September 13, 2023
Nigeria: Shettima to Represent Tinubu At G77 Summit in Cuba
The summit, which will be held between 15 and 17 September, will deliberate on development issues facing members, mostly from the global south. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Importers to Begin Clearing Goods From Cotonou Border - Customs
In 2019, the federal government ordered the closure of land borders to halt smuggling along the borders. Read more »
September 12, 2023
Nigeria: Otedola Hails Tinubu for Resolving Flight Disruption, UAE Visa Ban On Nigerians
Mr Otedola describes Mr Tinubu as a working president, saying with his efforts, Nigeria will work. Read more »
Nigeria: We Will Increase Health Financing, Promote Industrialisation - Shettima
Mr Shettima said the administration of President Tinubu is committed to changing the narrative of inclusive growth, "of a Nigeria where every black man will be proud of." Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Wife Distributes N500m Relief Packages to Families in Plateau
The packages were distributed to beneficiaries from six LGAs of Bassa, Riyom, Barkin-Ladi, Mangu and Jos South, who were affected by communal conflicts and other insecurity… Read more »
Nigeria: I Don't Need Title to Serve in Tinubu Administration - Fashola
"I do not need a title to serve, the president can only appoint at least one minister, for example, from each state which he has done that." Read more »
Nigeria: Boat Mishaps - Tinubu Mourns As 41 Die in Niger, Adamawa in Three Days
There has an increase in boat mishaps in the rainy season in Niger, Adamawa, Kwara, Kebbi and Sokoto states. Read more »
Nigeria: Banky W, Obanikoro Hopeful As Court Declares Eti-Osa Federal Constituency Election Inconclusive
The court has ordered a rerun in 32 polling units where elections did not hold. Read more »
Nigeria: Election Tribunal Sacks Labour Party Federal Lawmaker in Enugu
The court asked INEC to present a certificate of return to the candidate of the PDP. Read more »
Nigeria: Tribunal Upholds PDP Senator's Election for Enugu West District
A candidate of the Labour Party had challenged his election. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Administration to Prioritise Domestic Health Financing, Others - Shettima
Mr Shettima says the administration is committed to changing the narrative of inclusive growth, of a Nigeria where every black man will be proud. Read more »
Nigeria: Tributes Pour in for Akintola Williams, Nigeria's First Chartered Accountant
Mr Williams received the title of the Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for the promotion of arts, culture and music through MUSON from Queen Elizabeth II… Read more »
Nigeria: Wike Releases List of 135 Roads for Rehabilitation, Resurfacing in Abuja
Mr Wike, who inaugurated Phase I of the projects on Monday, gave the contractors a six-month completion timeline. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Mourns Akintola Williams
Mr Williams died on Monday at the age of 104. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's First 100 Days - Putting Nigeria On the Path of Recovery
In most political climes the first 100 days of an administration is now viewed as a bellwether of things to come. The actions and policies implemented give insight into the… Read more »
September 11, 2023
Nigeria: Tribunal Upholds Election of Kano South Senatorial District, Fines APC Candidate
The APC candidate, Mr Gaya, challenged Mr Kawu at the election petition tribunal. Read more »
Nigeria: Tribunal Sacks Another NNPP Federal Lawmaker Over Certificate Forgery
The lawmaker was sacked for forging his senior school leaving certificate Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima Flags Off Palliative Distribution in Sokoto, Says Govt Will Prioritise Welfare of Nigerians
Mr Shettima says President Tinubu is committed to promoting the welfare of citizens of this country and that is why he will soon introduce robust programmes that will help improve… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Secures Landmark Deal With UAE - Visa Ban Lifted Immediately
By this historic agreement, both Etihad Airlines and Emirates Airlines are to immediately resume flight schedules into and out of Nigeria, without any further delay. Read more »
September 10, 2023
Nigeria: G20 Summit - Tinubu Meets Leaders of U.S., Germany, South Korea
The summit which was held in New Delhi, India, saw Nigeria attend as a guest. Read more »
Nigeria: Tribunal Upholds PDP Senator's Victory in Kaduna
The three-member panel stated that all the grounds presented by the petitioner failed and therefore were dismissed. Read more »
September 09, 2023
Africa: G20 Summit - African Union Joins G-20
Mr Modi said AU membership will strengthen the G20 and also strengthen the voice of the Global South. A position India has touted since assuming the G20 presidency. Read more »
Nigeria: Osun Students Threaten Protests Over Frequent Closure of Polytechnic
The institution's leadership crisis has sent students home for the second time since the controversy erupted in July. Read more »
September 08, 2023
Nigeria: Atiku Didn't Congratulate Tinubu - Aide
"Atiku couldn't have validated electoral banditry because doing so would have amounted to a rape on the conscience of Nigerians who have struggled for years to entrench electoral… Read more »
West Africa: EU, Ecowas Reports On Nigerian Elections Have No Judicial Value - Senior Judge
"The EUEOM report on the 2023 presidential elections... and I dare to add even the ECOWAS report of the same elections tendered by second and third respondents is completely… Read more »