Nigeria

Rev. Dr. William Uzochukwu Okoye, former chaplain at Aso Rock Villa and founder of All Christians Fellowship Mission, has died. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) mourns his passing as a major loss to the Church.

Nigerian police have ordered a post-mortem examination on Mary Habila, a nurse found dead at Minister David Umahi's residence, amid opposition from her family who plan to proceed with burial.

Anambra Governor Charles Soludo has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving major road infrastructure projects in the South-East, citing transformative potential for regional development.

The Senate Public Accounts Committee has demanded that external auditors justify unexplained balance sheet entries of N210 trillion in NNPC Ltd's 2023 financial statements, rejecting claims of confidentiality and affirming constitutional oversight powers.

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has petitioned the Chief Justice of Nigeria and the Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee to block the elevation of Kwara State Attorney General Ibrahim on grounds of alleged prosecutorial misconduct.

BUA Foods has approved a dividend of N504 billion and unveiled plans to expand production capacity in flour, pasta, and edible oil, alongside launching a new noodles business to bolster Nigeria's food security and local manufacturing.

Nigeria has launched a $500 million agriculture investment fund aimed at strengthening food security, with support expected from the World Bank and African Development Bank.

Ntel is transitioning from a telecom operator to a digital infrastructure provider, discontinuing calling and data services to focus on fibre, towers, and power systems.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has confirmed his attendance at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he will address global leaders and meet former U.S. President Donald Trump.

Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma met with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja to discuss national development, security, and economic matters, with an invitation extended for Tinubu to commission completed projects in Imo State.

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined marginally to 15.91% in June 2026, down from 15.93% in May, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, with persistent price pressures in food and energy keeping inflation elevated in key regions.

Nigeria's Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, has praised the ongoing transition to computer-based testing by the National Examinations Council (NECO), citing reduced opportunities for malpractice.

The National Youth Service Corps has warned employers to provide basic welfare needs like accommodation and transportation for corps members, threatening withdrawal of service if not complied with.

President Bola Tinubu will address the 2026 UN General Assembly, with plans to highlight Nigeria's reform agenda and collaborate with the UN on tackling porous borders in West Africa.

President Bola Tinubu will address the United Nations General Assembly in September, with a focus on Nigeria's reform agenda and regional security challenges, particularly porous borders in West Africa.