Illegal Mining: Court deports 4 Chinese from Nigeria, forfeits N134 million to FG 

The Federal High Court, Jos, Plateau State has ordered the deportation of four convicted Chinese: Liang Quin Yong, Wang Huajie, Zhong Jiajing and Long Kechong over their illegal mining of solid minerals in the state. Justice Dorcas V. Agishi ordered that …

Nigeria formally becomes member of European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to boost private sector growth 

Nigeria has been formally admitted as a member of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to enhance private sector access to foreign capital. This development is expected to significantly boost private sector access to international …

Why Starlink internet speed is slower in Nigeria compared to other African countries 

A report by broadband intelligence firm Ookla has detailed the speeds of Starlink Internet in Sub-Saharan Africa, with Nigeria emerging among countries getting slower speeds from the satellite service. According to the report, Starlink average speed in …

Nigeria’s FX reserves gain $364 million in two weeks, first steady climb since January peak 

Nigeria’s external reserves have recorded a sustained rebound for the first time in 2025, rising by $364 million between April 30 and May 14, 2025. This marks the first consistent two-week upward trend in the country’s foreign reserves since they peaked on …

Expert Seeks More Haematologists, Stem Cell Centres In Nigeria

Share A Professor of Haematology and Blood Transfusion at Edo University Iyamho,  Marcellinus Uchechukwu Nwagu, has urged the federal government to establish stem cell transplantation centres in each of the six geopolitical zones to make the service more …

Konexa, Climate Fund Managers and Norfund sign agreement to scale renewable energy infrastructure in Nigeria

Konexa, a UK-based energy developer and investor, Climate Fund Managers , a climate-focused investment manager and Norfund, the Norwegian development finance institution, have signed a Development Funding Agreement  to support the next phases of Konexa’s …

Sun King, IFC, And Stanbic IBTC Bank Close $80 Million Debt Facility To Expand Solar Access In Nigeria

Yiaga opposes bill to make voting compulsory in Nigeria

Yiaga Africa, an election observation and civic advocacy organisation, has rejected a proposed bill seeking to make voting compulsory for Nigerians of voting age. The Executive Director of Yiaga Africa, Samson Itodo, gave the organisation’s position on the …

Nigeria attracted $300m investment commitment in creative sector — Minister

Nigeria’s Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, said the country attracted a $300 million investment commitment in the creative sector. Musawa disclosed this at the 2025 Ministerial Briefing in Abuja on Friday. According to her, …

Confidential Reports Raise Concerns Over Biosafety Practices at U.S. Military Lab in Nigeria

Confidential reports have raised serious questions about biosafety lapses at the U.S. Army Medical Research Center – Africa (USAMRICA), a U.S. military biomedical research facility located in Nigeria. According to multiple internal documents submitted to …