National Assembly proposes ‘Equity Trust Fund’ to support young Nigerians with grants and business aid, aiming to boost jobs, agriculture, and economic growth.
Seplat Energy completes $800M Mobil acquisition, doubling production to 118,000 boepd and boosting reserves by 85%, strengthening Nigeria’s energy sector.
Boko Haram and ISWAP militants attacked four military bases in Borno, killing soldiers and capturing Marte. Military air strikes repel insurgents in Dikwa and Rann.
Nigeria reports 138 deaths and 717 confirmed Lassa fever cases in 18 states in 2025, with a 19.3% fatality rate. Ondo, Taraba, and Bauchi most affected.
Nigeria’s House of Reps rejects rotational presidency bill, citing risks to leadership quality and national unity; plans to reconsider bills individually.