Nigeria Completes $3.4bn IMF Loan Repayment
Nigeria fully repays $3.4bn IMF loan from 2020, clearing principal and exiting debtors’ list, while continuing to service interest until 2029.
Senate Passes Two Tax Reform Bills Amid Security Focus
Senate passes two tax reform bills, retains 7.5% VAT, and addresses insecurity in troubled states as National Assembly resumes plenary sessions.
Presidency Denies AfDB’s Adesina Is Political Threat to Tinubu
Nigerian Presidency denies AfDB President Adesina is a political threat to Tinubu, responding to economic critiques and rumors of rivalry.
ExxonMobil to Invest $1.5bn in Nigerian Deepwater Oilfield
ExxonMobil plans $1.5bn investment in Nigeria’s Usan deepwater oilfield from 2025-2027, aiming to increase production and support national energy targets.
Nigeria Strengthens Defence Ties with China
Nigeria partners with China to produce ammunition locally, upgrade military hardware, and modernize air defence systems, boosting security and regional cooperation.
Nigeria Leads Drive to Power 300 Million Africans by 2030
Nigeria leads Africa’s Mission 300 Initiative to provide electricity to 300 million people by 2030, backed by $1bn financing and global partnerships.
Court Sentences Osinachi’s Husband to Death
Peter Nwachukwu sentenced to death for culpable homicide in the death of gospel singer Osinachi, following years of alleged abuse.
Pope Francis’ Funeral
Senate President Akpabio leads Nigeria’s delegation to Pope Francis’ funeral in Rome, honoring the pontiff’s global legacy.
Democracy Not Under Threat
Presidency Dismisses Authoritarianism Claims Amid Defections, Opposition Warns of Democratic Erosion ABUJA – The Nigerian presidency has vehemently rejected opposition allegations of authoritarianism, asserting that the country’s democracy remains “vibrant and secure” under President Bola Tinubu’s […]
Troops Foil Plateau Attack
Troops foil militia attacks in Bokkos, Plateau, recover AK-47, April 2025, as violence surges. #PlateauSecurity
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