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Nigeria advances oil and gas targets through production

19 clusters · 82 sources · last updated about 4 hours ago

Latest: NNPC Ltd. aims to transform Nigeria into a global gas hub

Nigeria is pursuing ambitious energy targets, aiming for 3 million barrels of crude oil per day and 12 billion cubic feet of gas output daily by 2030. To drive this, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission

Nigeria housing and cement price developments

5 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Nigeria housing crisis worsens as cement prices soar

The Nigerian Federal Government has announced plans to establish building materials manufacturing hubs across various geopolitical zones to strengthen domestic supply chains and lower construction costs. However, the h

Nigeria political landscape intensifies ahead of 2027

10 clusters · 73 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Benue State political feud erupts after Peter Obi's convoy is blocked

Political activity in Nigeria is intensifying as the 2027 general elections approach, marked by significant party realignments and candidate announcements. In Kano, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has seen a major in

Nigeria digital data and cloud localization efforts

9 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: NITDA urges Nigerian Army to adopt AI and strategic data management

Nigeria is advancing efforts to localize cloud infrastructure and digital data to bolster economic sovereignty. On August 5, 2026, the National Sovereign Cloud Initiative was formalized through regulatory instruments sig

Nigeria 2027: APC rallies, Tinubu endorsements

56 clusters · 94 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: INEC warns of fines and jail for abusive 2027 campaign rhetoric

The All Progressives Congress (APC) keeps tightening its grip ahead of the 2027 presidential election. President Bola Tinubu’s Muslim‑Muslim ticket with former Borno governor Kashim Shettima continues to draw criticism f

Tributes to Boss Mustapha on 70th birthday

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Bola Tinubu urges Nigerians to prioritize public good over personal gain

Nigerian leaders and regional governors have issued tributes to former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, to mark his 70th birthday. President Bola Tinubu praised Mustapha as a “bridge-builder

Nigeria 2027 election campaigns begin amid economic strain

8 clusters · 70 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Nigerian Christian and Muslim youth groups sign peace accord

As Nigeria enters the campaign season for the January 2027 elections, President Bola Tinubu faces significant political pressure due to economic reforms. While the administration defends fuel subsidy removal and foreign

Nigeria energy sector development and challenges

3 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Nigeria power sector reforms urged to support economic recovery

Nigeria continues to navigate structural challenges and reform efforts within its energy sector. The power sector remains burdened by significant debt, with obligations estimated between ₦3.3 trillion and ₦4 trillion and

Nigeria homeland security strategic planning

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Nigeria security: Tinubu orders new national threat assessment and five-year defence plan

Nigeria has initiated a series of strategic efforts to overhaul its homeland security framework. In late July 2026, Major General Adeyinka Famadewa, the special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on homeland security, esta

Nigeria army expansion and pay rise under Tinubu

9 clusters · 71 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Nigerian Army expands from eight to twelve divisions

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s security overhaul continued through 2026. Following the July 2024 approval of a 28,000-troop increase, the army moved toward a twelve-division structure. By late July 2026, the restructuring

Nigeria livestock and dairy sector development

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Nigeria and Tanzania launch major livestock and dairy sector reforms

Nigeria has initiated localized efforts to expand its dairy and livestock capacity through state-level investments and national strategic reforms. In Jigawa State, a ₦7 billion programme was launched to introduce improv

Nigeria NEITI transparency efforts

4 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Nigeria praised by EITI for improved extractive sector transparency

In late July 2026, Nigeria’s federal government highlighted its commitment to extractive‑sector openness by launching a three‑day joint retreat for the National Stakeholders’ Working Group and the Nigeria Extractive Indu

Benue State political and security landscape

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Benue State faces history of political instability and attacks on governors

Benue State’s political landscape is characterized by a historical pattern of gubernatorial re-elections and persistent security challenges. Since the return to democracy in 1999, every governor in the state has successf