Nigeria News in English

Good morning! It’s 24th December, and here’s your Nigeria daily news capsule.

Atiku demands immediate halt to new tax laws amid allegations of forgery.

Ekiti Governor Oyebanji signs N415 billion budget, pledges to end double taxation.

Niger State celebrates as rescued Papiri schoolchildren return home safely.

Nigeria's Super Eagles make a winning start to AFCON 2025 against Tanzania.

Makinde claims Wike's promise to hold PDP for Tinubu was not the agreement.

Gunmen abduct 28 Muslim travelers in Plateau state, demanding ransom.

FIRS clarifies that NIN and CAC numbers will become new tax IDs from 2026.

Trump recalls U.S. ambassadors from Nigeria and 29 other countries in a diplomatic shake-up.

Naira appreciates for the second consecutive day against the US dollar.

FG and World Bank launch $500 million program to strengthen education and healthcare.

NCDC warns Nigerians to stay vigilant against Lassa fever and meningitis this festive season.

Measles cases in Nigeria rise sharply, with over 26,000 suspected cases reported this year.

Asake mourns a fan who tragically died in a concert stampede in Nairobi.

Pepsi announces Wizkid as the headliner for the upcoming GOAT Experience Concert.

Dangote refinery launches hotline for reporting petrol stations overcharging customers.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!