Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Thursday, January 15

Here are the top ten stories from across the country.

1. U. S. suspends immigrant visa process for Nigeria, 74 others (SEE LIST)

The United States has suspended the immigrant visa process from Nigeria and 74 other countries.Read more

2. TUC faults Nigerian govt’s decision to withhold health workers’ salaries

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has rejected the Federal Government’s stoppage of salaries of Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU)e members.Read more

3. Mismanagement, governance gaps undermining Nigerian varsities – ASUU

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Wednesday expressed concerns over alleged mismanagement of funds and governance weaknesses in some universities across the country.Read more

4. Nigerian govt, ASUU sign new agreement to end years of disputes

The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have signed a fresh agreement designed to improve Nigeria’s university system and ensure stability in academic calendars.Read more

5. World Bank projects Nigeria’s economic growth to hit 4.4% in 2026, 2027

The World Bank has upgraded Nigeria’s economic growth outlook for 2026, projecting a 4.4 percent expansion, up from the 3.7 percent forecast in June 2025.Read more

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6. Absence of co-defendant stalls ex-Gov Ishaku’s trial for alleged N27bn fraud

The trial of the former governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku, for alleged N27 billion fraud was stalled at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court on Wednesday due to the absence of Bello Yero, a former Permanent Secretary, Bureau of Local Government and Chieftain y Affairs.Read more

7. Nigerian govt honours fallen Brig Gen Uba, other soldiers

The Federal Government has awarded national honours to serving personnel and veterans of the Nigerian Army, including Brigadier General Musa Uba, who was killed in Borno State during counter-insurgency operations in November 2025.Read more

8. Trump says U.S. control of Greenland crucial for missile defense

President Donald Trump has declared that U.S. control of Greenland is “vital” for the success of the planned Golden Dome air and missile defense system.Read more

9. Lagos, Kano, Rivers lead windfall, as 3 tiers of govt share ‘historic’ ₦6trn in Q3 2025

A new report from the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has revealed a massive surge in national revenue, with ₦6 trillion distributed among the Federal, State, and Local governments in just three months.Read more

10. Nigeria lose on penalties to AFCON hosts Morocco, to face Egypt for Bronze

The Super Eagles of Nigeria failed to reach the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after losing on penalties to hosts Morocco in a semi-final on Wednesday night.Read more

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