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Despite progress, polio variant lingers in Nigeria's North-west - Official

Nigeria, Aug. 29 -- A vaccine-derived strain of the poliovirus is still circulating in parts of Nigeria's North West, raising concern that the country's hard-won progress against the disease could be ... Read More


World Cup Qualifiers: Broos names South Africa's 23-man squad for Nigeria, Lesotho clashes

Nigeria, Aug. 29 -- South Africa coach Hugo Broos has named his 23-man squad for next month's crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Nigeria, fixtures that could define Bafana Bafa... Read More


Kebbi govt appoints new Emir of Zuru

Nigeria, Aug. 29 -- The Kebbi State Government has appointed Sanusi Sami as the new Emir of Zuru, following the death of his predecessor, Sani Sami (Gomo II). Governor Nasir Idris approved the appoin... Read More


Agusto & Co. projects 19% profit fall for Nigerian banks in 2025

Nigeria, Aug. 29 -- Nigerian banks are expected to record weaker profits this year despite raising trillions of naira in fresh capital to strengthen their balance sheets, according to a new industry r... Read More


Dangote, Ethiopia sign agreement to build $2.5 billion fertiliser plant

Nigeria, Aug. 29 -- Dangote Group and Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) have signed a comprehensive shareholders' agreement to develop, construct, and operate a world-class urea fertiliser productio... Read More


Nigeria's Yinka Babalola emerges Rotary International President-elect

Nigeria, Aug. 29 -- Rotary International has announced Nigerian Rotarian Yinka Babalola as its President-elect for the 2026/2027 Rotary year. Mr Babalola's emergence marks a historic milestone, makin... Read More


Nigeria's excess crude account now $535,823 - Wale Edun

Nigeria, Aug. 28 -- Nigeria's excess crude account (ECA) stood at $535,823.39 as of August, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has said. The minister disclos... Read More


We are under attack at NNPC - Ojulari

Nigeria, Aug. 28 -- The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari, on Thursday said the company is under attack from people who do not mean we... Read More


Police operative killed during clash with civil defence officers

Nigeria, Aug. 28 -- A police operative has been confirmed dead in Ebonyi State when a police team clashed with officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the state. The incid... Read More


WAFCON 2026: Nigeria's Super Falcons to face Benin Republic in final qualifier

Nigeria, Aug. 28 -- Nigeria's Super Falcons will face the She-Cheetahs of Benin Republic in a crucial two-legged clash for a place at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The r... Read More