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#OsunDecides2026: Residents speak on election-day expectations, demand transparent, violence-free polls

Nigeria, Aug. 14 -- Osun State is set to hold its governorship election on Saturday amid heightened political tension, increased security presence, political realignment and concerns over violence tha... Read More


NAHCON approves five airlines for 2027 Hajj airlift

Nigeria, Aug. 14 -- NAHCON urged all stakeholders to cooperate with the designated carriers to ensure a safe, seamless, and comfortable airlift operation for Nigerian pilgrims. The National Hajj Comm... Read More


Nigeria to miss Women's World Cup for first time in over 30 years

Nigeria, Aug. 14 -- Nigeria's record of appearing at every edition of the Women's World Cup since the tournament began in 1991 has finally been punctured. On Thursday night in Casablanca, South Afric... Read More


Why we built Enugu International Hospital - Gov Mbah

Nigeria, Aug. 14 -- Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State says his administration built the 300-bed Enugu International Hospital to reduce the number of Nigerians travelling abroad for medical treatment.... Read More


OsunDecides2026: APM candidate withdraws from governorship race, endorses Adeleke

Nigeria, Aug. 14 -- The governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in the Osun State governorship election, Simon Adewale, has withdrawn from the race and endorsed the incumbent gover... Read More


Deep offshore incentive order will accelerate investment, production growth - NNPC

Nigeria, Aug. 14 -- The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has applauded the Federal Government's signing of the Deep Offshore Oil and Gas Projects Incentives (Tax Remission) Order... Read More


AFC leads investment in Dangote Refinery's $2.5bn private placement

Nigeria, Aug. 14 -- The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has led a group of strategic investors in the recently completed $2.5 billion private placement by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemical... Read More


Presidency extends policing bill submission deadline by eight days

Nigeria, Aug. 14 -- The Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill has extended by eight days the deadline for members of the public to submit memoranda and position papers on the propos... Read More


WHO recommends Phase III trial of Ebola vaccine against Bundibugyo virus

Nigeria, Aug. 14 -- The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended a Phase III trial of an Ebola vaccine to test whether it can protect against Bundibugyo virus disease. WHO Director-General, Te... Read More


WAEC defends 2026 WASSCE results amid social media criticism

Nigeria, Aug. 14 -- The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has defended the credibility of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results following criticisms on so... Read More