Nigeria: Amnesty Int'l, Falana, Others Task Media On Human Rights Abuses

AMNESTY International and some human rights activists in Nigeria, including Mr. Femi Falana, SAN; Richard Akinnola, and Omoyele Sowore, yesterday, tasked the media to report human… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Faults Obi's Claim On Supplementary Budget

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said there was nothing insensitive about the 2023 supplementary budget signed into law by President Bola… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria, Other SSA Countries' Economies to Rebound in 2024, but... - IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected a rebound in the economy of Nigeria and other countries in the Sub-Saharan African (SSA) region to 4.0 percent in 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: European Refiners Prefer Nigeria's Crude Oil Grades - NNPC

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited said Nigeria's crude oil grades have become the most preferred choice for refiners in Europe. Read more »

Nigeria: We Will Not Compromise Standards On Regulated Products - NAFDAC

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday, reiterated its commitment to ensuring the standards and quality of its regulated products. Read more »

Nigeria: Supplementary Budget Is Bold Response to Economic Challenges, Govt Replies Obi

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said the 2023 supplementary budget signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday, November… Read more »

Nigeria: Group Urges NLC to Shelve Planned Strike

The Confederation of All Progressives Congress (APC) Support Groups Tuesday appealed to the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) to shelve its planned nationwide strike. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Every Week Na Complain', Davido Calls Out Man United After Shocking Defeat to Copenhagen

Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has called out Manchester United following their shocking 4-3 defeat to FC Copenhagen in Wednesday's Champions League… Read more »

Nigeria: 2022 Budget - Over 100 Constituency Projects Abandoned in 22 States - Report

In a shocking revelation, a report by Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, has disclosed that more than 100 constituency projects in 22 states across the country have been left… Read more »

Nigeria: Niger Delta Will Witness Monumental Development Under Tinubu - Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated President Bola Tinubu's commitment to the overall development of the Niger Delta and other parts of the country. Read more »

Nigeria: I'm Under No Pressure to Get Married - Yemi Alade

Popular Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade, has revealed that she is under no pressure to get married. Read more »

Nigeria: Governor Uzodinma Set to Garner 68% Total Votes As Opposition Parties Squabble - Survey

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State is set to win by a massive votes haul of over 68% and retain his seat in the Saturday, November 11, 2023, governorship election in the state… Read more »

Nigeria: Ken Saro-Wiwa - Govt Urged to Look Into Woes of Ogoni People

In a renewed call for justice, human rights advocates have urged the Federal Government to address the legitimate demands and longstanding woes of the Ogoni people. Read more »

Nigeria: Exchange Rate - NECA, Experts Disagree On Govt's Target

Against the backdrop of indications that the Federal Government is putting in place measures to achieve exchange rate target of N500-N600/$1, while reorganising the banking sector,… Read more »

Nigeria: Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi Polls - Go and Vote, Atiku Urges PDP Members

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has urged voters in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi states to troop out on Saturday to vote for the candidates of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Read more »

Nigeria: Rift Among Northern Leaders Harming Region - NEF

The Northern Elders Forum, NEF, has expressed concerns over the rift among some northern leaders, saying it was causing more harm than good in the north. Read more »

Nigeria: Former Central Bank Governor Emefiele Released After 151 Days in Detention

Detained former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, yesterday arrived at his Abuja home, after being released on bail by an Abuja High Court. He has… Read more »

Nigeria: 14,000 Nigerians Lack Identification Cards - German Chancellor

German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, has explained why no fewer than 14,000 Nigerians living in the country risk deportation. Read more »

Nigeria: Third Mainland Bridge Repairs to Gulp Over N21bn

THE Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, yesterday, disclosed that the comprehensive repair works on the Third Mainland Bridge will gulp N21 billion. Read more »

Nigeria: Benue Govt Engages Bandits Over Insecurity

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Nigeria: Senate to Probe Purchase of N5bn Presidential Yacht

The Senate said yesterday it would probe the purchase of N5 billion presidential yacht and the circumstances surrounding it. Read more »

Nigeria: Supreme Court Verdict - Tinubu Is the Diego Maradona of Nigerian Politics

PROFESSOR Wole Soyinka, Africa's first literature Nobel laureate, published his critically-acclaimed novel, Chronicles From the Land of the Happiest People On Earth, in September… Read more »

Nigeria: President Signs Supplementary Budget into Law

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, signed the N2.17 trillion 2023 Supplementary Budget, which was recently passed by the National Assembly. Read more »

Nigeria: $150m Abacha Loot - Group Calls On Tinubu to Ensure Judicious Use

Coalition for Democracy in Nigeria, (CODIN) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure that loots recovered from former Head of State, General Sanni Abacha are properly… Read more »

Nigeria: Naira - Tinubu'll Shock Currency Speculators - Presidency

The Presidency yesterday disclosed that President Bola Tinubu's administration is working on policies that will strengthen the Naira. Read more »