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D’Tigress Crush Colombia 70-37 in World Cup Qualifier

Nigeria's D'Tigress beat Colombia 70-37 in their FIBA Women's World Cup qualifying opener in France, with Victoria Macaulay leading the scoring.

Kwara Gives Garri Machines to Rural Women Farmers

Kwara State has handed over industrial garri processing machines to rural women in Owode Oja, fulfilling a promise Governor AbdulRazaq made in August 2025.

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Kebbi Woman Held After Kidnapping Friend’s Son for N5m Ransom

Police arrest a Kebbi woman over the abduction of her friend’s son after tracing a ransom call and rescuing the child.

Abductions: Northern Governors Push Mining Freeze, Approve N228bn Security Plan

Northern governors suspend mining, back state police and approve a N228bn fund as kidnappings escalate across several states.

Nigeria Sets A Year Deadline for Schools to Meet New Standards

Nigeria’s NSSEC has issued a one-year deadline for National Minimum Standards compliance as states face new requirements for teachers, facilities and curriculum.

CBN Raises N7.85tn in OMO Bills Auction in November

CBN sold N7.85 trillion in OMO bills in November, drawing banks and foreign investors as it works to drain excess system liquidity.

Nigerian Father Celebrates Twins After 16-Year Wait

After 16 years of marriage, a Nigerian couple celebrates the birth of twins, marking a joyous milestone for family and community.

FRSC Orders Construction Firms to Install Road Signs Nationwide

FRSC orders all construction firms to install proper road signs nationwide, aiming to improve safety and prevent accidents at work zones.

Lagos Targets 18 Months to Shut Olusosun Dumpsite

Lagos sets an 18-month target to begin shutting key dumpsites as officials push new landfills and a shift toward controlled waste-to-resource systems

Dangote Expands Fertilizer Production Across Africa

Dangote announces a major fertilizer output expansion, tripling capacity in Nigeria while advancing a multi-billion-dollar plant in Ethiopia

Delta Police Raid HK Torture House, Free Seven Boys and Arrest Two

Delta Police rescued seven boys from a torture apartment run as an HK training hub after one victim escaped to seek help.

Receiver Moves Back Into Nestoil Tower as Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi Battles $1 Billion Debt Claim

A receiver returns to Nestoil Tower after an appeal court ruling as Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi faces a growing $1bn debt fight.

Bandit Attacks Spread Across Kogi, Kano, Sokoto and Kwara

Bandits raid communities in four states, abduct worshippers, a bride and a monarch as two Defence Ministry officials remain missing.

From Importers to Producers: Economies Push Local

Countries rethink heavy import dependence as they invest in homegrown supply chains to build resilience, stabilize costs, and expand local production.

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D’Tigress Crush Colombia 70-37 in World Cup Qualifier

Nigeria's D'Tigress beat Colombia 70-37 in their FIBA Women's World Cup qualifying opener in France, with Victoria Macaulay leading the scoring.

Kwara Gives Garri Machines to Rural Women Farmers

Kwara State has handed over industrial garri processing machines to rural women in Owode Oja, fulfilling a promise Governor AbdulRazaq made in August 2025.

Nigeria’s Debt Service Payments Drop 38 Percent in January

Nigeria's debt service payments fell 38.5 percent year-on-year to $405.3 million in January 2026, according to CBN data.

UNILAG Rejects ASUU Strike, Says Exams Will Hold

UNILAG management rejected ASUU's strike action Wednesday and vowed semester exams would proceed despite lecturers walking out over unpaid salary components.