February 20, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Better Than Buhari Govt Met It in 2015 - Lai Mohammed
"We completed the Lagos-Ibadan expressway as well as the second Niger bridge, which was a mirage for more than three decades." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Gives Conditions for Renewal of Ports Concession Agreements
The Nigerian minister said port reforms were meant to achieve efficiency in port operations, increase cargo traffic and improve revenue. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Says He'll Brief Successor 'From His Party' On Diplomatic Issues
Mr Buhari, Monday, told the President of the Union of Comoros, Azali Assouman, that he would brief his successor 'from his party' on the relationship between the two countries. Read more »
February 19, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeriadecides2023 - NIS to Fast-Track Visa Processing for International Election Observers
The Presidential and National Assembly Elections have been slated to hold Saturday, 25 February 2023. Read more »
February 18, 2023
Nigeria: 2023 - in Final State Rally, Atiku Pledges to Deliver Quality Education, Buoyant Economy
The former Vice President said he would ensure good governance and a peaceful country if elected. Read more »
February 20, 2023
Nigeria: 2023 - Few Days to Elections, APC Still Without Governor Candidate in Akwa Ibom
The APC has never had its governorship candidate in the state recognised by INEC since May 2022 when the party conducted its primary. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Scarcity - Protesters Set Two Banks Ablaze in Ogun
Many residents were watching as the banks' buildings were set ablaze with some youths holding planks during the protest. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Tinubu Campaigns in Borno, Promises Better Future for Children Orphaned By Boko Haram
Amazed by the significant turnout of supporters, the former Lagos governor said he had nothing to say to show appreciation. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Using CBN Naira Policy to Go After Criminals - Ezekwesili
"But there's a second thing that we seem to be solving for which has now taken ascendancy over the monetary policy. We are using the central bank to solve the problem of… Read more »
Nigeria: Allow Commercial Banks Process Old Note Deposit, CPPE Urges Buhari
There is only one branch of the CBN office in each state of the federation and the FCT, it said. Read more »
Nigeria: Banknotes Swap and the Challenge of Good Governance
Good governance is set back when the populace loses confidence in government. It is worsened when key institutions of government lose all credibility. Read more »
Nigeria: NigeriaDecides2023 - Canadian University to Hold Roundtable On Nigeria's Elections
The event has the theme: Nigeria's 2023 Elections: A ray of hope or a dead-end. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Redesign - APC Backs Governors Against Buhari, Emefiele
"We asked the Attorney General of the Federation and the CBN to respect the Supreme Court injunction which is still existing," APC national chairman said. Read more »
February 19, 2023
Nigeria: Who Wins Nigeria's Presidential Election?
The normal excitement about who may win is being overtaken by a fear that the election may not hold due to the ongoing cash swap crisis across Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Soyinka Disowns Political Quotes Attributed to Him
The playwright said he "did not at any time or on any occasion issue such a statement." Read more »
Nigeria: SERAP Sues Buhari Over 'Unlawful Ban' On Old N500, N1,000 Notes
Joined in the suit as Defendants are the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria 2023 - a Poll Like No Other
This the first election in Nigeria in which the military will not be on the ballot or in the background as such. Read more »
February 17, 2023
Nigeria: 2023 - Federal Lawmaker Replaces Umo Eno As Akwa Ibom PDP Governorship Candidate
The lawmaker, Mr Enyong, 54, is currently doing a second term as member representing Uyo Federal Constituency in the National Assembly. Read more »
Nigeria: Social Media and the 2023 Election Campaigns
Clearly, we must all be careful about what we see and hear on the social media. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari, Emefiele and the Assault On the Rule of Law
"In extreme cases, deaths of members have occurred where families could not have access to their money in banks to buy drugs or pay hospital bills." Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Redesign - Kano Governor Says Buhari Destroying APC, Democracy
Mr Ganduje, a Tinubu loyalist, said the policy is hurting the APC and may truncate democracy. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN's Poorly Thought-Through Currency Redesign and Monetary Policy
The CBN's new currency redesign programme is a poorly thought-out approach that fails to take into account the realities of the Nigerian economy. Read more »
February 16, 2023
Nigeria: Naira Redesign - Emefiele Urges Compliance With Buhari's Directive
The new directive is expected to increase the circulation of the N200 note and simplify business transactions Read more »
February 17, 2023
Nigeria: Court Stops PDP From Suspending, Expelling Gov Ortom
Mr Ortom had sued the PDP urrging the court to stop the party from expelling him. Read more »
February 16, 2023
Nigeria: UK Concerned About Voter Suppression, Post-Election Violence - Official
"It is really important for Nigeria's democracy that people respect the results... and if you feel for any reason the election in your area was not credible or transparent, there… Read more »