ActionAid Nigeria has condemned the swift assent of the Electoral Act (Amendment) 2026 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The organisation called for an immediate review and amendment to protect Nigeria’s democratic integrity. In a press statement signed by Country Director Andrew Mamedu, ActionAid expressed deep concern that the law, which will govern Nigeria’s electoral processes, …
Niger State has taken a major step toward Nigeria’s sugar self-sufficiency drive. Following a high-level meeting at the Government House in Minna, the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) and the Lee Group announced plans to establish a large-scale sugar production project in the state. During the meeting, Governor Umar Bago assured the delegation of full …
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has warned that slow, costly, and fragmented cross-border payment systems are limiting economic opportunities for millions, especially in developing countries. Speaking on Thursday at the G-24 Technical Group Meetings held in Abuja, Cardoso said these inefficiencies block individuals and small businesses from fully participating in …
Fresh turmoil erupted on Tuesday at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja after police officers fired tear gas at protesters. The demonstrators had gathered to oppose the Senate’s approval of both electronic transmission and manual collation of election results. Tension rose at the main entrance when some protesters tried to move closer to the gate. …
Some protesters on Monday marched to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters in Abuja. They demanded a thorough investigation into the alleged N432 billion corruption case involving former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. The demonstrators, organised under the Mega National Movement for Good Governance, chanted solidarity songs and carried placards reading "Answer the …
Civil society organisations on Monday intensified pressure on the National Assembly, demanding mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results as activists staged a peaceful protest at the front gate of the legislature in Abuja. The demonstration formed part of what organisers described as a planned, coordinated, evidence-based, and citizen-driven advocacy led by ActionAid Nigeria, the …
... Signs $14bn MOU with 42 companies For six years, Kebbi State counted its losses in silence. Before the festival’s suspension in 2020, the Argungu Fishing Festival drew between 30,000 and 50,000 visitors per edition. Hotels filled up weeks in advance. Traders recorded their best annual sales in four days. Transporters doubled fares and …
A Nigerian computer engineering graduate, Oluwagorom Smyth Alasonye Nosike, has recounted a harrowing five-year imprisonment for crimes he insists he did not commit. He shared his story on Facebook, highlighting how a single night in 2019 changed the course of his life. After relocating to Lagos in 2019, Nosike moved in with a former schoolmate …
The Federal Government has redeployed police officers previously assigned to VIP protection to vulnerable communities in Kwara State following a wave of deadly terrorist attacks. The move forms part of renewed security measures aimed at restoring confidence and strengthening protection in affected areas. In a statement issued on Friday, February 13, the Minister of Information …
Nigerian skitmaker and musician, Nasiru Lawal, popularly known as Nasboi, has opened up about a recent heartbreak that left him emotionally shaken, declaring that he will not be giving love another chance anytime soon. The entertainer, best known for his hit song 'Short Skirt', shared his feelings in a post on his X (formerly Twitter) …
