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Nigeria's ruling party added three non-APC politicians to President Tinubu's re-election campaign, naming them coordinators in Rivers, Osun and Anambra. The post APC Campaign Council Adds Wike, Adeleke, Soludo appeared first on The Rio Times.
Shell has agreed to sell Shell Nigeria Gas, its domestic gas distribution unit serving over 130 industrial customers, to local firm Vaaris Energy. The post Shell Sells Its Nigeria Gas Unit to Vaaris Energy appeared first on The Rio Times.
Nigeria resources in one guide: oil and gas reserves, output, lithium and gold, farmland and water, who extracts and profits, and the toll on the Niger Delta. The post Nigeria Natural Resources Explained 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Nigeria's public debt hit US$120.93 billion in June 2026, and the 13 October hearing will test whether revenue can cover rising interest costs. The post Nigeria Public Debt Hits US$120.93 Billion in 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Zambia’s kwacha is up 14.8% against the US dollar in 2026 and Nigeria’s naira 8.5%, while Uganda’s shilling fell 10%: a ranking of 12 African currencies. The post Kwacha Leads African Currencies in 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Nigeria has about 242 million people, half of them aged 18 or younger. Here is who they are, what they believe and how they live together. The post Nigeria Population and Ethnic Groups Explained appeared first on The Rio Times.
Nigeria foreign players explained: the World Bank, Eurobond buyers, China, Gulf banks, US and UK funds, oil majors and a US$22.8 billion diaspora. The post Foreign Powers and Investors in Nigeria 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Nigeria's finance minister unveiled a raft of measures Thursday aimed at cushioning against energy shocks as the country prepares to go to the polls, including a petrol discount for public transport operators
Nigeria stocks lost about US$1.0 billion in one session on 8 October. Energy shares led the fall, while the naira held steady for dollar investors. The post Nigeria Stocks Shed US$1 Billion as Energy Shares Slide appeared first on The Rio Times.
Twenty graduates abducted while travelling to begin Nigeria's national youth service have been found alive after a week-long search, authorities say.
Rio Times · Africa Intelligence Brief October 7, 2026 — Nigeria counts its military losses after the Ondo crash; Kenya reports its first Ebola death with 28 contacts traced; South Africa's migration tension moves to Durban. The post Africa Intelligence Brief — Wednesday, October 7, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
A finance ministry director told the Emefiele trial in Abuja that a US$94 million central bank withdrawal never passed through his ministry. The post Nigeria Emefiele Trial Probes US$94 Million Withdrawal appeared first on The Rio Times.
Nigeria has put 40 oil and gas blocks up for bidding and will make every bidder name its real owners, a test of reforms watched by US oil investors. The post Nigeria Offers 40 Oil Blocks in New Licensing Round appeared first on The Rio Times.
All 25 people on board, including civilians, died when the military aircraft crashed into a swampy area that is difficult to access.
It took just 13 months for David Ellison to acquire two of Hollywood’s most storied movie studios, but for the son of billionaire Larry Ellison, running both Paramount Skydance Corp. and Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. fulfills an ambition he’s held for years.
Nigeria's voter register now tops 103 million, about 10 million more than in 2023, and 71% of voters are aged 35 or older, the electoral commission says. The post Nigeria Voter Roll Hits 103 Million Before Vote appeared first on The Rio Times.
A minister claims some Nigerian staple food prices have dropped by up to 50%, but official statistics show food cost about a fifth more than a year ago. The post Nigeria Says Food Prices Fell Up to 50%, Data Differ appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Times · Africa Intelligence Brief October 6, 2026 — Nigeria mourns a military plane crash that killed 32; Kenya reports its first Ebola death and traces 28 contacts; Abiy Ahmed is sworn in for a second term and repeats Ethiopia's Red Sea demand. The post Africa Intelligence Brief — Tuesday, October 6, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Nigerian Air Force on Tuesday said 25 people died in the crash of one of its planes a day earlier, lowering a previous death toll. No survivors were found. Civilian family members travelling aboard the plane were among the victims.
Nigeria's aviation minister says ending the fuel subsidy, not loans, paid for a US$500 million Lagos airport rebuild. Who builds it and what is still open. The post Nigeria’s Aviation Minister Links Lagos Airport Rebuild to Fuel Subsidy Cut appeared first on The Rio Times.
Kingsley Chinda is the ruling party candidate for Rivers State governor, with a court hearing on 4 November 2026 and a vote on 6 February 2027. The post Kingsley Chinda and the Rivers Governor Race appeared first on The Rio Times.
DR Congo's electricity regulator says it reviewed US$2.3 billion of power projects in its first 100 days, with 2.6 GW of potential capacity. The post DR Congo Regulator Reviews US$2.3 Billion of Power Projects in 100 Days appeared first on The Rio Times.
President Bola Tinubu describes the crash as a "painful moment" for the military and the entire nation.
The father of one of the 19 young abductees tells the BBC he hasn't eaten in three days out of worry.
Atiku Abubakar, former vice president, now leads the ADC ticket for Nigeria’s January 2027 vote against President Bola Tinubu. The post Atiku Abubakar, Nigeria’s 2027 Presidential Challenger appeared first on The Rio Times.
Nigeria’s neighbours Benin, Niger, Chad and Cameroon shape its trade, security threats and road corridors; here is what newcomers should know. The post Nigeria Neighbours Explained, West Africa in 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Nigeria’s Postal Service has launched a National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System. The system is designed to help Nigerians find the postcodes of locations across the country. Before now, house identification in Nigeria was based on an unreliable house numbering system. Locating places was difficult, time consuming and sometimes even expensive. But there may challenges using the new system in a country with poor urban planning and illegal building constructions.
Nigeria celebrated 66 years of independence on Thursday, marked by a speech from President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu, who is running for a second term in January, said the country has overcome some major challenges since he took office in 2023, but citizens are skeptical.
Nigeria’s public sector unions have called a three-day warning strike from Friday, 2 October, over petrol prices, a wage award and a new minimum wage. The post Nigeria: Public Sector Unions Call Three-Day Warning Strike Over Petrol Prices and Pay appeared first on The Rio Times.
In tonight's edition, Ethiopia and Eritrea break diplomatic ties, accusing each other of stoking internal conflicts. Also, Nigeria rolls out a digital postcode system for every building. And I speak to one of the co-founders of the he Rural Women’s Assembly as it is recognised for its work challenging power systems.