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Nigeria, Türkiye Sign Mining Partnership Deal to Boost Solid Minerals Sector

  KEY POINTS Nigeria and Türkiye signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation in solid minerals development, mining technology, and investment. Dele Alake said ongoing reforms and crackdowns on illegal mining are improving investor confidence in Nigeria’s mining sector. Türkiye expressed readiness to expand investments in...

Nigeria’s Economy Slows as GDP Growth Drops to 3.89% in Q1 2026 — NBS

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s economy grew by 3.89% in Q1 2026, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, showing a slowdown from the previous quarter. Agriculture improved significantly, while industry recorded modest gains and services remained the largest contributor to GDP at 57.73%. Despite slower...

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Court Grants Malami, Son N200M Bail in Terrorism Case

KEY POINTS Court granted Malami and his son N200 million bail each with strict...

NUC Issues Strict Rules on Honourary Doctorate Awards

KEY POINTS NUC introduced strict nationwide rules to curb abuse of honorary doctorate awards. ...

Olu of Warri Confers Chieftaincy Title on Oluremi Tinubu

KEY POINTS Olu of Warri conferred Utukpa-Oritse chieftaincy title on Oluremi Tinubu in Warri. ...

Igbo Group Backs US Call to Remove Sharia From Constitution

Ndigbo Worldwide Union Sharia statement supports US call to remove religious provisions from Nigeria’s Constitution and urges legal reform.

Senate Urges Tinubu to Remove CAC Boss Over Repeated Snub of Lawmakers

KEY POINTS The Senate has urged President Tinubu to sack CAC Registrar-General Hussaini Magaji...

Opposition Leaders Gather in Abuja to Speak on Electoral Act Concerns

KEY POINTS Top opposition leaders are meeting in Abuja to present a joint position...

Speaker, 15 Lawmakers Quit PDP in Adamawa Assembly Shake-Up

KEY POINTS Speaker Bathiya Wesley and 15 lawmakers resigned from PDP, citing the party’s...

Witness Tells Court How Gunmen Killed Over 150 Villagers in Yelwata

KEY POINTS A police witness told a court that over 100 armed attackers killed...

Court Fixes April 14 for Inquest Into Death of Adichie’s Son

Court sets April 14 to begin inquest into death of Adichie’s son after alleged medical negligence at Lagos hospitals.

Nigeria Pushes Air Cargo Reforms to Boost Non-Oil Exports

FAAN cargo reforms target non-oil exports growth through new terminals and revenue measures as experts debate traffic data and long-term viability.

Court Postpones El-Rufai Arraignment Over Custody Dispute Between Agencies

KEY POINTS El-Rufai’s arraignment was postponed to April 23, 2026, because he was not...

President Tinubu Decorates Disu Acting Police Chief

KEY POINTS President Tinubu decorated Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police following Egbetokun’s...

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Nigeria, Türkiye Sign Mining Partnership Deal to Boost Solid Minerals Sector

  KEY POINTS Nigeria and Türkiye signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation in solid minerals...

Nigeria’s Economy Slows as GDP Growth Drops to 3.89% in Q1 2026 — NBS

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s economy grew by 3.89% in Q1 2026, according to the National...

JAMB Fixes June 13 for Mop-Up UTME as Affected Candidates Get Second Chance

KEY POINTS The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has fixed June 13, 2026, for...

INEC Appeals Court Ruling That Nullified Timelines for Party Primaries and Candidate Nomination

KEY POINTS The Independent National Electoral Commission has appealed a court ruling that nullified...