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CBN warns Middle East tensions, election spending could disrupt disinflation

Nigeria, Sept. 23 -- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) expected Nigeria's inflation rate to moderate further in the short- to medium-term. Still, it warned that prolonged geopolitical tensions in the ... Read More


The Eagle Online to continue operations after founder's death, family says

Nigeria, Sept. 23 -- The family of Oladotun Oladipo, founder of The Eagle Online, has announced that the digital news platform will continue to operate following his death. Mr Oladipo died on Tuesday... Read More


RFI correspondent, Tasi'u Zakari, dies in Plateau, Al-makura, others mourn

Nigeria, Sept. 23 -- Tasiu Zakari, a broadcast journalist with Radio France International (RFI) Hausa Service, has died following a brief illness. Mr Zakari died on Tuesday morning at Sauki Hospital,... Read More


Mambilla: Malami speaks on $200m settlement, rejects ICC corruption finding

Nigeria, Sept. 23 -- Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has rejected the finding of an International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitration tribunal tha... Read More


EFCC urges LGA chairpersons to ensure increased allocations benefit Nigerians

Nigeria, Sept. 23 -- The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has urged local government chairpersons to ensure that increased allocations to councils transl... Read More


MTN, Gates Foundation launch AI initiative to improve maternal healthcare in Nigeria

Nigeria, Sept. 23 -- The MTN Group Foundation and the Gates Foundation have launched an artificial intelligence (AI) initiative in Nigeria to help frontline health workers identify pregnancy and child... Read More


NPFL Preview: Enyimba fight to end nightmare start as Kano clubs chase top spot

Nigeria, Sept. 23 -- It's just match-day 5 of the Nigeria Premier Football League, but the pressure is already mounting on Enyimba, with the nine-time champions facing another stern test against Sport... Read More


Rivers Hoopers reclaim NPBL crown, secure seventh title, 2027 BAL return

Nigeria, Sept. 23 -- Rivers Hoopers have been crowned champions of the 2026 Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL) after completing an unbeaten run in the Final Four playoffs in Port Harcourt. The ... Read More


PDP faction criticises Tinubu's absence at UNGA, extension of vacation abroad

Nigeria, Sept. 23 -- A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by former Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Kabiru Turaki, has criticised President Bola Tinubu's abs... Read More


Netball World Cup Qualifiers: Malawi crush Nigeria 82-22 in Nairobi

Nigeria, Sept. 22 -- Nigeria's national netball team suffered a heavy defeat at the Africa Netball Cup and Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 Qualifiers, losing 82-22 to Malawi in their Pool 2 encounter in... Read More