Sunday, November 15, 2026

Nigeria

October 13, 2026

Ribadu tasks security agencies, contractors to strengthen protection of Nigeria’s oil, gas assets

Mr Audi noted that several officers found guilty of misconduct in the Niger Delta were dismissed.

Nuhu Ribadu
October 13, 2026

FG to launch project WHEAT-NESS to bolster local wheat industry

The minister said the Made-in-Nigeria campaign would promote consumer confidence.

October 13, 2026

U.S. report alleges North Koreans, Chinese in forced labour in Nigeria

The NAPTIP told The Gazette that the agency didn’t receive any intelligence on North Koreans and Chinese in forced labour in Nigeria.

October 13, 2026

Davido submits multiple entries for 2027 Grammy Awards consideration 

The submissions come as the Recording Academy begins first-round voting for the 2027 Grammys, scheduled to run from October 12 to 22.

Davido
October 13, 2026

Dangote Refinery posts $22.5 billion revenue in Q3, $4.7 billion profit in nine months

The company’s cash balances climbed to $6.69 billion from $809.5 million.

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals
October 13, 2026

2.3 million litres of petroleum products recovered, 70 suspects arrested in Q3: Navy 

Mr Folorunsho said that the navy would continue to strengthen cooperation with host communities and other relevant stakeholders.

Nigerian Navy
October 13, 2026

Wike mocks Amaechi over Cross River town hall meeting attendance

Mr Wike stated, “I have always told you people, 2027 will be totally different from 2023.”

Nyesom Wike and Rotimi Amaechi
October 13, 2026

Nigerian Adebayo Maoli arrested in Canada for allegedly exposing himself to three women inside train, elevator

Mr Maoli was charged with two counts of indecent act and one count of sexual assault as investigators suspect that there could be more victims.

Adebayo Maoli
October 13, 2026

WHO unveils tuberculosis research toolkit for pregnant, lactating mothers

Ms Kasaeva said, “Pregnant and lactating women continue to be underrepresented in TB research.”

LOCAL PREGNANT WOMEN
October 13, 2026

Exchange Programmes to Streaming Deals: U.S. honours Nigerian creatives building Hollywood-Nollywood pipeline

“U.S. government exchange programmes are not simply about what happens during the exchange,” Mr Hudspeth said. “Their real impact is what happens when participants return home.”

(L-R) Emmy award-winning visual development artist Uzoma Dunkwu; award-winning producer and Global Media Makers alumnus Josh Olaoluwa; celebrated actor and International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) alumnus Richard Mofe-Damijo; U.S. Consul General Brandon Hudspeth; Chioma Ude, Founder and Executive Director of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF); award-winning filmmaker Kunle Afolayan; and Olugbenga Jacobs and Olusoji Jacobs, sons of the late veteran actor Olu Jacobs, during the "Reel Connections from Hollywood to Nollywood" creative industries reception in Lagos.