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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.

FCT Teachers Suspend Strike After Wike’s Intervention

KEY POINTS FCT teachers have suspended their strike after intervention by the minister, Nyesom...

Gunmen Abduct Federal Ministry of Health Driver in Abuja Midnight Raid

KEY POINTS Gunmen abducted Sunday Ani, a Federal Ministry of Health driver, from Grow...

PDP Candidate Dantani Withdraws from AMAC Race

KEY POINTS PDP’s AMAC candidate Zadna Dantani withdrew from the race and endorsed APC...

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.

FCT Emergency Services on High Alert as Thunderstorms Loom

FEMD activated their search and rescue teams in response to NiMET thunderstorm warnings which affected Abuja together with nearby states of Central Nigeria.

NDLEA Cracks Down on Drug Traffickers in Abuja, Seizes N80m Worth of Drugs

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intensified its efforts to combat drug...

Wike’s FCT grazing ban meets Miyetti Allah resistance.

Minister Nyesom Wike decisively declared an end to open grazing to restore Abuja's image...

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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.