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Address Needs Of Citizens, BB Nigeria Tells Niger Assembly – Independent Newspaper Nigeria
1 Chinwendu NnadozieMore reactions have continued to trail the planned passing of the controversial Hisbah bill by the Niger State…
EFCC arrests three over suspected naira mutilation
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested at least three Maiduguri-based socialites over alleged Naira mutilation. Spokesperson for…
Nigeria central to Africa’s single currency drive, says Cardoso
Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso By Abubakar Yunusa Olayemi Cardoso, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), said the country…
Ogun: Police commence investigation into alleged rape of Nigerian TikToker, Mirabel
The Ogun State Police Command has said it has commenced an investigation into the alleged sexual assault of Mirabel, a…
Baileys Expands Its Portfolio In Nigeria With Strawberries And Cream, Salted Caramel – Independent Newspaper Nigeria
1 LAGOS – Baileys has officially launched two new variants, Baileys Strawberries & Cream and Baileys Salted Caramel, in Nigeria.…
Mark Lauds Tinubu, Says Revolution In Sports Signal Breath Of Fresh Air
Basketball promoter and the visionary behind the Mark D’ Ball Basketball Championship, Mr. Igoche Mark, has lauded President Bola Ahmed…
Nigeria’s Sports Revolution Signals Breath of Fresh Air, Says Igoche Mark – THISDAYLIVE
Nigeria’s Sports Revolution Signals Breath of Fresh Air, Says Igoche Mark THISDAYLIVE
Guinness Nigeria closes extended financial year with strong growth
By Etop Ekanem Guinness Nigeria Plc has announced its audited financial results for the eighteen-month period ended 31 December 2025,…
Lent: Emulate Jesus, desist from election rigging – Catholic priest tells Nigerian politicians
The Priest in Residence, Holy Family Catholic Church, Ologo, Enugu, Fr. Theophilus Nwodo, has urged Nigerian leaders to use Lenten…
Customs, DSS, Immigration, Army Cooperate On Border Security – Independent Newspaper Nigeria
1 Customs, DSS, Immigration, Army Cooperate On Border Security Anthony Ufoh The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Katsina Area Command, has…
Igoche Mark hails sports reforms, urges sustained funding, private investment – Premium Times Nigeria
Igoche Mark hails sports reforms, urges sustained funding, private investment Premium Times Nigeria
NOC Lauds Bola Tinubu’s Support For Sports Development News Agency of Nigeria
Help shape nation’s future, ADC youth leader urges young Nigerians – Punch Newspapers
Help shape nation’s future, ADC youth leader urges young Nigerians Punch Newspapers
Emergency health education to join Nigerian school curriculu
The Health Emergency Initiative, in collaboration with the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council, during the recently concluded Emergency Health…
Judiciary THE leading pro-democracy and civil rights advocacy group HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA, HURIWA, says that the leadership…
Consultant Advocates Stronger Nigeria-Belgium Business Forum For Nigeria’s Economic Growth
By Fortune Abang Senior International Trade Consultant Collins Nweke has called on the Federal Government to strengthen cooperation with the Nigeria…
Nigerian Stocks Deliver World’s 2nd-Best Dollar Returns
Nigerian stocks have delivered the world’s second-best dollar returns this year, climbing 31% in 2026 and recovering $21 billion in…
Nigeria Loses ₦8trn Yearly To Incentives, Waivers – Faleke – Independent Newspaper Nigeria
1 ABUJA – The House of Representatives has raised concerns over Nigeria’s mounting revenue losses, disclosing that the country forfeits an…
Green Energy, Lekoil Nigeria Clarify Position on Ongoing Court, Arbitration Dispute
Green Energy International Limited and Lekoil Nigeria Limited have clarified their position regarding recent media reports on a…
Kanu’s Terrorism vs Igboho’s Activism: Tinubu Aide Explains
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Public Communication and Orientation, Sunday Dare, on Tuesday dismissed claims that there…
Lagos records sharp decline in major crimes, says police
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, says Lagos has recorded a sharp decline in major crimes…
Youth Entrepreneurship in Nigeria’s Online Entertainment Sector
The growth of Nigeria’s online comedy scene has been fuelled in part by young graduates navigating a challenging job market.…
Nyesom Wike: Impact of political leadership on infrastructural development in Nigeria
A Distinguished Personality Lecture of the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Abuja delivered by His Excellency, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike…
Top Nigerian News Stories Today
Catch up on the latest developments this afternoon. From federal policy shifts and major highway gridlock to security scares involving…
Austria–Nigeria textile trade deepens as stakeholders seek expanded investment opportunities
Efforts to strengthen economic and trade relations between Austria and Nigeria has been highlighted as diplomats, government officials and textile…
Nigeria Olympic Committee Commends Tinubu’s Sports Vision
The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what it described as visionary leadership and sustained…
NSCDC to protect fibre-optic cables in Gombe
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Gombe State Command, has partnered with the Gombe State Ministry of Works, Housing…
Dangote Group Spotlights Vision 2030 At Kaduna Trade Fair – Independent Newspaper Nigeria
3 Stakeholders and members of the business community at the 47th Kaduna International Trade Fair were provided with deeper insight…
Nigeria, Angola seal deal to ease movement of diplomats, government officials | APAnews
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Government of the Republic of Angola have signed a bilateral agreement to ease…
Second Bird Strike in 24 Hours Grounds United Nigeria Airlines Aircraft, Disrupts Flight Schedule – Independent Newspaper Nigeria
2 Passengers travelling between Abuja and Lagos on Sunday faced unexpected disruptions after United Nigeria Airlines confirmed that one of…
Is Nigeria ready for real-time election transmission?
A senator representing Ebonyi Central, Kenneth Eze, has said that Nigeria lacks the infrastructure for the seamless, real-time electronic transmission…
CAN urges Niger governor to reject controversial Hisbah bill
The Christian Association of Nigeria in Niger State has urged Governor Mohammed Bago not to assent to the Hisbah Directorates…
HURIWA – Independent Newspaper Nigeria
2 The leading pro-democracy and civil rights advocacy group Human Rights Writers Association Of Nigeria (HURIWA) has challenged the court…
Nigeria’s Capital Importation Jumps 380% to $6bn in Q3 2025
Nigeria’s capital importation surged to $6.01bn in the third quarter of 2025, representing a 380.16 per cent increase compared to…
NULGE, Stakeholders Endorse Mbah, Reaffirm 2027 Support – Independent Newspaper Nigeria
2 Leaders of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Enugu State Chapter, political stakeholders and community groups on…
Expert Urges Stricter Wellness Products Regulation in Nigeri
The Chief Executive Officer of Healthgarde International, Nneka Nwarueze, has called for stricter regulation of wellness products in Nigeria to…
Executive Director of The Blossom Girls Outreach Foundation, Doreen Omosele A revenue consulting and capacity development firm, B4B Partners, has…
Nigeria and Angola have signed a visa exemption agreement for holders of diplomatic and official/service passports, a move aimed at…
HURIWA urges Tinubu to declare state of emergency in Kwara
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has urged President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in…
Experts Fault Dual Election Results Transmission in Nigeria
The Nigeria Political Scientists Association has raised concerns over what it described as a compromised position by the Senate in…
Peter Obi launches ‘Operation Rescue Nigeria’ for 2027
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has appealed to Nigerians to join…
‘Very soon, only those with APC membership cards will get jobs, admission in Nigeria’ —Benue lawmaker (Video)
A member of the House of Representatives representing Apa/Agatu Federal Constituency, Ojotu Ojema, has boldly stated that very soon, only…
3 Excrete 236 Drug Wraps in Nigeria
A China-based Nigerian businessman and two Angolan nationals have excreted a combined 236 wraps of cocaine after their arrest by…
FG Warns Against Illegal Recruitment Of Nigerian Citizens Into Foreign Armed Conflicts – Independent Newspaper Nigeria
3 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has warned against the rising and alarming cases…
Troops kill two bandits, rescue 62 kidnapped victims in Kebbi, Zamfara
Bandits. Photo Credit ZAgazola The Operation Fansan Yamma OPFY, has said that its troops have successfully neutralized two bandits and…
Argungu Trader Accepts All Historical Nigerian Currencies
A video shared on X on Saturday is going viral after capturing a trader in Argungu who reportedly accepts every…
11 suspected bandits killed in Zamfara IED blast
No fewer than 11 suspected bandits have died after an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated while they were allegedly transporting…
Presidency Calls Amaechi’s Claims on Nigeria Tax Laws False
The special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has slammed former Transportation Minister, Rotimi Amaechi,…
1 As the world approaches Ash Wednesday on February 18, 2026, the observance remains one of Christianity’s most arresting…
PRP postpones Edo congress indefinitely over internal crisis
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), has announced the indefinite postponement of the state congress following…