May 28

• Nigeria: First Lady Attends 2013 Democracy Day Interdenominational Service

  First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan arriving for the Church Service with Senate President David Mark Read more »

• Nigeria: Nigeria, Japan to Partner On African Development

  As Vice President Mohammed Namadi prepares to travel to Japan to represent Nigeria at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD), the Federal Government, he... Read more »

• Nigeria: Vice President Condoles the Sultan of Sokoto and Emir of Kano

  Vice President Mohammed Namadi Sambo has commiserated with the Sultan of Sokoto Sa'ad Abubakar III over the death of Hajiya Hafsatu Abubakar, wife of the late Sultan Siddiq... Read more »

May 27

• Nigeria: President Jonathan's Statement At the 50th Anniversary of OAU/AU

  “Pan-Africanism and African Renaissance”, being the statement by President Goodluck Jonathan at the 50th anniversary celebrations of the OAU/AU in Addis Ababa, May 25,... Read more »

• Nigeria: VP Sambo Eulogises Chief Edwin Clark At 86

  Vice President Mohammed Namadi Sambo has described elder statesman Chief Edwin Clark as an epitome of truth and devote nationalist of great repute. Read more »

• Nigeria: FG Upgrades Physical Standard of Nation's Universities

  President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has approved the implementation of the recommendations of the investigative report on the upgrade of physical standards of all public universities... Read more »

• Nigeria: VP Sambo Appeals for Peaceful Co-Existence Among Nigerians

  Vice President Mohammed Namadi Sambo, at the Special Juma'at Prayers in commemoration of the 2013 Democracy Day Celebrations and the Second Year Anniversary of the President... Read more »

• Nigeria: Democracy Day - First Lady Fetes Women, Vulnerable Persons

  The First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan has described Nigeria's democracy as a successful tool for the restoration of the dignity of the people, with respect to their status as... Read more »

• Nigeria: President Jonathan Not Involved in NGF Elections, Urges Governors to Resolves Their Differences

  We have noted with regret the mischievous effort by sections of the mass media to portray President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan as an interested party and the main loser in yesterday's... Read more »

May 25

• Nigeria: FEC Approves Revised National Policy On Civil Aviation, Contract for Water Scheme

  The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the revised National Policy on Civil Aviation aimed at enhancing the operations of the sector and also contract for the... Read more »

May 24

• Nigeria: FG Determined to Create Vibrant Private Sector - VP Sambo

  Vice President Mohammed Namadi Sambo has said that the President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan led Administration is determined to create a vibrant private sector in the country. Read more »

• Nigeria: VP Receives Committee Report On Bakassi

  Vice President Mohammed Namadi Sambo has assured Nigerians that government will look at the Bakassi Report with a view to implementing the relevant areas that are of benefit to... Read more »

May 21

• Nigeria: President Jonathan Challenges Banks to Fund Infrastructural Development in Africa

  President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has challenged banks in the country to fund infrastructural development in Africa. Read more »

• Nigeria: Africa Must Check Illicit Fund Flows - President Jonathan

  President Godluck Ebele Jonathan has said Africa must check the huge funds being illegally taken out of the continent. Read more »

May 20

• Nigeria: Nigeria and Kenya to Collaborate Against Terrorism

  President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has told Kenya's Deputy President and Special Envoy of President Uhuru Kenyatta, Mr. William Ruto, that Nigeria was concerned about the activities... Read more »

May 17

• Nigeria: FEC Approves Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy That Will Run Till 2015

  The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a medium-term debt management strategy, which will run till 2015 noting that contrary to concerns being raised on the nation's debt... Read more »

• Nigeria: Contribute Positively to the Development of Your Country, VP Sambo Charges Nigerian Community in Brussels

  Vice President Mohammed Namadi Sambo has charged members of the Nigerian Community in Brussels, Belgium to contribute positively to the development of their country and to at all... Read more »

May 16

• Nigeria: Nigeria Pledges More Financial Support As Donors Converge to Assist Mali's Development

  The Federal Government of Nigeria has pledged more financial aid to war-torn Mali to help rebuild the country after months of conflict. Read more »

May 15

• Nigeria: President Jonathan to Address the Nation Tonight

  President Goodluck Jonathan will address the nation at 1900 Hours tonight (7pm) on the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), the Federal Radio Corporation of... Read more »

• Nigeria: President Jonathan's Address On the Declaration of a State of Emergency in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States

  Full text of the address by President Goodluck Jonathan GCFR, declaring a State of Emergency in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states in order to restore public order, public safety and... Read more »

May 13

• Nigeria: ITU - Impact Appoints First Lady of Nigeria As Global Child Online Protection (COP) Champion

  The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the International Multilateral Partnership Against Cyber Threats (IMPACT) have appointed the First Lady of Nigeria, Her... Read more »

May 10

• Namibia: President Jonathan Aborts State Visit to Namibia, Returns Home to Deal With Security Challenges

  In view of recent developments at home in Nigeria, President Goodluck Jonathan has cut short his visit to South Africa and aborted his state visit to Namibia which was due to start... Read more »

May 9

• Nigeria: New National Industrial Plan to Encourage Investors' Coming - President Jonathan

  President Goodluck Jonathan has said that the Federal Government is working on a national industrial revolution plan to further encourage investors and local production. Read more »

• Nigeria: President Jonathan Deplores Attack On Bama

  President Goodluck Jonathan deplores yesterday's attack by armed terrorists on Bama, Borno State which claimed scores of lives. Read more »

• Nigeria: FG Targets Annual Investment of U.S.$10 Billion in Power Sector Over Next Ten Years - President Jonathan

  President Goodluck Jonathan has said that following the total privatization of power generation and distribution in Nigeria, his Administration expects an annual private sector... Read more »