February 22, 2023
Nigeria: Elections - Police Announce Movement Restriction, Ban VIP Escorts
The Police said the restriction order exempts those on essential services such as INEC officials, election observers, ambulances and firefighters responding to medical emergencies. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Falls At Official Market Amid Cash Crunch
Naira closed at N461.60 per $1 at the spot market on Wednesday, depreciating by 0.1 per cent. Read more »
Nigeria: NigeriaDecides2023 - Major Presidential Candidates, Parties Violate Peace Accord - Official
Although a total of 18 candidates are taking part in the presidential election, four are considered the major contenders. Read more »
Nigeria: History Will Speak More of My Stewardship' - Buhari
Mr Buhari said government is a continuum, and he desired that the unfinished business of his administration found continuity and fulfilment in his successor as he did to his… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's GDP Growth Fell to 3.1% in 2022 - NBS
The agriculture sector grew by 2.05 per cent as its performance was significantly hampered by severe incidences of floods, the NBS said. Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Theft Is Threat to National Security - Osinbajo
83 oil tankers involved in various crude oil and product theft have been arrested, an official said. Read more »
Nigeria: Kwankwaso's Campaign Accuses Atiku of Desperation, Propaganda
The NNPP campaign secretary said: "Atiku is synonymous with non-performance." Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Adjourns Ruling On Naira Redesign Till After Presidential Election
The Supreme Court adjourned the naira redesign suit for judgement after hearing arguments for and against it on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Revelation Cup - Super Falcons Beat Costa Rica to End Seven-Match Losing Streak
Esther Okoronkwo's maiden goal helped salvaged the battered image of the Super Falcons Read more »
Nigeria: UK Not Backing Any Candidate, Says No Difference in Manifestoes of Top Four Contenders
"They have all published their manifestoes. What is quite striking is how similar they are. I did not see huge policy differences among the big four. They have all told us how… Read more »
Nigeria: Shell Pledges Support for Federal Govt's Efforts to Preserve Oloibiri Heritage
Oloibiri is where Shell first struck oil in commercial quantity in 1958. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Nigeria Needs to Revisit Its Abortion Laws
The legislature must revise the constitution to speak clearly about women's choices over their bodies. A century-old law is long overdue for a change and has no business… Read more »
Nigeria: Live Update - Supreme Court Hears Naira Redesign Suit
It is the Supreme Court's first sitting since President Muhammadu Buhari violated the court's 8 February order directing that the 10 February deadline set for the ending of the… Read more »
Nigeria: President Lacks Power to Pardon Corruption Convicts - Falana
President Muhammadu Buhari controversially pardoned two former governors who were serving jail terms for stealing billions of naira from their states last year. Read more »
Nigeria: #NigeriaDecides2023 - Army Releases Hotlines to Public
The Army says the release of the hotlines is part of its move to support the police, which is the lead security agency, to ensure successful conduct of free, fair and peaceful… Read more »
Nigeria: NigeriaDecides2023 - NSA Warns Against Plot to Ignite Civil Unrest
The NSA to ensure a robust deployment to deal decisively with any individual or group, no matter how highly placed, " he said. Read more »
Nigeria: AU Observation in Nigeria to Support Peaceful, Credible Election, Transition - Kenyatta
Mr Kenyatta, who is a former president of Kenya, said that the eyes of the world and Africa is keenly on Nigeria at the moment. Read more »
February 21, 2023
Nigeria: Appeal Court Restores Umo Eno As Akwa Ibom PDP Governorship Candidate
The Supreme Court restored Umo Eno as the governorship candidate of the PDP for Akwa Ibom State election holding on 11 March. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Crisis - Civil Society Organisations Ask Buhari to Obey Supreme Court Order
President Muhammadu Buhari had snubbed the order of the Supreme Court suspending the deadline for use of the old naira notes. Read more »
Nigeria: AGF Malami, Emefiele Face Contempt Charge As Supreme Court Resumes Hearing
The contempt proceedings seek the jailing of Messrs Malami and Emefiele to redress the federal government's disobedience to the Supreme Court's order suspending the enforcement of… Read more »
Nigeria: The Japa Trend - Reversing the Effects
A developed Nigerian economy would reverse the brain drain to brain gain, as even the diaspora professionals would find their home country attractive enough to return to. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Atiku Hosts Rivers PDP in Abuja, Promises to Complete Onne to Maiduguri Rail Line
Atiku's supporters in Rivers have frequently attacked in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Bank Operators Urge Traders, Merchants to Adopt Cashless Policy Amidst Naira Scarcity
The bank operators urged customers to hold less cash and embrace online transactions. Read more »
Nigeria: NCC Dedicates 622 As a Toll-Free Presidential Election Incident Hotline
Danbatta stated that the 622 Election Incident Monitoring Centre will be manned by top Management officials of the NCC Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers PDP Says Amaechi Part of Buhari's Cabal Punishing Nigerians
"Nigerians have been forced to go through the eye of the needle in search of money with which to meet their daily needs and feed their families." Read more »