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UTME 2026: JAMB delists 23 CBT centres, sanctions many others over technical issues

Nigeria, April 11 -- The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has delisted 23 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across Nigeria following technical deficiencies observed during the 2026 Mock... Read More


National Assembly assures military of support after Benisheikh attack

Nigeria, April 11 -- The deputy spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese (LP, Benue), has reaffirmed the commitment of the National Assembly to support the Nigerian Armed Forces in ... Read More


Nigerian govt to create 30,000 jobs as Tinubu approves incentives for shipowners

Nigeria, April 11 -- President Bola Tinubu has approved the disbursement of the Capital Reserve Financing Fund to Nigerian shipowners, enabling them to acquire vessels and expand their operations. Th... Read More


Gunmen invade Imo community, kill traditional ruler, five others

Nigeria, April 11 -- Gunmen have killed a traditional ruler in Imo State, Nigeria's South-east. The victim, Paulinus Ekwueme, is the traditional ruler of Ochia Community in Ohaji/Egbema Local Governm... Read More


Nigerian fighters shine as PFL Africa debut sets stage for Lagos showdown

Nigeria, April 11 -- The Professional Fighters League (PFL) Africa made a strong statement in its debut outing in Pretoria, South Africa, delivering a night of high-level mixed martial arts action tha... Read More


‎FUTA allays fears over delays in MBBS accreditation amidst students' restiveness

Nigeria, April 11 -- The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Ondo State, said it has commenced fresh efforts to secure accreditation for its Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS... Read More


NNPC posts N136bn profit as gas production rises in February

Nigeria, April 11 -- Nigeria's crude oil production recorded a decline in February 2026, despite a steady rise in gas output and strong financial performance posted within this period. This is the hi... Read More


AfDB approves $200 million loan for Nigeria's Project Bridge

Nigeria, April 11 -- The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a $200 million loan to Nigeria's government to advance 'Project Bridge', a flagship initiative to deploy 90,000 kilometres o... Read More


APC ward chairman in Oyo resigns from party

Nigeria, April 11 -- An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Oyo State, Saheed Oladele, has resigned his membership of the party, citing marginalisation of young people in its decision-making ... Read More


INTERVIEW: How Nigerian creatives can build careers without waiting to be discovered - DJ Izzy

Nigeria, April 11 -- Israel Owate, popularly known as DJ Izzy, is a Nigerian-born DJ based in Hull, United Kingdom, who combines music with community impact. Beyond the turntables, he mentors young c... Read More