Nigeria Update

24-hour electricity nationwide impossible within four years – Obi

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has said it is not feasible to…

FG, Access Bank push AI adoption to drive Nigeria’s $1tn economy

The Federal Government and Access Bank Plc have identified artificial intelligence and digital financial…

How survival instincts drive Nigerians amid economic hardship – Artist Abdul

Mixed-media artist, Abdulsalam Abdul, has said that worsening economic conditions have forced many Nigerians…

AMVCA-nominated documentary NATA begins university tour with UNILAG screening

Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards-nominated documentary NATA (Not Addressing This Anymore) has launched its…

Kissing scenes doesn’t destroy marriages, says Nollywood filmmaker

Nollywood filmmaker, Biodun Stephen, has rejected suggestions that romantic scenes in films contribute to…

Gov Lawal retains deputy Mummuni as running mate for 2027 election

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has confirmed that his deputy, Mani Malam Mummuni, will…

FG trains nearly 300,000 Nigerians in skills development to boost economy

The Federal Government has revealed that close to 300,000 Nigerians have benefited from its…

Filmmaker blames lack of investment for Kannywood’s slow growth

Nollywood and Kannywood filmmaker, Uzee Usman, has highlighted poor sponsorship and limited investment as…

FG plans N729bn bond issuance to clear verified power sector debts

The Federal Government has announced plans to raise N729 billion through a second bond…

Obi reveals details of meeting with Swiss envoy

Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has disclosed details of his…

Tinubu names Fayose REA board chairman, appoints 26 to federal agencies

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 26 individuals to leadership positions across…

2027: US worried about Nigeria’s Muslim-Muslim ticket, says Kwankwaso

Vice-presidential candidate of the National Democratic Coalition, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said the United States…

Tinubu signs executive order to strengthen regulation of virtual assets

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the Presidential Executive Order on Virtual Assets Coordination,…

Yobe approves N73.3bn for agriculture, Infrastructure, empowerment projects

The Yobe State Government has approved a total of N73.3 billion for the execution…

Lagos approves unified 2026/2027 academic calendar for public, private schools

The Lagos State Government has approved a harmonised academic calendar for the 2026/2027 session,…