarter

Nigeria's agricultural sector grew 3.15 percent year-on-year to N11.87trn in the first quarter of 2026, with crop production leading the gains at N8.9trn, the NBS says.

Nigeria among world’s most expensive countries for airline operations, says IATA

IATA has named Nigeria one of the world's most expensive countries for airline operations, blaming high taxes and charges that keep local carriers from competing.