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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.

Wike-Navy Clash: Military Must Be Respected, No Offence Found

Wike’s clash with a naval officer prompts calls for respect toward uniformed personnel, while officials confirm no misconduct occurred.

AEDC Lays Off 800 Workers as Power Supply Worsens

AEDC fires 800 workers after restructuring, raising concerns over worsening electricity supply and poor sector performance.

Nnamdi Kanu Drops Lawyers, To Defend Himself In Court

Nnamdi Kanu has taken over his own defence after his lawyers withdrew from the terrorism trial, challenging the Federal High Court’s jurisdiction

Nigeria’s Urban Transport Makeover: Cities Turn to Sustainability to Tame Gridlock

KEY POINTS Nigerian cities like Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt are adopting electric buses,...

Behind the Marble Floors: The Hidden Exploitation Fueling Abuja’s Luxury Real Estate Boom

KEY POINTS Abuja’s luxury real estate boom relies on exploited labor, with underpaid migrant...

Five Nigerian Cities Experiencing the Fastest Rising Cost of Living in 2025

KEY POINTS Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Uyo, and Jos are the top five Nigerian...

Stray Bullet from VIP Convoy Kills Pedestrian in Abuja Amid Traffic Chaos

KEY POINTS A stray bullet from a VIP convoy killed pedestrian Timothy John in Abuja...

No Name Change for Murtala Muhammed Expressway in Abuja

Confusion arose online regarding the renaming of Abuja's Murtala Muhammed Expressway. The Nigerian government clarified that only a newly built road received a name change, while the Murtala Muhammed Expressway retains its original designation.

Tinubu Dedicates Key Abuja Road to Nobel Laureate Soyinka

President Bola Tinubu honors Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka by renaming a key road in Abuja, highlighting his contributions and the government’s commitment to cultural recognition.

Northern Nigeria’s Outrage over Relocation of Key Agencies to Lagos

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has accused the federal government of plotting to undermine...

Kidnappers Kill Three, Demand N700m for Abuja Girls’ Release

The Nigerian capital, Abuja, is gripped by fear and anger as kidnappers continue to...

Abuja Residents to Enjoy New Transport System as Minister Plans to Phase Out Tricycles

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced his intention...

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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.