A Federal High Court in Lagos has denied socialite Kazeem Michael Afolabi's attempt to overturn a 30-day extension of his detention linked to Nigeria's largest cocaine seizure via a courier company.
The Nigeria Labour Congress has called on the Federal Government to grant immediate wage increases and boost crude supply to refineries, as rising petrol prices are worsening workers' hardship.
French President Emmanuel Macron hosted Nigerian President Bola Tinubu for a private dinner in Paris during Tinubu's three-week annual leave in Europe.
Mafab Communications is seeking regulatory approval to transfer its 5G spectrum holdings to MTN Nigeria, nearly five years after both companies paid $273.6 million in Nigeria's 2021 5G auction.
President Bola Tinubu and the APC denied Atiku Abubakar's claim that Tinubu submitted a forged NYSC discharge certificate to INEC before the upcoming disqualification suit for the 2027 election.
Nigeria's effort to establish state police forces is progressing, with the National Assembly sending the Constitution Sixth Alteration Bill to all 36 state Houses of Assembly for approval.
President Tinubu has directed the implementation of the Digital Free Zones Initiative, with a roadmap to achieve full execution within 180 days.
Inspector General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu has distributed cheques of ₦11,400,252.35 to 18 beneficiaries and the next of kin of deceased police officers under the GLA and GPA Insurance Schemes.
Lagos State used the GITEX Nigeria Tech Expo to court foreign technology companies for engineering hubs and data centres, while urging local innovators to build globally competitive digital solutions.
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has responded to opposition politicians about petrol subsidy savings, urging state governors benefiting from increased allocations to provide answers.
Lecturers at the University of Benin remain on an indefinite strike after receiving only half their August salaries, with the union and university management disputing what caused the shortfall.
Nigerian troops carried out a precision air-ground operation in Borno State, killing more than 18 terrorists and destroying a meeting and logistics hub used by high-profile insurgent commanders.
Tobi Amusan claimed silver and a $75,000 prize in the women's 100m hurdles in Budapest, finishing behind American Olympic champion Masai Russell at the first World Athletics Ultimate Championship.
Suspected armed bandits killed four police officers and seven civilians in a night-long attack on Ayilamo community, Benue State, before retreating after a seven-hour gun battle, police reported.
The federal government has disbursed N18 billion in outstanding severance benefits to 2,700 former Nigeria Airways workers, more than two decades after the national carrier was liquidated.
Oil marketers say another petrol price increase is likely after international crude benchmarks surged past $100 a barrel, driven by escalating tension between the US and Iran.
The police cybercrime unit has arrested a 27-year-old X user accused of forging and circulating a fake notice claiming OPay was shutting down, a post that drew more than 572,000 views within minutes.
NELFUND CEO Akintunde Sawyerr says applications for the federal student loan scheme have far exceeded expectations, with the fund now studying disbursement data to plan for the surge.
Lagos-based fintech Nomba has secured a $3 million debt facility to grow its cross-border payments business connecting Central Africa and Asian markets.
FairMoney Microfinance Bank says it has crossed 30 million registered users in Nigeria, a milestone the company ties to growing demand for digital financial services.
A week dominated by decades-old corruption files, subsidy sniping and dares to release personal records tells Nigerians a lot about political theatre and very little about how anyone plans to govern.
The Dangote Refinery's $1.55 billion share sale is a landmark moment for Nigerian capital markets, but only if ordinary Nigerians can actually get in.
Nigeria's D'Tigress opened their FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup campaign with a heavy defeat to South Korea, undone by 23 turnovers and a poor shooting night.
Defence Minister Christopher Musa says Nigeria has recorded significant security gains, with terrorist groups no longer able to mount the large-scale attacks seen in previous years.
The Nigerian Exchange advanced to a fresh record on Friday, with the All-Share Index closing at 246,992.44 points and market capitalisation topping N159.56 trillion.
Nigeria's SEC has cleared Dangote Petroleum Refinery to sell shares at N525 each, setting up what could be Africa's largest-ever public offering.
Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Tinubu to release his personal records, accusing government supporters of reviving decades-old allegations against him as the 2027 race heats up.
At least 37 people died and many remain missing after toxic fumes overwhelmed a crowd attempting to siphon crude oil from an illegal tapping point in Okrika, Rivers State.
Nigerian troops neutralised terrorists in Zamfara and seized a cache of ammunition in Kaduna during Operation Fansan Yamma against armed groups in North-West Nigeria.
The Federal Workers Forum urged President Tinubu and the National Assembly to raise the minimum wage from N70,000 to N300,000, citing incomplete implementation of the 2024 wage review.
Formal diaspora remittances into Nigeria climbed to $947 million in July, the highest monthly figure on record, as CBN reforms push the country closer to its $1 billion monthly goal.
N-Power beneficiaries nationwide have expressed support for ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, frustrated by unpaid stipends and seeking stronger youth representation ahead of 2027.
NITDA coordinates 15+ agencies to unlock Startup Act incentives, including tax holidays and ₦10bn seed fund. Nigeria's tech sector raised $161M in Q1 2026, but founders report bureaucratic barriers.
Tinubu has criticised governors for building "needless flyovers" instead of consolidating reforms. The president is right, but his own record is patchy.
Tinubu has directed comprehensive football reform after the NFF board resigned. But presidential intervention in sports rarely ends well.
The House Minority Caucus has proposed $5 billion to stop insecurity in the North. Money alone will not fix this crisis.
Marseille opened with a 4-0 rout of Strasbourg. Ferran Torres scored twice on his PSG debut to salvage a 2-2 draw against Rennes.
The ICPC has uncovered a fake agency operating inside the SGF office. President Tinubu has ordered the arrest of its promoter and the suspension of three Permanent Secretaries.
A key figure in Kwara State has defected from the APC to the PDP. The move deepens the ruling party's crisis in the North Central state.
Binance has launched a platform that lets AI agents trade crypto autonomously. The new system connects AI applications directly to financial markets.
A gold mine has collapsed in the Central African Republic killing more than 100 people. The disaster struck an artisanal mining site.
A safari helicopter has crashed in Kenya killing all seven people on board. The victims included five Americans and Ecuador's intelligence chief.
President Tinubu has ordered that EFCC-recovered funds and N242 billion in unclaimed dividends be transferred to NELFUND. The move will expand the student loan scheme.
Governor Adeleke has received his INEC certificate of return after winning re-election. He announced a N500m fund for victims of electoral violence.
Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has been suspended after testing positive for cocaine. The ban adds another chapter to his turbulent career.
Just 24 companies now account for almost three-quarters of the Nigerian stock market's total value. The concentration raises concerns about market breadth.
The Nigeria Football Federation has ordered the Super Falcons technical crew to step down. The move follows the team's World Cup qualification failure.
The Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo has hit 5,000 cases. Health officials say the response is being outpaced by the virus.
President Tinubu has called for unity and issue-based political campaigns. The appeal comes as parties gear up for the 2027 general elections.