Browsing Tag
Nigeria
3591 posts
One Attacker Killed as Armed Group Targets NIPSS
Security operatives at NIPSS in Plateau State neutralized an attacker during a thwarted raid on the facility late Wednesday night.
Mining Accident in Kano Claims Three Lives
Three artisanal miners died and two others were hospitalized after inhaling fumes from a water-pumping machine in a Kano mining pit.
Nigeria Reduces Vehicle Import Duties and Launches Environmental Surcharge
Nigeria has lowered import levies for new and used vehicles under its 2026 fiscal policy, though the introduction of a new Green Tax leaves dealers uncertain about the net impact on consumer prices.
2027 Election Preparations: Federal High Court Permits Weekend and Holiday Filings
The Federal High Court has authorized weekend and holiday filings for pre-election cases to alleviate judicial backlog and meet statutory deadlines ahead of the 2027 polls.
Omoyele Sowore Claims Nigeria Lacks True Democracy
Omoyele Sowore contends that Nigeria has not achieved true democratic governance, arguing that the nation transitioned to civil rule without adopting the necessary democratic tenets.
Judge urges settlement in N98.5 billion patent infringement lawsuit
A Federal High Court in Lagos has directed parties in a N98.5 billion patent infringement case to attempt an out-of-court settlement before trial begins.
APFFLON Urges Minister Tegbe to Resolve Power Sector Failures Impacting Nigerian Economy
APFFLON has challenged Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe to address Nigeria's ongoing electricity crisis, citing it as a major barrier to investment, job creation, and industrial growth.
IMF Reports N8.8 Trillion in Unaccounted Federal Government Spending
The IMF has identified N8.8 trillion in off-budget spending by the Nigerian government, noting that the exclusion of these costs obscures the country's true fiscal deficit and borrowing needs.
Top 10 Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers for Thursday Morning
This morning's summary covers the dismissal of bribery allegations against Femi Gbajabiamila, recent military anti-oil theft operations, and tragic security incidents in Benue and Katsina states.
Tinubu Announces Major Reforms for NYSC Deployment and Training
President Bola Tinubu has introduced sweeping reforms to the NYSC, including civilian leadership, risk-based deployment, and a revised six-week orientation program focused on skills development.