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Nigeria ‘Sixth Biggest Contributor’ to Global Growth in 2026 – IMF

Nigeria is expected to rank as the world’s sixth-largest contributor to global economic growth in 2026, according to new data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF says Africa’s biggest economy will account for 1.5% of global real GDP growth next

February 1, 2026

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Why a Five-Year-Old US Grant is Suddenly Trending in Nigeria

A burst of online excitement this week around Sungbo’s Eredo, one of Africa’s largest ancient monuments, has been driven not by a new discovery or fresh funding, but by a reminder. On 28 January, the US Mission in Nigeria marked what it

January 29, 2026

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Nigeria’s Grid Collapse: More Than a Power Cut

Nigeria’s national electricity grid collapsed again on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, cutting power across large parts of the country and deepening a sense of exhaustion among citizens for whom blackouts have become a constant feature of daily life rather than an occasional

January 27, 2026

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Nigeria Army Officers to Face Coup Charges

The Nigerian military has confirmed that some of the 16 officers detained last year are to face trial over an alleged attempt to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government. The confirmation comes after the conclusion of investigations into allegations of indiscipline and

January 26, 2026

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Times Higher Education Lists 24 Nigerian Universities in Global Ranking

For the first time, 24 Nigerian universities have been listed in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject. Released on the 21 of January 2026, the listing makes Nigeria the most represented in Sub-Saharan Africa. The rankings cover 11

January 23, 2026

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Army Denies Mutiny Threat Amid Pay Rumours

The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports suggesting soldiers threatened mutiny over salaries and allowances, calling the claims “false and misleading.” In a statement on Monday, Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, said the rumours, widely circulated online, were based

January 19, 2026

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How Nigerian Trader’s Data Sparked US Air Strikes in Sokoto

A US air strike in Sokoto State over the Christmas period was reportedly influenced by intelligence supplied not by a government agency, but by a Nigerian trader in Onitsha. Emeka Umeagbalasi, a screwdriver trader and founder of the small NGO Intersociety, is

January 19, 2026

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Retired Nigerian Soldiers Scramble for Food

A video showing retired Nigerian military personnel struggling to collect food during an official ceremony in Abuja has gone viral, prompting renewed debate about conditions of service and post-retirement welfare in the armed forces. The footage was recorded on Thursday during events

January 16, 2026

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Nigeria Defence Minister Warns Gumi Against Supporting Terrorists

Nigeria’s Defence Minister, retired Lieutenant General Christopher Musa, has warned Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmed Gumi and others against portraying bandits as part of a wider northern brotherhood. General Musa, in a statement issued on Wednesday in Maiduguri, cautioned Nigerians against supporting terrorists

January 14, 2026

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Nigeria to Appoint Five New Permanent Secretaries

The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF) has announced plans to appoint five new Permanent Secretaries to fill current and upcoming vacancies in Adamawa, Ogun, Kano, Bayelsa, and Enugu states. In a circular dated 12 January

January 14, 2026

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Nigeria ‘Sixth Biggest Contributor’ to Global Growth in 2026 – IMF

Nigeria’s Grid Collapse: More Than a Power Cut

Nigeria Army Officers to Face Coup Charges

Times Higher Education Lists 24 Nigerian Universities in Global Ranking

Army Denies Mutiny Threat Amid Pay Rumours

How Nigerian Trader’s Data Sparked US Air Strikes in Sokoto

Retired Nigerian Soldiers Scramble for Food

Nigeria Defence Minister Warns Gumi Against Supporting Terrorists

Nigeria to Appoint Five New Permanent Secretaries

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