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Demand surges as Nigeria’s March bond auction oversubscribes

Nigeria's March FGN bond auction drew N931.5 billion in bids against a N750 billion offer, a 4.28 percent oversubscription.

Nigeria’s oil exploration plunges 45 percent in February

Nigeria's oil exploration contracted sharply in February 2026, with active rigs falling 45 percent to 22 from 40 in January.

Wike Expresses Confidence in Peace Talks as Tinubu Steps In to Resolve Rivers Political Crisis

KEY POINTS Wike says President Tinubu’s intervention is a major step toward resolving the...

Fubara Promises Port Harcourt Ring Road Will Be Ready This Year

KEY POINTS Governor Fubara says the 50km+ Port Harcourt Ring Road will be completed...

PDP Chieftain Labels Wike as “Root Cause” of Party Crisis

KEY POINTS A PDP chieftain, Tony Ehilebo, has accused FCT Minister Nyesom Wike...

Wike says Tinubu Free to Sack Him Amid Calls for Removal

KEY POINTS Wike says only President Tinubu has the authority to remove him as...

Wike Praises Tinubu, Umahi as East West Road Opens to Traffic in Rivers Bonny Axis

KEY POINTS Wike applauds Tinubu and Umahi for opening the East West Road linking...

Rivers Political Feud Escalates as Wike-Aligned PDP Faction Issues Apology Ultimatum to APC Secretary

KEY POINTS A PDP faction loyal to Nyesom Wike has given APC National Secretary...

APC Secretary Tells Wike to Quit Cabinet, Accuses Him of Meddling in Rivers Politics

KEY POINTS APC national secretary Ajibola Basiru says Nyesom Wike should resign as FCT...

Rivers Lawmakers Loyal to Wike Defect to APC in Major Shake Up

KEY POINTS • Two Rivers senators defect from PDP to APC during Senate plenary• Six...

Vigilantes Block Bandits at Kiri High School as Two People Die in Clash

Vigilantes stopped a bandit raid on Kiri High School. Two people died in the clash as Kebbi and Niger abductions fueled national security concerns.

Abuja to Launch Clean-Air Initiative Promoting Cleaner Energy

KEY POINTS Clean cooking gas adoption drives healthier homes. The initiative targets household air...

Defence Minister Says No Punishment for Soldier on Lawful Duty

Defence Minister Mohammad Badaru says soldiers on lawful duty will not face punishment, pledging stronger troop welfare and modernisation efforts.

Buratai Warns Wike-Navy Clash Poses Threat to National Security

Buratai warns Wike’s clash with a naval officer poses a danger to national security, igniting debate over civil-military relations.

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Demand surges as Nigeria’s March bond auction oversubscribes

Nigeria's March FGN bond auction drew N931.5 billion in bids against a N750 billion offer, a 4.28 percent oversubscription.

Nigeria’s oil exploration plunges 45 percent in February

Nigeria's oil exploration contracted sharply in February 2026, with active rigs falling 45 percent to 22 from 40 in January.

Nigeria brings home 1,230 citizens stranded in Niger

Nigeria's Federal Government brought home 1,230 stranded citizens from Niger in March 2026, completing the evacuation in two airlifts.

OO Poly Aba launches EdTech and anti-drug drive

Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic Aba plans to introduce Educational Technology courses and partner with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency to curb student substance abuse, Rector Christopher Okoro Kalu announced this week.