Nigeria: U.S. Restates Maritime Security Collaboration, Donates Special Boat to Nigeria Navy

Lagos -- The U.S. government has donated an 11-meter Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) to the Nigeria Navy Special Boat Service as part of a longstanding security partnership. Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Govt Sponsors 1,001 Postgraduate Students On Foreign Scholarship

The Kano State Government is sponsoring about 1001 postgraduate students to India and Uganda for various postgraduate programs. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Ambassador to Morocco Is Dead

The Nigerian ambassador to Morocco, Alhaji Mansur Nuhu Bamalli, has died at the age of 42. Read more »

Nigeria: Cholera Hits Ogun As 236 Cases Recorded, 12 Killed

No fewer than 12 persons have lost their lives to cholera in Ogun State, in the last one month. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt, Labour's Deal Under Threat, NLC Accuses Lalong of Violation

A nationwide strike looms as the agreement between the Federal Government and Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on the implementation of measures to cushion the effects of petrol… Read more »

Nigeria: AfDB, AGF Kick-Off Finance Series for Women Entrepreneurs in Nigeria

The African Development Bank Group, AfDB, in collaboration with African Guarantee Fund, AGF, has commenced it's Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa, AFAWA, initiative… Read more »

Nigeria: Tribunals' Dismissal of 712 Petitions, Withdrawal of 179 Validate Our Conduct - INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has given itself thumbs up on the conduct of the 2023 general elections given the outcome of ongoing litigations at the… Read more »

Nigeria: Why MohBad Son's DNA Must Be Done in My Presence - Father

Joseph Aloba, the father of the late Nigerian musician, Ilerioluwa Olademeji Aloba, aka Mohbad, has explained the reasons he felt the Deoxyribonucleic acid, popularly known as DNA,… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Calls for Strengthening of Nigeria-EU Relations

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja called for the strengthening of cross-sectoral partnership between Nigeria and the European Union (EU) based on the principles of… Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Issues Travel Alerts for African Countries During Israeli War on Palestine

United States citizens travelling abroad have been told to "exercise increased caution" in light of the heightened global tensions spurred by Hamas' terror attack on Israel and the… Read more »

Nigeria: #EndSARS Anniversary - No Gathering Will Be Allowed Around Lekki Toll Gate - Police

The Lagos State Police Command on Thursday warned that it will not tolerate any form of gathering at the tollgate in the Lekki area of the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Diphtheria - We've Administered Vaccine to 1.6m Children in 7 States - Govt

The National Diphtheria Emergency Task Team, Thursday said it has administered Pentavalent vaccine to a total of 1,692,762 children in seven states, comprising 56 local government… Read more »

Nigeria: Supreme Court Fixes Date for Hearing On Atiku's Petition Against Tinubu

The Supreme Court has fixed the date for the hearing petition of Abubarkar Atiku, the Peoples Democratic Party's candidate in the 2023 presidential election, against President Bola… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Adopting Proactive Measures to Tackle NCDs, Says Pate

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has adopted a proactive approach to tackle non-communicable diseases (NCDs) with strong emphasis on prevention. Read more »

Nigeria: We're Making Efforts to Ensure Food Availability in Nigeria, Farmers Tell Tinubu

Farmers under the auspices of All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN, Sokoto Chapter, has assured President Bola Tinubu, of ensuring food availability in the Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Proper Hand Washing By Nigerians Will Reduce 50% Death Rate'

The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof Joseph Utsev, Thursday, expressed optimism that with proper hand washing practice by Nigerians the death rate caused by… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians No Longer Trust People They Elect - Govt

The Federal Government yesterday lamented that Nigerians no longer believe the leaders they elect, and stressed the need to reintroduce national discourse on reorientation. Read more »

Nigeria: Contracts, Procurement Frauds Cost Nigeria N2.9 Trillion in 3 Years - Olukoyede, New EFCC Boss

The Senate yesterday confirmed Ola Olukoyede as the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Read more »

Nigeria: Diesel Suppliers, Generator Dealers Sabotaging Power Supply - Ex-Minister, Nnaji

A former Minister of Power, Prof. Barth Nnaji, has alleged that diesel suppliers and generator dealers are sabotaging efforts for Nigerians to enjoy regular power supply. Read more »

Nigeria: NAFDAC Destroys Fake, Expired Goods Worth N500m in Abuja

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday destroyed fake and expired goods worth over N500 million in Abuja. Read more »

Niger: Six Troops Killed in New Niger Fighting

Niger's military regime said Tuesday that six soldiers and 31 "terrorists" had been killed in fighting in a restive region plagued by insurgents linked with Al-Qaeda and the… Read more »

Nigeria: $1.1 Billion Malabu Oil Fraud - Judge Berates EFCC Over Delay in Trial of Adoke, Others

Trial Justice Idris Kutigi of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting at Jabi, on Wednesday, slammed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over its… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Grants Approval for Kick-Off of 6 Out of 14 Newly Established Varsities

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has approved a staggering commencement of academic activities of six out of the 14 new universities established in the last days of President Muhammadu… Read more »

Nigeria: '1.4 Million Nigerians Killed By Diseases Traceable to Inadequate Handwash'

A non-governmental organization, the Africa Youth Growth Foundation, AYGR, yesterday, disclosed 1.4 million Nigerians are killed by diseases traceable to inadequate handwash… Read more »

Nigeria: 'I'll Never Be Desperate Again,' Jim Iyke On Seeking Mum's Healing From TB Joshua

Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke says desperation made him seek healing for his mother from TB Joshua, the founder of Synagogue Church Of All Nations (SCOAN). Read more »