Regional News

Nigeria boat accident in Niger state kills over 60, many missing | Africanews A tragic boat accident in Nigeria’s north-central Niger State has left at least 60 people dead, with many more still missing, after an overloaded vessel capsized on Tuesday morning. The disaster occurred near the Gausawa community in Borgu around 11 a.m. local time when the wooden boat, carrying over 100 passengers, struck a submerged tree stump and overturned, throwing everyone into the water. Most of the victims were women and children, officials confirmed.

At least 13 drown fleeing armed men in northwest Nigeria | Reuters MAIDUGURI, Nigeria, Aug 30 (Reuters) – At least 13 people died and more than 20 were missing in northwestern Nigeria’s Zamfara State after the boat they crowded aboard to escape an attack by armed men sank in a river, local residents and officials said on Saturday. Zamfara is an epicentre of attacks by armed men, known locally as bandits, amid a surge across Africa’s most populous country in recent months of factional bloodshed that often involves Islamist militias or criminal gangs.

30 houses razed in fresh Plateau attack – Daily Trust Over 300 persons have been displaced, and 30 houses destroyed, following a series of gunmen attacks in communities across Qua’an Pan LGA of Plateau State. Our correspondent reports that while no lives were lost, the attacks have caused significant havoc to farmers, with many barns destroyed. The latest attacks came six days after four herders were killed and one other injured in Fili village, Doemak district, of same Qua’an Pan LGA. Herders in the area told Daily Trust that the incident

 Boko Haram terrorists kill five farmers in Borno At least five farmers were reported killed by Boko Haram insurgents on Saturday in Goshe, a community in the Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. Sources said the victims were working on their farms in the morning when the insurgents attacked them. Junaid Jibrin, a legislative aide to the district’s senator, Muhammad Ndume, commented on the attacks in a Facebook post. “A dark cloud has once again fallen on the Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. By mid-morning on Saturday, while innocent farmers were simply tilling their land in search of daily sustenance, suspected Boko Haram

Burkina Faso parliament passes law outlawing LGBTQ practices | Reuters Sept 2 (Reuters) – Burkina Faso’s transitional parliament passed legislation outlawing conduct deemed to promote LGBTQ practices, introducing fines, prison sentences and sanctions for persons convicted, its justice minister said. The Persons and Family Code law, making Burkina Faso the latest in a series of African countries to criminalise lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender activity, also tightens rules on nationality and stateless people.

2030 Commonwealth Games to be held in India or Nigeria after formal bids | Reuters Sept 1 (Reuters) – India and Nigeria submitted formal proposals to host the centenary 2030 Commonwealth Games by the August 31 deadline, Commonwealth Sport announced on Monday. Canada, who hosted the first Commonwealth Games in 1930 in Hamilton, was expected to be in the running but did not bid.

Troops Kill 12 Terrorists, Recover Arms In Borno • Channels Television Troops of Joint Task Force, North East ‘Operation Hadin Kai’ (OPHK) have killed 12 suspected members of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists after operations at various locations of Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State. Mafa in Borno Central Senatorial District is about 59.8kms drive from Maiduguri, the state capital. The operation followed Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms of the Air Component Command, which provided real-time intelligence to guide precision strikes and troop manoeuvres.

Mali: Ségou region curfew extended by 30 days amid rising violence | Africanews Authorities in Mali’s central Ségou region on Tuesday have extended a nighttime curfew in place since June by another 30 days, after a new wave of violence in the area.  The prolonged curfew took effect on 3 September and runs to 2 October, between midnight and 5 am.  The Ségou governor first installed a local 30-day curfew in June, originally applying between 9 pm and 6 am. The latest extension of the measure came after armed men killed the mayor of the rural town of Dogofry on Saturday. Local sources attributed the murder to traditional Dozo hunters.

Resident Doctors Threaten Nationwide Strike Over Unpaid Dues The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors on Monday issued a 10-day ultimatum to the Federal Government and relevant agencies to meet its welfare demands, warning that its members would embark on a nationwide strike if nothing is done before the deadline. The doctors, in a communiqué signed by NARD President, Dr. Tope Osundara; General Secretary, Dr. Oluwasola Odunbaku; and Publicity and Social Secretary, Dr. Omoha Amobi, said the decision

Africa CDC, WHO unveil continental plan to eliminate cholera | Premium Times Nigeria The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) Africa region, in collaboration with African Union Member States, have launched a Continental Cholera Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan for 2025–2026. The plan, announced by Africa CDC in a LinkedIn post on Friday, seeks to reduce cholera deaths by 90 per cent and eliminate the disease in more than 20 countries by 2030.

N/East govs present demands to Tinubu – Daily Trust Governors from the North East yesterday presented a list of security and infrastructure demands to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who assured them that his administration would take concrete steps to address their concerns. Led by Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, the governors met with the president at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where they emphasised the peculiar challenges of the region, including

Kano Hisbah arrests suspected human trafficker with 12 women – Daily Trust The Kano State Hisbah Command has arrested a suspected human trafficker (name withheld) at a motor park with 12 women suspected to be victims of human trafficking, about to depart for Lagos. This was disclosed in a statement by the Deputy Commander General (DCG) of Hisbah, Sheikh Mujahideen Aminuddeen. The DCG revealed that Hisbah operatives, led by OC motor parks Muhammad Bashir, arrested the agent, who was said to be from Borno State, boarding a vehicle to Lagos together with the suspected victims.

Africa under cyber attack: who’s really safe online? | Africanews Cybercrime affects millions of people across the African continent. As the digital landscape continues to expand across the globe, Africa has also seen some dark underbelly of online scams. Interpol announced on 22 August it had orchestrated a major cybercrime crackdown, leading to the arrest of 1,209 suspects across Africa and the recovery of nearly $97.4 million. Operation Serengeti 2.0, as the crackdown was dubbed, brought together investigators from 18 African countries and the United Kingdom to fight harmful cybercrimes including inheritance scams, ransomware and

Nigeria records increased deaths, fewer cases of Lassa Fever- NCDC Nigeria has recorded a decline in new confirmed cases of Lassa fever, although fatalities linked to the disease remain troublingly high. Latest data released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) on Wednesday, shows that three new confirmed cases were recorded in epidemiological week 34, compared to five cases reported in the previous week.

Bauchi sodomists face prosecution as victims carry the scars Amina, the mother of 12-year-old Alameen*, noticed a change in his behaviour. The playful and active child who once roamed the streets of Nursing Quarters in Bauchi Town, Bauchi State, had become withdrawn and flinched at sudden movements. This sudden change made Mrs Amina worried. When washing his underwear, she found faeces, which was shocking as that hadn’t happened since he was much younger. When she examined him, she discovered festering wounds and sores around his anus, which were damaged to the extent that he could not control his bowels.

Abuja-Kaduna Train Derailment: Injured Passengers Rise to 20 The Nigerian Railway Corporation has revised its initial report on the Abuja-Kaduna train derailment, which occurred last Tuesday between Kubwa and Asham stations. Contrary to its earlier claim of seven injuries, the NRC now confirms that 20 passengers sustained varying degrees of injuries in the incident. However, NRC’s Managing Director, Dr Kayode Opeifa, stated that efforts to recover the derailed train have seen significant progress. He noted that as of September 2, engineers

Fears over divided opposition and instability, as Cameroon heads to the polls Ahead of Cameroon’s 12 October presidential election, the opposition remains divided, despite agreement on the need to unite behind a candidate to face off against President Paul Biya, who is seeking an eighth term. Meanwhile, the United Nations has sounded the alarm over whether tensions in the country will make free elections impossible.

NAF Airstrikes Eliminate 15+ Terrorists in Borno Hideout The Nigerian Air Force says it has killed more than 15 terrorists in an airstrike on a hideout in the Sambisa Forest area of Borno State. In a statement issued on Thursday by its spokesperson, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the force said the operation was carried out on September 3, 2025, by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai. According to him, the strike targeted an enclave west of Zuwa, identified through intelligence and surveillance as a hideout for

Poor Funding Hinders Effective Sea Policing – Nigerian Navy The Nigerian Navy has spotlighted poor funding as a major hindrance to effective sea policing by the Navy. The Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Gregory Oamen, disclosed this on Wednesday in Lagos while speaking at the 3rd MARAN Annual Lecture MAMAL 2025. The event organised by the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria was themed, ‘Addressing the burden of war risk insurance on Nigeria’s maritime trade’.

‘Beware of 419!’: how a playwright delved into Nigerian scams – and what it taught him about money | Art and design | The Guardian Inua Ellams was walking through the streets of Lagos, the bustling former capital of Nigeria, when he began noticing a recurring phrase, spray-painted on to the sides of homes. “This house is not for sale,” it read. “Beware of 419.” The number refers to section four, chapter 19 of the Nigerian criminal code, which specifically deals with fraud – obtaining goods or property by false pretences – and the warnings were painted on houses to deter conmen who would access empty properties and sell them without the owner’s consent.

NGX Sheds N367bn in Weekly Losses, Downturn Deepens The Nigerian Stock Exchange closed Wednesday under pressure, losing a total of N367bn as investors continued to react to market volatility. At the close of the day’s trading session, the All-Share Index shed 623.41 points, representing a 0.45 per cent decline, to close at 138,157.14. The weekly performance reflected a 2.19 per cent loss, while the month-to-date decline stood at 5.25 per cent. Despite the setbacks, the market still recorded a year-to-date gain of 34.23 per cent.

Nigeria Aims to Halve Road Crash Deaths by 2030 Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for concrete and collaborative efforts to reduce road crash fatalities and injuries in Nigeria by 50 percent by the year 2030. Shettima urged stakeholders to embrace global best practices and implement realistic strategies to enhance safety on the nation’s highways. He made the call as the 8th Annual Lecture Series of the Federal Road Safety Corps on Wednesday in Abuja.

BII Invests $7.5M in Babban Gona for Nigerian Farmers | Food British International Investment, the United Kingdom’s development finance institution and impact investor, has announced a $7.5 m debt investment in Nigerian agri-tech platform Babban Gona to enhance food security and strengthen climate resilience for smallholder farmers in northern Nigeria. Announcing the commitment in Lagos during a media parley on Tuesday, BII said the funding is targeted at tackling key barriers limiting smallholder farmers, including poor access to finance,

Ex-soldiers resume protest over unpaid entitlements – Daily Trust Many retired soldiers yesterday resumed their protest in Abuja against what they described as government’s failure to pay their entitlements. They also alleged that the military had started ejecting them from barracks without paying their parking allowances. They had, on August 4, 2025, suspended their protest following assurances by officials of the Ministries of Defence and Finance that their entitlements would be paid by August 10.

 Tax law: Nigerians to pay additional N45 per liter of pertrol – Daily Trust Nigerians buying petrol will pay additional N45 for each litre of fuel they purchase come 2026 if the price remains unchanged at the rate of N900. This is due to the provision of a five percent surcharge in the 2025 Nigeria Tax Administration Act on refined petroleum products in a bid to promote the use of clean energy.

Troops Kill 13 B/Haram Insurgents after Failed Ambush in Borno – Northern Nigerian Express Nigerian troops killed 13 Boko Haram insurgents after repelling a failed ambush with improvised explosive devices on a military convoy near Kareto, Borno State, the army said Wednesday. The attack happened as soldiers escorting humanitarian trucks along the Gubio–Damasak road came under fire following the detonation of two IEDs.

 Peace and Security

Africa now global epicentre of terrorism – UN – Yerwa Express News United Nations, UN, has warned that Africa, especially West Africa and the Sahel, has overtaken the Middle East as the new hub of global terrorism, accounting for the highest fatalities and most terrorised countries in 2024. The UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, Leonardo Simão, raised the alarm on Wednesday in Abuja.

West Africa Terrorism: 1,364 Child Soldiers, 14,000 Schools The United Nations has decried the deepening humanitarian impact of terrorism in West Africa and the Sahel, revealing that 1,364 children were recruited by armed groups in 2024, while more than 14,000 schools were shut due to insecurity. UN Under Secretary-General and Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, Leonardo Simão, disclosed this on Wednesday at the Regional Conference on Combating Emerging Terrorist Groups and Strengthening Sustainable Security in the ECOWAS Region and the Sahel, in Abuja.

Troops Rescue 23 Kidnap Victims in Sokoto, Adamawa Operations – PRNigeria News Troops of the Nigerian military, in separate operations across Sokoto and Adamawa States, have rescued 23 kidnapped victims, including 17 girls abducted by bandits and six persons seized by suspected Boko Haram insurgents, PRNigeria learnt. In Sokoto, troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, working in synergy with police tactical teams and local vigilantes, stormed Bargaja village in Isa Local Government Area on August 31 after armed bandits attacked the community.

FG, Sokoto govt urged to tackle banditry to prevent ethnic clashes – Daily Trust The member representing Yabo-Shagari Federal Constituency of Sokoto State, Umar Yusuf Yabo, has appealed to both the Sokoto and the federal governments to urgently address the worsening security crisis plaguing his constituency before it escalates into ethnic conflicts. The call follows a series of deadly attacks by armed bandits on several communities in Shagari Local Government Area, which have displaced scores of residents.

 Declare state of emergency on insecurity in North, NEF urges Tinubu – Daily Trust The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has urged President Bola Tinubu to immediately declare a state of emergency in Northern Nigeria, citing escalating insecurity that has devastated lives, crippled economic activities, and threatened national stability. In a communiqué signed by its spokesperson, Prof. Abubakar Jiddere, the forum expressed grave concern over the “relentless wave of violent attacks, abductions, and killings” across the region, stressing that the Federal Government can no longer afford to delay decisive action.

Nigeria Records 775 Terrorism Convictions in Eight Phases of Trials – Gen. Laka – PRNigeria News The National Counter Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Adviser (NCTC-ONSA), says Nigeria has secured 775 convictions from eight phases of terrorism-related trials. National Coordinator of the Centre, Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at the opening of a regional conference on Combating Emerging Terrorist Groups and Strengthening Sustainable Security in the ECOWAS Region and the Sahel.

Insecurity: Tinubu directs immediate review of security operations in Katsina President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday in Abuja, said the armed forces will deploy more advanced military hardware and surveillance gadgets in Katsina State to halt the recent spate of attacks on innocent citizens by bandits. The President, who received a delegation of eminent citizens of the state led by Governor Dikko Radda at the State House, said the federal government will consider the operations of a state police, and further equip recently deployed forest guards.

Nigeria Defiant Against Trump’s Trade Tariffs | Tinubu President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday said his administration will remain resilient and has no fear of the trade policy direction of U.S. President Donald Trump, particularly tariffs targeting Nigerian exports. Tinubu made the remarks when he received in audience members of The Buhari Organisation led by former Governor of Nasarawa State,  Sen. Tanko Almakura, who paid him a solidarity visit at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

Nigerian lawmaker cautions against labelling Boko Haram as anti-Christian sect Borno South Senator, Ali Ndume, has cautioned against portraying Boko Haram as a religious terrorist group specifically targeting Christians in North-eastern Nigeria. Mr Ndume, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), made the remarks in a statement on Wednesday while reacting to reports suggesting that the insurgents are primarily after Christians in Borno and other states in the region.

69 days after launch: Farmers await FG’s tractors – Daily Trust Sixty nine days after the federal government launched 2,000 tractors and other implements for mechanised farming, they are yet to be distributed to farmers, Daily Trust reports. This has sparked outrage among farmers’ groups who expressed concerns that this year’s wet season is slipping away. This is just as the governors of the six North-East states have called for subsidies on farm inputs in order to avert a potential food crisis across the country.

 DSS arraigns 9 prime suspects in connection with Benue, Plateau killings – Daily Trust The Department of State Services (DSS), on Wednesday, arraigned nine suspects arrested in connection with the recent killings that happened in both Benue and Plateau states before a Federal High Court in Abuja over their alleged complicity. The suspects, who have been in the custody of the secret police while undergoing interrogation, were named as defendants in six separate charges.

 Troops Neutralize Dozens of Terrorists, Arrest Logistics Suppliers in North-East Offensives – PRNigeria News Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have recorded major successes in ongoing counter-terrorism operations across the North-East, neutralizing more than 20 terrorists and arresting several of their logistics suppliers and collaborators. According to a statement by Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force OPHK, the week-long offensives were conducted between 23 and 30 August 2025, with ground troops supported by the Air Component and local security outfits.

NCTC Urges Forensic and Non-Military Strategies in Regional Fight Against Terrorism – PRNigeria News The National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Major General Adamu Garba Laka, has called for the adoption of forensic and non-military strategies to strengthen the fight against emerging terrorist groups in West Africa. He made the call on Wednesday at the opening of the Regional Conference on Combating Emerging Terrorist Groups and Strengthening Sustainable Security in the ECOWAS Region and the Sahel, held at Nigeria’s National Counter Terrorism Centre in Abuja.

Security Forces Destroy IPOB/ESN Camp in Anambra Intelligence-led Operation – PRNigeria News A combined team of security operatives has destroyed a camp belonging to suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Aguluezechukwu community, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State. The operation, carried out on Tuesday morning, was said to have been based on actionable intelligence regarding the group’s activities in the area.

Nigeria Needs Peace Education, Community Investment to Tackle Extremism – PAVE Network  – PRNigeria News The Chairman of the National Steering Committee of the Partnership Against Violent Extremism (PAVE) Network, Jaye Gaskia, has said Nigeria must invest more in peace education and community development if it truly wants to prevent and counter violent extremism. Speaking at the two-day Media Capacity Building, Roundtable Dialogue, and Flag-Off of the Media in PCVE Network in Abuja, Gaskia stressed that violent extremism is not merely a security challenge but a developmental one.

CDS Musa Launches Operation Enduring Peace, Tasks Troops to ‘Win Peace, Not Just War’ – PRNigeria News The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has officially unveiled Operation Enduring Peace to replace Operation Safe Haven in Plateau State, signalling a strategic shift in the Nigerian military’s approach to peace enforcement in the region. Speaking to troops during the inauguration in Jos on Friday, General Musa said the new operation represents a decisive move from short-term security interventions to a sustainable framework for lasting peace.

Gunmen kill herder, 25 cows in Plateau attack – Daily Trust Gunmen have attacked herders in two communities within Fan district, Barikin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing one herder and 25 cattle on Tuesday. The state chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo, confirmed the incident to journalists in Jos.

ISS Weekly 4 September 2025 – mahmoodmamman@gmail.com – Gmail Solving the problem requires understanding the multiple roles that women play in enabling kidnapping economies. Kidnapping for ransom has become one of Chad’s most visible forms of organised crime, especially in the southern border area with Cameroon and the Central African Republic (dubbed the ‘triangle of death’).  What began as opportunistic local banditry in northern Chad in the 1990s has evolved into a nationwide economy of crime and conflict. The problem is

Humanitarian

UN stops Aid Flights in Nigeria over lack of funds The United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) has ended its fixed-wing air service in Nigeria because of lack of funding. Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, confirmed this during the noon press briefing at the UN Headquarters in New York. UNHAS, which is managed by the World Food Programme (WFP), stopped the service last week. Dujarric explained that for nine years, the flights transported humanitarian staff, medical supplies, and cargo to crisis areas in Borno and Yobe states.

Farmlands, homes destroyed as flood takes over 7 communities in Taraba  – Daily Trust A torrential downpour has triggered fresh flooding in Taraba State, submerging more communities along the River Benue. The latest incident, which occurred early Thursday morning, affected seven communities in Lau Local Government Area (LGA), with Kunini the worst hit.

Tinubu Approves ₦1.85bn For Education, Rehabilitation Of Rescued Chibok Girls • Channels Television President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the education and rehabilitation of the rescued Chibok girls, approving a total of ₦1.85 billion to sustain their academic and welfare support until 2027. The Ministry of Education, in a statement on Thursday, explained that the government has so far committed ₦1,854,277,768 to cover tuition fees, accommodation, vocational training, psychosocial care, medical support, and parental assistance.

Borno accounts for 67% of 23,659 missing Nigerians –  ICRC – Daily Post Nigeria The International committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has said that Borno State alone accounts for 67 percent of Nigeria’s 23,659 missing persons. The disclosure was made in Yola, Adamawa State, on Saturday during an event to mark the International Day of the Disappeared.  According to Benson Lee, ICRC’s protection of family link officer, most of the disappearances are linked to years of insurgency and violence in the North-East.

Cleaner who returned N4.8m rewarded with N2.5m – Daily Trust A cleaner, Faiza Abdulkadir, who returned N4.8 million credited to her bank account by mistake has got a N2.5 million gift from a “good Samaritan”. The president of Da’awah Wal Irshaad Women Organisation, Borno State, Aisha Muhammad Aisami, presented the N2.5 million cheque to her in Maiduguri, on Monday.

U.S. donates $32.5m to WFP for food aid to displaced Nigerians – Daily Trust The United States Government has donated $32.5 million to the World Food Programme (WFP) to support food and nutrition assistance for over 764,000 vulnerable Nigerians, particularly those displaced by conflict in the North-East and North-West regions. The funding will enable WFP to provide critical food aid and nutritional support to internally displaced

Her Missing Son Returns In Her Dreams  – HumAngle When Ruth Adamu finds her son, Hikame, he is in school. She walks down its corridors to find him, takes his hand, and tells him to come with her. She promises to buy him a new pair of shoes, and together, they head towards the gate.  But just as they are about to leave, he pulls away and says, “Mummy, I’m coming,” before turning back inside. As he wanders off, she begins to worry he might get lost or go missing, and panic sets in.  This is how her dreams about the boy go.

Bauchi Pledges ₦1 Billion to Combat Child Malnutrition The Bauchi State Government has pledged to scale up its contribution to the Child Nutrition Fund managed by the United Nations Children’s Fund to N1bn in 2026, as part of efforts to eradicate malnutrition among children in the state. The Chief of UNICEF’s Bauchi Field Office, Nuzhat Rafique, disclosed this on Wednesday during an interaction with journalists, noting that Governor Bala Mohammed committed during the recent visit of UNICEF’s Country Representative, Wafaa Saeed.

Three Boys Orphaned by Boko Haram Navigate Life – HumAngle Baba Jugudum was not there when his father was killed, but those who were there said the man died tragically.  Now, about 10 years later, he has begun to forget his father’s face. I watch as the realisation dawns on him when I ask what the man looked like. He seems thrown off by the fact, bowing his head to the floor where we are sitting and drawing lines on it with his index finger. At first, it looks like an attempt to conceal tears, but when he lifts his head, his eyes are dry as ever. It is not sadness, just shame.

Her Child Nearly Died Because She Skipped a Vaccine By Hafsat Ibrahim – PRNigeria News There is nothing more precious than a newborn’s life. From the very first day, proper care, nutrition, and protection against diseases are essential to ensure that a child grows healthy and strong. Yet, a single lapse in these duties can have devastating consequences—sometimes life-threatening. I recently witnessed this firsthand at a hospital’s pediatric section. A mother had rushed her infant in for emergency care, and the child was diagnosed with measles.

90% of Nigerians still lack health insurance coverage- NHIA Boss The Director-General of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Kelechi Ohiri, has disclosed that more than 90 per cent of Nigerians remain outside the health insurance system, despite a

2022 law mandating coverage for all citizens. Mr Ohiri made this known on Wednesday during his presentation on the “Status of demand-side financing in Nigeria: challenges and opportunities in health insurance”, at the ongoing National Health Financing Dialogue in Abuja.

Mobilization and economic development

Nigeria’s TotalEnergies deal marks shift to gas development | Reuters LAGOS, Sept 3 (Reuters) – Nigeria’s production-sharing contract with TotalEnergies (TTEF.PA), opens new tab, its first guided by a new law designed to boost the OPEC member’s gas production, will serve as a template for future deals, the oil regulator told Reuters on Wednesday. The country’s Petroleum Industry Act adopted in 2021 recognised the distinct economics of oil and gas

Nigeria signs deepwater oil contract with TotalEnergies | Reuters ABUJA, Sept 1 (Reuters) – Nigeria has signed a production-sharing contract (PSC) with TotalEnergies (TTEF.PA), opens new tab and local firm South Atlantic Petroleum for two offshore blocks, in a step to boost exploration and attract investment under its new oil framework. Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil producer, is seeking to revitalize its upstream sector amid global energy transition pressures and declining investment in fossil fuels.

Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit to hit $2.3trn by 2043 – NESG – Daily Trust The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has projected that Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit will reach $2.3 trillion by 2043, urging stronger public-private partnerships (PPPs) to address the challenge. The projection was revealed at a high-level dialogue on “Catalysing Bankable PPPs through the Infrastructure Project Preparation Facility” ahead of the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit (NES #31).

Nigeria’s revenues hit N20.6 trillion in eight months on non-oil gains – Official | Premium Times Nigeria Nigeria generated N20.6 trillion in revenue between January and August, boosted by record non-oil collections that now account for three out of every four naira the government earns. The presidency disclosed this in a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president (Information and Strategy) on Wednesday.

Sanwo-Olu seeks to position Lagos as driver of Nigeria’s $1 trillion economy target Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his commitment to positioning the state at the forefront of Nigeria’s ambition to achieve a $1 trillion economy by 2030, with a focus on innovation, technology, and strategic partnerships. Speaking on Tuesday at the opening of the GITEX Nigeria Tech Expo and Future Economy Conference 2025 in Lagos, Governor Sanwo-Olu said the state is central to Africa’s digital transformation and Nigeria’s economic growth plan.

North-East Govs Urge Tinubu to Resume Oil Exploration Governors from Nigeria’s North-East on Wednesday urged President Bola Tinubu to resume oil exploration activities in the frontier basins of Kolmani and Lake Chad. They called for renewed investments to unlock energy potential and accelerate economic recovery in the insurgency-hit region. Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, voiced the demand during a meeting with the President at the Aso Rock Villa, where he delivered a joint statement on behalf of the North-East Governors Forum

Naira Stability Boosted by FX Reforms, Experts Say The recent foreign exchange reforms of the Central Bank of Nigeria have been highlighted as being key to the stability of the naira, a development which analysts said has been helping in the exchange of naira for the Chinese yuan. This assertion followed claims by some FX traders that recent stability recorded in the FX market is driven by Chinese traders now collecting naira in exchange for their currency, instead of dollars.

Nigeria’s $200 Billion Energy Gap: A Massive Investment Oppo Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd’s Managing Director and Chairman of Shell’s off-grid impact investment firm, All On, Ronald Adams, has said Nigeria’s huge energy shortfall should be seen as a $200bn investment opportunity for both local and international investors. He said Nigeria needs bold investments to address the energy deficit that affects millions of households and industries.

Climate-Smart Initiative Boosts Nigerian Farmers’ Income Over 750 smallholder farmers across Nigeria have gained from a climate-smart support initiative led by PricePally in partnership with the GSMA Innovation Fund. The initiative, aimed at making farming more predictable, profitable, and resilient to climate change, has helped farmers tackle post-harvest losses, limited market access, and overall vulnerability. PricePally is a food systems

Why the AfCFTA can’t simply plug the US trade gap | ISS Africa Africa’s continental free trade area offers long-term promise, but expecting it to quickly compensate for US trade losses may be unrealistic. There’s a lot of hype right now about how intra-African trade through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) could replace the considerable loss of African exports to the United States (US) precipitated by the Trump administration’s steep tariff hike.

The rising stakes of foreign investment in Africa | ISS Africa With labour’s contribution to economic growth steadily growing, Africa must focus on improving inward financial flows. In the early stages of development, economic growth is largely driven by the contribution of labour. After that, capital and eventually technology increase in relative importance. This happened with the Asian Tigers and China when they were poor, reflecting the progression in growth drivers as countries move towards prosperity.