August 01

• Nigeria: Jonathan Summons Emergency FEC Meeting for Friday

  President Goodluck Jonathan has called for an emergency meeting of the Executive Council of the Federation, FEC. The meeting is to be held by 2:00 p.m. on Friday less than 48 hours... Read more »

• Nigeria: APC May Not Last Long - Presidency

  The Senior Special Assistant to President Goodluck Jonathan on Public Affairs, Doyin Okupe, has said the newly registered All Progressives Congress, APC, may not last for long... Read more »

• Nigeria: Nigeria-Cote d'Ivoire Sign Agreement On Bi-National Commission

  The governments of Nigeria and Cote d'Ivoire on Thursday signed a Bi-National Commission Framework Agreement which paves the way for both countries to clearly define their... Read more »

• Nigeria: Shell Nigeria Records Less Oil Spillages in 2012 Than 2011 - Sunmonu

  The Managing Director of all associated companies of Shell in Nigeria, Mutiu Sunmonu, said on Thursday that oil spillages recorded by Shell companies' in the country reduced by 173... Read more »

• Nigeria: Okada Ban in Lagos, Others Affects Courier Services - Operators

  The President, Association of Nigerian Courier Operators, ANCO, Toyin Olufade, on Thursday said the recent ban on motorbikes (Okada) in some states, had adversely affected their... Read more »

• Nigeria: Nigeria Police Debuts in World Police and Fire Games

  The Nigeria Police Force, NPF, on Wednesday said it was set to make its debut in the 2013 edition of the Biennial World Peace Fire Games in Belfast, North Ireland. Read more »

• Nigeria: Yabatech to Begin Computer-Based Post UTME Test

  The Yaba College of Technology is to introduce Computer-Based Test, CBT, in its 2013/2014 Post Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, to hold in September. Read more »

July 31

• Nigeria: Harry, the Solider Prince [opinion]

  Those who call themselves royal bloods in this part of the world only have passion to acquire wealth, exhibit outlandish lifestyles, acquire expensive wardrobes, show off crazy... Read more »

• Nigeria: Stop Playing Politics With Kano Airport

  My recent experience, using the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, MAKIA for international travel has left me wondering how the government's much touted transformational... Read more »

• Nigeria: Appeal Court Declares Lead City University Law Programme Illegal

  The court upturned the ruling of a lower court. Read more »

• Nigeria: Boko Haram Committee Plays Down Kano Bombing, Promises "Data" Showing Progress

  The presidential committee said it will release data showing it remained in touch with Boko Haram. Read more »

• Nigeria: ASUU Strike - Please, "Bear With Us," FG Appeals to Students, Parents

  ASUU has been on strike for over four weeks. Read more »

• Nigeria: APC Registration - Ribadu Calls for Renewed Commitment

  The APC was registered by Nigeria's electoral body on Wednesday. A chieftain of the newly registered All Progressives Congress, APC, Nuhu Ribadu, has joined other Nigerians in... Read more »

• Nigeria: PDP Congratulates APC On Registration

  The APC was registered on Wednesday. Read more »

• Nigeria: FG Approves N2.9 Billion for Calabar - Ugep - Katsina Ala Road

  A total sum of 7.6 billion has been approved for the extension of the Calabar- Ugep-Katsina ala road. Read more »

• Nigeria: ASUU Threatens to Cancel Post-UME Exams in Universities

  Students might have written Post-UME exams in vain. Read more »

• Nigeria: Nigeria Must Allow Every Citizen to Vote [opinion]

  Democracy is not bestowed on a society over night. It is a process by which the citizens and their government perpetually negotiate over the tenants upon which that society... Read more »

• Nigeria: Strike to Continue Until Government Meets All Our Demands - ASUU

  ASUU embarked on a strike to enforce an agreement signed by the Federal Government in 2009. Read more »

• Nigeria: Group Wants Obasanjo Prosecuted Over Presidential Library Donations, Others

  HEDA says Mr. Obasanjo used his position to curry monetary gifts. Read more »

• Nigeria: APC, CNPP, CPC Commend INEC Over Registration

  INEC announced the registration of the APC, a merger of some political parties in Nigeria. Read more »

• Nigeria: Federation Cup - Defending Champions, Heartland, Crashes Out

  Heartland hoped to repeat its winning streak of the past two years. Read more »

• Nigeria: EFCC Witnesses Contradict Each Other in Trial of Alleged Subsidy Thieves

  The case has been adjourned to November for further hearing. Read more »

• Nigeria: INEC Registers APC, Issues Registration Certificate

  The Independent National Electoral Commission has registered the All Progressives Congress, APC. Read more »

• Nigeria: MTV Searches for Talented Nigerian Artists to Create Shuga Comic Book

  The MTV Staying Alive Foundation and Nigerian publishing company, Kachifo, are inviting pitches from budding young Nigerian artists and illustrators (16-34) to create a sizzling... Read more »

• Nigeria: Nigeria Begins Troops Withdrawal From Mali

  The withdrawal begins on Wednesday. Read more »