May 29, 2023
Nigeria: U.S. President Biden Congratulates Nigerians On Tinubu's Inauguration
"As we further deepen our partnership with Nigeria, I look forward to drawing even more on the ideas and energy of this dynamic connection between our countries," he added. Read more »
Nigeria: Full List - Special Nigeria National Honours Awards 2023
The national honours were awarded to statesmen, professionals, businessmen, politicians, presidential aides, among others. Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Develop Agric Hubs Across Nigeria to Boost Food Production - Tinubu
Mr Tinubu says under his administration, food shall be made more abundant yet less costly. Read more »
Nigeria: President Tinubu to Grow Nigeria's GDP By 6%, Unify Multiple Exchange Rates
The target growth rate is almost two times that of last year, put at 3.1 per cent by the National Bureau of Statistics. Read more »
Nigeria: I'll Govern According to Constitution, Rule of Law - Tinubu
Mr Tinubu's predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, gave similar assurance at his inauguration in 2015. Read more »
Nigeria: For the Records - Tinubu's Inaugural Speech As Nigeria's President
The peaceful transition from one government to another is now our political tradition. Read more »
Nigeria: Taraba Perm-Sect Resigns, Declares House of Reps Ambition
He called on his supporters, especially the youth, to shun violence while campaigning for him. Read more »
Nigeria: Making Sense of Mr Buhari's Eight Years
Abecedarian? Much of the Buhari government's policy portmanteau was simply that. As were the subsequent cop-outs. Read more »
May 27, 2023
Nigeria: At Inauguration Lecture, Tinubu Affirms Importance of Democracy to Nigeria
Uhuru Kenyatta charges President-elect Tinubu to unite Nigeria. Read more »
May 29, 2023
Nigeria: A Day to Exit As President, Buhari Renamed Airports After Himself, Awolowo, Idiagbon, Others
Mr Buhari also approved the constitution of boards for the agencies of the ministry. Read more »
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Sworn-in for Second Term
The governor, decked in a white traditional attire and a purple cap, was sworn-in for a second term at exactly 11:44 a.m. Read more »
Nigeria: Kashim Shettima - the Accidental Governor Who Is Now Nigeria's Vice President
Nigeria's Vice-President, Mr Shettima, considers himself a lucky politician. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari's Govt Announces New Appointments During Tinubu's Inauguration
The announcement was made just before 11 a.m., about the time President Bola Tinubu was being inaugurated. Read more »
Nigeria: Erdogan Wins Turkey's Election, Buhari Congratulates Him
"I welcome the reelection of Erdogan, a steadfast champion of a fair and just global order and a true friend of Nigeria." Read more »
Nigeria: Scorecard - How Nigeria's Agriculture Sector Fared Under Buhari
Although some progress was recorded under the agric sector in the past eight years, this still does not reflect in the state of food availability, accessibility and affordability… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, Shettima Sworn in As Nigeria's New Leaders
The oath of office on Messrs Tinubu and Shettima was administered by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola at Eagle Square in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Don't Pity Me, I Will Live Up to Expectations,' Tinubu Assures Nigerians
"We must fight corruption, poverty, inconsistencies in policies and many other problems confronting us, but don't pity me..." Read more »
Nigeria: Bola Tinubu - The Kingmaker Becomes Nigeria's President, 16th Leader
Mr Tinubu and his running mate, Kashim Shettima, will be inaugurated as president and vice president today. Read more »
Nigeria: Inauguration of Tinubu, Shettima As Nigeria's President, Vice President
INEC, on 1 March, declared Mr Tinubu, candidate of the ruling APC, as the winner of the 25 February presidential election. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Governor-Elect Rejects Ganduje's Offer to Hand Over On Sunday
Mr Ganduje decided to hand over on Sunday to attend the inauguration of the president-elect, Bola Tinubu, in Abuja on Monday. Read more »
May 28, 2023
Nigeria: Buhari Makes Fresh Appointment Hours to Exit As President
Mr Buhari will on Monday hand over to President-elect Bola Tinubu as Nigeria's new leader. Read more »
May 29, 2023
Nigeria: The Buhari Years - Another Era of Dashed Expectations
Buhari rode to power on the crest of tremendous goodwill amid the failures of his predecessor. Read more »
May 28, 2023
Nigeria: Ways and Means - Reps Concur With Senate, Increase Govt's Threshold to Borrow From CBN
The bill to amend the CBN Act was considered by the Committee of the Whole and passed for third reading without any opposition. Read more »
Nigeria: Timeline of School Abduction in Northern Nigeria Under President Buhari
Among the Nigerians still held captive are scores of Chibok girls who Boko Haram kidnapped about a year before Mr Buhari was elected. Read more »
Nigeria: A Day Before Tinubu's Inauguration, Yoruba Nation Agitators Reportedly Hijack Radio Station
The police arrested the Yoruba Nation suspects and said they found charms on them. Read more »