HomeTagsNigeria

Nigeria

Nigerian troops rescue 363 victims, kill 69 terrorists in one week, DHQ says

Nigerian troops rescued 363 kidnapped victims, killed 69 terrorists and arrested 49 suspects during a week of land, air and sea operations, DHQ says.

Two Nigerian women held in India over N380m cocaine seizure

Railway police in Delhi have detained two Nigerian women after seizing 2.28 kilograms of cocaine worth about N380 million, allegedly tied to interstate trafficking.

ICPC recommends prosecution of alleged PFIPC boss Adeyemi

The ICPC has recommended prosecuting Adeniyi Adeyemi, alleged head of the disputed PFIPC, telling President Tinubu in an interim report that flagged forged appointment documents.

Customs intercepts pump-action rifle parts at Tin Can Port

Nigeria Customs intercepted concealed pump-action rifle parts and seized ₦373.8 million in cannabis-infused products at Tin Can Port, with a principal suspect on the run.

Manufacturers’ confidence rebounds in Nigeria

Nigeria manufacturers' confidence rebounded in the second quarter of 2026, MAN says, though high borrowing costs, power shortages and taxation still weigh on factory operators.

Nigerian firms expect borrowing costs to ease within three months

Nigerian firms expect borrowing costs to fall within three months, the CBN survey shows, even as taxes, insecurity and high interest rates remain top concerns.

NYSC gets civilian leadership and new uniform in sweeping reform

Nigeria has approved a sweeping NYSC reform, replacing military with civilian leadership and adding a new uniform, technology-driven operations and a stronger focus on skills.

SMEDAN unveils N500m zero-interest fund for MSMEs

SMEDAN has unveiled a N500m zero-interest fund for MSMEs, disbursing it through cooperatives and associations to boost working capital and improve loan recovery nationwide.

FG unveils 2026 push for industrial growth, trade and investment

The Federal Government plans to intensify industrial growth, trade expansion, investment and non-oil exports in 2026, focusing on turning policy into measurable economic outcomes.

AfCFTA lifts Nigeria’s intra-African trade by 21 percent to $9.02billion in 2025

Nigeria's intra-African trade rose 21 percent to $9.02bn in 2025, as the AfCFTA unlocked new export markets and lower trade barriers, an Afreximbank report says.

Nigeria sets date for next evacuation flight from South Africa

Nigeria's government will return another group of citizens from South Africa on Tuesday, ahead of anti-immigrant protests set to begin June 30.

Nigerians urge government to turn rising reserves into cost-of-living relief

As Nigeria's foreign reserves reach a 16-year high of $50.11 billion, economists and workers want the government to turn the gains into real relief.

Adeboye and Oyedepo thank Trump, urge bolder US action on Nigeria terrorism

Nigerian clerics Enoch Adeboye and David Oyedepo thanked President Trump for striking terrorist camps and pressed the United States to take bolder action against terrorism.

State police push shifts to governors and state lawmakers

After the Senate and House passed the state police bill, Nigeria's 36 state assemblies must now decide whether the long-debated policing reform finally becomes law.

Latest articles

Nigerian troops rescue 363 victims, kill 69 terrorists in one week, DHQ says

Nigerian troops rescued 363 kidnapped victims, killed 69 terrorists and arrested 49 suspects during a week of land, air and sea operations, DHQ says.

Two Nigerian women held in India over N380m cocaine seizure

Railway police in Delhi have detained two Nigerian women after seizing 2.28 kilograms of cocaine worth about N380 million, allegedly tied to interstate trafficking.

Nigeria, Benin Strengthen Defence Ties, Plan Joint Action Against Cross-Border Threats

KEY POINTS Nigeria, Benin deepen defence cooperation against cross-border threats. Both countries strengthen intelligence...

DSS Arrests Three More Suspects Linked to Kidnap of Nasarawa University Professor

KEY POINTS DSS arrests three more suspects linked to the kidnapping of Nasarawa varsity...