Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Nigerian news

July 9, 2026

Lagos assembly endorses Tinubu’s state police move

Speaker Mudashiru Obasa said ongoing security measures had strengthened efforts against kidnapping, terrorism, banditry and other violent crimes.

Lagos State Assembly
July 8, 2026

ADC bars state chapters from receiving court processes, engaging lawyers

Mr Abdullahi said the party received reports that court processes relating to the ADC were being served on state chapters across the country.

African Democratic Party (ADC)
July 8, 2026

Naira further depreciates, loses N3.32 against dollar at official market

Data from the official website of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) revealed that the naira lost N3.32.

Naira and Dollar
July 8, 2026

NDC senatorial candidate blames civic apathy for Nigeria’s crises

Mr Orette criticised the growing culture of celebrating politicians rather than evaluating their competence.

Nigerian Map
July 8, 2026

IMF projects 3.0% global growth in 2026, 4.1% for Nigeria

The report noted that oil-importing and non-resource-intensive economies would be more adversely affected by higher energy and food prices.

International Monetary Fund (IMF)
July 8, 2026

Air Peace expands routes with Embraer E175

The disclosure was made in a statement by the airline’s spokesperson, Efe Osifo-Whiskey, on Wednesday in Lagos.

Embraer E175 aircraft
July 8, 2026

30 vessels laden with petroleum products, other items expected at Lagos ports

The authority said the vessels are expected between July 8 and July 20.

Lagos Port
July 8, 2026

30 suspects arrested in Delta criminal hideouts, brothels’ raid

Mr Edafe said the offences committed by the suspects are punishable under Sections 223 and 224 of the Criminal Code Law of Delta State.

Police
July 8, 2026

Gombe farmers decry inadequate rainfall threatening food production

Mr Kwami said that the unpredictability and rainfall pattern were a source of concern to the farmers.

Nigerian farmers
July 8, 2026

NCC seeks transparent pricing framework for fibre infrastructure sharing

Mr Olabiyi said that one of the most persistent challenges was the substantial cost associated with civil engineering works required for fibre deployment.

Nigerian Communications Commission