Nigeria

Dangote Industries Limited has launched a whistleblower initiative, offering a ₦500,000 reward for credible tips leading to the arrest of individuals involved in illegal haulage of its products.

The Nigerian Federal Government has suspended a proposed 82% increase in WAEC and NECO exam fees, initiating a review process with education stakeholders.

The Nigerian federal government has suspended the proposed increase in registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination and NECO exams.

Nigeria produced 1.56 million barrels per day in June 2026, surpassing its OPEC quota by 104%, according to data from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission.

Security forces rescued 38 students and six teachers abducted in Oyo State's Oriire LGA, following a failed bid by kidnappers to exchange the captives for detained relatives. A Nigerian Army lieutenant was killed during the operation.

Senate Deputy President Senator Barau Jibrin has praised President Bola Tinubu's push for state police, calling it a 'masterstroke' to combat Nigeria's insecurity.

Speaker Tajudeen Abbas has publicly supported Vice President Kashim Shettima's re-nomination as President Bola Tinubu's running mate for the 2027 election, citing his dependability in office.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has filed a lawsuit against INEC, alleging the diversion of N800 billion in FAAC funds to finance APC campaigns.

The Niger Delta Power Holding Company has officially begun restoration of the 225MW Gbarain National Integrated Power Project in Bayelsa State, aiming to boost national electricity supply.

Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi urged African leaders to create enabling environments for diaspora professionals and emphasized the importance of diaspora voices in shaping Africa's future.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the federal government's approval of a uniform ₦50,000 fee for WAEC and NECO examinations, calling it economically insensitive and a barrier to education.

Nigeria's crude oil and condensate production reached 1,735,398 barrels per day in June 2026, surpassing its OPEC quota for the second consecutive month and marking the highest output in 74 months.

Nigerian troops have killed an ISWAP cameraman in a Borno forest, recovering propaganda footage and ammunition, while identifying a Palestinian trainer and Moroccan doctor among terrorist associates during follow-up operations.

The Federal Government has approved a new fee of N50,000 for WAEC and NECO examinations, effective from 2027. The move has sparked mixed public reactions, with calls for balancing cost recovery and access to education.

Nigerian troops have killed an Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) cameraman in Borno State and recovered a camcorder containing intelligence on foreign operatives, including a Palestinian trainer and a Moroccan doctor.