August 2026

FULL LIST: Nigeria, Other African Countries Dominate World’s 60 Poorest by GDP-PPP Per Capita

Nigeria and several other African countries have featured prominently among the world’s 60 poorest countries in a 2026 ranking published by Global Finance magazine, based on GDP per capita at purchasing power parity (PPP). Burundi ranked as the country with the lowest GDP per capita at $994.23, followed by the Central African Republic at $1,437.72 […]

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August 26, 2026
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Economy

Nigeria, Thailand Move To Strengthen Ties In Technology, Agriculture, Renewable Energy

Vice President Kashim Shettima and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister of Kingdom of Thailand, H.E. Yousef Hassan Khalawi during a courtesy visit to the Vice-President in the Presidential Villa on Wednesday, 26-08-2026. Photo credit: Presidency Nigeria and Thailand are set to strengthen bilateral cooperation in technology, agriculture, commerce and renewable energy, as both […]

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August 26, 2026
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Breaking News

FG Disburses Over ₦600bn in Cash Transfers to Vulnerable Nigerians — Humanitarian Minister

The Federal Government has disbursed more than ₦600 billion in cash transfers to vulnerable Nigerians over the past three years, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction Bernard Doro has disclosed. Doro made the disclosure during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, saying the intervention had reached slightly more than 10 million […]

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August 26, 2026
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Breaking News

Probe Me Over $16bn Power Spending If You Have Evidence, Atiku Challenges FG

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged the Federal Government to investigate and prosecute him if it has evidence linking him to the alleged $16 billion expenditure on power projects during his tenure in government. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, accused the Bola Tinubu administration of reviving old allegations against him […]

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August 26, 2026
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Umahi Orders Benin-Asaba Road Concessionaire to Quit Over Poor Performance

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has directed the concessionaire handling the Benin-Asaba road to commence the process of withdrawing from the project, citing poor performance and failure to add value to the road. Umahi also ordered the concessionaire to immediately remove all obstructions along the Benin-Asaba road to restore the free flow of traffic. […]

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August 26, 2026
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Veteran Actor Ogogo Laid to Rest in Hometown, Ilaro

Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has been laid to rest in his hometown of Ilaro, Ogun State. The 66-year-old actor was buried according to Islamic rites following funeral prayers held at the Asade Agunloye Pavilion Ground in Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government Area of the state. Ogogo died on Sunday, August […]

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August 24, 2026
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Politics

2027: If ADC Can’t Perform, Don’t Vote for Us, Amaechi Tells Nigerians

The vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rotimi Amaechi, has urged Nigerians to make capacity and performance the basis of their choice in the 2027 general elections, saying voters should reject the party if it fails to deliver. Amaechi made the remarks on Monday during a panel session at the Nigerian Bar Association […]

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August 24, 2026
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Politics

Mismanagement of Subsidy Proceeds Not Reason to Reverse Removal, Says Obi

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has said the alleged mismanagement of funds recovered from fuel subsidy removal should not be used as a justification for reversing the policy. Obi made the remarks on Monday during a panel session at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference in Port […]

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August 24, 2026
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US Warns Nigerians Against Fake Documents in Visa Applications

The United States Mission in Nigeria has warned visa applicants against submitting forged or misleading documents, stressing that suspected cases of fraud are referred to relevant US government agencies for further action. The mission issued the warning in a post on its official X account as part of its ongoing #VisaWiseTravelSmart campaign, which aims to […]

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August 24, 2026
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PH Refinery: Niger Delta Coalition Backs Senate, Demands EFCC, CCB Probe of Kyari

A coalition of more than 28 civil society organisations across the Niger Delta has backed the Senate’s call for an investigation into the controversial rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt Refinery carried out during the tenure of former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mallam Mele Kyari. The Senate Committee […]

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August 24, 2026
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