Kogi boat tragedy: Death toll rises to 36 – Daily Trust The number of those who were involved in a boat tragedy in Ibaji Local Government Area of Kogi State has risen to 36. The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) confirmed this in an update on Wednesday night. The agency said 40 persons were rescued from the ill fated boat. The boat capsized at the bank of the river around Akpu and Odumomo settlements. It was reportedly carrying passengers from riverine communities in the areas to Ilushi in Edo state.

Lake Chad Communities Vulnerable Following MNJTF Exit Due to Boko Haram Attacks – HumAngle The recent Boko Haram attack on Kirawa, a border town in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, has once again exposed the fragility of security in repatriated communities across the state.  The insurgents had stormed military barracks on Aug. 7 and burnt military hardware, killed soldiers, burned civilian houses and vehicles, and abducted a teenage girl

Bandits gun down worshippers at Zamfara mosque – Daily Trust At least five worshippers were shot dead when bandits attacked a mosque during early morning prayers in Yandoto village, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The attack, which happened on Friday morning, sent a shock wave across the community. Witnesses said the assailants stormed the mosque and opened fire indiscriminately, killing five people on the spot and leaving many others with gunshot wounds.

Nigeria’s president says “worst is over” on independence day amid worsening hardship | Reuters LAGOS, Oct 1 (Reuters) – Nigerian President Bola Tinubu declared on Wednesday that the “worst is over” following a series of painful economic reforms that have left millions struggling with rising costs and deepening poverty. In a national address marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day, Tinubu defended his administration’s decision to scrap fuel subsidies and

Presidential campaign kicks off in Cameroon as opposition hopes to defeat Paul Biya | Africanews Cameroon’s presidential campaign officially kicked off on Saturday, with initially 12 candidates in the running ahead of the election on 12 October. The vote could extend or end Paul Biya’s 43 years in power. Among those who hope to defeat the long-serving president is his former ally Bello Bouba Maigari. The ex-tourism minister launched his campaign with a rally in Douala. “Monitor the vote counting process. Reject any fraud. Don’t

PENGASSAN suspends strike – Daily Trust The leadership of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has suspended its 3-day strike over a rift between the union and the Dangote Refinery. The union, at an ongoing press briefing, also warned the management of Dangote Refinery not to renege on the agreement they both signed during a marathon meeting that was held at the Office of the National Security Adviser.

Resident doctors issue FG 30-day ultimatum over unmet demands The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a 30-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to address outstanding welfare and policy demands affecting its members. The body warned of possible industrial action if the issues remain unresolved. The resolution was contained in a communiqué signed by NARD President, Dr Mohammad Suleiman; Secretary-General, Dr Shuaibu Ibrahim, and Publicity and Social Secretary, Dr Abdulmajid

1 year after collapse, Kano–Maiduguri highway in Bauchi remains unfixed – Daily Trust Motorists, commuters and residents of Malori-Guskuri and Sabon Gari villages in Katagum Local Government Area, Bauchi State, are still enduring severe hardship following the collapse of the busy Kano–Maiduguri highway. It would be recalled that on August 7, 2024, floodwaters cut off the highway at Malori-Guskuri village, swallowing a large section of the road. A week later, another portion collapsed at Sabon Gari village. 13 months after the incidents, the collapsed sections remain death traps, causing frequent crashes that have

Editors Call for Review of Cybercrime Act, Urge Focus on Good Governance – Daily Trust The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has called for a review of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act to ensure that it is applied strictly for its original purpose of tackling financial fraud, identity theft, and cyber attacks, rather than being used against journalists. This was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the Guild’s Standing Committee meeting held on September 17, 2025, in Jos, Plateau State.

Monarch, FG partner on women empowerment fund The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has launched the Olowu Hope Initiative (OHI) Women Empowerment Fund, a flagship programme designed to transform the Owu Kingdom and serve as a model for community development across Nigeria. The initiative, founded by His Royal Majesty, Oba (Prof.) Saka Matemilola, Olowu of Owu Kingdom, builds on a successful pilot scheme and is targeted at reaching more than 50,000

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1KE3ajFVMR/ After 11 years of insurgency and displacement, the Borno State Government has commenced the resettlement of Mallam Fatori with initial batch of 2,500 households. Other towns such as Abadam, Yau, Yauma Wango, and Foguwa will be resettled in the fullness of time and improvement of security in

Main election challengers to Cameroon’s 92-year-old incumbent | Reuters YAOUNDE, Sept 30 (Reuters) – Following are details of the main opposition challengers to Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest head of state, seeking to win an October 12 election that could keep him in office until he is nearly 100. A former government spokesperson who most recently served as employment minister, Tchiroma announced in June he was defecting in response

Troops Foil ISWAP Attack, Neutralize 2 Terrorists, Recover Weapons in Monguno – PRNigeria News Troops of Sector 3, Operation Hadin Kai, have successfully repelled an attempted infiltration by fighters of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State, PRNigeria learnt. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 11:30 p.m. on Monday when terrorists attempted to breach a military location at Charlie 13 in Gana Ari.

Trump administration says it supports 1-year renewal of Africa trade initiative | Reuters Sept 29 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration supports a one-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, the trade initiative with sub-Saharan Africa that expires on Tuesday, according to a White House official. Since coming to office in January, the administration had not publicly

Rabies claims 6 lives in Adamawa – Daily Trust Rabies has claimed at least six human lives across the state, prompting an urgent call for mass dog vaccination from the state’s Ministry of Livestock and Aquaculture Development and the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA). It was gathered that two lives were lost in Gombi Local Government Area and four in Yola North and

Youths demand 70% seats in house of Reps, state assemblies – Daily Trust The Future is Now project has demanded 70% youth representation in House of Representatives, State Assemblies across Nigeria. The demand was made at the unveiling of the project at Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja, on Wednesday. Young leaders and stakeholders from across Nigeria converged at the event for the project.

Kano gov fumes as Police withdraw from Independence Day parade – Daily Trust Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has accused the state Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, of partisanship after the police command withdrew from the Independence Day anniversary parade held in Kano. Speaking during the event on Wednesday, the governor described the action as an affront to the people of Kano and to the spirit of national unity.

Boko Haram kills 2, razes traditional ruler’s palace in Borno – Daily Trust Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have killed two people, burnt down the palace of the district head, shops and other buildings in Kirawa town of Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. Daily Trust gathered that the incident happened on Monday, when the terrorists infiltrated the community bordering Cameroon in the night.

Northern crisis now a national emergency – Dogara – Daily Trust Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has warned that the escalating insecurity and poverty in northern Nigeria have become so dire that they must now be treated as a national emergency rather than a regional concern. Dogara spoke on Tuesday during a panel session at the Nigeria Investment and Industrialisation Summit (NNIIS) 2025 organised by the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) in Abuja.

Atiku: Hunger killing Nigerians but Tinubu is not moved – Daily Trust Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has praised Nigerians for what he described as “uncommon patience, endurance, and resilience despite living under suffocating socio-economic and security conditions.” In his Independence Day message to Nigerians, the opposition leader alleged that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) administration had abandoned Nigerians to their fate.

Yobe urges journalists to embrace technology, prioritise nation-building – Daily Trust The Yobe State Commissioner for Information, Abdullahi Bego, has called on journalists in the country to adapt to the fast-changing media landscape and use their platforms to promote unity, development, and democracy. Delivering a virtual keynote speech at the opening of the Borno State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) triennial delegates’ conference in Maiduguri, on Tuesday, Bego said journalism had

West Africans deported from US to Ghana ‘dumped without documents in Togo’ | Togo | The Guardian West Africans deported by the US to Ghana are now fending for themselves in Togo after being dumped in the country without documents, according to lawyers and deportees. The latest chapter in Donald Trump’s deportation programme, their saga became public earlier this month when the

Reckless drivers kill five FRSC personnel on duty The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of five of its officers in September 2025 after being knocked down by reckless motorists while on duty. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, the incidents occurred across five formations of the Corps within the month.

AI-generated investment scams flood Nigeria, SEC raises alarm – Yerwa Express News The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, has warned citizens against the rising wave of Artificial Intelligence, AI-driven scams. SEC, in a statement on Sunday, said the commission had adopted an advanced surveillance system to detect fraudulent activities in real time.

Cameroon’s UNDP leader Beloboumama Egari to challenge Paul Biya in Presidential race | Africanews Nearly eight million Cameroonians will head to the polls on October 12, 2025, in an election that could mark a turning point in the country’s political history. Among the candidates is Beloboumama Egari, president of the National Union for Democracy and Progress (UNDP), a long-time ally of President Paul Biya who is now challenging him at the ballot box. Egari, who has held roles both in government and opposition, said his party’s

Insecurity: Over 180 schools shut in North – Daily Trust At least 188 public schools have been shut down due to insecurity in Northern Nigeria. A search carried out by our reporters showed that many schools in the region had been shut due to attacks on the villages by bandits just as some of them are now serving as camps for people displaced by insecurity.  Our correspondents mentioned at least 39 in Zamfara; 30 in Niger; six each in Sokoto and Kaduna in

NAPTIP arrests father in human trafficking bust in Nigeria The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons said it arrested no fewer than five suspected human traffickers and rescued 24 victims at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, among whom was a father who attempted to traffic his daughter to Baghdad, Iraq. The NAPTIP National Press Officer, Vincent Adekoye, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.

Troops arrest fake police officers in Taraba – Daily Trust Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/ Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in conjunction with operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have arrested two fake police officers with two trucks loaded with cannabis. Acting on credible intelligence, troops alongside NDLEA personnel intercepted and apprehended two fake policemen at Takum Junction in Wukari Local Government Area.

Cameroon’s presidential election: what are investors focused on?  | Reuters NAIROBI, Oct 2 (Reuters) – Cameroon’s voters will decide on October 12 whether to grant 92-year-old President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest head of state, an extension of his four-decade rule. Here is what investors are watching in the race to lead central Africa’s biggest economy: Biya, who has been in power since 1982, is facing a dozen other candidates in an election in which more than 8 million

Peace and Security

Borno Model’s valuable lessons on handling Boko Haram deserters The death in 2021 of Abubakar Shekau set off a wave of exits from the Boko Haram faction he led, Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS). In Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, tens of thousands of men, women and children affiliated with JAS started handing themselves in to the military in the Lake Chad Basin area. Most early surrenders were non-combatants. But fighters and members of Boko Haram’s other faction, Islamic State West Africa Province, were also

Tinubu: No religious persecution in Nigeria – Daily Trust President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that the claim that there is religious persecution in Nigeria is a lie from the pit of hell. Tinubu stated this on Tuesday while speaking at the launch of the book authored by Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo state. The book, titled “A Decade of Impactful Progressive Governance,” was launched in Owerri on Tuesday.

Gombe Bans Night Grazing, Restricts Herdsmen Ahead of Harvest – Northern Nigerian Express Gombe State has announced new restrictions to prevent clashes between farmers and herders ahead of the 2025/2026 harvest season. The measures were outlined in a statement on Monday, September 29, 2025, by Dr Barnabas M. Malle, Commissioner for Agriculture and Chairman of the Farmers/Herders Prevention and Settlement of Disputes Committee. The resolution, endorsed by Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, includes a ban on the entry of

Troops Eliminate 26 Terrorists in Major North-East Operations Nigerian troops have killed at least 26 Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in a series of fierce operations across Borno and Adamawa States, military sources confirmed over the weekend. The raids, carried out by the Joint Task Force (North-East), Operation Hadin Kai, between Sept. 21 and Sept. 27, delivered what officials described as a “significant blow” to insurgent networks still terrorizing communities in the region. In addition to the deaths of the militants, soldiers recovered assault rifles, ammunition, narcotics, and materials for building

Student killed, others injured as soldiers engage bandits in Benue – Daily Trust At least one student has been reportedly killed and two others injured when soldiers engaged bandits during an operation in Jato-Aka, Turan district of Kwande Local Government Area in Benue State. Our correspondent reports that the incident happened on Tuesday afternoon, with residents narrating conflicting accounts of the incident, which occurred at Ikpengezwa, a settlement along the Jato-Aka–Kashimbila Road.

Issa Tchiroma Bakary: “Cameroonians are tired of the CPDM” [Interview] | Africanews You have served in several governments and held key ministerial posts. What motivates you today to run for the highest office? I am the national president of the Front for the National Salvation of Cameroon. It’s a political party, and the vocation of any political party is to seek power. If, at a certain moment in history, you sense that the nation is in danger and that one must set aside personal ambitions and the party’s vision to come to the rescue of the country—then that is when the entire nation must come together and act in unison.

Northern leaders unite against challenges – Daily Trust Northern leaders and governors from the region have called for a united front to address the region’s security and economic challenges. They spoke in Abuja Monday during the Northern Nigeria Investment and Industrialisation Summit (NNIIS) 2025 themed ‘Unlocking Northern Nigeria’s Mining, Agricultural and Power Potentials (MAP2035)’. The event was called at the instance of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF).

Niger’s Tchiani engages in talks with Mali’s military government | Africanews In a display of deepening solidarity, Niger’s military leader, General Abdourahamane Tiani, was received with warm camaraderie by his Malian counterpart, General Assimi Goïta, during a working visit to Bamako on Tuesday. The trip, marked by military honors and extensive talks, signals a significant step in strengthening the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), a bloc formed by the two nations and Burkina Faso after their exit from ECOWAS earlier this year.

Nigeria affected as US Embassies reduce social media updates over Washington shutdown – Daily Trust The United States has announced that its embassies and consulates around the world, including Nigeria, will reduce public communications as the government shutdown in Washington continues. In notices posted on official channels, the diplomatic missions said they would suspend routine updates “until full operations resume,” while still sharing urgent safety and security information when necessary.

Babies’ deaths in Cameroon show how US aid cuts curtail malaria fight | Reuters BOGO, Cameroon, Oct 2 (Reuters) – Nine-month-old baby Mohamat burned with fever for three days before his family took him to the closest health centre in northern Cameroon, but it was too late. He died of malaria that day. Mohamat’s death was part of a spike this year in malaria fatalities that local health officials attribute to foreign aid cuts by the United States.

Nigerian prisoners in Ethiopia face repatriation delays Dozens of Nigerians remain behind bars in Ethiopia as efforts to repatriate them stall, following delays in finalising a crucial Memorandum of Understanding between both countries. The agreement, which would allow convicted Nigerians to serve the remainder of their sentences at home, has yet to be ratified by the Ethiopian government despite repeated diplomatic engagements and mounting pressure from civil society groups.

Humanitarian

Gombe gov’t to enrol 400,000 out-of-school children in 3 months – Daily Trust The Gombe State government said it is set to return over 400,000 out-of-school children to school before the end of the year 2025. The state’s Commissioner for Education, Dr Aishatu Umar Maigari, stated this on Monday during the flag-off of the 2025/2026 academic session school enrolment drive campaign in Gombe Local Government Area of the state. She said the Ministry of Education, through collaboration and support of education partners and other stakeholders, aims to enroll over 400,000 children, with a

Beyond the Wound: Nigerian women bearing the weight of infertility stigma After nearly a decade of trying to conceive, Fatima Audu has become the subject of constant gossip in her circles. “I have been called barren more times than I can count,” said Ms Audu, a 36-year-old teacher in a top Abuja school. “It feels like I carry a scarlet letter everywhere I go.” In Nigeria, where children are often seen as the glue that holds families together, infertility is more than a medical issue; it is also a deep social wound.

FG to enroll 500,000 out-of-school children – Daily Trust The Federal Government has kicked off a new initiative aimed at reducing the number of out-of-school children and tackling literacy challenges across the country. Through the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC), the government on Tuesday in Abuja began a two-day training for enumerators on the use of automated data collection tools.

Group mobilises religious, cultural leaders to combat gender violence The Women Aid Collective (WACOL) has mobilised religious and cultural leaders to confront the pervasive issue of violence against women and girls. Joy Ezeilo, the founder of WACOL, on Tuesday in Ikeja, Lagos, announced partnerships with nine community-based non-governmental organisations across the six geo-political zones. Ms Ezeilo explained that Female Genital Mutilation, forced marriage, widowhood practices, and early marriage contribute to gender-based violence and discrimination.

FG pledges stronger collaboration with Islamic scholars, NGOs, to tackle Gender Based Violence The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs has reaffirmed its commitment to working with religious leaders and civil society organisations such as the development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC), to combat Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Nigeria. The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, gave the assurance on Thursday in Abuja at the Stakeholder Dialogue on the Islamic Perspective on GBV Prevention and the launch of GBV Prevention Guides for Muslim Opinion Leaders (MOLs).

UNICEF targets over 11m Kano children for measles-rubella, polio vaccination – Daily Trust The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the Kano State Government, has announced the launch of Nigeria’s most ambitious integrated vaccination campaign targeting measles-rubella and polio. The campaign, which kicks off on October 6, 2025, aims to vaccinate over 11.7 million children in Kano State alone. Speaking during a media orientation in Kano on Monday, UNICEF’s Chief of Field Office in Kano, Rahama Farah, emphasised the critical role of journalists in

‘New malaria project to cut cases in children by 43%’ – Daily Trust The Malaria Consortium, an international non-profit organisation, has said that a national roll out of the perennial malaria chemoprevention (PMC) intervention could reduce severe malaria cases among Nigerian children by as much as 43 percent. Senior Project Manager of Malaria Consortium, Dr Chinazo Ujuju, said this in Abuja during the National Perennial Malaria Chemoprevention (PMC) and Policy Uptake Task Team (NPRPUT) dissemination meeting organised by the consortium.

Diaspora group galvanises funds to support rehabilitation of Plateau displaced communities – Daily Trust A diaspora group, under the auspices of the Plateau State Association, USA, Inc. (PSA-USA), has launched a campaign fund to support the rehabilitation and resettlement of displaced communities across 17 local government areas and 64 wards in Plateau State. The PSA-USA made the announcement during its 20th Anniversary Convention and Award Night in Lanham, Maryland, the United States of America.

Police nab man for serial sexual assaults on minors in Yobe The Yobe State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old man, Dahiru Ali, for allegedly defiling multiple young girls in Potiskum Local Council of the state. Ali, a resident of Hayin Kwari, was accused of sexually assaulting a three-year-old girl in Mutawassada ward of Potiskum. According to the command’s spokesperson, SP Abdulkarim Dungus, investigations revealed that the suspect had previously committed a similar offence against another three-year-old girl in the same neighbourhood but in a different house .

Pregnancy complication led me to humanitarian work — Rukaiya Kushu – Daily Trust For Hajiya Rukaiya Abubakar Kushu, a near-death experience from pregnancy complications led her to start helping less privileged women with similar conditions. What started as assisting women who faced gynecological problems over the years grew into offering assistance in various sectors. “My passion for humanitarian work, especially in maternal and child health, was inspired by a near-fatal

Small Cash, Big Change: How Macrine Haruna is keeping Adamawa’s children in school – Daily Trust In some villages of Adamawa State, pupils still sit on bare floors to learn. For many of them, the biggest motivation to remain in school is not government intervention but the small cash rewards of N600 to N1,000 from a private citizen. That citizen is Macrine Kuva Kwada Haruna, a journalist and mother of four, who decided to act after seeing how little support children in her community received.

Why I built initiative to empower teenage mothers — Favour – Daily Trust Favour Abatang, is a girls’ and women’s rights activist from Cross River State. A graduate of Philosophy from the University of Calabar, she is the Founder and Executive Director of Her Voice Foundation, a non-profit organisation focused on empowering teenage mothers and at-risk girls across Nigeria. Her passion for advocacy began at a young age, shaped by personal loss and the harsh realities faced by girls in marginalised communities. “After losing my mother at the age of ten, I saw first-hand the struggles of girls from disadvantaged families.

Adamawa IDPs Remember Home After a Decade Away – HumAngle Life was good in Madagali. There was food, good shelter, and a large farm for 45-year-old Milcha Lazarus. But this was before Boko Haram attacked her community in Adamawa State, North East Nigeria, killing several people and forcing others out of their homes. Following the 2014 attack, Milcha and her family wandered in the forest for over two days before

Mobilization and economic development

France’s Orano says 1,500 tons uranium stockpiled at seized Niger site | Reuters DAKAR, Sept 29 (Reuters) – French nuclear group Orano (ORAN.PA), opens new tab has said 1,500 metric tons of uranium are stockpiled at its expropriated SOMAIR mine in northern Niger, and that it will seek compensation and pursue criminal charges if the material is seized or sold without authorisation. A source at the mine said Niger had not yet sold any uranium athough

Exclusive: Mali mining dispute proved last straw for Barrick’s ‘Mercurial Mark’ Bristow, sources say | Reuters TORONTO, Sept 29 (Reuters) – Mark Bristow’s handling of Barrick Mining’s (ABX.TO), opens new tab flagship asset in Mali proved to be the last straw for the board to initiate a change in leadership, according to four people familiar with the development. In a surprise move, Barrick’s Chairman John Thornton on Monday announced Chief Executive Bristow would

Nigeria’s Dangote refinery resumes naira petrol sales after brief halt over crude supply constraints | Reuters LAGOS, Sept 28 (Reuters) – Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery has resumed selling petrol in naira, following a brief suspension due to crude supply constraints, according to a notice sent to customers and seen by Reuters late on Saturday. The refinery said sales of petrol denominated in naira were restarting immediately, following intervention by the chairman of the Naira for Crude Technical Committee.

International court blocks Niger uranium sale amid Orano dispute | Africanews An international court of arbitration has temporarily blocked the sale of uranium stockpiles over a dispute between the Niger government and French mining group Orano. The court in Washington, DC, on Friday ordered Niamey to halt the sale of the uranium which Orano claims has been stolen from it. The court also ordered the release of Orano’s representative who has been held in custody since May.  In December last year, Niger’s military junta took control of Orano’s operation, as part of a wider push to regulate the mining of raw materials by foreign

African exports face immediate damage from lapse of US trade initiative | Reuters NAIROBI/JOHANNESBURG, Oct 1 (Reuters) – The lapse of a flagship U.S. trade initiative with Africa that expired overnight is putting scores of businesses on the continent and hundreds of thousands of jobs at risk, raising fears that even a promised extension may come too late. There is bipartisan support in Washington for a renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which waived U.S. duties on thousands of goods from sub-

Mali’s industrial gold output down 32% on Barrick suspension, document says | Reuters BAMAKO, Sept 29 (Reuters) – Mali’s industrial gold production fell 32% year-on-year to 26.2 tons by the end of August, weighed down by the months-long suspension of Barrick Mining’s operations, according to a mines ministry document seen by Reuters on Monday. Industrial output in Mali, one of Africa’s top gold producers, was also 22.5% below the government’s forecast of 33.8 tons for the same period, a mines ministry official said.

Foundation partners with FG to revolutionise agricultural insurance – Daily Trust The PULA Foundation, in collaboration with the Presidential Food Systems Coordination Unit (PFSCU) and Bayer Foundation, has launched a groundbreaking agricultural insurance initiative to enhance the resilience of Nigeria’s agricultural sector. The partnership aims to provide climate-resilient agricultural risk mitigation methodologies to

Adamawa Govt to Establish Free Trade Zone, Industrial Park – Daily Trust The Adamawa State Government has announced plans to establish a Free Trade Zone and an Industrial Park as part of efforts to boost investment, create jobs, and drive economic growth. Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri approved the initiatives through the Adamawa State Investment Promotion Agency (ADIPA). The government also disclosed that preparations are underway for the

Why Bauchi is hosting economic summit — Gov Bala – Daily Trust Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has said the upcoming Bauchi Economic Summit scheduled for October is aimed at harnessing the economic potential of the state. He said the summit is part of his administration’s multi-sectoral agenda designed to boost the socio-economic development of the state and attract investors from within and outside the country.

BRICS women’s business alliance to open office in Nigeria – Daily Trust The BRICS Russian Women’s Business Alliance has announced plans to open a regional office in Nigeria. The disclosure was made by the BRICS Women Business Alliance Russian delegation during a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday. The team had earlier met with the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, at the State House.

Nigeria’s debt service reaches $2.86bn in eight months Nigeria spent a total of $2.86bn servicing external debt in the first eight months of 2025, according to the international payment data from the Central Bank of Nigeria on Wednesday. This accounted for 69.1 per cent of the country’s total foreign payments of $4.14bn in the period. In the same eight-month stretch of 2024, debt service stood at $3.06bn, representing 70.7 per cent of total

Naira rallies to N1,455/$; reserves hit $43bn – Daily Trust The positive rally of the local currency against the dollar continued yesterday with the naira exchanging at N1,455 to one dollar even as forex speculation declined, at an all-time low as the gap between the official and parallel market rates has significantly dropped. The naira, which has sustained rally across markets in recent months, trading at N1,455/$ as of