November 09, 2022
Nigeria: Eight Nigerian Americans Elected to Top Political Positions in US
"Congratulations to you all and keep making Nigerians proud, we love you and will keep celebrating you," an official wrote. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Visits King Charles At Buckingham Palace
"The King welcomed the President of Nigeria to Buckingham Palace for an Audience this afternoon," it tweeted. Read more »
November 08, 2022
Nigeria: Hushpuppi Gets 11-Year Jail Term, To Pay U.S.$1.8 Million Restitution
Hushpuppi was jailed for conspiring to launder tens of millions of dollars through online scams. Read more »
November 07, 2022
Nigeria: Hushpuppi's Wife, Imams Write Judge As US Court Sentences Fraudster Today
The US district court in California is set to sentence Hushpuppi over fraud charges, today, Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: UK Updates Travel Advisory On Nigeria, Says Abuja Now Relatively Safe
"The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to the Federal Capital Territory, including the city of Abuja, but risks remain," it said in its latest advisory. Read more »
November 06, 2022
Africa: Cop 27 - We'll Hold World Leaders Accountable - - UN
"The heart of the implementation of climate pledges lies with everybody everywhere in the world, doing everything they possibly can to address the climate crisis." Read more »
Africa: Developing Countries' Needs Must Be Considered in Climate Action Plans - COP27 President
An official said that the climate issues across the world have shown that inaction is myopic and can cause climate disasters. Read more »
November 03, 2022
Nigeria: Emirates Suspend Flights to Nigeria Over Blocked Funds
Emirates laments that it has not repatriated its blocked funds from the country. Read more »
October 29, 2022
Nigeria: News About Imminent Terrorist Attack Sponsored to Create Fear - Police PRO
"We, therefore, urge residents of the FCT and Nigerians at large to disregard this fake news which was purportedly sponsored to create fear in our people and heat up the polity,"… Read more »
October 28, 2022
Nigeria: IMF Urges Caution On CBN's Plan to Replace Naira
The bank says it is ready to help Nigeria if needed, according to Bloomberg. Read more »
October 27, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Taps South Korea's Daewoo to Fix Kaduna Refinery
The Federal Executive Council last year approved the award of the contract for the rehabilitation of Warri and Kaduna Refineries at the combined total sum of $1.5 billion. Read more »
October 20, 2022
Nigeria: U.S. Provides U.S.$1 Million Support for Flood Victims in Nigeria
The support fund will allow local partners on the ground to provide emergency shelter assistance, relief commodities, and so on to flood victims. Read more »
October 15, 2022
Nigeria: Brazil, a High-Stakes Election and Yoruba Diaspora in the Americas
The Brazilian presidential election is a clash between two ideologies, led by a left-leaning challenger and an ultra-conservative incumbent. Read more »
Africa: IMF Raises Concerns About Food Security in Nigeria, Other Sub-Saharan African Countries
The IMF says food insecurity should be policy priority for African governments. Read more »
September 24, 2022
Nigeria: African Union Demands Seat in UN Security Council
"It is time to overcome the reluctance and deconstruct the narratives that persist in confining Africa to the margins of decision-making circles," Mr Sall said. Read more »
September 15, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Signs U.S.$24 Million Agreement With France to Improve Electricity Supply
The Northern Corridor Project, being implemented by the TCN, is meant to strengthen low-carbon economic growth in West Africa by improving the quality of the electricity network in… Read more »
September 09, 2022
Africa: How World Leaders Paid Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Global figures spoke of what she had meant to them and their countries reflecting on her 70-year reign. Read more »
September 08, 2022
Nigeria: Breaking - Queen Elizabeth, Britain's Longest Serving Monarch, Is Dead
"The Queen died peacefully in Balmoral this afternoon. The King and Queen Consort will remain in Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow," the Royal Family… Read more »
August 27, 2022
Nigeria: While Nigerian Hospitals Lament Insufficient Personnel, 13,000 Leave for UK in One Year
Nigeria is second only to Indians in the number of visas granted for the 'Skilled Worker - Health & Care' with 14 per cent (13,609). Read more »
August 14, 2022
Nigeria: Exclusive - Court Document Details U.S. Agencies Defrauded By Abidemi Rufai
A court document has detailed 12 agencies of the United States government defrauded by Abidemi Rufai, a suspended aide of Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State. Read more »
August 13, 2022
Nigeria: U.S. Govt Seeks Forfeiture of Ogun Gov's Aide, Abidemi Rufai's U.S.$600,000 Proceeds of Fraud
The United States government has asked the District Court in Tacoma to order the forfeiture of Abidemi Rufai's $604,260 being the interest that accrued from his commission of wire… Read more »
August 12, 2022
Nigeria: Alleged U.S.$5 Million Fraud Charges - U.S. Extradites Three Nigerians From UK
The three Nigerians, who are resident in the UK, were extradited to the US to face charges of defrauding American universities to the tune of $15 million. Read more »
August 08, 2022
Africa: U.S. Releases New African Policy to Counter China, Russia
China has become the darling of many African countries with massive infrastructure projects and low-interest loans. Read more »
July 31, 2022
Nigeria: University of Cambridge to Return 116 Stolen Benin Artefacts to Nigeria
University curators identified 116 objects either known or presumed to have been taken during the 1897 Benin Expedition for return. Read more »
Nigeria: Aribo Scores Incredible Goal for Southampton
Aribo is happy to have scored in his second match and hopes to carry that momentum into the new season. Read more »