Keyamo Gives Airlines One Week to Agree on Debt Repayment Plans

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has directed the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and other aviation agencies to secure realistic debt repayment schedules from airlines within one week. The directive followed an emergency stakeholders’ meeting convened by Keyamo on Thursday, August 13, 2026, to address outstanding issues in the aviation sector and... Read More

Africa News, Finance, Nigeria News

August 13, 2026

NAFDAC Tightens Safety Rules for Blood, Blood Products in Nigeria

ABUJA — The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced plans to strengthen regulatory oversight of blood and blood products in Nigeria, in a move aimed at protecting patients and improving access to safe, quality-assured and affordable blood. The agency said the initiative would strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system and reduce... Read More

Africa News

August 13, 2026

Nigeria Fails US Fiscal Transparency Test, Makes No Significant Progress — Report

ABUJA — Nigeria failed to meet the United States government’s minimum fiscal transparency requirements in 2025, according to the 2026 Fiscal Transparency Report released by the US Department of State. Nigeria was among 67 of the 140 governments assessed that failed to meet the minimum requirements for fiscal transparency during the review period covering January... Read More

Africa News, Featured, Finance, Nigeria News

August 13, 2026

Security: Nigeria Moves From Conflict Response to Prevention

ABUJA — The Federal Government and key stakeholders in Nigeria’s peacebuilding sector have begun work on a new National Peace Policy designed to shift the country from reacting to conflicts after they erupt to preventing them through early warning, coordination and timely intervention. The proposed policy is expected to build on efforts initiated in 2012... Read More

Africa News, Breaking News, Nigeria News

August 13, 2026

INEC Extends 2027 Governorship, Assembly Nomination Deadline

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to submit their candidates for the 2027 governorship and State House of Assembly elections to Tuesday, August 11. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, announced the extension in a statement issued in Abuja. Haruna... Read More

Africa News, Politics

August 13, 2026

ADA Gives INEC 48-Hour Ultimatum to Obey Court Order

The All Democratic Alliance (ADA) has given the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) a 48-hour ultimatum to comply with a Federal High Court order directing it to release an access code required for the association’s registration as a political party ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday, ADA... Read More

Africa News, Nigeria News, Politics

August 13, 2026

Osun Election: Adeleke Declares Friday Public Holiday, Mobilises Workers for Poll

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared Friday, August 14, 2026, a work-free day for public servants ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The decision is aimed at giving workers time to travel, where necessary, and make adequate preparations to exercise their constitutional right to vote. The declaration was contained in a memo issued by the... Read More

Africa News, Nigeria News, Politics

August 13, 2026

Airports Reopen as Aviation Unions Suspend Picketing Nationwide

Normal flight operations have resumed at Nigeria’s major airports after aviation unions suspended their picketing of airline operators, easing disruptions that left hundreds of passengers stranded and delayed. Operations resumed on Wednesday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, and the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, after unions called off the industrial action that disrupted... Read More

Africa News, Featured

August 13, 2026

State Police: Presidency Closes Public Submissions Today

The Presidency has announced that public submissions on the proposed National Policing Bill will close at 5pm on Thursday, August 13, 2026, urging Nigerians to submit their views on the planned establishment of state police. The Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Chairman of the Presidential Working Group on the National Policing... Read More

Africa News, Featured, Nigeria News, Police

August 13, 2026

INEC Reprints Osun Ballot Papers After Court Orders Inclusion of SDP Candidate

Two days before Saturday’s Osun State governorship election, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has commenced the reprinting of ballot papers and result sheets following a court order directing the inclusion of the Social Democratic Party candidate, Dr Francis Olugbenga Ajala, in the election. INEC, in a statement issued by the National Commissioner and Chairman... Read More

Africa News, Featured, Nigeria News, Politics

Keyamo Gives Airlines One Week to Agree on Debt Repayment Plans

NAFDAC Tightens Safety Rules for Blood, Blood Products in Nigeria

Nigeria Fails US Fiscal Transparency Test, Makes No Significant Progress — Report

Security: Nigeria Moves From Conflict Response to Prevention

INEC Extends 2027 Governorship, Assembly Nomination Deadline

ADA Gives INEC 48-Hour Ultimatum to Obey Court Order

Osun Election: Adeleke Declares Friday Public Holiday, Mobilises Workers for Poll

Airports Reopen as Aviation Unions Suspend Picketing Nationwide

State Police: Presidency Closes Public Submissions Today

INEC Reprints Osun Ballot Papers After Court Orders Inclusion of SDP Candidate

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