Nigeria Set to Launch \$2 Billion Fibre Network to Expand Internet Access
Dr. Bosun Tijani, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, has announced a \$2 billion project to roll out 90,000 kilometers of fiber optic infrastructure across the country, set…

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NDA warns public to avoid range area as cadets hold shooting exercise in Kaduna
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has announced that it will conduct a Brigade Inter-Battalion Shooting Competition for cadets of the 73 Regular Course on Saturday. The academy’s spokesperson, Major Reuben…
80 militants surrender arms in Cross River amnesty deal
No fewer than 80 militants operating in the creeks of Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State have voluntarily laid down their arms and enrolled in the state government’s…
Qatar Airways plane makes emergency landing in Lagos after mid-air technical fault, 248 passengers safe
No fewer than 248 passengers were spared from disaster on Friday night after a Qatar Airways aircraft developed a technical fault mid-flight and was forced to make an emergency landing…
BUA Group chairman Abdul Samad Rabiu fulfills $500,000 pledge to Super Eagles
Billionaire industrialist and BUA Group Chairman Abdulsamad Rabiu has confirmed that he will honour his $500,000 pledge to the Super Eagles, despite the team falling short of winning the Africa…
7.5% VAT to apply to mobile transfers and USSD payments from January 19, 2026
Millions of Nigerians will begin paying a 7.5 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on certain banking services starting January 19, 2026, as part of the government’s ongoing tax reforms. The…
US pauses visa processing for Nigeria, Russia, and over 70 other countries
The United States has suspended visa processing for citizens of Nigeria and 74 other countries as part of a move to tighten enforcement of public charge rules aimed at preventing…
ASUU, Federal Government sign new agreement after 16 years of negotiations
After sixteen years of drawn-out negotiations, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government of Nigeria have finally signed a new agreement, bringing an end to discussions…
WHO urges governments to raise taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol to save lives
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged governments to sharply increase taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol, warning that the easy affordability of these products is driving preventable deaths around…
Chimamanda Adichie files lawsuit against Lagos hospital over son’s death
Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has accused a Lagos-based hospital of negligence following the death of one of her 21-month-old twin sons.Nkanu Nnamdi passed away on January 6 after a…
NANS condemns continued detention of 52 Ambrose Alli University students after Ekpoma protest
The National Association of Nigerian Students has strongly condemned the ongoing detention of 52 students of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, who were remanded after protesting the rising incidents of kidnapping…
Native doctor arrested after collecting €33,500 to promise Mali AFCON victory
A self-styled marabout, or traditional spiritual healer, who collected €33,500 after promising to secure Mali’s victory at the Africa Cup of Nations has been arrested for fraud following the team’s…
Federal government commissions ₦40bn CCTV control centre for Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos
The Federal Government has commissioned a ₦40 billion closed-circuit television (CCTV) control centre for the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos to enhance security and road safety. At the inauguration on…
Abuja-based Terra Industries raises $11.75m seed funding to develop drones and AI defense systems
Terra Industries, a Nigerian defence technology startup, has secured $11.75 million in new funding led by Silicon Valley venture firm 8VC, as it seeks to expand its autonomous security systems…
Funke Akindele becomes Africa’s highest-grossing filmmaker of all time
Multi-award-winning actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has set a new record with her latest movie, Behind The Scenes, which has emerged as the highest-grossing Nollywood film of 2025, raking in…
Protest erupts in Ekpoma, Edo State over kidnapping and killings in the area
A large protest over recurring kidnappings in Ekpoma and surrounding communities in Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State disrupted commercial activities in the university town on Monday. The…

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