December 07, 2022
Nigeria: 'Why Niger Delta Stakeholders Reject Planned Scrapping of Amnesty Programme'
Ijaw elders under the aegis of the Ijaw National Congress (INC) have offered reasons for Niger Delta stakeholders' rejection of the federal government' plan to scrap the… Read more »
Chad: France, Nigeria Strengthen Ties, Tackle Insurgency in North-East, Lake Chad
A delegation of the French military, yesterday, met with Nigeria's top military brass to explore ways of strengthening ties in order to contain the challenge of insecurity in the… Read more »
Nigeria: In a Move That May Prevent Vote Buying, CBN Sets New Withdrawal Limits
In an apparent move to tackle vote buying as the 2023 general elections draw closer, and control the amount of cash in circulation, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday… Read more »
December 06, 2022
Nigeria: The Voice Nigeria Season 4 Unveils Coaches, Premieres December 24th
FAME Studios, producers of The Voice Nigeria Season 4, has announced the show will premiere on Saturday, 24 December 2022 on DSTV, Airtel TV, Startimes, Views Channel, TVC and… Read more »
December 07, 2022
Nigeria: How I Made My Money, I'm Not Denying My Wealth - Tinubu
Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, yesterday, in a pre-recorded interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), explained how he… Read more »
Nigeria: Jagged Edges of Insurgency and Monumental Humanitarian Crises in the North-East
Thirteen years of insurgency in the North-east has left in its wake blood, tears and destruction. More than anything else, the monumental humanitarian challenge confronting… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Downgrade By Credit Rating Agencies Not in Line With Current Realities - Govt
The federal government has lamented the impact of the recent downgrade of Nigeria by global credit rating agencies, saying the ratings were posing some difficulties for the country… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Passes Bill to Whittle Down Govt's Power to Grant Tax Waivers
The Senate yesterday passed for second reading a bill to amend the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Act. Read more »
Nigeria: More Boost for Nigeria As Oil Production Rises to 1.6mbpd
Nigeria is speedily recovering from the months of under-production with oil production at 1.59 million barrels per day as of yesterday, according to the Nigerian National Petroleum… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Content in Oil, Gas Industry Hits 54% in 2022
Mid-way into a 10-year Strategic Road Map for enhanced indigenous participation and utilisation of local assets in oil and gas operations, industry regulator Nigerian Content… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians' Mindset, Not Lord Lugard Responsible for Their Challenges - Fashola
Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN) has urged Nigerians to change their mindsets, rather than continuing to blame Lord Lugard who amalgamated Nigeria in 1914. Read more »
December 06, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria's 2023 Poll Will Not Be Manipulated, Buhari Assures West African Elders
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday ruled out the possibility of the forthcoming 2023 general elections in the country being manipulated. Read more »
Nigeria: Jabs, Drama As Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso Face Arise TV Panel Again
Udora Orizu highlights the drama, key takeaway from the Sunday's Arise TV third town hall meeting with three out of the 18 presidential candidates ahead of the 2023 general poll Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Approves Use of Hijab in All Schools
Following a Supreme Court decision of the 17th of June, 2022, which approved the use of Hijab head cover for Muslim girls in schools, the Lagos Government yesterday authorised the… Read more »
November 25, 2022
Nigeria: Chibok Girls Remembered in New Sculptures
Titled ‘’Statues Also Breath,’’ a collaborative visual art project domiciled in Art Twenty One, involving potters from Ilorin, visual arts students from… Read more »
December 03, 2022
Nigeria: Military Denies Allegations of Forced Abortion of 'Boko Haram' Pregnancies
The military high command yesterday debunked allegations of involvement in the abortion of pregnancies of wives of insurgents in the North-east. Read more »
December 06, 2022
Nigeria: 68 Days After, Tinubu Yet to Sign Peace Accord for Presidential Candidates
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Bola Tinubu is yet to sign the peace accord for the presidential candidates put together by the National… Read more »
Nigeria: Navy Denies Indicting NNPC On Oil Theft Figures, Says Both Bodies Working to Curb Menace
The Nigerian Navy (NN) has denied accusing the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) of insincerity and exaggeration of oil theft figures as reported in a national… Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Directs Aviation Agencies to Reorganise, Adapt Newly Signed Civil Aviation Act
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday directed the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika to reorganise agencies under his watch to conform with the new Civil Aviation Act recently… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Next President Should Be Determined By Voters - Tinubu
Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, yesterday, said the 2023 presidential election should be determined by voters freely making their choice… Read more »
Nigeria: May 29, 2023 Handover Date Is Sacrosanct, Buhari Assures Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, reiterated his commitment to handing over the leadership of the country to an elected president on May 29, 2023, saying his term in office… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, Vietnam Sign MOU On Defence Collaboration
Nigeria yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on defence cooperation with Vietnam. Read more »
Nigeria: For Efficient Power Supply, Govt Maps Over 3,937 Settlements, 3.2 Million Houses in 23 States
The federal government yesterday said it has so far mapped at least 3,937 settlements and 3.2 million houses in 23 states in its efforts to supply reliable electricity to… Read more »
Nigeria: Natural Gas Will Remain Major Energy Source in Next 30 Years
The Managing Director, Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG), Philip Mshelbila, has said that natural gas will remain a key energy source to the world in the next 20 to 30 years,… Read more »
December 05, 2022
Nigeria: It's Time to Liberate Lagos From Family Govt - Atiku
Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has said that it is time for the people of Lagos to liberate themselves from a single… Read more »