On 5 October 2025, civil society groups such as the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) said Nigeria’s 774 local governments still do not receive their statutory allocations directly from
On 5 October 2025, civil society groups such as the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) said Nigeria’s 774 local governments still do not receive their statutory allocations directly from
On 5 October 2025, economic analysts predicted that Nigeria’s naira would continue to appreciate against the U.S. dollar after weeks of steady gains. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria
Thousands of followers of the Qadiriyya Sufi order gathered in Kano on 4 October 2025 for the annual Maukibi procession. The event draws pilgrims from across Nigeria and neighbouring West
During a Senate briefing on 3 October 2025, Senator Ali Ndume from Borno State said he would introduce a bill to review Nigeria’s labour laws in response to the dispute
A delegation from the European Union election observation mission visited Abuja to meet with Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and follow up on recommendations made after the 2023 general
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme in Nigeria is saving the Lagos State government about \₦ billion every year, according to the NYSC Director‑General, Brigadier General Yusha’u Ahmed. He said about
A 33,000-litre fuel tanker overturned at about 1 a.m. on the Abeokuta-Kobape road while heading to Joga-Orile due to overspeeding. Petrol spilled onto the road and ignited, causing an explosion
Police in Delta State have rescued a young man who was kidnapped by armed criminals. According to the authorities, the abductors forced the victim to withdraw around ₦2,000,000 from his
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has admitted that his government underestimated the strength and resources of Boko Haram during his tenure. Speaking at the launch of a new book on
In Zamfara State, health officials say more than 100 children have fallen ill and are receiving treatment in various hospitals following a suspected outbreak of lead poisoning. The illness is