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Dr Abubakar Y.D. Memorial School has celebrated Nigeria's rich cultural heritage through its November 5, 2026 Cultural Day programme in Abuja, introducing pupils to seven historic kingdoms, traditional Nigerian cuisines and the importance of peaceful coexistence.
The Nigerian Senate has pledged ₦100 million to the Flamingos following their historic 2–1 victory over Japan at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco, making Nigeria the first African country to win the competition.
The Delta State Government has approved ₦10 billion for classroom construction and furnishing in 92 public primary and secondary schools, alongside more than 4,500 units of school furniture, as part of efforts to improve educational infrastructure across the state.
NITDA has unveiled the Nigeria Tech Outlook Report 2026, highlighting gaps in smartphone usage, digital financial services, e-commerce and online government services while identifying new investment opportunities across Nigeria's digital economy.
The Independent National Electoral Commission has removed more than 1.6 million invalid voter registrations and identified 54 officials for possible disciplinary action following a nationwide review of its voter database.
Nigerian Army troops have arrested a father and his son in Bauni Forest, Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State, over suspected terrorism-related activities. An AK-47 rifle, ammunition, cash and other items were reportedly recovered during the operation.
The All Progressives Congress has unveiled its 2027–2031 presidential manifesto, outlining proposed commitments on national security, economic growth, electricity, education, healthcare, housing and employment ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Nigeria's private-sector nonguaranteed external debt reached $54.48 billion at the end of 2025, according to the World Bank's 2026 International Debt Statistics. However, official historical data show an increase of approximately 1.6 per cent from 2018, contradicting reports of a 179.6 per cent surge and highlighting the importance of accurate debt reporting.
Nigeria has reported no additional confirmed Ebola cases following the detection of an imported Bundibugyo virus infection in October. However, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention says 28 identified contacts remain under monitoring, while 34 have completed their individual 21-day follow-up period.
The ICPC has expanded its case against Adeniyi Adeyemi from 22 to 36 counts, adding four other defendants in an ongoing investigation involving alleged forgery, impersonation and fraudulent representation.
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