Nigeria News Today, 11 November 2026 (Evening): N10.79tn loan terms, ADC gets judgment copy, 109 peace accord breaches
Last updated: 11 November 2026 · By Naijatipsland Editorial Team · Editorial policy
Evening roundup · Wednesday 11 November 2026 · By Ade Adeniyi, Founder and Editor
Since this morning’s edition, the campaign trail has moved to Akure and Jos, Atiku Abubakar’s camp says it finally has the court judgment it needs to appeal, and the House of Representatives has received a request on how the government will raise its foreign loans for 2026. Here are the main Nigerian stories of the day, explained in plain language.
Today at a glance
- APC rallies in Akure as Peter Obi campaigns in Jos; NDC seizes on a failed 112 emergency call on live TV.
- Atiku supporters protest in Abuja; ADC says it now has the certified copy of the judgment against its leadership.
- Tinubu asks the Reps to approve the terms for ₦10.79 trillion in external loans already in the 2026 budget.
- Peace Committee logs 109 breaches of the election Peace Accord in 26 states and the FCT.
- Reps adopt a report on $4.6 billion in donor health grants and want EFCC and ICPC involved.
- Power: stranded electricity equipment ordered out of the ports; NERC releases ₦30 billion for free meters.
- UNHCR says nearly 64,000 people fled northern Nigeria for Niger this year; military reports strikes in Borno.
1. Campaign trail: APC in Akure, Obi in Jos
What happened
At the APC presidential rally in Akure, Ondo State, on Wednesday, Vice President Kashim Shettima, standing in for President Tinubu, said the opposition was mostly campaigning online. He claimed Atiku Abubakar lacks the backing of Adamawa’s political leaders and dismissed Peter Obi’s record as Anambra governor. In Jos, Plateau State, Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) told supporters his government would count itself a failure if any Nigerian was still living in a displacement camp 18 months after he took office, and listed unity and security as his first priorities. Separately, the NDC campaign issued a statement after a Tinubu campaign spokesperson could not get through to the 112 emergency line during a live TV demonstration, saying it showed public services were not working.
Why it matters
With the presidential race now in full swing, each side is setting out its main charge against the others: APC on the opposition’s ground game, Obi on displacement and insecurity, and the NDC on whether basic services work. Voters can test each claim against the record. Our 2027 Nigeria Election Hub tracks the candidates and key dates.
Source: Daily Post; Leadership; Vanguard; Legit.ng.
2. ADC crisis: protest, then the certified judgment
What happened
Supporters of Atiku Abubakar marched in Abuja on Wednesday, first to the Federal High Court and then towards the UN office and the US Embassy, demanding the certified true copy of Justice Peter Lifu’s 5 November judgment that sacked the David Mark-led ADC leadership and voided its actions, including the primary that produced Atiku. Later in the day, ADC chieftain Dino Melaye said the party had received the certified copy and that it does not mention Atiku or any candidate by name. An APC campaign council member, Abdulhakeem Alawuje, responded that Atiku, not the APC, should take responsibility for building his bid on a disputed party structure.
Why it matters
The certified copy is what the ADC needs to file its appeal, so the case can now move to the Court of Appeal. Whether the ruling affects Atiku’s place on the ballot is a legal question the higher court and INEC will settle, not campaign statements.
Source: Channels TV; BusinessDay; Daily Post; The Nation.
3. Tinubu asks Reps to clear terms of ₦10.79 trillion foreign borrowing
What happened
Speaker Tajudeen Abbas read a letter from President Tinubu at Wednesday’s plenary asking the House to approve the implementation of the external borrowing plan in the 2026 budget: ₦10.79 trillion, about $7.71 billion at the budget rate of ₦1,400 to the dollar. The President said Eurobonds would be prioritised because they can be raised faster, with multilateral, bilateral and commercial lenders also options. The money is meant for defence, transport, agriculture, power, education and health. Abbas stressed this is not new borrowing, since the amount is already in the budget’s ₦29.22 trillion borrowing plan; the law requires the National Assembly to approve the loan terms. He said a separate request for additional borrowing remains under consideration.
Why it matters
Borrowing is already a campaign issue, and Labour has questioned the need for more foreign loans. Repayments on these loans will shape budgets for years, so how and on what terms the money is raised affects every Nigerian taxpayer.
4. Peace Committee flags 109 breaches of the Peace Accord
What happened
The National Peace Committee chaired by Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd) recorded 109 breaches of the National Peace Accord in 26 states and the FCT between 19 August and 27 October. Political violence and thuggery (33 cases) and misinformation (29) led the list, followed by attacks on campaign activities (19) and intimidation (15). Kaduna had the most incidents (nine), followed by Edo, Enugu and the FCT with seven each. The committee asked parties to condemn violence and disown armed groups, and asked the police to protect all campaigns equally.
Why it matters
Nineteen parties signed the accord in August. An average of about 11 breaches a week is an early warning for voters in flashpoint states, and the high share of false information is a reminder to check viral claims before sharing them.
Source: The Punch; Politics Nigeria.
5. Reps want tighter checks on $4.6 billion in donor health grants
What happened
The House adopted its Committee on Infectious Diseases report on about $4.6 billion received from the Global Fund and USAID between 2021 and 2025 for HIV, tuberculosis, malaria and health systems. The committee found that implementing organisations did not submit annual plans or quarterly reports to the National Assembly, and flagged delayed counterpart funding and the diversion of some mosquito nets. It recommended that grant managers file plans before receiving money, report every quarter, and work with the EFCC and ICPC on accountability. It also urged more domestic health funding.
Why it matters
Donor money pays for a large share of HIV, TB and malaria care in Nigeria. As foreign aid shrinks, every dollar that leaks means fewer tests, drugs and nets for poor families.
Source: Nigerian Tribune; The Nation.
6. Power: stranded equipment and ₦30 billion for free meters
Equipment stuck at the ports since 2007
Marine and Blue Economy Minister Adegboyega Oyetola, acting on a presidential order, directed the Nigerian Ports Authority and terminal operators to work with Customs and the Ministry of Power to evacuate hundreds of containers of electricity equipment, some at the ports since 2007. The government has not said how many containers are involved, what they are worth, or whether the equipment still works.
NERC funds Tranche C of the meter programme
The regulator approved ₦30 billion for the third phase of the Meter Acquisition Fund to meter all remaining Band A customers and speed up Band B. Meters must be free, marked “NOT FOR SALE”, and installed by 31 May 2027.
Why it matters
If you are a Band A or B customer without a meter, nobody should charge you for one under this scheme. The port backlog shows how delays can waste money meant for power projects.
Source: Radio Nigeria; Legit.ng; Voice of Nigeria.
7. Security: 64,000 fled to Niger; military reports Borno strikes
What happened
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said nearly 64,000 people have fled violence in northern Nigeria for Niger since January, mostly to Diffa and Tahoua; more than two-thirds of the 23,000 arrivals in Diffa are children, and several hundred Nigerians have gone to Benin. Only about 5 per cent of this year’s arrivals have been registered. At home, a military report on Wednesday said troops and air strikes killed 42 suspected terrorists in Adamawa and Borno, and rescued three kidnapped people in Adamawa. Figures from a separate security source on strikes near Ngala differ, and none of the casualty numbers could be independently verified.
Why it matters
The refugee figures show the human cost of insecurity behind the battlefield reports, and they come a day before a US Congress hearing on Nigeria’s security record.
Source: Reuters; UN News; Peoples Gazette; Daily Post.
What to watch next
- Thursday 12 November: US House hearing on Nigeria’s security record.
- When the ADC files its appeal now that it has the certified judgment, and what INEC says.
- House vote on the terms of the ₦10.79 trillion external borrowing.
- DisCo announcements on Tranche C meter rollouts in your area.
Frequently asked questions
Is the ₦10.79 trillion a new loan?
No. According to the Speaker, it is the foreign part of borrowing already approved in the 2026 budget. The President needs the House to approve the terms before the money is raised.
Will I pay for a meter under the new NERC fund?
No. NERC says meters under Tranche C must be installed free for eligible Band A and Band B customers and must not be sold. Report any demand for payment to your DisCo and NERC.
Is Atiku still the ADC candidate?
That depends on the appeal. The High Court voided the ADC leadership’s actions; the party says the judgment does not name Atiku and is appealing. Until a higher court rules, treat claims from any side with caution.
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