December 20, 2022
Nigeria: We're Determined to Confront Vote Buying During 2023 Polls - INEC
INEC says it harbours no illusion that it is going to be easy to root out the negative influence of money on elections, saying however that it was determined to tackle it. Read more »
Nigeria: In Sokoto, Bafarawa, Wamakko Renew Rivalry Through Proxies
The political enmity between former governors Bafarawa and Wamakko has been on since 2006 with no end in sight. Read more »
Nigeria: What I'll Do About Okupe's Conviction - Peter Obi
The court convicted, Doyin Okupe, the director-general of Peter Obi campaign organisation of money laundering. Read more »
December 19, 2022
Nigeria: 2023 - Female Presidential, Guber Candidates Speak On Election Promises, to Tackle Insecurity, Infrastructure, Others
INEC will conduct the presidential election on 25 February while the governorship election will hold two weeks later on 11 March. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Generates N625 Billion VAT in Q3 2022 - NBS
On a quarter-on-quarter basis, arts, entertainment, and recreation supply activities recorded the highest growth rate with 61.09 per cent. Read more »
December 17, 2022
Nigeria: President Muhammadu Buhari Turns 80
Mr Buhari turns 80 years on Saturday. Read more »
December 16, 2022
Nigeria: How Poor Infrastructure Worsened Flood Disasters in States Across Nigeria
Farmers and residents said they were warned about the flood this year, but that they never thought the volume of water they had experienced this year would be that destructive. Read more »
December 15, 2022
Nigeria: 2023 - I'm Stepping Stone to Igbo Presidency - Atiku
Mr Atiku promised to revive industries in the South-east and also vowed to dredge the River Niger to boost economic activities in the region. Read more »
December 16, 2022
Nigeria: Senate Panel Grills Lauretta Onochie, Others for NDDC Appointment
President Muhammadu Buhari had on 23 November forwarded the names of Lauretta Onochie and 14 others for confirmation as chairman and members of the NDDC Board. Read more »
December 15, 2022
Nigeria: Tinubu's Campaign Denies Floating Empowerment Fund, Says Official's Facebook Account Hacked
The campaign Secretary urged Nigerians to ignore messages asking them to pay N18,500 to access the fund. Read more »
December 16, 2022
Nigeria: Gov Ugwuanyi Presents N166.6 Billion 2023 Budget to Enugu Assembly
The governor thanked the state lawmakers for "harmonious relationship". Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Senator Attacks Reuben Abati, Restates Support for Tinubu
Mr Nnamani says Mr Abati is a politician disguising as a journalist. Read more »
December 15, 2022
Nigeria: Cash Withdrawal Policy - Reps Postpone Emefiele's Appearance to Tuesday
CBN directed all banks and other financial institutions to ensure that over-the-counter cash withdrawals by individuals and corporate entities do not exceed N100, 000 and N500,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Inflation Rises for 10th Straight Month to 21.47%
The inflation fails to cool as energy prices continue to rise. Read more »
Nigeria: Demola Seriki, Nigeria's Ambassador to Spain, Is Dead
According to a statement signed by his children, the diplomat passed away on Thursday (today) "peacefully surrounded by his family in Madrid, Spain." Read more »
Nigeria: Present Tinubu for Town Hall Meetings, Debates, Obaigbena Challenges Alake, Onanuga
"Present your presidential candidate for Town Hall meetings, debates and interviews by the independent media that last for more than 8 minutes, and not pre-arranged Townhalls where… Read more »
Nigeria: Cabinet Approves Finance, Whistleblower Bills 2022
FEC also approved N9.24 billion for insurance cover for government agencies, military and intelligence agencies for 2022 to 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Benue Faces Healthcare Crisis After Govt Scraps Doctors Placement Programme
The state is facing a shortage of doctors five years after the government scrapped a programme that sponsored medical students in return for serving in public hospitals. Read more »
December 14, 2022
Nigeria: Senate Asks Central Bank to Reconsider Cash Withdrawal Policy
The CBN, in a memo in November, announced a limit on cash withdrawal made by individuals and organisations with effect from 9 January, 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Panel Commends SSS for 'Reduction' in Crimes Ahead of General Elections
The committee said cases of kidnapping, banditry and terrorism have reduced because of the "effective intelligence service" by the SSS. Read more »
Nigeria: Stamp Duty - Buhari Govt Once Agreed to Pay Consultants N1.5 Trillion to Recover Over N20 Trillion - - Presidency
The presidency says consultants asked to be paid a professional fee of 7.5 percent and were placed under the supervision of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. Read more »
Nigeria: Intrigue As Top Bauchi APC Leader Snubs Own Party's Candidate, Endorses PDP's Candidate
The decision by the former governor to endorse the incumbent who defeated him in 2019 has generated uproar in the APC. Read more »
Nigeria: I'll Bring Prosperity to Kogi, Ajaokuta Steel 'Ll Be Reality - Peter Obi
Mr Obi says a functional Ajaokuta steel project would bring about employment of millions of unemployed youths with economic prosperity, among others. Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Political Differences, Atiku, Okowa Rejoice With Wike On Birthday
Mr Wike has been having a running battle with Atiku and Okowa as well as the national leadership of the PDP since the Rivers governor lost the PDP presidential primary in May. Read more »
December 13, 2022
Nigeria: Senate Moves to Limit President's Powers On Sacking Anti-Graft Boss
The bill seeks to amend the EFCC Act to subject the removal of the chairman of the commission to the confirmation of the Senate to guarantee the security of tenure. Read more »