September 16, 2026 SRSahara Reporters Nigeria

Nigerian woman arrested in US over alleged illegal voting in 2022, 2024 elections

A 56-year-old Nigerian woman and lawful permanent resident has been arrested in Massachusetts and charged by US authorities for allegedly voting illegally in federal elections after falsely claiming to be an American citizen. Bill…

September 14, 2026 TTribune Nigeria

Tinubu welcomes Coca-Cola’s proposed $1bn investment in Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the Coca-Cola System’s proposed $1 billion investment in Nigeria, assuring investors the country remains open for business. According to Tribune Online, Tinubu, represented by Secretary to the Government of…

September 14, 2026 OSOlarinre Salako Notes, Opinion

The physical and financial losses in Nigeria power sector (Part III)

The Physical and Financial Losses in Nigeria’s Power Sector (Part III): 5.11 TWh Unbilled, ₦637.5 Billion Uncollected In Parts I and II, we followed Nigeria’s grid electricity from installed capacity to available capacity and…

September 14, 2026 XX Nigeria, Notes, Political Landscape

‘I dumped Obi over his lack of plan for Nigeria’ – Yusuf Datti

September 14, 2026 PPunch Business and Economy, Notes

Lagos leads as banks shut 476 branches nationwide in three years

Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria closed a net 476 branches and cash centres between 2022 and 2025, cutting their physical footprint by 8.8 per cent in three years, according to The PUNCH. Data from…

September 13, 2026 PPunch Entertainment

Nigeria’s Yoruba film emerges as first AI-powered movie

A Nigerian Yoruba-language film, Asiri Ilu Awon Osu (Mystery of Osu Land), has been described by its producers as the world’s first photorealistic artificial intelligence-powered feature film. According to PUNCH, the film was completed…

September 12, 2026 DPDaily Post Latest News, Notes

ITU race: Tijani steps aside to focus on Nigeria’s digital economy plans

Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has explained his withdrawal from the race for Deputy Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), according to a report by Daily Post. In…

September 11, 2026 SRSahara Reporters Political Landscape

Amnesty International cautions Nigerian politicians against inciting, divisive remarks ahead of 2027 elections

Amnesty International Nigeria has warned politicians and their associates against making reckless, inciting and divisive remarks as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to Sahara Reporters, the human rights organization…

September 11, 2026 NYNew York Times Notes, Top Headlines

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: How the loss of her son changed her view of Nigeria

LAGOS, Nigeria — Renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has opened up about the profound grief and systemic disillusionment following the tragic death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi, detailing how the loss fundamentally altered…

September 11, 2026 SRSahara Reporters Nigeria, Notes, Top Headlines

Import bill: Nigeria spends ₦38.9bn on footwear, headgear, between January and June

Nigeria spent N38.9 billion importing footwear, headgear, sunshades, umbrellas and whips between January and June 2026, a review of the Nigerian Foreign Trade Statistics has shown. A SaharaReporters review of data released by the…