The Federal Government of Nigeria has lauded Nigerians in the United States for their dedication to national growth and development, promising an enhanced partnership. This commendation came during a virtual meeting organized by NiDCOM and the Nigeria Centre Washington, featuring high-ranking officials including the Chief of Staff and the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested five herbalists in Osun and Lagos states, Nigeria, for allegedly possessing $3.43 million and €280,000 in counterfeit foreign currencies. The suspects, apprehended on December 7 and 8, 2025, are accused of defrauding individuals through spiritual cleansing and fake currency generation schemes.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licenses of Aso Savings and Loans Plc and Union Homes Savings and Loans Plc, effective December 15, 2025, due to regulatory breaches and financial distress. The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has commenced liquidation, assuring depositors of insured payouts up to N2 million.
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has conferred the prestigious chieftaincy title of 'Aare Atayeto Oodua of the Source' on Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. The ceremony, held on December 15, 2025, emphasized African unity and stronger ties between Nigeria and Ghana.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has voiced strong concerns regarding a recent digital tax agreement between Nigeria and France. The party, through its National Publicity Secretary Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, highlighted issues of transparency, potential threats to national sovereignty, and risks to data security. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) signed the MoU with France's Direction Générale des Finances Publiques, aiming to modernize tax administration.
Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) has confirmed intelligence reports detailing planned Christmas Day attacks in several Nigerian communities. The DSS has initiated preventive operations nationwide, following an alert from a US-based humanitarian organization. The Presidency, however, has urged caution regarding the alert, citing concerns about heightened fear.
Nigeria's Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, met with his Beninese counterpart, Olushegun Adjadi Bakari, in Abuja on December 11, 2025, to discuss regional security in the wake of a foiled coup attempt in Cotonou on December 7. The meeting emphasized coordinated regional responses and Nigeria's crucial role in quashing the mutiny.
Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has died after collapsing in his office on Thursday, December 11, 2025. He was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has been detained by Nigeria's EFCC after failing to meet bail conditions. He faces investigation into 18 alleged offenses, including terrorism financing, money laundering, and abuse of office, with probes extending to recovered Abacha loot and suspicious investments.
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Citing a lack of protection from his former party and a desire to support President Bola Tinubu, Fubara's move follows a protracted political crisis in the state and reshapes the regional political landscape.
Nigeria's Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced a nationwide clampdown on unregistered Point-of-Sale (PoS) operations, effective January 1, 2026. The move aims to curb widespread non-compliance with registration requirements and address risks to the financial system, including fraud and security breaches. Unregistered terminals will be seized, and enabling fintechs watchlisted.
A US Congressional delegation, including Representatives Mario Díaz-Balart, Norma Torres, Scott Franklin, Juan Ciscomani, and Riley Moore, met with Nigeria's National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, in Abuja to discuss counter-terrorism, regional stability, and strengthening the strategic security partnership. The meeting follows earlier high-level talks in Washington, D.C.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has initiated a ₦200 billion defamation lawsuit against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja. The suit follows Akpoti-Uduaghan's allegations of sexual harassment made against Akpabio in February 2025. Akpabio seeks damages, a public apology, and retraction of the claims, which he vehemently denies.
Retired General Christopher Musa officially assumed his role as Nigeria's Minister of Defence in Abuja on Friday, December 5, 2025. Appointed by President Bola Tinubu, he pledged to prioritize operational effectiveness, unified action, and strategic foresight to tackle the nation's security challenges.
Imo State is hosting the Imo Invest Summit 2025 in Owerri from December 4-5, a significant West African economic gathering. The summit, themed 'Unlocking Imo's Economic Potential: Partnership, Investment, and Innovation,' aims to attract global investors and showcase opportunities in sectors like energy, agriculture, and technology.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) faces an audit query regarding £14.3 million spent at its London office in 2021 without proper documentation. The Auditor-General's 2022 report flagged weak internal controls and regulatory breaches, demanding the recovery of the funds. NNPCL's explanations have been deemed unsatisfactory.
Former US President Donald Trump has threatened military intervention in Nigeria, citing an alleged 'Christian genocide.' His remarks, made in late October and early November 2025, included designating Nigeria a 'country of particular concern' and warning of cutting aid and potential military action. Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rejected these claims, emphasizing the country's constitutional guarantees for religious freedom.
Northern Nigerian governors and traditional rulers have called for a six-month suspension of mining activities and the creation of a ₦1 billion monthly regional security fund to tackle escalating insecurity, including banditry and terrorism, across the region. The proposals were made during a joint meeting in Kaduna.
Boko Haram terrorists reportedly abducted eight farmers in Malari village, Konduga Local Government Area, Borno State, on Sunday night. The incident involved insurgents on motorcycles targeting farmers watering onion plants, underscoring the persistent threat to agricultural communities in Nigeria's northeast.
Nigeria has recorded a significant surge in foreign capital inflows, reaching $20.98 billion in the first ten months of 2025. This marks a 70 percent increase over 2024 and a 428 percent jump from 2023, driven by renewed investor confidence and structural reforms in the foreign exchange market.
