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Efforts to unite Nigeria's opposition ahead of the 2027 presidential election have gained momentum, with the G100 coalition reporting progress in consultations involving Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and other political contenders. However, key questions about candidate selection, party interests and the terms of a common platform remain unresolved.
Nigeria has reported a decline in malaria parasite prevalence among children aged 6–59 months, from 22 per cent in 2021 to 15.2 per cent in 2025. The Federal Government says it aims to reduce malaria prevalence and malaria-related deaths by 50 per cent by 2030, while strengthening prevention, surveillance and treatment.
The Edo State Government has demolished two properties in Uromi and Ewatto following the arrest of two suspects over alleged ritual-related crimes and cult activities. Security officials say the operation followed investigations into violent incidents, including the death of a woman. The allegations remain subject to police investigation and due legal process.
Peter Obi says meetings with British government officials and Nigerians in the United Kingdom focused on Nigeria’s leadership and development challenges. His public account highlights concerns about corruption, accountability and access to essential services, but does not identify the officials involved or announce any election-related agreement.
Long waits for commercial buses are forcing some Lagos commuters to weigh cheaper fares against the cost of finding alternative transport. Experiences reported around Ojota, Magodo and Ketu highlight how unpredictable departures, traffic delays and extra connections can strain household budgets.
A digital-learning partnership involving UNICEF, Airtel Africa and the Nigerian government is extending access to educational platforms and digital skills training, with reports indicating that nearly 2,000 schools and about one million students have been reached. As artificial intelligence gains visibility in classrooms, questions remain about internet access, teacher preparedness, student privacy and whether children in underserved communities can benefit equally.
Nigeria’s Senate Committee on Public Accounts has summoned the heads of the NMDPRA, NNPCL and NEITI after identifying major differences in the agencies’ records of petrol imports for 2022 and 2023. The committee wants the figures reconciled and the reasons for the discrepancies explained, amid renewed calls for transparency in the petroleum sector.
The Nigerian Communications Commission says 75 million subscribers have received airtime compensation for poor telecom network service in 2026, while nearly three million subscribers have received refunds for failed airtime and data purchases. Here is how the compensation framework works, who may qualify and what consumers should do if they believe they have been missed.
The Federal Government, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Bi-Courtney Limited and Stabilini Visinoni Limited have signed a settlement to resolve a long-running dispute over facilities at Lagos's Murtala Muhammed Airport. The agreement provides for renewed concession payments to FAAN, revised operational arrangements and steps towards completing an unfinished hotel and conference centre.
Twelve state Houses of Assembly have reportedly approved Nigeria’s proposed state police constitutional amendment, while the Presidential Working Group has submitted a draft National Policing Bill and related amendment proposals for legal review. The reform still faces a constitutional approval threshold and questions about funding, political interference and accountability.
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