Naija News Feed
Business
Two years on, Herbert and Chizoba Wigwe’s legacy moves forward
Two years after the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of banker and education advocate Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe, his read more Two years on, Herbert and Chizoba Wigwe’s legacy moves forward
Business Day -
Two-thirds of Nigerian power plants sit idle despite energy crisis
Nigeria’s chronic electricity shortage has been laid bare by new data showing that the country’s power plants are operating at read more Two-thirds of Nigerian power plants sit idle despite energy crisis
Business Day -
Kingibe clarifies Electoral Reform Bill, says Senate backs electronic result transmission
The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, Ireti Heebah Kingibe, has said reports suggesting that the Senate rejected key reforms read more Kingibe clarifies Electoral Reform Bill, says Senate backs electronic result transmission
Business Day -
Bala Mohammed Sack Commissioner of Internal Security, Home Affairs
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir, on Monday sacked the commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Ibrahim Gambo Galadima read more Bala Mohammed Sack Commissioner of Internal Security, Home Affairs
Business Day -
NGO partners Nigeria Youth Futures Fund in building capacity of 20 youth leaders across North-West
Twenty youth leaders drawn from youth-led organisations across Northwest Nigeria have been empowered with institutional capacity-building skills aimed at strengthening read more NGO partners Nigeria Youth Futures Fund in building capacity of 20 youth leaders across North-West
Business Day -
February Gen Z pick 2026: Who’s really the best interviewer in Nigeria?
Nigeria’s interview culture has entered a new era. What used to be quiet studio conversations have become headline-making moments that read more February Gen Z pick 2026: Who’s really the best interviewer in Nigeria?
Business Day -
TotalEnergies signs deal to power Google for 15 years
TotalEnergies has signed two new long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) to deliver 1 gigawatt (GW) of solar capacity, equivalent to read more TotalEnergies signs deal to power Google for 15 years
Business Day -
FX utilisation for transport services jumps 21% in Q3
Demand for foreign exchange (FX) in Nigeria’s transport sector surged in the third quarter of 2025, reflecting rising payments for read more FX utilisation for transport services jumps 21% in Q3
Business Day -
Police promote over 74, 000 officers as ethnic bias allegations persist
The Nigeria Police Force has disclosed that 74,352 officers across various ranks have been elevated between January 2025 and now, read more Police promote over 74, 000 officers as ethnic bias allegations persist
Business Day -
Africa Startups raise $174m in January, but fewer founders are getting cheques
African startups raised $174 million in January 2026, but the number of companies securing funding fell to a multi-year low, read more Africa Startups raise $174m in January, but fewer founders are getting cheques
Business Day -
Why Nigeria’s export story must change – NRS boss
For decades, Nigeria’s economic story has followed a familiar script: extract raw materials, export them largely unprocessed, earn foreign exchange, read more Why Nigeria’s export story must change – NRS boss
Business Day -
Halogen Group Wins Outstanding Contract Security Company (Guarding) at 2nd Global OSPAs 2025
… reaffirms commitment to operational excellence and industry transformation. Lagos, Nigeria, February 6, 2026 – Halogen Group, Nigeria’s foremost integrated read more Halogen Group Wins Outstanding Contract Security Company (Guarding) at 2nd Global OSPAs 2025
Business Day -
 
 
Police seize drugs, nab 23 suspects in Akwa Ibom midnight raid
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested 23 suspects in a midnight raid targeting at known criminal hideouts and read more Police seize drugs, nab 23 suspects in Akwa Ibom midnight raid
Business Day -
Police arrest POS operator over ₦4.2m fraud, robbery in Akwa Ibom
Operatives from the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested a syndicate for the illegal withdrawal of ₦4.2m using Automatic read more Police arrest POS operator over ₦4.2m fraud, robbery in Akwa Ibom
Business Day -
Kano guards against insecurity, moves to track commercial transport
The Kano State Government has unveiled a technology-driven transport surveillance system designed to monitor commercial vehicles and strengthen security across read more Kano guards against insecurity, moves to track commercial transport
Business Day -
Kwara senator advocates shared prosperity as key to border security
Lola Ashiru, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Senator, representing Kwara South Senatorial District, on Sunday called read more Kwara senator advocates shared prosperity as key to border security
Business Day -
Ogun to build ₦1bn AI-powered digital classroom at Remo Secondary School – Abiodun
The Ogun State Government is constructing a 900-seater Artificial Intelligence-powered digital classroom complex valued at ₦1 billion at Remo Secondary read more Ogun to build ₦1bn AI-powered digital classroom at Remo Secondary School – Abiodun
Business Day -
How CBN’s FX reforms, rising compliance triggered Nigeria’s removal from EU’s high-risk list
The announcement by the European Union (EU), that Nigeria has been removed from its list of high-risk jurisdictions for money read more How CBN’s FX reforms, rising compliance triggered Nigeria’s removal from EU’s high-risk list
Business Day -
Fintiri empowers 24,000 schoolgirls with ₦960m in Adamawa
The Adamawa State Government, in partnership with the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE), has empowered no fewer read more Fintiri empowers 24,000 schoolgirls with ₦960m in Adamawa
Business Day -
Livestock minister awarded for sector reforms, development
Mukhtar Maiha, Minister of Livestock Development, has been honoured as Minister of the year by Daily Asset Newspaper. The award read more Livestock minister awarded for sector reforms, development
Business Day -
Why we wanted to travel overseas – 46 Katsina’s rescued victims
On Friday, the Katsina State Government received 46 trafficked women and children, intercepted by Immigration officials at the Maiduguri–Borno border read more Why we wanted to travel overseas – 46 Katsina’s rescued victims
Business Day -
Kogi shuts markets, parks as security forces intensify crackdown on bandits
The Kogi State Government has ordered the temporary closure of selected markets and motor parks across several communities in Kogi read more Kogi shuts markets, parks as security forces intensify crackdown on bandits
Business Day -
Nigeria, China expand economic cooperation as ties hit 55 years
Nigeria and China have reaffirmed their diplomatic and strategic partnership as both countries marked the 55th anniversary of the establishment read more Nigeria, China expand economic cooperation as ties hit 55 years
Business Day -
Enugu grows IGR to N406.7bn from N180.5bn
…targets N870bn in 2026 The Enugu State Government recorded N406.77 billion in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in 2025, the State read more Enugu grows IGR to N406.7bn from N180.5bn
Business Day -
 
 
Local financing key to Nigeria’s energy survival, Pan Ocean’s Ogundare says
Nigeria’s energy sector must shift towards locally-based financing to avoid repeating the capital flight that nearly crippled the industry during read more Local financing key to Nigeria’s energy survival, Pan Ocean’s Ogundare says
Business Day -
Pan Ocean bets on AI to keep Nigeria’s aging oil assets flowing
Pan Ocean Oil Corporation is deploying artificial intelligence and machine learning to squeeze more production from ageing Nigerian oil infrastructure, read more Pan Ocean bets on AI to keep Nigeria’s aging oil assets flowing
Business Day -
Five things to know to start your day
World Bank cuts CBN grant to $6.8m The World Bank has slashed funding for the Central Bank of Nigeria’s technical read more Five things to know to start your day
Business Day -
Needed: A Ministry of Gas Development and Industrialisation
This article makes a strong case for the establishment of a Ministry of Gas Development and Industrialisation by the President read more Needed: A Ministry of Gas Development and Industrialisation
Business Day -
Why Nigeria’s digital education push keeps falling short of its promise
Nigeria’s digital education rhetoric is no longer short of examples. Across the states, initiatives abound: Lagos has piloted digital classrooms read more Why Nigeria’s digital education push keeps falling short of its promise
Business Day -
WORLD IN BRIEF: Epstein scandal rattles UK cabinet, Japan’s snap election, South Africa rolls out local vaccine and other stories
Japan’s ruling party heads for landslide win in snap election Japan’s governing Liberal Democrat Party, led by Sanae Takaichi, the read more WORLD IN BRIEF: Epstein scandal rattles UK cabinet, Japan’s snap election, South Africa rolls out local vaccine and other stories
Business Day -
Nigeria in 2026: Markets, Money, and the Search for Durable Growth
A New Phase for a More Connected Economy As we peep into what 2026 may hold for Africa’s largest economy, read more Nigeria in 2026: Markets, Money, and the Search for Durable Growth
Business Day -
Akpabio defends removal of “real-time” clause as David Mark warns senate against speaking for INEC
Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Senate President David Mark have taken opposing positions over the Senate’s handling of the read more Akpabio defends removal of “real-time” clause as David Mark warns senate against speaking for INEC
Business Day -
Over 30 killed as trailer crashes in Kano community on way to Jigawa
At least 30 people have been killed in a fatal road accident involving a trailer travelling towards Gujungu, Jigawa State, read more Over 30 killed as trailer crashes in Kano community on way to Jigawa
Business Day -
ICFR: Key to promoting financial statement accuracy
Financial fraud has long been a pervasive challenge that undermines corporate integrity and investor confidence, both globally and in Nigeria. read more ICFR: Key to promoting financial statement accuracy
Business Day -
From service to force: How guns captured Nigeria’s politics (PART II)
The story of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a tragic saga of extreme colonial exploitation under King Leopold read more From service to force: How guns captured Nigeria’s politics (PART II)
Business Day -
Africa’s ecological opportunity — Leading the green transition
Climate change is no longer a distant environmental concern; it is now a central force reshaping global economics, geopolitics, and read more Africa’s ecological opportunity — Leading the green transition
Business Day -