The Ogun State government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Confederation of General Employers of Morocco (CGEM) to collaborate on power generation and distribution, education, housing, infrastructure, and port development. A statement on Wednesday revealed that Governor Dapo Abiodun signed on behalf of the State, while Mr. Ali Zerouali signed for the … Read more
The cost of importing premium motor spirit, popularly known as petrol, into Nigeria has increased to N885 per litre, up from N797 per litre recorded last week. The Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) confirmed this rise in its daily energy bulletin released on Wednesday. This marks an increase of N88 per litre within … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday charged the country’s judiciary to remain steadfast in the face of blackmail, saying as custodians of the law, the third arm of government must shun the temptation of tinkering with justice to serve parochial interests. Shettima reminded the judicial arm of government that it was an essential pillar of … Read more
Rivers State members of the National Assembly have pledged their unwavering support to the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, following the Supreme Court’s dismissal of Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s appeal regarding the legitimacy of the pro-Wike members of the House. The delegation, led by the lawmaker representing Rivers South-East, Senator Barry … Read more
Former presidential spokesman, Reno Omokri, has asserted that Nigeria offers unique opportunities that advanced nations such as the United States, Britain, and Canada do not provide their citizens. His remarks came in response to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) decision to implement the Federal Government-approved monthly allowance of ₦77,000 for corps members. In a … Read more
Ikenna Okehie, a Nigerian PhD student at Texas A&M University, has been elected as a Member at Large of the Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA) for the 2025-2026 term. His election marks a significant milestone, not just for him but for the growing presence of African scholars in global food science leadership. A … Read more
The deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Bayero, has called off his plan to hold a parallel Sallah durbar procession in the ancient city, following rising tensions between two rival claimants to the throne, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II and himself, who had both indicated intentions to host separate traditional durbar celebrations. In a broadcast on Wednesday … Read more
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has commended the judiciary for playing a crucial role in his survival during a 2023 plot to impeach him, describing the judiciary as the “last hope of the common man.” Naija News reports that he acknowledged that both divine intervention and the rule of law saved him during the political … Read more
The Senator representing Anambra Central at the Senate, Victor Umeh, has expressed his dismay over the rejection of a motion seeking to immortalize the late Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, who played a key role in Nigeria’s democratic history. On Wednesday, a motion raised by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe and co-sponsored by members of the minority caucus, particularly … Read more
Over a month after the federal government, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), and Organized Labour reached an agreement to reduce the telecommunications tariff hike from 50 percent to 35 percent, both the government and NCC have remained silent on the promised 15 percent reduction. Meanwhile, the telecommunications operators have proceeded with the full 50 percent … Read more
One-time Senator representing Bayelsa East in the 8th Senate on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ben Murray-Bruce, has rejected former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s claim that Senate President Godswill Akpabio is corrupt. Naija News reports that Atiku had in an interview with journalist Adesuwa Giwa-Osagie on Untold Stories, described Akpabio as corrupt since … Read more
A bill aimed at curbing the frequent defections of federal lawmakers from one political party to another has successfully passed its second reading in the House of Representatives. Naija News reports that the bill proposes a significant amendment to Section 68(1g) of the 1999 Constitution, requiring National Assembly members to officially resign from their political … Read more
An alleged plot aimed at compromising the 2027 general elections in Nigeria through the appointment of a “yes-man” as a successor to Professor Mahmood Yakubu, the current Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been uncovered. Naija News understands that Yakubu’s tenure is set to end in November this year, after completing two … Read more
US President Donald Trump has announced steep tariffs on auto imports and parts, provoking threats of retaliation from trading partners ahead of further promised trade levies next week. Wall Street slumped ahead of Trump’s Wednesday afternoon announcement, while the world’s top-selling automaker, Toyota plunged more than three percent. Japan’s government described the announcement as “extremely … Read more
The Patriots, a group of eminent Nigerians led by former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Emeka Anyaoku, is set to meet with the leadership of the National Assembly in April 2025 to discuss the urgent need for a new democratic Nigerian Constitution. Naija News learnt that the scheduled meeting will follow a previous meeting with President Bola Tinubu … Read more
A bill seeking to remove the immunity conferred on the vice president, governors, and their deputies has passed for second reading in the House of Representatives. The constitutional amendment bill sponsored by Hon. Solomon Bob was passed at plenary on Wednesday. Leading the debate, Bob said Section 308 of the 1999 Constitution conferred immunity on … Read more
The Leader of the National Consultative Front (NCF), Pat Utomi, has sharply criticized the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for its handling of the recall petition against the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, accusing the commission of “shameless” actions. Naija News reports that Utomi’s criticism comes at a time of rising controversy … Read more
A businessman, Okorie Sunday, who was arrested on March 19, 2025, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, with $578,000 in cash suddenly collapsed on Wednesday morning during his trial in court. The suspect was brought to the Federal High Court, Lagos, for his trial which commenced at 8.30 am. He was called into … Read more
What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 26th March, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira today in the black market? … Read more
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Thursday, 27th March, 2025 The Presidency has insisted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu did not remove but only suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. The Special Assistant to Tinubu on Social Media, Olusegun … Read more