Gen. Ibrahim Babangida governed Nigeria from 1985 to 1993 |Published 10:50 AM ET, Sunday February 23, 2025| General Ibrahim Babangida, Nigeria’s former military ruler, has for the first time publicly expressed regret over his decision to annul the June 12, 1993, presidential election. In his recent remarks—made during the release ...

|Published 12:20 PM ET, Saturday February 22, 2025| Nigeria is poised to become a significant player in the global lithium market thanks to its vast reserves—estimated at around $34 billion in value. This opportunity comes at a time when global demand for lithium is skyrocketing, primarily driven by the rapid ...

||Published 9:10 AM ET, Saturday February 22, 2025| Lagos: Nigeria’s judiciary has taken a decisive step in its ongoing fight against financial malpractice by ordering the final forfeiture of $4.7 million, along with assets valued at N830 million, linked to former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele. The Federal High Court in ...

|Published 11:50 AM ET, Friday February 21, 2025|   At the recent launch of former Nigerian President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida’s autobiography, “A Journey in Service,” prominent Nigerian business leaders pledged substantial donations totaling approximately N17.5 billion to support the development of the IBB Presidential Library. Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote ...

|Published 12:15 PM ET, Thursday February 20, 2025| The Netherlands has agreed to return 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, marking a significant step in the restitution of cultural artifacts looted during the colonial era. These artifacts, including human and animal figures, plaques, royal regalia, and a bell, were taken by ...

Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima |Published 11:00 AM ET, Thursday February, 2025| Abuja: Nigeria has been officially designated as Africa’s Digital Trade Champion, a strategic role aimed at fostering the creation of over 10 million new jobs across the continent by the end of 2025. This initiative is part of the ...

|Published 11:40 AM ET, Saturday February 15, 2025| Importers are increasingly diverting their cargo from Nigerian ports to neighboring countries such as Togo, Ghana, and Benin. This shift is primarily due to escalating port charges and multiple taxation in Nigeria, which have made cargo clearance prohibitively expensive. Recent reports indicate ...

|Published 12:00 PM ET, Tuesday February 11, 2025| Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced exporting jet fuel to Saudi Arabia, marking a significant milestone in its operational expansion. The refinery has successfully exported two cargoes, totaling approximately 130 million liters, to Saudi Aramco. Currently operating at 85% capacity, the refinery ...

|Published 8:00 PM ET, Wednesday February 5, 2025| Zamfara State, Nigeria: A tragic incident occurred on the night of February 4, 2025, in Kaura-Namoda, Zamfara State, Nigeria, where a fire at the Makaranta Mallam Ghali Islamic boarding school claimed the lives of 17 children and injured 16 others. The blaze ...

|Published 2:40 PM ET, Wednesday February 5, 2025| A Nigerian court has sentenced five people to death for the killing of a woman they accused of witchcraft, highlighting ongoing issues of mob justice and superstitious beliefs in parts of the country. The incident, which took place in Cross River State, ...