Africa faces $90 billion debt wall in 2026 – S&P Global Ratings says
S&P Global Ratings has cautioned that African governments face rising debt risks as hard-currency repayment schedules in 2026 increase pressure on external buffers, contributing to rollover risks. The agency’s latest…
US military says some forces have been dispatched to Nigeria
The U.S. has sent a small team of troops to Nigeria, the general in charge of the U.S. command for Africa said on Tuesday, the first acknowledgment of U.S. forces…
FG cleared 28 new oil field plans worth $18.2bn in 2025
Nigeria approved 28 new Field Development Plans (FDPs) valued at N18.2 billion dollars, with an estimated reserve potential of 1.4 billion barrels in 2025 alone, the Federal Government has said….
UK envoy urges Nigerian security agencies to implement 2026-2030 gender policy
British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Hill Obe, has called on security agencies in Nigeria to implement the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Gender Policy II. Obe made…
Police uncovers transnational human trafficking scheme, rescues victim in Enugu
The Police Command in Enugu State says it has uncovered a transnational human trafficking scheme, and rescued a 25-year-old female victim allegedly trafficked to Mali for prostitution. The command also…
Alleged terrorism: Judge sends Malami, son Abdulaziz back to DSS custody till Feb. 20
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned a former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami and his son, Abdulaziz on a five-count charge bordering on alleged terrorism…
APC winning hearts beyond governors, delivering inclusive governance – Yilwatda
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has reaffirmed that the growing strength of the ruling party across the country is driven by grassroots…
Lagos warns against unauthorised chieftaincy titles, threatens prosecution
The Lagos State Government has warned against assuming chieftaincy titles without official approval. It declared that violators would face arrest and prosecution under the Obas and Chiefs Law of Lagos…
NAPTIP, Taraba govt return 10 trafficked children to families
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has reunited 10 trafficked minors with their families. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Jalingo, Mr. Bako Amos,…
JAMB suspends exam towns’ selection for 2026 UTME candidates in Ekiti
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has suspended the selection of examination towns for candidates registering for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Ekiti. The board disclosed…
