There are concerns that the nearly N6 trillion budget set out by the southeast governors for this year may be undermined if the continued Monday sit-at-home order in the region is not reversed. The post Lingering sit-at-home disruption may hurt S/East’s N5.7tr fiscal plan appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Over the next 25 years alone, an additional 140.3 million people, a figure more than double the current urban population, are expected to live in Nigerian cities, with the urban population projected to reach around 264 million by 2050. The post Nigeria’s urban population to reach 264m by 2050 appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

A petroleum-ladden tanker, one motorcycle and other properties worth millions of naira have been destroyed by fire in Oyo State. DAILY POST reports that the incident occurred at a petroleum station in Saki in Oyo State on Wednesday. Chairman of Oyo State Fire Service, Hon Maroof Akinwande confirmed the incident. He said, “Upon arrival, it […] Vehicle, motorcycle, others burnt as fire ravages petroleum station in Oyo 

The Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, has clarified that the new tax laws, which took effect in January 2026, do not give the government or any institution the power to debit personal bank accounts. Adedeji made the clarification on Tuesday while speaking on Journalists’ Hangout, a program aired on […] New tax laws won’t allow govt debit personal bank accounts – NRS boss, Adedeji

Who is Alice Cooper’s son? The American singer has one son, Dashiell “Dash” Cooper. Explore his life away from the stage, including his music career and family life.

The Airport Police Command has arrested a driver for the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Adewale Abiodun following a fatal accident involving a 19-year-old female pedestrian at Ikeja Bus Stop in Lagos. The post Police arrest LAMATA driver over death of 19-year-old pedestrian appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Residents of parts of Calabar have expressed concerns over alleged illegal charges in the ongoing electricity metering exercise by the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC The post Residents raise alarm over alleged extortion during PHEDC metering appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Manufacturers have expressed fresh worry over the exorbitant cost of energy, citing attendant operating costs and lack of competitive edge. While Nigeria does not have the most expensive tariff in Africa The post Manufacturers decry high cost of energy, erratic supply appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Explore Scott Adams' wife, Kristina Bashan, and his dating history before and after 2023 Dilbert fallout. The American cartoonist has had two failed marriages.

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JAN 14 – The US government has given chip giant Nvidia the green light to sell its advanced artificial intelligence (AI) processors in China, the Department of Commerce said on Tuesday. The H200, Nvidia’s second-most-advanced semiconductor, had been restricted by Washington over concerns that it would give China’s technology industry and military an edge over […]

The second prosecution witness in the trial of five men accused of participating in the June 5, 2022, attack on a church in Owo, Ondo State, has identified two of The post Prosecution witness identifies two defendants as ‘attackers’ of Owo church appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday returned the case file on the alleged $9.7 million terrorism financing case involving the Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, and three The post Alleged terrorism financing: Court returns case file in Bauchi Finance commissioner’s trial to CJ appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his intervention in resolving the ongoing standoff with the Federal Government over members’ welfare and the The post NARD applauds Tinubu’s role, keeps strike suspension under review appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced that it will allocate N6.452 billion to 271 tertiary institutions under this year’s intervention cycle. The money, the agency said, is meant The post TETFund to distributeN6.452b among 271 tertiary institutions appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has restated the need for Nigerian public servants to remain selfless and committed to excellence. He said enduring legacies in service are sustained by daily discipline, The post Shettima: Enduring legacies must be built on discipline, consistency, strength of character appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it is making early strategic preparations towards this year’s off-cycle elections and next year’s general election. The commission reaffirmed its commitment to The post INEC recommits to conducting fair, credible polls appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A Federal High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State capital, has nullified the governorship primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. The party had conducted its governorship The post Ekiti PDP kicks as court orders fresh governorship primary appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep condolences to the government and people of Ogun State and the Onabanjo family over the death of Chief Lucia Onabanjo, widow of former The post Tinubu, Abiodun commiserate with Onabanjo family over matriarch’s death appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has again made it clear that the recent Ekpoma violent protest was not organised by students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU) and ordered the release The post Okpebholo orders release of innocent students appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A member of House of Representatives, Steve Fatoba, has disbursed over N20million to farmers, traders and artisans in Ado and Irepodun/Ifelodun local government areas of the state. The empowerment initiative The post Rep lifts farmers, artisans with N20m appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has granted prerogative of mercy to seven convicted inmates serving jail terms across Nigerian Correctional Centres in the state. The gesture formed part of activities The post Aiyedatiwa pardons seven inmates appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Ekiti State All Progressives Congress (APC) Elders’ Forum has extended New Year greetings to Governor Biodun Oyebanji and his family; members of his executive council (exco) and aides; the leadership The post APC Elders’ Forum hails Oyebanji appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Lagos State Government has approved a temporary reduction in the cost of replacing faded and damaged vehicle number plates from N30,000 to N20,000, as part of a three-month amnesty and The post Lagos reduces cost of replacing faded number appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

President Bola Tinubu has demonstrated a steely resolve to rid the country of terrorists. This commitment to ending terrorism and making the country safe led to the appointment of Service The post Tinubu making life unbearable for terrorists appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The management of Nestoil Limited and Neconde Energy Limited yesterday rejected what they described as false and misleading narratives circulating in sections of the print and online media over ongoing The post Legal disputes: Nestoil, Neconde refute false, misleading narratives by lenders appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts got a boost yesterday with the supply of military assets by the United States. The U.S. delivered critical military supplies to Nigeria to support the ongoing security The post U.S. delivers ‘critical military assets’ to battle terrorists, bandits appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Federal Government is targeting the mobilisation of $30 billion in climate and green industrial finance for energy transition reforms and electricity access. The fund is also being projected to The post Tinubu targets $30b green finance toboost electricity access appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Seven thousand   Nigerian products will be exempted from tariffs under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Under the pact, Nigerian businessmen/women can The post UAE-Nigeria trade pact opens duty-freeaccess for exports, says Minister Oduwole appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed over N161.97 billion to tertiary institutions for tuition fees and upkeep for over 864,798 students. The agency recorded 1.36 million loan applications The post 864,798 students get N161.97b loans for tuition, upkeep appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

An amount of N1.8 trillion has been set aside to settle outstanding payments owed to contractors for Federal Government capital projects. This is contained in the 2026 Appropriation Bill pending The post N1.8tr set aside to pay Fed contractors appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Abductors of eight guests of a hotel in Ibillo, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, in Edo State, have reduced their ransom demand from N100 million to N40 million. The kidnappers were The post Abductors of Edo hotel guests slash ransom to N40m appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Lagos High Court at TBS has awarded $25,000 in damages in favour of Mr. Femi Falana (SAN) in his $5 million lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc., the US-based technology The post Court awards $25,000 damages to Falana against Meta appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over  N802,420,000, which it recovered  of  N1.3billion, to the First Bank Nigeria Plc. The cash was intercepted from a customer by The post Glitches: EFCC returns N802.4m to First Bank appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

After a memorable festivity that ended 2025 across Africa, the African music industry started the year 2026 with the Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA. The ninth edition of the AFRIMA was The post AFRIMA in glitz, glamour appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

In photography, the creative space often throws up new styles and talents. For the emerging hands, the practice is both tasking and interesting despite the influence of technology. But, in The post When conceptual portraiture tells visual narrative appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.