Stories from Abuja · Nigeria

The completion of the OB3 project marks a advancement for Nigeria's gas infrastructure.

Trade activities have resumed across the borders of Nigeria, Niger, and Benin despite ongoing security risks in the region.

The International Media and Information Literacy Institute (IMILI) has officially launched in Nigeria. The initiative is affiliated with UNESCO and involves the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation.

Nigeria's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, stated the country intends to partner with Chinese companies to build manufacturing plants. The plants will process products into semi-finished goods according to specific standards. Ojukwu noted that Nigeria possesses a labor cost advantage for these operations. She expressed gratitude for Chinese government support and anticipation for the implementation of tariff policies.

Nigeria is considering a bill to prohibit doctors from leaving the country for a specific period. The proposal follows reports of a shortage where one doctor serves 15,000 to 30,000 inhabitants.

The Nigerian government approved measures last week to grant debt relief to several domestic airlines. Aviation fuel prices rose from approximately 900 Naira per liter in February to 3,300 Naira per liter, causing losses for small and medium-sized airlines.

The National Council on Nutrition approved the National Policy on Food and Nutrition for 2026-2035. The policy aims to address malnutrition and will be submitted to the Federal Executive Council for finalization.

The move aims to formalize leadership within the petroleum regulatory body.

Fourteen Nigerian political formations, including prominent figures like Atiku Abubakar and Rabiu Kwankwaso, have accused President Bola Tinubu's administration of undermining multiparty democracy. In a statement known as the 'Ibadan Declaration,' they allege that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is attacking the principles of a multi-party system. The coalition seeks to challenge Tinubu in the upcoming elections. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Nigeria is organizing primaries to select its leader by the end of the month. Several senior leaders of the opposition coalition are appearing on the party's website following a Supreme Court decision that invalidated a prior Court of Appeal ruling. The ADC spokesperson urged supporters to remain cautious, stating that a battle has been won but not the war.

Nigeria has lost over $76 billion due to the mismanagement of failed government-run businesses, according to Oye.