Victims abducted during the attack on Woro community in Kwara State have regained their freedom and are awaiting transportation home after being received at a military cantonment in Niger State.
Nigeria's Junior Soldiers Get 80% Pay Rise
Nigeria's president orders a significant salary increase for junior soldiers as the country struggles with security threats.
Nine Killed, Eight Injured in Bauchi Highway Crash After Tyre Burst
Nine people were burnt beyond recognition and eight others injured after a commercial bus and a tipper truck collided along the Bauchi-Maiduguri Federal Highway, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps.
Banks Park ₦83.95tn with CBN as Borrowing Drops 82%
Nigerian banks increased deposits with the Central Bank of Nigeria's Standing Deposit Facility to N83.95 trillion in July 2026, while borrowing through the Standing Lending Facility declined sharply, according to the latest CBN data.
Okonjo-Iweala Urges Nigeria to Prioritise Infrastructure Maintenance Over Spending
WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has urged Nigeria to prioritise infrastructure maintenance, fiscal discipline and regional industrial development, saying budget allocations alone cannot deliver sustainable economic growth.
Aba Loses Power After Gas Disruption Shuts 188-Megawatt Geometric Plant
A sudden drop in gas pressure halted the 188MW Geometric Power plant, plunging Aba's Ring-fence Area across nine LGAs into darkness.
Suspected Bandits Abduct Wedding Guests En Route From Sheme, Katsina To Kebbi
Travellers escorting a bride from Sheme, Katsina, were reportedly seized by suspected bandits en route to Kebbi, heightening security concerns.
Workforce Health Becomes A Balance Sheet Risk For Nigerian CFOs
CFOs must treat workforce health as a measurable financial risk. Nigeria’s thin data and heavy out-of-pocket spending hide real costs.
Arewa Professional Forum Urges Full Digital Adoption Across Federal MDAs After PFIPC Issues
Arewa Professional Forum asks the Federal Government to speed up paperless systems across MDAs, saying PFIPC problems show the need
Nigeria Loses Relay Silver After Canada Appeal, Usoro Takes Long Jump Silver At Glasgow 2026
Ruth Usoro secured women's long jump silver at Glasgow 2026. Nigeria's men's 4x100m team dropped to bronze after Canada won an appeal.
Slum2School Green Academy Reaches Top 10 For World’s Best School Prize
Slum2School Green Academy in Saga Island, Epe, is the first Nigerian school shortlisted among the Top 10 for the World’s Best School Prize.
Osun 2026: Amupitan Urges Traditional Rulers To Rein In Politicians
INEC Chairman Amupitan urged traditional rulers to intervene and call political actors to order to calm mounting tension in Osun state.
Nigeria Congratulates Colombia’s President-Elect, Cites Shared Commitment To Democracy
Nigeria congratulated Colombia’s president-elect, saying both countries share commitments to democracy, peace and sustainable development.
Ogun Risks Care Collapse With 1,200 Doctors For Nine Million, NMA Warns
Ogun NMA: 1,200 doctors for nine million, roughly one per 7,500. Harassment, arrests and migration widen the manpower shortfall.
NAFDAC Warns Coverage At Risk With 2,000 Staff For 240 Million Nigerians
Director-general Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye says the agency needs at least 5,000 more staff and funding for the Federal Task Force C34.