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Oil exports, remittances drive Nigeria's $4.6 billion BOP surplus in Q3

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- Nigeria recorded an overall balance of payments (BOP) surplus of $4.60 billion in the third quarter of 2025, reversing a deficit in the previous quarter, data released by the Centr... Read More


Jigawa's Almajiri children can no longer be classified out-of-school - Governor Namadi

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- Governor Umar Namadi has declared that 'Almajiri' children in Jigawa State can no longer be classified as "out-of-school," stating that they now receive basic numeracy, literacy, a... Read More


Lawyer, family fault Edo Police probe into alleged assault of Don Pedro Obaseki at Oba of Benin Palace

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- A legal practitioner, Rockson Igelige, and members of the Obaseki family have raised serious concerns over the credibility of the Edo State Police Command's investigation into the ... Read More


AFCON 2025: Five key takeaways from Nigeria's 3-1 win over Uganda

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- The Super Eagles signed off their Group C campaign at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a measured 3-1 victory over Uganda in Fes, finishing top of the group with a perfect nine ... Read More


29 killed in two separate road accidents in Jigawa

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- A total of 29 people were confirmed dead in Jigawa State following two separate road accidents in the Dutse and Ringim Local Government Areas on Tuesday and last Thursday. Tuesday... Read More


Uganda 1-3 Nigeria: Player ratings as Super Eagles seal perfect Group stage

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- Nigeria closed out their Group C campaign at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with authority, swatting aside Uganda 3-1 in Fes to complete a flawless group-stage run and underline th... Read More


AFCON 2025: Osimhen leads Super Eagles to victory as Nigeria overpower 10-man Uganda

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- Victor Osimhen captained Nigeria to a confident 3-1 win over Uganda on Tuesday evening as the Super Eagles completed a flawless group-stage campaign at the 2025 Africa Cup of Natio... Read More


No going back on new tax laws implementation from January 1 - Tinubu

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday announced that the implementation of the new tax laws will begin from 1 January, 2026. In a statement Tuesday evening, the President said the new ... Read More


AFCON 2025: Chelle defends approach as Super Eagles prioritise goals over clean sheets

Nigeria, Dec. 30 -- Head coach Eric Chelle has moved decisively to defend his methods as the Super Eagles prepare for their final Group C showdown against Uganda. He spoke about his substitutions and... Read More


2Baba, Regina Daniels, Juma Jux, other Nigerian celebrity marriages, breakups of 2025

Nigeria, Dec. 30 -- As in previous years, 2025 once again showed that fame offers no immunity from matters of the heart in the world of celebrity relationships. While some Nigerian celebrities found ... Read More