The Nigerian Navy has deployed high-speed interceptor boats and drone technology to the Niger Delta to intensify operations against illegal oil bunkering and pipeline vandalism that continue to drain foreign exchange earnings.
Diaspora remittances into Nigeria reportedly hit a record monthly high in January 2026, driven by FX market reforms that narrowed the gap between official and parallel market rates and encouraged formal channels.
Nigeria and Türkiye have finalized a defense pact centered on establishing a drone manufacturing plant in Nigeria, as bilateral talks between Presidents Bola Tinubu and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan produced a technology-focused agreement.
Nigeria’s national electricity grid reportedly suffered a total system collapse on Tuesday, January 27, plunging large parts of the country into darkness as engineers worked on staged restoration.
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has opened an investigation into three major international social media platforms over alleged breaches of the Nigeria Data Protection Act.
Genevieve Nnaji has reportedly commenced production on a new feature film, marking a return to directing after a lengthy hiatus, with the project described as a co-production involving a major European studio.
The World Bank has approved a $500 million credit facility for Nigeria to expand rural water supply and sanitation under the SURWASH program, aimed at reducing waterborne diseases in underserved communities.
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) recorded a rebound on Tuesday as the All-Share Index gained 1.2%, driven by renewed interest in Tier-1 banking stocks viewed by investors as undervalued after recent capital directives.
The Ministry of Finance is reportedly drafting a Wealth Tax bill targeting Nigerians with assets above N5 billion, including luxury real estate and private jets, as part of a drive to increase non-oil revenue.
A joint operation by the Nigerian Army and Air Force has reportedly rescued 15 students abducted from a secondary school in Kaduna State, with the mission described as intelligence-led and executed near a forest corridor bordering Zamfara State.