Nigeria: INEC to Use 100,000 Vehicles, 4,200 Boats for 2023 Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that it required over 100,000 vehicles and about 4,200 boats to move personnel and materials for the conduct of 2023… Read more »

Nigeria: World Bank Backs CBN On Naira Redesign, Fears Impact of Short Transition Period

The World Bank has warned that the time and short transition period to the redesigned naira notes will have a negative impact on economic activities and in particular the poorest… Read more »

Nigeria: Flight Delays, Cancellation Loom Over Jet-A1 Scarcity - Airlines

Local airline operators have warned passengers of an impending disruption of flight operations due to persistent aviation fuel scarcity experienced in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Gbajabiamila Meets Buhari Over Rising Election Violence, Cash Withdrawal Limit Policy

President Muhammadu Buhari and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Tuesday, met to discuss the rising cases of violent attacks at political rallies and… Read more »

Nigeria: Doyin Okupe Resigns As Peter Obi's Campaign DG

The director-general of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Organisation (LPPCO), Dr. Doyin Okupe, has resigned his position in the Campaign Organisation. Read more »

Nigeria: German Museum Returns 92 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

The Rautenstrauch-Joest Museum in Cologne, Germany, has handed over ownership of 92 Benin bronzes to Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Kaduna Govt, CAN, LP Condemn Killing of 28 in Southern Kaduna

Kaduna State government, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Labour Party (LP) has condemned in strong terms the renewed attacks and killings of no fewer than 28 persons… Read more »

Nigeria: I Designed U.S. Trip to Avoid My Birthday Celebrations - Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday expressed appreciation for the many cards and well-wishes he received for his 80th birthday. Read more »

Nigeria: Middle Belt/Southern Caucus Declares Support for Obi Presidency

Members of the Middle Belt/Southern Caucus in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) yesterday declared support for the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi in the… Read more »

Nigeria: Sultan, Adamu, 4,000 Others for Islamic Vacation Course in Kwara

Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammed Sa'ad Abubakar and the minister of education, Malam Adamu Adamu are expected to attend the formal opening of the 79th national Islamic vacation… Read more »

Nigeria: Leave Atiku's Wife Alone, Group Cautions Critics

A group, the Atiku Young Entrepreneurs and Professionals (AYEP) has warned opposition political parties to stop spreading rumours against Mrs. Amina Atiku Abubakar, wife of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Military, Police Kill 52 Terrorists in Zamfara, Bauchi

The Nigerian military and police have killed not less than 52 terrorists in Zamfara and Bauchi states. Read more »

Nigeria: Saraki-Led Senate Ensured Accountability in Governance - PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday said the immediate past President of the Senate, Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki reinforced adherence to democratic tenets of the Rule… Read more »

Nigeria: Shehu Malami's Demise Sad, Shocking - Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari Monday said the death of Sokoto Prince and businessman, Dr. Shehu Malami, was "sad and shocking". Read more »

Nigeria: 2023 Polls - INEC, EFCC, Police, Others Move Against Vote Buying

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Nigeria Police Force, the Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) and the… Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorism - Pro-Buhari Groups, CSOs, Human Rights Lawyers Oppose Plan to Frame-Up Emefiele

Protests have hit the streets of Abuja, on Monday, following the discovery of a suit secretly filed by the State Security Service (SSS) wherein it accused the Central Bank of… Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Has Assured Me of Free, Fair Elections in 2023 - Atiku

Presidential candidate of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has said that he was confident of winning the 2023 presidential election because incumbent… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Tourism Potential Can Boost Economy If Harnessed, Says Gani Adams

The Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land, Aare Gani Adams has said tourism has great potential to enhance the nation's economy if the country invests in it. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Releases Proofs of Negotiation With Twitter

The Federal Government has said it negotiated with microblogging service, Twitter, in the wake of its suspension in Nigeria, refuting allegation by a former Twitter staff that the… Read more »

Nigeria: NNPP Is APC, PDP's Biggest Nightmare - Kwankwaso

Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) Senator Rabi'u Musa Kwankwaso has described the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic… Read more »

Nigeria: Labour Party Candidate Decries Fresh Attacks in Southern Kaduna

Gubernatorial candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Kaduna State, Hon. Jonathan Asake, has urged the state governor, Malam Nasir Elrufai to halt the renewed attacks and killings in… Read more »

Nigeria: Justice Actors Develop Advocacy Tools to Tackle Injustice in Nigeria

Several organisations working on diverse areas of social justice across Nigeria have developed advocacy tool, as effort to tackle social injustice in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Electricity - No Political Will to Demolish 4,000 Structures Under Power Line - NEMSA

The Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) has decried that over 4,000 structured under electricity power lines, disconnect from supply by the agency are yet to be… Read more »

Nigeria: 67 Days to Go . . . 2023 Elections Won't Be Postponed, INEC Declares

With just 67 days to go in the countdown to the 2023 polls, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has ruled out the postponement of the general election on account… Read more »

Nigeria: Obaseki, EU Explore Investment Opportunities in Culture, Capacity Devt

Edo state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his government is strengthening partnership with the European Union (EU) to sustain the gains recorded by his administration in… Read more »