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Security forces have launched an operation to locate and rescue farmers abducted by suspected bandits in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State. The victims were reportedly taken while working on farms in the area, with most of those affected said to be women. The incident occurred in the Mukura area of Kasuwan-Garba District, with…
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has raised concerns over the large number of Nigerian children who are currently missing out on early childhood education. According to the commission, an estimated 10 million children are outside early childhood care, development and education programmes across the country. UBEC disclosed the figure during a capacity-building workshop for…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will address Nigerians on Thursday, October 1, as the country marks its 66th Independence Anniversary. The nationwide broadcast is scheduled for 7:00 a.m. and will form a major part of activities commemorating Nigeria’s independence from British colonial rule in 1960. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga announced the planned address on Wednesday, directing…
Nigeria is set to introduce a new National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System, giving addressable buildings across the country unique digital codes. The system officially launches on October 1, 2026, as part of efforts to modernise Nigeria’s addressing infrastructure and make it easier to identify and locate buildings. According to the official National Digital Postcode platform…
Jordan Ezenwo Nyesom-Wike, son of Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has presented his American passport before an FCT High Court in Abuja as proceedings continue in a contentious $2.1 million land dispute. The passport was produced on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, following an order made by Justice Sylvanus Oriji after Jordan…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Thursday, October 1, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate the country’s 66th Independence Anniversary. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government, as Nigerians at home and abroad prepare to mark the anniversary. The declaration forms part of…
The Universal Basic Education Commission has raised concerns over the number of Nigerian children who are currently outside the country’s early childhood education system. UBEC estimates that approximately 10 million children are not captured in early childhood care, development and education programmes across the country. The commission disclosed the figure during a capacity-building programme for…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced plans for continued regulatory oversight of banks following the completion of the financial sector’s recapitalisation programme. The apex bank said greater attention would be placed on areas including corporate governance, asset quality, liquidity and large exposures as it continues to monitor the banking sector. The CBN disclosed that…
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has expanded his petroleum business beyond Nigeria following the commencement of construction on a proposed $16 billion oil refinery project in Kenya. The groundbreaking ceremony for the massive project was held in Lamu, Kenya, on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, attracting attention across Africa’s energy sector. The proposed refinery is expected to…
More than 10,000 participants are expected to converge on Lagos for the 2026 edition of the Creative Africa Nexus, popularly known as CANEX Weekend. The major creative economy event is scheduled to take place in Lagos from November 5 to 8, 2026, bringing together creatives, investors, policymakers, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders from across Africa and…