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Middle East Crisis Threatens Shipping Routes to Nigeria, Raises Inflation Concerns

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime sector have warned that the escalating crisis in the Middle East ...

  • 12 March 2026
  • Business

Ford Foundation Partners Push Climate Justice Solutions Across West Africa

Grantee organisations supported by the Ford Foundation across West Africa are developing new strategies to ...

  • 9 March 2026
  • Business

Ukraine releases alleged contract details of Nigerians killed fighting for Russia

Ukrainian military intelligence has released documents it claims show contract details of two Nigerians who ...

  • 16 February 2026
  • Algeria
NIGERIA

Local First: Nigeria Sets 2031 Deadline for Defense Import Ban

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a bold strategy to achieve total self-sufficiency in ...

  • 29 January 2026
  • Business
OJORA

Patriarch of the Ojora Family, Otunba Adekunle Ojora, Passes Away at 93

The Ojora family of Lagos has announced the passing of their patriarch, Otunba Adekunle Ojora. ...

  • 28 January 2026
  • Business
MILITARY

Nigeria Church Crisis: US Pledges New Military Aid

Families in a remote northwestern community are currently pleading for the safe return of more ...

  • 23 January 2026
  • News
BATURE

End of an Era: Kano Trade Icon Bature Abdulaziz Dies

Nigeria’s commercial landscape is in mourning following the passing of Dr. Bature Abdulaziz, a towering ...

  • 19 January 2026
  • News
Nigeria inflation rate

Cost of Living Ease: Nigeria Inflation Rate December 2025 Drops to 15.15%

Nigerian consumers can finally breathe a sigh of relief. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) ...

  • 15 January 2026
  • Economy & Finance
Armed Forces Remembrance Day

Armed Forces Remembrance Day 2026 Nigeria: Nation Honors Fallen Heroes

The bustling capital of Abuja fell silent on Thursday, January 15, as the country observed ...

  • 15 January 2026
  • News
MILITARY

Nigeria Gets US Military Boost Post-Strikes

In a significant move to strengthen bilateral security ties, the United States officially delivered a ...

  • 14 January 2026
  • News
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