December 22, 2022
Nigeria: 'Problems' in Buhari's 2023 Budget Stalls Passage
Lawmakers cannot pass the budget because it "came with some problems" that were discovered by the National Assembly Committees on Appropriations. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Tinubu Visits Buhari Day After President Explains Absence From Campaigns
Mr Tinubu visited the president at the Presidential Villa in Abuja Thursday morning. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, London Court Denies Ekweremadu Bail
The court further argued the flight risk especially because Mr Ekweremadu is a passport holder of two other countries aside from Nigeria and could flee to either of these… Read more »
Nigeria: Osun Governorship Election - There Was 'Seemingly Over-Voting" in Some Units - INEC Official
INEC official appeared as a star witness before the Osun State governorship election petition tribunal. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari's Port Harcourt-Maiduguri Rail Promise Dashed
President Muhammadu Buhari had last March performed the groundbreaking ceremony to commence the reconstruction of the rail line. Read more »
December 21, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Announces 2022 Mini-Bid Round for New Drilling, Exploration Activities
In the 2022 Mini-Bid Round, seven offshore blocks covering 6,700 km2 in water depths of 1,150m to 3,100m is being put on offer. Read more »
December 22, 2022
Nigeria: Omo-Agege Suspends Campaign Over Death of Supporters in Boat Accident
The APC members were returning from Okerenkoko in Warri South West Local Government Area on Tuesday when the accident occurred. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Poll Projects Peter Obi to Win 2023 Election
Conducted in early December, the results showed 23 per cent of voters willing to vote for Peter Obi if the presidential election were to be conducted today. Read more »
December 21, 2022
Nigeria: 2023 - Why Buhari Has Not Joined Tinubu to Campaign - Presidency
Garba Shehu said the clarification became necessary to "dispel expressed concerns in certain quarters that the President has not featured in campaigns since the national launch." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Approves N3.4 Billion to Restore Electricity to Maiduguri
Maiduguri got disconnected from the national grid due to the activities of Boko Haram insurgent, an official said. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Seeks NASS' Approval for N819bn 2022 Supplementary Budget
Mr Buhari said the supplementary budget became necessary because of the devastation caused by floods on farmlands and road infrastructure. Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Abducted FGC Yauri Pupils - Dogo Gide
Terrorists led by Dogo Gide invaded the FGC Yauri last year and abducted over 90 pupils and teachers, 11 of whom are still being held by their abductors. Read more »
Nigeria: Taraba Assembly Speaker Resigns, New One Elected
The lawmakers have unanimously elected Kizito Bonzina as the new speaker of the state House of Assembly. Read more »
Nigeria: Constitution Amendment - Workers Disrupt Activities At Ondo Assembly Over LG Autonomy
Ondo local government workers warn of a backlash at the 2023 general elections against lawmakers or parties who reject local government autonomy Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Passes Business Facilitation Bill
The bill seeks to promote the ease of doing business in Nigeria by amending relevant legislation. Read more »
December 20, 2022
Nigeria: Cash Withdrawal Limit - Again, Emefiele Fails to Attend House Hearing
Mr Emefiele, who was billed to appear before the lower chamber on Tuesday (today) to explain the withdrawal policy, has been asked to honour the invitation on Thursday. Read more »
December 21, 2022
Nigeria: INEC to Use 100,000 Vehicles, 4,200 Boats for 2023 Elections, Signs MOU With Transport Unions
INEC says the security aagencies will escort all vehicles and boats to locations and also ensure the safety and protection of all election personnel and materials. Read more »
Nigeria: Cash Withdrawals From Federal, State, Local Govt Accounts to Stop Soon - NFIU Boss
The NFIU boss said the plan to stop cash withdrawals from federal, state and local governments' accounts is in line with the anti-money laundering law. Read more »
Nigeria: Public Relations Practice in Nigeria and the Emerging Contexts
Despite some drawbacks, the trajectory of PR in the country is encouraging. Read more »
December 20, 2022
Nigeria: Doyin Okupe Withdraws From Peter Obi's Campaign
Doyin Okupe was convicted and jailed by the federal high court on Monday in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - I'll End Poverty in Nigeria, If Elected President - Tinubu
Mr Tinubu said he would deploy all the human and material resources God bestowed on the country to move it out of poverty. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari, Gbajabiamila in Closed-Door Meeting, Discuss Emefiele's Cashless Policy, Others
Tuesday's meeting was held on the same day Mr Emefiele, again, refused to honour an invitation by the House of Representatives. Read more »
Nigeria: Influential Sokoto Prince, Shehu Malami, Dies At 85, Buhari Mourns
Mr Malami reportedly died in Cairo, Egypt on Monday evening. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Two Months to Election, APC Senatorial Candidate Amosun Extends Empowerment Scheme Across Ogun State
Mr Amosun handed out 2,000 grinding machines, 2,000 sewing machines, 500 computers to students, 500 units of 5kva generators and 100 mini buses to supporters. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Peter Obi Vows to Dismantle 'Political Structure That Impoverished Nigerians'
The LP presidential candidate said this in Uyo on Monday. Read more »