Nigeria: Many Feared Killed in Anambra Road Crash

The accident occurred on Sunday morning at Oba-Obosi Junction along the Onitsha-Owerri Expressway in the Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra. Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity Worsened, Governance Failed Under Buhari, Now There's Hope – Governor Mutfwang

On 23 April, the US Institute of Peace (USIP) hosted a critical discussion with 10 northern Nigerian governors who are on the frontlines of addressing some of the country’s… Read more »

Nigeria: What We Discussed With Northern Nigerian Governors Who Visited America – Ambassador Carson

On 26 April, Johnnie Carson, senior advisor at the Africa Center, U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP), moderated a strategic panel discussion at the USIP, with 10 northern Nigerian… Read more »

Nigeria: 98% of Airlines' Trapped Funds in Nigeria Cleared - IATA

The IATA says the main driver of the reduction in funds repatriation recorded so far was due to a significant clearance of blocked funds in Nigeria Read more »

Nigeria: Blackout Across Nigeria As Striking Workers Shut Down National Grid - TCN

The TCN said the national grid shutdown occurred at about 2.19 a.m., 3rd June Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu At Joint Session, National Anthem Bill, Ningi's Recall From Suspension Top Stories From Senate

The Senate hurriedly passed the National Anthem Bill, seeking to revert to the old national anthem adopted at independence in 1960 but replaced by the Obasanjo military regime in… Read more »

Nigeria: Labour Unions Begin Nationwide Strike

On Sunday, a meeting between representatives of the federal government, leadership of the National Assembly and officials of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union… Read more »

Nigeria: Governors, Let the Autonomy of Local Governments Be

For the third tier of government in Nigeria, decadence, it may be argued, is the prize we have to pay for our collective indifference to the systematic mangling of the democratic… Read more »

Nigeria: Nationwide Strike Commences Tomorrow As Govt's Meeting With Labour Leaders Ends in Deadlock

Labour said it will go ahead with the strike until their demands are met. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Ends 25% Fare Rebate On State-Owned Transport Services

'From Monday, 3 June, transport fare on all regulated transport services in the state will return to its original fare of 100%," the statement read. Read more »

Nigeria: Aviation Unions Direct Members to Withdraw Services

The unions said they would withdraw services from midnight on Monday Read more »

Nigeria: NAHCON, Saudi Govt Warn Pilgrims On Performing Illegal Hajj, Insist On Nusuk ID Cards

NAHCON reminded pilgrims to collect their NUSUK ID cards from Mutawwif officials upon arrival in Makkah. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Secures N20bn FDI for Local Production of Disability Assistive Devices - Official

"This is due to the fact that 99 per cent of our assistive devices are imported and the prices are higher and are now getting out of the reach of the poor." Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Speaks On Killing of Soldiers in Abia

President Tinubu said the armed forces have the capacity to crush violent non-state actors making the communities unsafe. Read more »

Nigeria: Electricity Tariff - AEDC Threatens to Disconnect Nigeria's Defence HQ, FCDA, Others

"We therefore urge all customers with debts to pay all outstanding bills before the deadline to avoid service interruption," it said Read more »

Nigeria: Nationwide Strike - Nigerian Govt Insists On N60,000 Minimum Wage

"Though the FG is desirous of ample remuneration for workers, President Tinubu will not encourage any action that could lead to massive job losses, especially in the private… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Teesside Students and the Order to Leave UK

The Teesside University situation provides an opportunity to look broadly at the larger picture -- the problem of external/foreign education as a material and human drain on… Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Emir Sanusi Under Fire Over Sermon At Friday Prayers

Emir Sanusi preached on belief in God and the need for Muslims to accept their destiny for good or for bad Read more »

Nigeria: Teledalase, Lagos Community Cut Off From the City

"We are calling and begging the government, to rescue us from this environmental hazard and find a lasting solution to our problems in this community." Read more »

Nigeria: Jigawa PDP Kicks As Assembly Moves to Amend State Electoral Law

The PDP says the move by the All Progressives Congress (APC)-controlled Assembly violates the 1999 Constitution and undermines democracy. Read more »

Nigeria: WAEC Speaks On Ongoing Wassce Amidst Proposed Workers' Strike

WAEC said though it cannot dictate to the Nigerian labour unions on any matter, it is appealing for understanding "for the sake of the future of the affected Nigerian children." Read more »

Nigeria: Police Foil Attack On Kano APC Chairperson's Residence

Police say an investigation revealed that the incident was a fight between two rival gangs Read more »

Nigeria: World Cup Qualifiers - Super Eagles Camp Bubbles As NPFL Stars Join Foreign Pros in Uyo

Other players already in Uyo include Samuel Chukwueze, Fisayo Bashiru, and newly crowned Bundesliga champion Victor Boniface. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Declares Looming Labour Strike Illegal

The government said the impending strike violates statutory provisions of Nigeria's labour laws. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt, NASS Leadership in Emergency Meeting With NLC, TUC

The meeting is coming a day before the an indefinite strike called by the two Labour centres over the proposed minimum wage. Read more »