February 21, 2023
Nigeria: First Lady Blames Hackers for Fake Central Bank Post On Her Social Media Pages
The fake discredited statement falsely claimed that the CBN had extended the legal status of the old N200, N500, and N1000 notes by 70 days. Read more »
Africa: Why Nigerian Music Artists Are Globally Recognised More Than Other African Artists
You need to know that other African countries are not as populated as Nigeria, the large population allows Nigerian artists to succeed even more than their African counterparts in… Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Crisis - Aisha Buhari Deletes Her Fake CBN Post On Instagram
Mrs Buhari has yet to apologise for her misleading post after deleting the fake CBN statement within one hour of sharing it on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: NigeriaDecides2023 - Commonwealth Observer Group Calls for Peaceful Elections
Mr Mbeki noted that their role is to observe and assess the pre-election period, activities on polling day and the post-election period. In doing this, the group pledged to be… Read more »
Nigeria: Average Retail Price of Petrol in Nigeria Up 54% in January - NBS
The highest average retail price was recorded in the South-East at N307.85, while the North-Central had the lowest (N217.15). Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Redesign - APC Governors Provoking Anarchy - Atiku's Aide
Phrank Shaibu said the threat by some APC governors to close banks if they refused to accept the old notes has emboldened rioters to burn down commercial banks. Read more »
Nigeria: Yoruba Group Backs Tinubu, Commends APC Over Power Shift
The group said Mr Tinubu had contributed a lot to Nigeria promoting democracy, good governance and economic development. Read more »
February 20, 2023
Nigeria: Police Declare NYSC Member Wanted for Alleged Criminal Activities
The corps member was attached to the police command in the state, where he was undergoing his mandatory national service, the police said. Read more »
Nigeria: APC Campaign Council Blasts Atiku Over U-Turn On Naira Redesign Policy
The APC advised Nigerians to run away from Atiku, saying a man like the PDP candidate with no strong conviction and strength of character cannot offer the kind of leadership the… Read more »
February 21, 2023
Nigeria: Buhari's Minister, Senator Join Bayelsa, Kogi Gov Race
The off-season governorship elections in Bayelsa and Kogi will hold on 11 November. Read more »
February 20, 2023
Nigeria: NPFL - Nasarawa United Pip Remo Stars As Gombe Win Derby Clash Against Plateau United
Monday's fixtures were the last set for games before the league proceeds on a three-week break as a result of the General Elections Read more »
February 21, 2023
Nigeria: Gov Ortom Willing to Sacrifice Senatorial Ambition for Peter Obi to Become President
The governor, who is a member of the PDP, was probably reacting to the possibility of being sanctioned by the PDP national leadership for being a part of the internal rebellion… Read more »
February 20, 2023
Nigeria: Action Democratic Congress Adopts Peter Obi As Its Presidential Candidate
"After due diligence and critical assessment of the 17 presidential candidates and what they offer and after consulting our grand patron, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, we… Read more »
February 21, 2023
Nigeria: Inside The Top 3 Candidates' Agenda to End Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria #NigeriaDecides2023
Nigeria's top three presidential hopefuls have made various promises on tackling the country's gender-based violence crisis during their campaigns. As the country heads to the… Read more »
February 20, 2023
Nigeria: 40% of Crude Oil Losses Caused By Measurement Inaccuracies - NUPRC
The revelation followed a forensic audit conducted by the commission covering the period from January 2020 to November 2022. Read more »
Nigeria: Four Officers, Three Suspected IPOB Members Killed in Another Attack On Police Facility
This is the seventh in a string of attacks on police facilities in the state within one month. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Better Than Buhari Govt Met It in 2015 - Lai Mohammed
"We completed the Lagos-Ibadan expressway as well as the second Niger bridge, which was a mirage for more than three decades." Read more »
Nigeria: NBA All-Star Halftime Show - Burna Boy, Tems, Rema Steal Show
The incredible lineup of Tems, Burna Boy and Rema was a pointer to the fact that they were not internationally acclaimed stars but ones with loyal fanbases in the United States. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Gives Conditions for Renewal of Ports Concession Agreements
The Nigerian minister said port reforms were meant to achieve efficiency in port operations, increase cargo traffic and improve revenue. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Says He'll Brief Successor 'From His Party' On Diplomatic Issues
Mr Buhari, Monday, told the President of the Union of Comoros, Azali Assouman, that he would brief his successor 'from his party' on the relationship between the two countries. Read more »
Nigeria: Lassa Fever - Nigeria Records 68 New Cases, 15 Deaths in One Week
NCDC noted that four new healthcare workers were infected in the reporting week six. Read more »
February 19, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeriadecides2023 - NIS to Fast-Track Visa Processing for International Election Observers
The Presidential and National Assembly Elections have been slated to hold Saturday, 25 February 2023. Read more »
February 18, 2023
Nigeria: 2023 - in Final State Rally, Atiku Pledges to Deliver Quality Education, Buoyant Economy
The former Vice President said he would ensure good governance and a peaceful country if elected. Read more »
February 20, 2023
Nigeria: 2023 - Few Days to Elections, APC Still Without Governor Candidate in Akwa Ibom
The APC has never had its governorship candidate in the state recognised by INEC since May 2022 when the party conducted its primary. Read more »
Nigeria: Falana Writes CBN, Requests Information On New Naira Notes
Mr Falana sought the information on new naira notes in response to CBN's claim that politicians were mopping up the new naira notes released into circulation. Read more »