March 08, 2023
Nigeria: We Didn't Direct Banks to Disburse Old Notes - CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Tuesday said it has not issued a fresh directive to commercial banks on last Friday's judgment of the Supreme Court ordering the circulation of… Read more »
Nigeria: 5 Major Lies Detected in Presidential, NASS Election Claims
The presidential and National Assembly elections have come and gone and attention has now turned to the gubernatorial and state assembly elections. Read more »
Nigeria: Don't Plunge Nigeria Into Crisis, Tinubu Supporters Caution Opposition Leaders
Supporters of the president-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, have cautioned opposition leaders against acts capable of plunging Nigeria into crisis over the outcome of the February 25… Read more »
March 07, 2023
Nigeria: Many Killed in Benue Farmers-Herders Clashes
Many people have been killed in several communities of Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State after suspected herders launched attacks on the areas. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Advocates Duty-Free Market Access for Least-Developed Countries
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on developed and developing nations to grant duty-free and quota-free market access for products originating from the world's 46… Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Crisis - Queues for Cash Persist, Customers 'Bribe' Bank Officials
Long queues yesterday persisted at banks across the country as customers struggled to withdraw cash, despite the ruling by the Supreme Court that the old note denominations remain… Read more »
March 05, 2023
Nigeria: Promise for Credible Governorship Election Is Medicine After Death, Atiku Tells INEC
The Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has lambasted the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood… Read more »
March 04, 2023
Nigeria: Buhari Flies to Qatar for UN Conference
President Muhammadu Buhari will, today, Saturday, depart for the 5th United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LCDs) in Doha, the capital city of Qatar. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Probes Explosion at Shell's Pipeline in Rivers
The National Oil Spills Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) says an investigation into Friday's explosion at the Rumuekpe section of the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) in Rivers is… Read more »
March 02, 2023
Nigeria: The Lowest Voters' Turnout in Nigeria's Election History. What Happened?
The results of the latest Nigeria presidential polls conducted on February 25 have just been announced by the nation's chief electoral officer, the INEC chairman. Despite being… Read more »
Nigeria: Election - Take Action to Resolve Issues, UK Tells Nigerian Govt
The United Kingdom (UK), has urged the government of Nigeria to take action to resolve outstanding issues surrounding last Saturday's Presidential and National Assembly elections. Read more »
March 01, 2023
Africa: How Nigeria's Security Sector Reform Impacts On Ecowas Sub-Region - Africa - Parliamentarians
The Network of African Parliamentarians for Defence and Security Committees has commended Nigeria on its security sector reforms to confront growing security challenges in Nigeria… Read more »
February 28, 2023
Nigeria: Youths Attack Truck Carrying Rice to Zaria, Steal 29 Bags
Operatives of Kano State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested 19 suspects who allegedly looted a rice truck on Sunday in Kano. Read more »
Nigeria: Elections - 48 Hours After, Business Activities Yet to Pick Up in Jos Metropolis
Business activities have yet to pick up in Jos metropolis 48 hours after the Presidential, Senate and House of representatives elections, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Read more »
Nigeria: Health Implications of Nigeria's High Female Genital Mutilation Rate
In a joint statement to mark the 2023 International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, UNICEF and the United Nations Population Fund said Nigeria accounts for the… Read more »
February 27, 2023
Nigeria: Obasanjo's Call for Election Cancellation Is a Coup - APC
The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council (APC PCC) has condemned the call by former President Muhammadu Obasanjo to cancel the Saturday's elections in areas… Read more »
Nigeria: EU EOM Questions Integrity of Nigeria Polls, Says Ballot Secrecy Not Maintained
The European Union (EU) Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) has raised concerns about the integrity of Saturday's Presidential and National Assembly elections in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Increases Visitor Visa Validity for Nigerians
The United States of America has increased visitor visa validity from 24 months to 60 months for Nigerians who want to enter the U.S. temporarily for business and/or tourism.A… Read more »
Africa: Election Results - AU Mission Urges INEC to Remain Committed to Rule of Law
The African Union (AU) Observation Missions for the Nigerian general elections have urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to remain committed to the rule of… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Elections Generally Peaceful, Transparent - ECOWAS Observers
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Observation Mission deployed to the Nigerian general elections on Saturday has said the exercise was generally peaceful and… Read more »
February 28, 2023
Nigeria: Atiku Defeats Tinubu With Over 150k Votes in El-Rufai's Kaduna
Atiku Abubakar, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Saturday's election, has emerged winner in Kaduna State. Read more »
February 26, 2023
Nigeria: Egg Price Crash - We're Worst Hit - Plateau Farmers
Poultry farmers in Plateau State have raised the alarm over the level of havoc the naira redesign policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has caused their sector, saying the… Read more »
February 25, 2023
Nigeria: Buhari Orders Manhunt for Killers of Enugu LP Senatorial Candidate
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned what he called the gruesome killing of Chief Oyibo Chukwu, the Labour Party (LP) senatorial candidate for Enugu East and his personal aide. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest PDP Rep Member With $498,100
The Rivers State police command yesterday said its men arrested one Chinyere Igwe, a member of the House of Representatives representing Port Harcourt II, with the sum of… Read more »
Nigeria: First Time Voters Express Optimism
With over 37million youths constituting the highest percentage (33.65%) of registered voters released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), first time voters,… Read more »
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