Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu reaffirmed his administration's commitment to extending the Federal Capital Territory's infrastructure advancements to other parts of Nigeria.

Civil society groups stormed Nigeria's National Assembly to protest the screening of Abayomi Fasina as ambassador, citing a pending court case alleging sexual harassment during his tenure as vice chancellor of FUOYE.

The Nigerian Senate has approved a motion calling for an end to state pardons and rehabilitation programs for suspected Boko Haram members and other criminals.

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has adjourned the hearing of appeals challenging the deregistration of the ADC and four other political parties to July 14, 2026, citing procedural delays.

The Nigerian Senate has rejected calls to nationalize South African firms MTN and DStv as retaliation for xenophobic attacks, opting instead to task its Foreign Affairs Committee with an investigation.

APC leaders Ali Modu Sheriff and David Umahi have separately downplayed Peter Obi's chances in the 2027 presidential race, asserting President Tinubu's dominance and dismissing Obi's support base.

Nigeria's Dangote Petroleum Refinery propelled jet fuel exports to Europe to a record high in June 2026, with shipments valued at ₦757 billion displacing American suppliers in key markets.

Nigeria's Senate and Ghana's government have taken diplomatic steps in response to xenophobic attacks on migrants in South Africa, including threats of diplomatic review and postponement of a presidential visit.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Ogun Command reports 161 fatalities in 415 road crashes between January and May. Spokesperson Afolabi Odunsi attributed the accidents to speeding, driver fatigue, and poor vehicle maintenance.

Tony Elumelu retires as UBA Group Chairman after 15 years, succeeded by Nnorom, marking a leadership transition at one of Africa’s largest banks.

Nigeria is set to evacuate 270 of its citizens from South Africa following the killing of two nationals amid a surge in xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals.

President Bola Tinubu has ordered an investigation into Meta, Google, and X for allegedly exploiting Nigerian news content, with a focus on market dominance and anti-competitive practices.

Nigeria's push for state police forces has reached a critical stage following the Senate's passage of the State Police Bill, sparking debate over federalism and constitutional authority.

Former Borno State Governor Ali Modu Sheriff has declared that northern Nigerian voters will not support Labour Party's Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election, citing shifting political dynamics.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the FCCPC to investigate Meta, Google, and X over allegations of news content exploitation and anti-competitive practices.