Chinese oil firms in Niger race to return $5.2 billion in outstanding crude oil export revenues as authorities issue 45-day deadline
Niger has given Chinese oil companies 45 days to address alleged breaches of their petroleum agreements, including the repatriation of more than $5.2 billion in crude oil export revenues, as the military-led government increases pressure on its biggest oil-sector partner….
Nigerian lawmakers amend Federal Polytechnic Act, empower polytechnics to award bachelor’s degrees
The Senate on Thursday amended the Federal Polytechnic Act to empower federal polytechnics to award Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech. Hons.) degrees in science, engineering and technology-related programmes. The amendment followed the Senate’s decision to rescind its earlier position on the…
FG Reopens First Niger Bridge
The infrastructure was closed in September, 2026, to facilitate emergency maintenance and rehabilitation works by the Federal Ministry of Works. The Federal Government has reopened the First Niger Bridge to vehicular traffic, six weeks after it announced the planned closure…
Ghana-based businessman Igbasan joins Tinubu’s 2027 Presidential Campaign Council
Ghana-based businessman and youth leader, Olatunde Gideon Igbasan, has been inaugurated as a member of the Youth Mobilisation Directorate of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2027 Presidential Campaign Council. Igbasan, popularly known as Tula Mania,…
Elon Musk unveils Tesla Roadster that flips mid-air and lands safely
Tesla has unveiled its long-awaited next-generation Roadster in a dramatic demonstration that showed the electric sports car driving upside down, launching into the air, performing a mid-air flip and landing safely. The unveiling took place on October 15, 2026, at…
Nigeria, 14 Other Countries Elected To UN Human Rights Council
The country’s last membership tenure in the UNHRC ended in 2020. But in February, Nigeria declared interest in a Council seat. Nigeria is among 15 countries elected to the 47-member United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for a three-year term….
Kenya overtakes Ethiopia as East Africa’s largest economy after five years of trailing
Kenya has reclaimed its position as East Africa’s largest economy, overtaking Ethiopia after five years in which its neighbour held the regional lead. According to the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) figures, Kenya’s economy was valued at about $135.92 billion…
Nigerian Passport Climbs to 92nd in Global Ranking*
Nigerian Passport Climbs to 92nd in Global Ranking The Nigerian passport has climbed to 92nd position globally in the latest Henley Passport Index released in October 2026, with holders able to access 45 destinations without obtaining a visa in advance….
Popular Osun-Born Singer, Toluwanisings Reportedly Dies
Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, has reportedly passed on. The Osun-born singer’s death was announced by Pelumi Olajengbesi on Wednesday. Olajengbesi, who expressed concern over the death of young Nigerians in a post on Instagram,…
Uganda Airlines Celebrates Captain Rita Nasirumbi As First Female Captain
Uganda Airlines has celebrated Captain Rita Nasirumbi for making history as Uganda’s and the airline’s first female captain. The milestone was marked as a significant achievement for Uganda Airlines and a major moment for women in the aviation industry. Captain…