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Four groups launch lawsuit over TotalEnergies' oil asset divestment in Nigeria

Nigeria, July 1 -- Four civil society organisations have filed legal action against French energy giant TotalEnergies, seeking access to documents relating to the company's planned divestment from its... Read More


Four groups launches suit in suit over TotalEnergies' oil asset divesement in Nigeria

Nigeria, July 1 -- Four civil society organisations have filed legal action against French energy giant TotalEnergies, seeking access to documents relating to the company's planned divestment from its... Read More


SPECIAL REPORT: IPOB-linked attacks, killings reduce since Simon Ekpa's jailing

Nigeria, July 1 -- Attacks and killings linked to the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and other pro-Biafra groups in Nigeria's South-east declined significantly in 2025, about one year aft... Read More


2027: Lawmaker dismisses Atiku, Peter Obi, says they lack structures to defeat Tinubu in 2027

Nigeria, July 1 -- Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Navy, Yusuf Gagdi, has expressed confidence that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will retain power in the 2027 gener... Read More


Oyo Abduction: Teachers suspend strike after govt appeal

Nigeria, July 1 -- The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in Oyo State on Wednesday suspended its month-long strike following approval from the union's national leadership, paving the way for the reopeni... Read More


World Bank approves $1.25bn financing for Nigeria, unveils six-year growth strategy

Nigeria, July 1 -- The World Bank has approved $1.25 billion in development financing for Nigeria to support reforms aimed at accelerating economic growth, creating jobs, and strengthening private sec... Read More


CBN revokes licences of 46 microfinance banks

Nigeria, July 1 -- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks, effective 1 July, citing the institutions' failure to meet regulatory requirements for... Read More


AFA Initiative, KNY partner to develop mineral projects in Africa

Nigeria, July 1 -- The Africans for Africa (AFA) Initiative has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tanzania-based KNY Chemicals to promote responsible, sustainable, and commercially viabl... Read More


Fans mourn Mount Zion actor Omooba Oyeyemi as family announces burial date

Nigeria, July 1 -- Fans and colleagues continue to mourn the death of Mount Zion actor Olusegun Oyeyemi as his family announces his burial arrangements. Oyeyemi, who was 38, died on 10 June. He playe... Read More


Nigerian Army declares 104 soldiers missing, says they 'absconded,' are 'deserters'

Nigeria, July 1 -- The Nigerian Army has declared 104 soldiers attached to the 162 Amphibious Battalion along the Mandara-Buratai Road in Borno State as deserters after they went missing with their se... Read More