Saturday, November 14, 2026

Nigeria

November 4, 2026

U.S. court jails Nigerian building inspector Adebanjo Popoola six years for fraud

Mr Popoola “was so bold as to give 42% of the total funds disbursed under the City’s Stable Communities STL programme to his sister’s and his wife’s companies”, the memo stated.

Banjo Popoola
November 3, 2026

FG targets 20% increase in eye care workforce by 2030 

Mr Salako said Nigeria would mobilise domestic resources and strengthen collaboration with Commonwealth and international partners to achieve the targets.

A doctor/optometrist examining a patient’s eye.
November 3, 2026

Alleged Cyberbullying: SSS urges court to reject Sowore’s request to subpoena lead lawyer as witness

The SSS, through its lawyer, Kenneth Cyril-Ita, told Justice Mohammed Umar that Mr Sowore’s request was a ploy to delay his trial.

November 3, 2026

MAN ​‌⁠​‍‍⁠⁠‍‌⁠​‍‍⁠‌‍‌​unveils programme to reduce manufacturers’ energy costs

Mr Tegbe reiterated the government’s commitment to collaborating with manufacturers to address their electricity challenges.

Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN)
November 3, 2026

SSS, Sokoto govt plotting to trigger curfew to stop ADC campaign: Atiku

Mr Abubakar accused the Sokoto government and the SSS of attempts to impose a curfew and frustrate the party.

Atiku Abubakar
November 3, 2026

NSCDC conducts psychological evaluation for armed personnel in Abuja

Mr Odumosu urged officers and men to adhere strictly to the ethics of the corps in the discharge of duty.

NSCDC logo
November 3, 2026

NNPC eyes IPO, plans to sell up to 10% stake to Nigerians

The NNPC chief also disclosed that some Chinese companies had signalled interest in acquiring stakes in the state-owned oil company.

NNPCL
November 3, 2026

Evaluation key to achieving $1 trillion economy by 2030: FG

Mr Bagudu described evaluation as a critical instrument for translating Nigeria’s development ambitions into tangible improvements in citizens’ lives.

Atiku Bagudu
November 3, 2026

Senate ​‌⁠​‍‍⁠⁠‍‌⁠​‍⁠​‌‍‌​seeks review of Nigeria-China aviation agreement

Mr Ningi urged the federal government to encourage Nigerian airlines, including Air Peace, to operate direct flights to China.

Senate
November 3, 2026

Ondo police raid suspected fake dollar factory, arrest one, recover bags of notes

Mr Jimoh said the police traced one of the suspects, Peter Desmond, to Kiniso Village via Ajue.