May 13, 2026 – Nigeria Headlines

Story gist: French President Emmanuel Macron announced a $27 billion investment in Africa at the Africa Forward Summit in Kenya. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva delivered remarks titled ‘Africa’s Golden Future’ at the event.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like Al Jazeera emphasize Macron’s $27 billion investment pledge, framing it as major French support for Africa. Center coverage from the IMF highlights Georgieva’s optimistic speech on Africa’s prospects. Right-leaning outlets are absent, missing potential skepticism on aid dependency, IMF involvement, or fiscal implications.

Story gist: JAMB Registrar Alausa stated that a UTME waiver for NCE and ND candidates will increase admissions by 1.5 million. JAMB set deadlines for universities to process admissions and listed 29 less competitive courses for 2026 with cut-off marks.

Bias summary: No left-leaning outlets covered the story, omitting perspectives on equity or access expansion. Center outlet Premium Times focused neutrally on procedural deadlines for universities. Right-leaning The Nation emphasized practical details of less competitive courses and cut-offs, highlighting opportunities for applicants.

Story gist: Rivers State APC House of Assembly panel received 16 petitions. The panel disqualified loyalists of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and cleared allies of Nyesom Wike.

Bias summary: Left-leaning coverage absent, leaving that perspective unrepresented. Center outlet TheCable frames events through speculative political analysis on President Tinubu’s 2027 strategy favoring Wike over Fubara, emphasizing long-term calculations. Right-leaning Daily Trust highlights panel’s disqualifications of Fubara loyalists and clearance of Wike allies, stressing immediate win for Wike’s camp.

Story gist: Ahead of the 2026 Ekiti gubernatorial election, Senate leader expressed optimism about Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s re-election chances. An APM candidate stepped down to support Oyebanji.

Bias summary: No left-leaning outlets covered the story, omitting opposition or critical perspectives. Center outlet Punch emphasized the APM candidate’s step-down as endorsement. Right-leaning The Nation highlighted Oyebanji’s performance as aiding re-election, using positive tone focused on governance achievements.