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A deadly church raid in Nigeria’s Kogi state has left worshippers kidnapped and communities shaken. Despite security operations and troop deployments, criminal gangs continue targeting rural churches and schools with alarming frequency

Nigeria’s Contributory Pension Scheme recorded another month of growth in October 2025, driven largely by increased investment in federal government securities and PenCom’s renewed nationwide campaign to enforce strict pension remittance compliance among employers

Nigeria’s heartbreak in World Cup qualifying has intensified pressure on the Super Eagles to secure AFCON 2025 glory. With Victor Osimhen and coach Eric Chelle calling for renewed determination, the team eyes redemption in Morocco

Conflicting accounts have emerged after Burkina Faso detained a Nigerian Air Force C-130 plane and its crew in Bobo Dioulasso. Sahelian states say the aircraft violated sovereign airspace, while Nigeria claims an emergency landing

MAN emphasizes that illegal mining, not legal operations, drives insecurity. A ban would harm lawful miners, increase unemployment, and fail to tackle terrorism effectively

Authorities in Nigeria have successfully secured the release of 100 children kidnapped from a northern Catholic school. The rescued students are being flown to Abuja for safe handover to local officials

Nigeria’s National Council on Education has suspended the mother-tongue instructional policy, triggering mixed reactions from educators and stakeholders who argue over practicality, cultural preservation, and the need for effective implementation rather than outright cancellation

The CBN’s revised cash-related policies eliminate deposit limits, raise weekly withdrawal allowances, and update ATM rules, signalling a major shift in Nigeria’s cash management framework aimed at balancing economic realities with improved security and regulatory oversight

Lagos will introduce 100 new CNG compactor trucks next year as part of a decade-long strategy to modernise waste collection, boost transparency, improve service delivery, and phase out ageing landfill sites while expanding access to hard-to-reach communities