Nigeria Edges Toward State Police as Rivers Becomes Third State to Back It
Nigeria's state police bill won its third state backing as Rivers voted in favour on 28 September; at least 24...
September 29, 2026Topic
Bola Tinubu
Nigeria’s President Tinubu Delays Return From Europe Again, Now Due Tuesday
Nigeria's president has been in Europe since August 30. His return has slipped again, to Tuesday, as lawmakers ask who...
September 27, 2026
Nigeria Education Inflation Jumps to 10.72% as Last Year’s Dip Lifts the Rate
Nigeria education inflation rose to 10.72% in August 2026 from 7.51%, yet school prices rose only 0.17% in the month....
September 21, 2026
Nigeria’s Tinubu Skips UN General Assembly for Third Straight Year
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu will miss the UN General Assembly for a third straight year, sending Vice President Kashim Shettima...
September 21, 2026
Lagos APC Orders Candidates to Stay in Nigeria Until 2027 Polls
Lagos APC chairman Cornelius Ojelabi told all party candidates on 19 September 2026 to stay in Nigeria until after the...
September 20, 2026Nigeria’s Atiku Urges President Tinubu to Cut Fuel Prices
Nigerian presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar urged President Bola Tinubu to cut petrol and diesel prices, saying people pay about US$1.05...
September 20, 2026
Nigerian Shares Rise for a Fifth Session as the Dangote Refinery Offer Runs
The Nigerian Exchange All-Share Index rose 0.20 percent to 244,791.79 on 16 September 2026, a fifth straight gain, with insurance...
September 17, 2026
Nigeria Labour Congress Demands Wage Awards as Petrol Passes US$1 a Litre
The Nigeria Labour Congress issued three demands over petrol prices on 16 September 2026, after pumps in Abuja moved to...
September 17, 2026
Nigeria’s Regional Development Commissions Got US$1.9 Billion Last Year. One Zone Got Nothing.
The president has ordered money released to the newest of seven commissions. It is the one left out of the...
September 14, 2026