Nigeria: Federal Govt, Oil Producers Agree On Sustainable Crude Supply to Local Refineries

The Federal Government and producers in Nigeria have agreed to work towards a sustainable supply of crude oil to local refineries under a market-determined pricing system. Read more »

Nigeria: Fresh Tension in Reps...150 First-Time Members Move Against House Leadership

A fresh showdown is imminent in the House of Representatives as over 150 aggrieved first-time members are up in arms against the House leadership over alleged marginalisation and… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt to Crash Food Prices in 180 Days - Minister

The federal government yesterday officially unveiled strategic measures aimed at combating the high food prices currently burdening the nation. Read more »

Nigeria: Speak Out On Rivers Crisis, PDP Youth Challenges Atiku, Others

A youth activist and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Tom Fredfish, has condemned the silence of the top party leaders over the protracted crisis in Rivers… Read more »

Nigeria: INEC Obeys Supreme Court, Begins Delineation in Warri Constituency

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun a fresh delineation of electoral wards and polling units in the Warri federal constituency, Delta State. Read more »

Nigeria: North Central Forum Seeks Quick Assent to NCDC Bill

The North Central People's Forum (NCPF) said the expeditious signing of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) Bill into law would transform the North Central zone which… Read more »

Nigeria: Law to Provide Special Legislative Seats for Women Underway

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, passed for second reading a Bill seeking to alter the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (As Amended) and provide for seat reservations for… Read more »

Nigeria: Emefiele Used Proxy to Obtain Contracts From CBN, Witness Tells Court

A prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of the former Central Bank Governor (CBN), Godwin Emefiele on Tuesday narrated to the Federal High Court in Lagos how he allegedly used… Read more »

Nigeria: 15 Days After, Bandits Free Kidnapped Kaduna Judge's Children

Bandits have released the abducted children of a female Judge, Janet Galadima, after 15 days in captivity. Read more »

Nigeria: Navy Distributes Free Education Materials to Primary Schools in Rivers

The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder has distributed free education materials to pupils of three primary schools in Rumuolumeni community, Obio/Akpor local government area of… Read more »

Nigeria: NCAA to Sanction Airlines Who Deceive Passengers With Fake Departure Time Schedule

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned that it will not hesitate to sanction any airline found to be involved in deceitful departure time scheduling of flights when… Read more »

Nigeria: Emirship Tussle - NNPP, Not Tinubu, Will Be Defeated in 2027 - APC

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) will suffer defeat in Kano State in 2027 general election as a result of the Kano Emirship tussle, not President Bola Tinubu, the All… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Committed to Workers' Rights, Decent Wage - Labour Minister

Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has sought collaboration efforts to create a conducive working environment and productivity in the country's… Read more »

Nigeria: 50 Nasarawa Female Miners Sexually Harassed in 6 Months

Not fewer than 50 female miners working in various mining sites in Nasarawa State have suffered sexual harassment by their male counterparts within the last six months. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Respects Religious Freedom As Secular Institution - Spokesperson

The Nigerian Army has restated its commitment to secularity of faith as an institution that upholds religious freedom for all its personnel. Read more »

Nigeria: HIV - Reps, NACA Partner On Sustainability of Response

National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), USAID and the National Assembly House Committee on AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (ATM) have brainstormed on sustainable response to… Read more »

Nigeria: Labour Dispute - Slash Elected Officials Pay By 50%, ZLP Urges Tinubu

As debate over minimum wage for workers continues, national chairman of Zenith Labor Party (ZLP) Chief Dan Nwanyanwu has asked President Bola Tinubu to urgently reduce the cost of… Read more »

Nigeria: I've Not Quit Super Eagles, I Took a Break - Ahmed Musa

Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, has debunked his rumours retirement from the national team, Super Eagles, saying he only took a break from the team. Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Must Fund Regional Security to Tackle Terrorism - Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has called on Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS to work towards establishing and sustaining a regional standby force for the security and economic… Read more »

Nigeria: Racketeering...Air Passengers Lament As Touts Take Over Ticketing

Airfares are soaring daily in the country as touts have taken over ticketing and flight booking in some airports. Read more »

Nigeria: High Petrol, Transport Costs - NNPC Intervenes, Rolls Out 12 New CNG Stations

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC), in partnership with NIPCO, has commissioned 12 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations in Abuja and Lagos in a move to alleviate… Read more »

Nigeria: No Cause for Alarm Over GMOs, Govt Declares

The federal government yesterday allayed fears around the genetically modified crops in Nigeria, insisting that they are safe and pose no harm to humans, animals and environment. Read more »

Nigeria: $150bn Loan - Reactions Trail Signing of Samoa Agreement

Amid criticisms, the federal government has defended its signing of the Samoa Agreement at the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS) Secretariat in… Read more »

Nigeria: Major Milestone As Nigeria Wins Hosting Rights to $5bn African Energy Bank

Nigeria has emerged victorious in the bid to host the headquarters of the $5 billion African Energy Bank, a major milestone in the country's energy sector. Read more »

Nigeria: Samoa Agreement Signed in Interest of Nigeria, Says Federal Govt

The Federal Government has reacted to the media report about a purported Samoa Deal, suggesting that it has accepted to recognise the rights of LGBT community in Nigeria in… Read more »