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Obasanjo rekindles long-running political feud, describing his decision to choose Atiku Abubakar as running mate in 1999 as "the greatest mistake" of his political career. Atiku rejects the claim, insisting he chose "Nigeria over personal loyalty" by opposing...

Federal Government announces plans to begin a phased withdrawal of electricity subsidies from 2027 as part of sweeping power sector reforms. Power Minister Joseph Tegbe says the subsidy exit will be gradual, assuring Nigerians they will continue to...

New JAMB Registrar, Prof. Segun Aina, vows to dismantle examination malpractice networks and prosecute operators of admission fraud, impersonation and cybercrime. Board to deploy advanced technology, strengthen collaboration with security agencies and tighten monitoring of CBT centres to...

Nigeria's government is developing a framework to reduce the cost of capital without introducing new subsidies in a bid to stimulate private investment and economic growth. Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele also announced that a detailed report on savings...

Federal Government says savings from petrol and foreign exchange subsidy reforms have been channelled into debt servicing, wage increases, student loans, and other critical national obligations. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, pledges...

The WTO's Director-General, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, says Africa has a rare opportunity to benefit from global supply-chain diversification driven by geopolitical tensions. She urged countries to move beyond exporting raw materials and develop regional value chains. Okonjo-Iweala also...

United States to halt routine immigrant and non-immigrant visa processing at 25 diplomatic missions across Africa, including the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, effective August 1, 2026. Nigeria's routine visa applicants will now be processed through the U.S. Consulate...

Atiku Abubakar says President Tinubu should focus on fixing Nigeria's worsening economic and security crises instead of attacking political opponents. Former Vice President describes Tinubu's vow to "wrestle opponents to the finish" as the rhetoric of "a drowning...

President Tinubu says his administration has rescued Nigeria from the brink of bankruptcy, insisting that tough economic reforms have stabilised the economy and placed the country on the path to prosperity. The President said he expanded and strengthened...

President Tinubu condemns the killing of about 30 residents in Naridon Village, describing the attack as a barbaric assault on innocent civilians. Directs the Armed Forces, Police, and intelligence agencies to launch intensified operations to hunt down the...