September 17, 2026
Nigeria Begins Review of 2025 Tax Laws Ahead of 2027 Finance Bill
Nigeria has begun a six-week review of its 2025 tax laws, focusing on VAT, withholding tax, capital gains, multiple taxation and compliance.
September 17, 2026
ECOWAS Biometric Card Moves Toward Wider Border Acceptance
Seven ECOWAS countries have deployed the biometric identity card as the bloc works toward mutual acceptance at West African borders by December 2026.
September 17, 2026
Nigeria, Chad Deepen Digital Cooperation on Fibre and AI
Nigeria and Chad are expanding digital cooperation, with proposed fibre connectivity, AI, cybersecurity and digital public infrastructure projects.
September 17, 2026
Nigeria Targets $750 Million Investment With New Cloud Policy
Nigeria has launched a National Digital Cloud Policy aimed at attracting up to $750 million in private investment into cloud and data infrastructure within 24 months, as the Federal Government…
September 17, 2026
Five Suspected Ansaru Members Face Trial Over Oyo School Abduction
Five suspected Ansaru members have pleaded not guilty over the alleged abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State as their terrorism trial begins in Abuja.
September 17, 2026
Dangote Refinery IPO Rush Overwhelms Nigerian Investment Apps
The rush to buy shares in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has overwhelmed several Nigerian digital investment platforms, exposing the pressure that mass retail participation can place on the country's rapidly…
September 17, 2026
Ondo Suspected Poisonous Drink Death Toll Rises to 49 as Crisis Spreads to Irele
The death toll linked to the consumption of suspected poisonous alcoholic and herbal drinks in Ondo State has risen to 49, while about 170 people have been affected, according to…
September 16, 2026
Nigeria, Serbia Renew Commitment to Stronger Bilateral Relations
Nigeria and Serbia have renewed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations after Nigeria's newly accredited non-resident ambassador to Serbia presented his Letters of Credence to Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić in…
September 16, 2026
Tungamaje Demolitions: Reps Set to Hear Army, FCTA and Residents Over Abuja Land Dispute
The long-running dispute over demolitions in Tungamaje, Abuja, is heading back to the National Assembly, with the Nigerian Army, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and representatives of affected communities…
September 16, 2026
Army Says N350m in Terrorist-Linked Funds Intercepted, Over 500 Weapons Recovered in North-East
The outgoing commander of Nigeria's North-East Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Abubakar Abdulsalam, says troops intercepted more than N350 million linked to terrorist financiers and recovered more…