U.S. deploys 100 more troops to Nigeria for training, not combat, amid calls for expanded military aid.

X suffered a global outage on Feb. 16, 2026, disrupting access worldwide.

Nigeria’s president orders all oil and gas revenues to go directly into the federation account, ending NNPC’s fee and fund retention, effective Feb. 13, 2026.

A Kano by-election saw low turnout amid boycotts, ballot issues, and uncertainty.

Nigeria’s House of Representatives passed a motion to undo the 2025 Electoral Act amendment, sparking chaos over election transparency and key voting provisions.

Nigeria's inflation fell to 15.10% in January 2026, marking ten straight monthly declines, driven by lower food and energy prices.

Ahmadu Fintiri’s expected APC switch could give the party control of 30 Nigerian states, weakening Atiku Abubakar’s 2027 bid.

Nigeria delays 2024 capital spending as ministries report zero allocations, sparking debt and budget concerns.

Nigeria investigates Temu over data privacy concerns affecting 12.7 million users.

Obi criticizes Tinubu for prioritizing solar power at Aso Rock over fixing Nigeria’s national grid, calling it a failure to deliver on electricity promises.