416 articles tagged with “Nigeria”
A boat capsized in Yauri Local Government Area shortly after a wedding ceremony, killing 14 people—mostly women—in the latest incident highlighting Nigeria's persistent transportation and security challenges.
Governor Dauda Lawal criticizes military and police for failing to act on real-time bandit intelligence in Zamfara, while Kano's governor defends his controversial defection to the ruling APC, citing strategic governance needs.
Ogun State announces clearance of eight years of pension arrears as Nigeria's parliament launches investigation into N8 trillion annual revenue losses from tax waivers and incentives, highlighting contrasting approaches to fiscal management.
The ECOWAS Court of Justice faces mounting challenges as member states, including Nigeria, routinely ignore its rulings, prompting Nigeria's Chief Justice to call for clearer enforcement guidelines across the 15-nation bloc.
Nigeria's National Assembly advanced the Electoral Act Amendment Bill despite fierce opposition, retaining manual backup for result transmission and reducing election notice periods to 300 days, triggering walkouts and street protests ahead of the 2027 elections.
January's unexpected decline in inflation has intensified pressure on the Central Bank of Nigeria to pivot toward monetary easing, though economists caution that structural vulnerabilities could complicate the policy shift.
Security operatives arrest multiple suspects for kidnapping and vandalism while a Federal High Court hears testimony detailing the planning and execution of the 2022 Owo church terrorist attack that killed over 40 worshippers.
Emergency plenary session erupted in disorder as lawmakers clashed over controversial provisions including electronic vote transmission and election notice timelines, while police deployed teargas against protesters outside the National Assembly.
Nigeria's House of Representatives has launched a review of tax incentives and waivers amid annual revenue losses of N8 trillion, while the Nigeria Revenue Service sets Q2 2026 deadline for large firms to implement e-invoicing systems.
Guaranty Trust Bank launched a 2.95% airtime loan product while AfriGO partnered with PalmPay for in-app card requests, as financial institutions leverage mobile platforms to expand service accessibility across West Africa.
Federal Government plans to leverage 13,000 Primary Health Care Centers to deliver food support to vulnerable mothers and children, while experts emphasize the critical role of data systems in improving HIV response effectiveness.
The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the arrival of US forces and equipment to support counter-insurgency operations, while security forces killed notorious bandit leader Kabiru amid coordinated regional security efforts.
A new survey reveals that despite a modest uptick in formalization, more than half of Nigerian businesses remain unregistered, exposing deep structural barriers that keep Africa's largest economy tethered to informality.
The ride-hailing startup's Drive To Own program, supported by a $100 million UBA financing facility, aims to convert drivers from renters to owners while expanding its operational fleet.
Bureau De Change operators report inability to purchase dollars from commercial banks one week after Central Bank of Nigeria announced new foreign exchange guidelines, despite parallel market naira appreciation to N1,385 per dollar.