•It’s concerning that Nigerian firms can’t undertake deep offshore drilling Speaking at the recently concluded Practical Nigerian Content Forum, organised by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) in The post Local inadequacy appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has spoken about facing serious challenges and opposition during his years in the military, including when he served as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). The post Musa relives military career, urges perseverance appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The family of Tony Elumelu has donated food items to orphanages across Lagos, Edo and Delta states as part of its end-of-year humanitarian outreach.The donation exercise, which covered six orphanages in Lagos State and three each in Edo The post Elumelu family donates food items to orphanages in Lagos, Edo, Delta appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Former chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Adamawa State and current Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Yola, Bishop Stephen Dami Mamza, has visited inmates at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Yola, donating relief items to commemorate the Christmas celebration. The post Bishop visits Yola custodial centre, donates Christmas gifts to inmates appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has granted full accreditation for 10 National Diploma Programmes of Zamfara College of Arts and Science (ZACAS). ZACAS Provost, Mal. Nura Salisu Anka described the approval as a significant milestone for the institution. Anka said the approval followed the recent accreditation visit by the Board to the College […]

To enhance learning, the Zamfara State government has procured instructional materials worth N50m for the State College of Nursing Gusau. Authority of the school said the materials would be installed at the Demonstration room to enhance practical training for students. The instructional materials include Mama Natalia (Uretic), Child Birth Simulator, Breast Feeding Model, Cervical Dictator […]

•Inexcusable drawbacks in the fight against insecurity There are strong indications that Nigeria’s fight against banditry and terrorism is hobbled by technological challenges.  Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on The post Technology gaps appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

By Udeme Akpan Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, NNPCL, has announced the successful restoration of the Escravos–Lagos Pipeline System (ELPS) in Warri, Delta State. In a statement, the company said: “Following the unexpected explosion on December 10, 2025, we immediately activated our emergency response, deployed coordinated containment measures, and worked tirelessly with multidisciplinary teams to […] The post NNPCL restores Escravos-Lagos pipeline to full operations appeared first on Vanguard News.

As the controversy surrounding the federal government’s N50 billion relief fund continues, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has declared that the federal government released N30 billion, not N50 billion, as support following the January 2024 Bodija explosion. The Special Adviser to the governor (Dr.) Sulaimon Olanrewaju dismissed claims by former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, […]

Nigeria’s representative to next year’s Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) has been selected at STEMite-NAFESS 2025 Science Fair. Over 35 Lagos schools and 17 top national finalists, including The post STEMIte-NAFESS produces next Nigerian representative to ISEF appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Nigerian equities market sustained positive sentiments yesterday, as market capitalisation appreciated by N542 billion, driven by investors realigning their portfolios in anticipation of the new year rally. The post Investors gain N542 billion as capitalisation nears N100 trillion appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

FORMER world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, narrowly escaped death in a ghastly road accident that occurred around the Sinoma/Makun axis, near Sagamu, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State. The post Horror crash: AJ rushed to Duchess Hospital, 2 aides dead appeared first on Vanguard News.

A presidential hopeful, Gbenga Hashim, has said there must be internal reforms of the nation’s security architecture for any external help to make the needed impact. He said the recent The post Hashim: External military actions need internal reforms to yield result appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

In a packed hall of entrepreneurs, investors, and government officials, the Director-General of the Katsina Investment Promotion Agency (KIPA), Ibrahim Tukur Jikamshi, delivered a message that resonated far beyond policy briefings. With a vision sharply focused on 2026, he laid out a transformative blueprint for the state a strategy that links land ownership, digital literacy, […]

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has appealed to the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to release a detained Nigerian, Sulieman Olufemi. The Nigerian citizen is on death The post NiDCOM seeks release of Suleiman Olufemi from Saudi prison appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The lack of rapid emergency response due to inadequate rescue equipment was highlighted yesterday when world boxing champion Anthony Joshua narrowly escaped death in an auto crash. The post Speed, wrongful overtaking blamed as Anthony Joshua survives auto crash appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The abductors of five road construction workers in Kwara State have demanded N500 million ransom for their release. LEADERSHIP reports that the workers were kidnapped on 15th December, 2025, at a construction site on Sabaja/Owa-Onire Road in the Isin local government area of the state. At a news conference in Ilorin, the state capital, yesterday, […]

Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has asked the police to fish out the alleged attackers of some protesting women near the gate of the Government House, Ilorin. A viral video clip had shown some men, alleged to be thugs, manhandling some women who were protesting insecurity in parts of the state. But, Governor AbdulRazaq, in […]

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) on December 27, this year arrested the alleged leader of the gang and another person, who kidnapped and murdered a prominent professor The post DSS arrests gang leader, killers of university don Philip Ephraim appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Branch NG, one of Nigeria’s leading digital financial services companies, has donated laptops, personal healthcare items, and educational materials to students at Sceptre Comprehensive College, Alapere, Lagos. The post ‘Why we donated laptops, learning materials to students’ appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), 1 Brigade Chapter, has concluded its 2025 Christmas and end-of-year celebrations with a series of welfare-focused and social activities in the Nigerian Army Cantonment, Gusau, Zamfara State. As part of the events, the association distributed Christmas and end-of-year gifts to widows, members of the Nigerian Army Soldiers’ Wives Association […]

No fewer than three people lost their lives in a clash on Saturday between security operatives and suspected drug peddlers at Koraman Nayalle, Sabuwar Unguwa Quarters in Katsina. The incident The post Three killed in Katsina youths, security operatives’ clash appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

In what appears to be a last-minute alignment and realignment, national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, yesterday summoned Speaker of Kano State House of Assembly, Jibril Ismail Falgore, to an emergency meeting. The post 2027: Kwankwaso summons Kano Speaker to emergency meeting appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Ahmed Alkali, has condemned the killing of two siblings, Yusuf Daddy and his sister, Faiza, and the abduction of four others in Pindiga town, Akko local government area of Gombe State. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, was described by the minister as “unacceptable and barbaric.” […]

Gunmen on Sunday evening opened fire on Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) members at the Conoil Filling station, in Jos, Plateau State capital, injuring five. The group’s The post Five injured as gunmen open fire on herders in Plateau appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The federal government has been summoned before the High Court of Justice of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) over the planned implementation of new tax laws on January 1, 2026. The plaintiff in the suit, Incorporated Trustees of African Initiative for Abuse Public Trustees, prayed the court for an order to stop the implementation of […]

The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) has said it will deliver robust defence solutions for a safer and stronger Nigeria in 2026, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s defence and security architecture. In an end-of-year message issued by the chief executive officer of DICON-D7G, Osman Chennar, on Monday, pledged deeper collaboration with government institutions, […]

An Ibadan-based industrialist, Chief Emmanuel Ogunnaike, has hailed President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, for intervening in the petroleum sector, which has led to reduction in the pump price The post Industrialist hails Dangote for intervening in petroleum sector appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA), in collaboration with six of Africa’s largest mobile operators – Airtel, Axian Telecom, Ethio Telecom, MTN, Orange and Vodacom – have proposed a groundbreaking baseline set of minimum requirements for an affordable entry-level 4G smartphone. The post Operators propose minimum requirements for affordable 4G smartphones appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Nigeria's manufacturing sector stands at a critical juncture as it transitions from recovery to growth, with industry leaders calling for urgent reforms in gas pricing and fiscal policies to sustain momentum into 2026. The post ‘Supportive fiscal policies key to manufacturing growth next year’ appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Kebbi State governor, Nasir Idris, has commissioned the first batch of Nigerian Forest Guard graduands, urging them to be courageous, disciplined and respect the rights of civilians in combating terrorism. Represented by the deputy governor Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida, the governor emphasised their critical role in securing the forests from terrorists, bandits and kidnappers. “The […]

After 11 months strike embarked on by National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), the leadership has directed members to resume duty on January 5. NULGE embarked on strike on The post After 11 months strike, Osun NULGE resumes Jan. 5 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,470 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,478 per dollar last week Wednesday. Likewise, the naira appreciated to N1,446.4 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the exchange rate for the naira fell to […] The post Naira appreciates to N1,470/$ in parallel market appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Sokoto State governor and senator representing Sokoto South Senatorial District, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has visited Jabo town to identify with residents following the airstrike incident involving joint US and Nigerian military operations on Thursday, December 25, 2025. The visit came amid grief and anxiety in the community after the bombardment, which was part […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, will, today, arraign a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN, before a Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged money laundering and unlawful acquisition of assets. Malami, who served for eight years under former President Muhammadu Buhari, is expected to take […] The post EFCC arraigns Malami today for money laundering appeared first on Vanguard News.

A fresh crisis has erupted in Oke-Igbo Kingdom, following a petition by the Kuole-Oloje Ruling House to Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, seeking an executive review of the appointment of The post Kuole-Oloje Ruling House petitions Aiyedatiwa appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.