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Nigerian small business owner applying for free CAC business name registration through the SMEDAN portal.

November 11, 2026

FG Reopens Free CAC Registration for 250,000 Small Businesses in Nigeria

Federal Government N50,000 NERSI grant payment and USSD codes for Nigerian beneficiaries.

November 11, 2026

FG Releases 6 Answers on N50,000 Grant, Lists Approved USSD Codes

CNG-powered vehicles refuelling at a gas station as MDGIF commissions new LCNG facilities in Kano.

November 11, 2026

Nigerians to Pay Less for CNG Transport as Competition Intensifies – MDGIF

MultiChoice Group welcomes NBC directive on intellectual property rights and audiovisual content retransmission in Nigeria.

November 11, 2026

NBC Clarifies Content Retransmission Rules as MultiChoice Backs Copyright Protection in Nigeria

Nigerian Senate lawmakers during plenary as the National Senior Secondary Education Commission Amendment Bill 2026 is passed.

November 11, 2026

Senate Passes National Senior Secondary Education Commission Amendment Bill 2026

APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda speaking during an interview on Channels Television's Politics Today.

November 10, 2026

APC Will Allow Court to Decide Okorocha, Uzodinma Political Dispute – Yilwatda

Former Abia State Governor Orji Uzor Kalu speaking about his past international arms trading activities.

November 10, 2026

Orji Uzor Kalu Admits He Was an International Arms Dealer, Reveals Why He Quit the Business

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu speaks about Peter Obi and the 2027 presidential election.

November 10, 2026

Orji Kalu Rejects Calls to Support Peter Obi, Other Igbo Presidential Aspirants in 2027

Nyesom Wike accuses Rotimi Amaechi of denying church construction approval to Pastor David Ibiyeomie and Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere in Rivers State.

November 10, 2026

Wike Accuses Amaechi of Denying Ibiyeomie, OPM Founder Church Approval in Rivers

Peter Obi amid controversy over his alleged inability to meet Nigeria's Flamingos team at Abuja airport as Shehu Dikko defends sports officials.

November 10, 2026

Flamingos: FG Defends Officials Over Alleged Snub of Peter Obi at Abuja Airport

Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko appointed Senior Special Assistant on Youth Engagement and Creative Economy by Enugu Governor Peter Mbah.

November 9, 2026

Destiny Etiko Bags Political Appointment as Enugu Governor Peter Mbah Names Her SSA

Nollywood actor Saidi Balogun reacts to criticism over his public support for President Bola Tinubu.

November 9, 2026

Saidi Balogun Breaks Silence After Backlash Over Support for Tinubu

Businessman Isaac Fayose speaks out over alleged attacks linked to his support for Peter Obi.

November 9, 2026

Isaac Fayose Alleges Attacks Over Support for Peter Obi, Threatens Legal Action

Lagos police investigate the suspicious death of businessman Solomon Iwerebor as parents of Pearl Okafor are arrested.

November 9, 2026

Parents of Pastor Chris Okafor’s Wife Arrested Over Brother’s Suspicious Death in Lagos

US President Donald Trump speaking during an interview about his administration's mass deportation and immigration enforcement policies.

November 9, 2026

Trump Admits Deportation Campaign May Have Been Too Harsh

Cubana Chief Priest criticises Minister of Works David Umahi over South-East development and infrastructure projects.

November 9, 2026

Cubana Chief Priest Calls Umahi ‘Pharaoh’, Demands Evidence of Projects in South-East

Late Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, whose burial was scheduled for November 9, 2026, in Ibadan.

November 9, 2026

Family Announces Burial Date for Gospel Singer Toluwanisings Weeks After Death

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former Chicago State University lecturer Dr Adetokunbo Pearse amid renewed controversy over Tinubu's academic records.

November 9, 2026

Former CSU Lecturer Claims Tinubu Never Attended Chicago State University, Contradicts Official Records

G-100 chieftain Umanu Elijah speaks on the collapse of opposition parties' consensus presidential candidate plan ahead of the 2027 election.

November 9, 2026

Opposition’s 2027 Consensus Presidential Candidate Plan Is Dead, G-100 Chieftain Declares

Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma vows not to surrender his APC senatorial ticket ahead of the 2027 elections.

November 9, 2026

2027: Uzodimma Vows Not to Surrender Senatorial Ticket Amid Okorocha Court Ruling

President Bola Tinubu’s administration defended by presidential aide Dada Olusegun over the absence of prolonged ASUU strikes in Nigerian universities.

November 9, 2026

Presidency Defends Tinubu’s No ASUU Strike Record as Major Achievement

INEC Voters' Register and Permanent Voter Card distribution ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general elections.

November 9, 2026

Nigeria’s Voters’ Register Under Scrutiny as INEC Faces Questions Over PVCs, AI-Generated Entries

MTN subscriber checking eligibility for the Federal Government's ₦50,000 monthly grant through the MoMo PSB USSD code.

November 8, 2026

FG ₦50,000 Monthly Grant: MTN Users Can Check Eligibility With This USSD Code

Nigeria's Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe faces calls for resignation over persistent electricity outages.

November 8, 2026

Nigerians Demand Power Minister Joseph Tegbe’s Resignation Over Persistent Blackouts

Federal Government N50,000 NERSI relief grant guidelines for selected Nigerian beneficiaries.

November 8, 2026

FG Releases Guidelines for Nigerians to Claim N50,000 Relief Grant: Eligibility, USSD Codes, Withdrawal and Fraud Alerts

JAMB 2027 UTME CBT centre accreditation exercise and computer-based examination facilities.

November 8, 2026

JAMB 2027 UTME: Board to Deny Accreditation to CBT Centres That Fail to Meet Standards

Super Eagles players during a Nigeria national team training session ahead of the AFCON qualifiers against Tanzania.

November 8, 2026

Super Eagles Invite 24 Players for Crucial Back-to-Back AFCON Qualifiers Against Tanzania

Nigerian singer D’banj partners Cinq Music Group to bring international music to fans in Nigeria through USSD.

November 7, 2026

D’banj Partners Cinq Music Group to Bring International Music to Nigerian Fans Through USSD

MTN subscribers checking eligibility for the Federal Government's ₦50,000 monthly NERSI financial assistance through MoMo PSB.

November 7, 2026

₦50,000 Monthly FG Support: MTN Reveals How Subscribers Can Check Eligibility

Nigeria's external debt rises to $145 billion in 2025, according to the World Bank International Debt Report.

November 7, 2026

Nigeria’s External Debt Rises to $145bn in 2025, World Bank Report Shows

Nigeria Revenue Service officials discussing tax incentives and business formalisation for Nigerian content creators at CANEX 2026 in Lagos.

November 6, 2026

NRS Urges Nigerian Content Creators to Register Businesses, Obtain Tax IDs to Access Incentives

Defence Minister Christopher Musa speaks on the gradual withdrawal of Nigerian military personnel from internal security operations.

November 6, 2026

Nigeria Military to Gradually Withdraw from Internal Security Operations – Defence Minister

Motorola Signature 27 flagship smartphone with a 200MP periscope telephoto camera, premium design and advanced AI features.

November 6, 2026

Motorola Signature 27 Unveiled With 200MP Camera, 7,000mAh Battery and GrapheneOS Support

Uzbekistan flag as the country introduces temporary visa issuance and entry restrictions affecting Nigerian citizens.

November 6, 2026

Uzbekistan Introduces Temporary Visa and Entry Restrictions on Nigerians

Nigerian naira notes and a mobile phone representing the Federal Government's ₦50,000 NERSI cash grant for vulnerable households.

November 5, 2026

FG ₦50,000 Grant: How to Receive NERSI Cash Transfer, USSD Codes and Eligibility

NNPCL filling station in Abuja reduces petrol pump price to N1,325 per litre.

November 5, 2026

NNPCL Reduces Petrol Price to N1,325 Per Litre in Abuja

Xiaomi HyperOS 4 global update rollout for 82 Xiaomi Redmi and POCO smartphones and tablets.

November 5, 2026

Xiaomi HyperOS 4 Global Rollout: 82 Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO Devices Set to Get the Update

Nigeria’s Flamingos celebrate their historic 3-1 semi-final victory over Brazil to reach the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final.

November 5, 2026

Nigeria’s Flamingos Make History, Beat Brazil 3-1 to Reach First U-17 Women’s World Cup Final

JAMB warns Nigerian universities against issuing official admission letters to candidates outside the CAPS platform.

November 5, 2026

JAMB Warns Universities Against Issuing Admission Letters, Says Only Board Can Issue Official Documents

FG-backed SPARK consumer credit service USSD code 347333# unveiled by CREDICORP for Nigerians to access loans without internet.

November 3, 2026

FG Introduces SPARK USSD Code for Nigerians to Access Consumer Loans Without Internet

Nigerian woman learning about the Federal Government's N50,000 monthly NERSI cash relief programme.

November 3, 2026

FG Begins N50,000 Monthly Cash Payments to Vulnerable Nigerians: See How to Benefit

Lagos State High Court restrains EFCC from arresting Honda Manufacturing Nigeria Limited, Honda Automobile Western Africa Limited and over 200 applicants.

November 3, 2026

Lagos Court Restrains EFCC From Arresting Honda Nigeria, 200 Others

DStv decoder and remote control illustrating MultiChoice's reported new subscription packages in Nigeria for November 2026.

November 2, 2026

DStv Introduces New Packages in Nigeria: See Prices and Sports Channels

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the National Democratic Party, whose asset declaration records are at the centre of a lawsuit against the Code of Conduct Bureau.

November 1, 2026

CCB Sued Over Peter Obi’s Asset Declaration Form

Pastor Enoch Adeboye holding a placard during a 2020 prayer walk, according to his explanation.

November 1, 2026

Adeboye Breaks Silence on Viral Photo Linked to Jonathan, Reveals What Happened in 2020

Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo inaugurates the Bola Tinubu 2027 Presidential Campaign Council in Awka.

November 1, 2026

Soludo Inaugurates Tinubu’s 2027 Campaign Council in Anambra, Urges APGA, APC Unity

Atiku Abubakar criticises President Bola Tinubu over Nigeria's electricity crisis, high tariffs and planned subsidy removal.

November 1, 2026

Atiku Slams Tinubu Over Power Outages, Says Electricity Excuses Cannot Light Homes

David Umahi speaks at an APC town hall meeting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, where he criticises Peter Obi’s 2027 presidential ambition and urges South-East support for President Bola Tinubu.

November 1, 2026

2027: Umahi Says South-East Has No Presidential Candidate, Calls Peter Obi ‘Nobody’

Atiku Abubakar and Rauf Aregbesola amid reports of an alleged rift within the ADC

November 1, 2026

ADC Breaks Silence on Alleged Rift Between Atiku Abubakar and Rauf Aregbesola

Atiku Abubakar faces allegations of marginalising ADC leaders in Nigeria's South-West ahead of the 2027 elections.

November 1, 2026

ADC Leaders Accuse Atiku of Marginalising South-West Party Structure Ahead of 2027 Elections

INEC, Frank Tietie, AI-generated images, voters’ register, Nigeria elections, electoral integrity, artificial intelligence, electoral transparency, national security, Arise News, voter registration, Nigeria politics

November 1, 2026

AI-Generated Images in Voters’ Register: Tietie Raises National Security Concerns Over INEC

US Congressman Barry Moore introduces a bill to ban paid lobbying for the Nigerian government in America.

October 31, 2026

US Congressman Barry Moore Introduces Bill to Ban Paid Lobbying for Nigerian Government

Peter Obi criticises President Bola Tinubu's administration over insecurity and alleged corruption at a town hall meeting in Imo State.

October 31, 2026

Peter Obi: Everything Is Collapsing Under Tinubu as He Vows to Tackle Insecurity

Rivers APC Chairman Tony Okocha and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike amid reports about the Rainbow Coalition and the 2027 elections.

October 31, 2026

Rivers APC Explains Tony Okocha’s Absence at Rainbow Coalition Event, Denies Rift With Wike

Chelsea players celebrate their goal during the 2-0 Premier League victory over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.

October 31, 2026

Chelsea Beat Manchester United 2-0 as Carrick Faces Growing Pressure

ADC criticises President Bola Tinubu’s N50,000 monthly cash transfer programme for vulnerable Nigerians.

October 31, 2026

ADC Accuses Tinubu of Using N50,000 Monthly Cash Transfer as Election Gimmick

NCDC investigates two suspected Ebola cases in northeastern Nigeria.

October 31, 2026

NCDC Identifies Two Suspected Ebola Cases in Northeast Nigeria

Bola Tinubu as US court rejects Aaron Greenspan's discovery motion in an ongoing FOIA lawsuit.

October 31, 2026

US Court Rejects Motion Seeking Discovery From Tinubu in FOIA Case

Peter Obi and Seriake Dickson participate in a traditional boat regatta in Toru-Orua, Bayelsa State.

October 31, 2026

Peter Obi Wears Last Life Jacket During Bayelsa Boat Regatta With Dickson

Seun Okinbaloye raises concerns over Nigeria's 2027 election and calls on INEC to audit the voters' register.

October 31, 2026

2027 Election: Seun Okinbaloye Raises Alarm Over Voters’ Register, Urges INEC to Act

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Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri defends the feasibility of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway against criticism by former Cross River Governor Donald Duke.

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Diri Faults Donald Duke Over Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Says Niger Delta Swamps Won’t Stop Project

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October 21, 2026

Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has faulted former Cross River State Governor Donald Duke over his criticism of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, insisting that the project is feasible despite the swampy terrain of the Niger Delta. Diri said existing…