91 articles tagged with “Nigeria”
Legal proceedings against activist Omoyele Sowore and accusations of institutional bias dominate Nigeria's political landscape as parties gear up for the 2027 elections.
Traditional and political leaders in Nigeria are calling for reduced wedding spending, greater support for petty traders, intentional parenting, and recognition of religious leaders' societal contributions.
Nigerian police and civil defense units rescued 24 kidnapping victims, arrested over 90 suspects, and recovered weapons in operations across Oyo, Delta, and Yobe states. Security forces also apprehended two Togolese army deserters in Lagos.
Consumers in Nigeria and South Africa are seeing fuel price reductions as improved domestic supply and lower global crude oil prices ease inflationary pressures.
Enugu State has awarded scholarships to 760 students and teachers, while Sokoto State University launches a transnational education partnership with a Turkish university to boost research and academic collaboration.
Paga is rolling out tokenized investment products through its payments infrastructure, while Siiqo launches social commerce tools on Telegram to help small businesses grow online.
The Nigerian federal government has called on petrol marketers to reduce fuel prices following a decline in global crude oil prices, reaffirming its commitment to deregulation under the Petroleum Industry Act.
SMEDAN secures $12 million from South Korea for a skills acquisition center and launches a N500 million zero-interest fund for MSMEs, while the government rolls out a N100 million support package for women traders in Jigawa.
Nigerian MSMEs face mounting pressure from government economic policies, while the administration advances high-value investment talks with Tanzania and Dangote Group in infrastructure and energy.
President Bola Tinubu's push for state police and judicial reforms has drawn both support and concern, with former NBA President Olisa Agbakoba urging safeguards against executive overreach, while regional governors back the administration's agenda.
The National Bureau of Statistics reports the average cost of a healthy diet in Nigeria rose to ₦1,589 per adult per day in April 2026, a 3.12% monthly increase.
Nigerians faced sustained energy cost inflation in May 2026, as diesel prices surged 86%, petrol rose 55%, and kerosene climbed 37% year-on-year, deepening economic strain on households and businesses.
As Nigeria intensifies military operations against jihadists and bandits, concerns emerge over missing troops, defence spending, and alleged profiling of Muslims by security forces.
The Independent National Electoral Commission has begun issuing access codes to political parties for candidate nominations ahead of the 2027 elections, as internal disputes flare within the APC and concerns emerge over ballot access for smaller parties.
Retail LPG prices are falling across Nigeria as supply improves, while increased rig activity signals a broader recovery in the country's energy sector.