Homepage Abuja from Friday, July 17th, 2026

The Federal Government has arraigned three men over the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers from schools in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State, accusing them of terrorism-related offences, kidnapping, concealment, incitement and illegal mining.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Tinubu of losing control of his administration, citing what it described as conflicting appointments and removals within the Federal Government.

The Bank of Industry (BoI) has secured a €60 million credit facility from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support Nigeria's cocoa processing and dairy industries, as the country intensifies efforts to move beyond exporting raw agricultural commodities.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a nationwide public awareness campaign to help Nigerians recover unclaimed dividends and other funds arising from capital market transactions.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for greater international cooperation on artificial intelligence, warning against any single country dominating the rapidly evolving technology as China positions itself as a leading force in global AI governance.

President Bola Tinubu has signed an Executive Order establishing a new framework to coordinate the regulation of virtual assets in Nigeria, in a move aimed at strengthening oversight, protecting investors and supporting innovation in the country's digital economy.

The National Examinations Council has rejected claims that Government Secondary School, Olowa in Kogi State is a “miracle examination centre.”

The four victims rescued after being abducted during an attack on an examination centre in Olowa, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, have arrived at the Government House in Lokoja, where they were received by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo.

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) says it will proceed with its 2026 national officers' election on Saturday, despite legal challenges and allegations that the process is skewed in favour of a particular candidate.

Former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, says he will challenge the court ruling ordering the forfeiture of properties linked to him.