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No casualty as Land Rover burns on Third Mainland Bridge

A Land Rover Jeep was completely destroyed by fire after overturning on the Third Mainland Bridge inward Iyana-Oworo, Lagos, on Friday, disrupting traffic before emergency responders cleared the scene.

Customs seizes ₦3.67bn cannabis hidden in vehicles, spare parts at Tin Can port

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted more than 1.2 tonnes of cannabis products worth an estimated ₦3.67bn in two containers at Tin Can Island Port, Lagos State, and handed the seized substances to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation.

Gunmen abduct CRIN workers, resident in Oyo, demand ₦120m ransom

Gunmen have demanded ₦120 million for the release of three people abducted at the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria in Idi Ayunre, Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State.

Akande begins diplomatic mission in Denmark

Nigeria’s Ambassador to Sweden, Lola Akande, has formally begun her diplomatic mission to Denmark, with a call for stronger bilateral cooperation in climate action, security and sustainable development.

Ethiopia, Eritrea accuse each other of preparing for war

Ethiopian forces have made gains against Tigrayan rebels as tensions with neighbouring Eritrea intensify, raising fears that the conflict could spread into a regional war.

S/Africa withdraws asylum directive after anti-migrant violence

South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has withdrawn a directive allowing asylum applications following anti-migrant protests that turned violent in Johannesburg and Durban.

Cisco, UNDP target 150,000 Nigerian youths for digital skills

Cisco and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have unveiled a three-year initiative projected to provide more than $50m in digital learning support for 150,000 Nigerian youths.

FG targets two million tonnes of sugar in $7.1bn plan

The Federal Government has unveiled a $7.1bn investment plan to raise Nigeria’s sugar production to more than two million tonnes within 10 years, as it intensifies efforts to reduce dependence on imports.

TUC rejects NLC strike, tells FCT members to work

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has distanced itself from the indefinite strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in the Federal Capital Territory, directing its members to continue their normal duties.

Nigeria records 1,115 Lassa fever cases, 263 deaths in nine months

FG, States move to strengthen grassroots nutrition delivery

The Federal Government and state governments have pledged to strengthen grassroots collaboration to translate nutrition policies into measurable improvements in communities and households, with particular focus on tackling malnutrition. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the initiative seeks to improve nutrition delivery through coordinated interventions across health, education, agriculture, water, sanitation, and social protection sectors.

Alausa seeks stronger education role in tackling child malnutrition

The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has called for a stronger role in tackling child malnutrition through school feeding, school health and nutrition education.

Nigerian girls’ tech initiative wins Commonwealth award

A Nigerian initiative promoting digital skills and science education among girls has won the 2026 Universal Access and Service Excellence Award of the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation.

Zamfara SUBEB, UBEC partner to boost teachers’ digital literacy

The Zamfara Universal Basic Education Board (ZSUBEB) has commenced a four-day training on basic computer hardware and software for 75 participants drawn from across the state.

Abuja teachers’ strike disrupts academic activities

Academic activities have been disrupted across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) commenced an indefinite strike over the promotion and career progression of teachers...

Power minister convenes security agencies over vandalism

The federal government has begun fresh efforts to tackle vandalism of electricity infrastructure, bringing security agencies and power sector stakeholders together to develop measures to protect critical assets and improve supply.

NNPC Ltd. extends fuel discount promotion by one week

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has extended its N66 discount promotion on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by one week, now including Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) at its retail outlets.

30-day petrol discount not subsidy reintroduction — NNPC

NNPC Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Federal Government’s efforts to provide relief for Nigerians amid rising global crude oil prices driven by the Middle East conflict and its impact on domestic petrol prices.

The Economist and the fallacy of overgeneralisation

The Economist’s October 1 article, “Nigerians dislike their president, but may re-elect him anyway,” is serious foreign correspondence and deserves to be treated as such. It makes valid observations about hardship, insecurity and Nigeria’s fragmented opposition. But its headline reaches a national conclusion that its reporting does not sufficiently establish: that Nigerians, collectively, “dislike” President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Asari Dokubo's pipeline contract claims and the stakes for Niger Delta security

Former Niger Delta militant Asari Dokubo is known for his outspoken views on issues affecting the Niger Delta. His recent comments on pipeline surveillance contracts, however, have generated considerable debate about the potential consequences of making unverified claims about sensitive security and economic arrangements.

21st-century demands vs 19th-century pay: The crisis facing Nigerian educators

Nigeria cannot continue to celebrate teachers on World Teachers’ Day while neglecting their welfare for the remaining 364 days. If the country genuinely wants an educated, productive, and globally competitive population, it must treat the people who produce that population as an investment, not an expense.

Wike threatens to frustrate Amaechi’s campaign in Rivers

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has threatened to make it difficult for former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi to campaign in Rivers State following his reported remarks about supporters of President Bola Tinubu.

Makinde campaign faults $80 crude price for local refineries

The presidential campaign organisation of Seyi Makinde has criticised the Federal Government’s planned ₦60-per-litre petrol discount at NNPC filling stations, arguing that the measure offers little relief to Nigerians facing high fuel prices.

Wike ​‌‌‌⁠⁠‍‍⁠⁠‍​‌‍​⁠​‌‍‌​orders demolition of illegal beer parlours in Asokoro

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, on Friday directed security agencies and the Department of Development Control to immediately dismantle unauthorised beer parlours operating in the Asokoro axis.

NLNG unveils AI tool to cut MRI scan time by 90%

Nigeria LNG Limited has unveiled an artificial intelligence-powered innovation that could cut magnetic resonance imaging scan times by up to 90 per cent without requiring new MRI equipment.

Kaduna: Army warns residents, farmers ahead of live-fire exercise

The exercise will take place at the Nigerian Army Military Training Area, Kachia, according to a statement signed by Maj. G.A. Okupe, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery, on Friday in Kaduna.

Technology: AI will help achieve 2030 health targets – Stakeholders

They made the call on Friday in Abuja, at a meeting on implementation of the 2026/2027 Collaborative Advocacy Action Plan (CAAP).