February 25, 2023
Nigeria: Elections - No Pardon for 'Accidental Discharge, NSCDC Cg Warns
The Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has charged officers and men of the corps on election duty to avoid… Read more »
February 24, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Banks Face Credit Risks From Regional Expansion - Fitch
Nigerian banks will face near-term execution and credit risks from their presence in other Sub-Saharan African (SSA) markets, depending on the degree of operating environment… Read more »
Nigeria: How Digital Surveillance Threatens Press Freedom in Nigeria, Other W/African Countries
State agents in Nigeria and other West African countries are exploiting weak laws and employing advanced technology to spy on and harass journalists. Read more »
Nigeria: Biafran Agitator, Simon Ekpa, Released After Grilling in Finland
Self-acclaimed pro-Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, was released yesterday after his arrest and grilling by Finnish police. Read more »
February 23, 2023
West Africa: Nigeria's Presidential Election Result Must Reflect People's Will - ECOWAS
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has warned that the result of Nigeria's presidential election must reflect the will of the people. Read more »
Nigeria: Strong Force Will Be Used Against Those Planning to Destroy Saturday Poll - Military
The Military High Command has said security agents will not hesitate to use "strong force" against any element who plans to destroy the presidential election billed to hold on… Read more »
February 22, 2023
Nigeria: What Are Presidential Candidates Bringing to the Peacebuilding Table?
A few days to their election, the presidential candidates are still criss-crossing the country demanding for Nigerians' votes through open and media campaigns, and even engaging in… Read more »
Nigeria: NAPTIP Rescues 2,743 Trafficked Victims
Director-General, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, Fatima Waziri-Azi, Tuesday said NAPTIP rescued 2,743 trafficked victims last year. Read more »
February 21, 2023
Nigeria: Obama Urges Nigerian Political Leaders to Ensure Free, Fair Elections
Former American president, Barack Obama, has urged political candidates and leaders in the forthcoming elections to ensure a free, fair and peaceful process. Read more »
Nigeria: UK Ready to Take Action Against Those Attempting to Subvert Democracy in Nigeria
The government of the United Kingdom has disclosed that it is ready to take action against those elements planning to subvert democratic processes in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: N1.6tr, $825bn Corruption Cases Unresolved Since 1999 - Report
Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) Resource Centre has charged the judiciary and government agencies to be more proactive in handling corruption cases and dispensing… Read more »
Nigeria: What You Should Know About Voting Procedures On Election Day
With election day fast approaching and as part of preparations for the general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the voting procedures… Read more »
Nigeria: FAAN Recruits 381 Cadets to Beef Up Security in Airports
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has recruited 381 security personnel to beef up security and protect lives and property in the federal airports across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: 17 Survive Lagos Boat Mishap
No fewer than 17 passengers were rescued Monday morning when their boat capsized near Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 Census - NPC Identify Lunatics for Early Capturing in Borno
The Borno State Director of National Population Commission (NPC), Alhaji Kachalla Yerima, said the commission had identified lunatic and other homeless people locations in the… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Says 1.8bn Litres of Petrol Available for Feb, March
NNPC Limited has said it has 1.8 billion litres of petrol to last for February and March. Read more »
Nigeria: Foreign Investors' Participation in Nigerian Stock Market Falls to 11% - Official
The level of participation of foreign investors in the Nigerian stock market has fallen to 11 per cent, as the exit of foreigners from the local bourse continues, an official of… Read more »
Nigeria: My Relationship With N/Assembly Thwarted Obasanjo's Third Term Bid - Atiku
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has said that the intimate relationship he developed with National Assembly members during his… Read more »
Nigeria: How Pate's Appointment As Gavi CEO Will Benefit Nigeria's Health Sector
Experts in the health sector say the appointment of Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate as the incoming Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance shows a lot of promise for… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Deploy 18,000 for Election in Kano, Arrest 365
The Commissioner of Police in Kano, Mamman Dauda, has said the command has deployed over 18,000 officers and men for effective monitoring and to ensure peaceful conduct of… Read more »
Nigeria: NHRC Seeks Free Medical Examination for Victims of Rape
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Plateau State has canvassed free medical examination for victims of rape across the country. Read more »
February 20, 2023
Nigeria: Pate As Gavi CEO Will Improve Local Vaccine Production in Nigeria - Govt
The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, says the appointment of Dr Muhammad Pate's as the Chief Executive Officer of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance ,will help improve Nigeria's chances… Read more »
Nigeria: 800 'Undocumented' Nigerians Arrested in Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has arrested about 800 undocumented Nigerians who are currently trapped in the Arab country. Read more »
Ghana: Nigeria Football Federation Commiserates With Ghana FA Over Atsu's Death
The Nigeria Football Federation has officially commiserated with the Ghana Football Association over the unfortunate death of Black Stars' ace, Christian Atsu in the tragic… Read more »
Nigeria: Echoes From National Confab On Livestock Reforms, Farmer/Herder Clashes
Over 500 participants drawn from various fields of human endeavours converged in Abuja last Monday and Tuesday to brainstorm on ways to reform the livestock sector and mitigate the… Read more »
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