Nigeria Secures Tariff-Free Access to UAE Market as CEPA Takes Effect

BusinessNewsNigeriaNigeria Secures Tariff-Free Access to UAE Market as CEPA Takes Effect

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 14, 2026

…Tinubu Announces Investopia Lagos Co-Hosting Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), aimed at deepening trade, investment, and economic cooperation between the two countries, as government officials described it as a major milestone in Nigeria’s economic diplomacy. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) in Abu Dhabi, with President Bola Tinubu and the President of the UAE, Mohamed bin...

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From Threats to Partnership: How Diplomacy Repositioned Nigeria in Washington

Anthony Obi OgboColumnsNigeriaOpinionFrom Threats to Partnership: How Diplomacy Repositioned Nigeria in Washington

PilotnewsJanuary 14, 2026

“Nigeria reframed terrorism, corrected Washington’s lens, and secured cooperation —a  pure anatomy of diplomatic turnaround“ —Anthony Obi Ogbo Nigeria’s recent engagement of a United States–based lobbying firm under a reported $9 million contract was widely scrutinized, predictably misunderstood by some, and quietly effective. The objective was clear: to shape Washington’s understanding of Nigeria’s complex security challenges—particularly violence affecting Christian communities—within an accurate geopolitical, intelligence, and regional framework. Such engagements are not unusual. In fact, they...

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Nigeria Receives Military Supplies From US

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNigeria Receives Military Supplies From US

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 13, 2026

As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral security cooperation between the United States and Nigeria, the US has delivered critical military supplies to Nigeria. The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), responsible for U.S. military operations on the continent, confirmed the delivery of the equipment in a statement. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, on Tuesday, AFRICOM said the supplies were handed over to Nigerian partners in Abuja. The post, which tagged US Mission...

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EFCC Debunks Allegations Of Bias In Malami’s Trial

NewsNigeriaPoliticsEFCC Debunks Allegations Of Bias In Malami’s Trial

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)January 13, 2026

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has debunked claims that the commission’s investigation and ongoing trial of former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, is politically motivated. Olukoyede stated that the probe into Malami began long before he assumed office as EFCC chairman, emphasizing that he only inherited an ongoing investigation. Speaking on Sunday during Channels Television’s Politics Today, he said allegations of...

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Vice President Shettima Intervenes as Doctors Suspends Nationwide Strike 

HealthNewsNigeriaPoliticsVice President Shettima Intervenes as Doctors Suspends Nationwide Strike 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 12, 2026

Following the intervention of Vice President Kashim Shettima, the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) suspended its planned nationwide strike yesterday (Sunday). The suspension offers temporary relief to millions of Nigerians who depend on public health facilities and underscores ongoing negotiations aimed at averting a full-scale disruption of medical services nationwide. Dr. Mohammad Suleiman, the National President of NARD, who confirmed the development shortly after the meeting of its National Executive Council, NEC, stated that...

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Nigeria Beat Algeria 2-0 to Reach AFCON Semi-Finals

AfricaNewsSoccerNigeria Beat Algeria 2-0 to Reach AFCON Semi-Finals

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 10, 2026

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have advanced to the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a commanding 2-0 victory over Algeria at the Stade de Marrakech on Saturday evening. Second-half goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams were enough to dismantle the 2019 champions and secure Nigeria’s 16th appearance in the final four of the tournament. Following a cagey and goalless first half characterised by tactical caution from both sides, Nigeria broke the deadlock...

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Presidential Tax Committee Counters KPMG’s Criticisms of New Tax Laws

BusinessNewsNigeriaPresidential Tax Committee Counters KPMG’s Criticisms of New Tax Laws

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 10, 2026

The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee has rejected most of the concerns raised by global advisory firm, KPMG, over Nigeria’s new tax laws, describing the firm’s publication as largely based on “misunderstanding of the policy intent” and the presentation of “opinion and preferences as facts.” The committee, in a detailed response, dated 10 January 2026, by its chairman, Taiwo Oyedele, acknowledged that KPMG raised a few useful points, particularly on implementation risks and...

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Jersey to Return $9.5m Abacha Loot to Nigeria

NewsNigeriaPoliticsJersey to Return $9.5m Abacha Loot to Nigeria

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 10, 2026

Authorities in Jersey, a self-governing British Crown Dependency in the Channel Islands, have agreed to return more than $9.5 million (about £7 million) to the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The repatriation follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in December 2025 between His Majesty’s Attorney General for Jersey, Mark Temple KC, and officials of the Nigerian Government. The agreement builds on two earlier asset-recovery arrangements between Nigeria and Jersey that have already facilitated...

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Dangote Files Corruption Petition Against Ex-NMDPRA Boss at EFCC

NewsNigeriaPoliticsDangote Files Corruption Petition Against Ex-NMDPRA Boss at EFCC

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 10, 2026

Mr Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), has formally petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate and prosecute Mr Farouk Ahmed, the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), on alleged corruption and abuse of office. The petition, submitted through Dangote’s legal representative, Dr O.J. Onoja, SAN, was lodged at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja following the withdrawal of an earlier complaint from the...

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Sambisa Forest: ISWAP Clash With Boko Haram, Dozens Killed

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaSambisa Forest: ISWAP Clash With Boko Haram, Dozens Killed

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 9, 2026

Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) factions along the Sambisa Forest corridor of Borno State have clashed with Boko Haram terrorists over supremecy. The renewed clashes are consistent with a long-running rivalry rooted in ideological differences, leadership disputes and competition over territory, resources and fighters. Security sources told counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama that the renewed hostilities began on Jan. 3, following a coordinated ISWAP raid led by two commanders, identified as Jundullah and Ibn Hataf,...

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