December 22, 2022
Nigeria: 'Problems' in Buhari's 2023 Budget Stalls Passage
Lawmakers cannot pass the budget because it "came with some problems" that were discovered by the National Assembly Committees on Appropriations. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Redesigning - CBN Deputy Gov Briefs Reps, Says 500 Million New Notes Ordered
The CBN official says she does not know the total value of money printed. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Nigerians Shouldn't Focus On Presidential Election Alone
It is almost impossible for one party to win every election and take total control of the executive and legislative arms of government. Read more »
Nigeria: Gotv Improves Signal Quality in Nasarawa, Abuja, Rivers State
With this go-live of improved services, residents of these cities now enjoy improved broadcast of local and international programming, including the pop-up holiday channel on… Read more »
Nigeria: Famous Nigerian Comedian Peteru Is Dead
Peteru, a household name in comedy circles due to his unique mimicry, died on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: High Voltage Causes 10 Deaths in Zaria
A community leader in Zaria said the power fluctuations virtually affected all houses in the three communities. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Problems' in Buhari's 2023 Budget Stalls Passage
Lawmakers cannot pass the budget because it "came with some problems" that were discovered by the National Assembly Committees on Appropriations. Read more »
Nigeria: Xmas - Poultry Farmers, Customers Decry High Cost of Fowls
"I do hope things will be different a day or two to Christmas Day," a fowl customer said. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Comedian Peteru Is Dead
Peteru, a household name in comedy circles due to his unique mimicry, died on Thursday. Read more »
Africa: Super Eagles End 2022 As Africa's Fifth-Best Team
FIFA on Thursday officially published its last ranking for the year as Brazil remain the highest-ranked team in the world. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Tinubu Visits Buhari Day After President Explains Absence From Campaigns
Mr Tinubu visited the president at the Presidential Villa in Abuja Thursday morning. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, London Court Denies Ekweremadu Bail
The court further argued the flight risk especially because Mr Ekweremadu is a passport holder of two other countries aside from Nigeria and could flee to either of these… Read more »
Nigeria: Ogoni Cleanup - Federal Govt Gives Reasons for Slow Pace of Work
The government also explained why the dredging of the Calabar channel is stalled. Read more »
December 21, 2022
Nigeria: Court Orders Forfeiture of Former Accountant-General Ahmed Idris' $900,000, 15 Houses
Over N30 billion worth of assets have been seized from Mr Idris since his arrest in May, EFCC chair, Abdulrasheed Bawa, said. Read more »
December 22, 2022
Nigeria: In Jigawa, Floods Worsened Herder-Farmer Conflict
"After the flood subsided, we are now replanting tomatoes, maize, beans and other cash crops that will partially sustain us, but between October to November, strange herders do… Read more »
Nigeria: Osun Governorship Election - There Was 'Seemingly Over-Voting" in Some Units - INEC Official
INEC official appeared as a star witness before the Osun State governorship election petition tribunal. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari's Port Harcourt-Maiduguri Rail Promise Dashed
President Muhammadu Buhari had last March performed the groundbreaking ceremony to commence the reconstruction of the rail line. Read more »
December 21, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Announces 2022 Mini-Bid Round for New Drilling, Exploration Activities
In the 2022 Mini-Bid Round, seven offshore blocks covering 6,700 km2 in water depths of 1,150m to 3,100m is being put on offer. Read more »
December 22, 2022
Nigeria: Omo-Agege Suspends Campaign Over Death of Supporters in Boat Accident
The APC members were returning from Okerenkoko in Warri South West Local Government Area on Tuesday when the accident occurred. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Poll Projects Peter Obi to Win 2023 Election
Conducted in early December, the results showed 23 per cent of voters willing to vote for Peter Obi if the presidential election were to be conducted today. Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Administration Demolishes IDP Camp
FCTA said the demolition of the IDP camp and other shanties was part of the strategy to address security challenges in the nation's capital. Read more »
December 21, 2022
Nigeria: Court Orders Forfeiture of Former Accountant-General Ahmed Idris' $900,000, 15 Houses
Over N30 billion worth of assets have been seized from Mr Idris since his arrest in May, EFCC chair, Abdulrasheed Bawa, said. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Why Buhari Has Not Joined Tinubu to Campaign - Presidency
Garba Shehu said the clarification became necessary to "dispel expressed concerns in certain quarters that the President has not featured in campaigns since the national launch." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Approves N3.4 Billion to Restore Electricity to Maiduguri
Maiduguri got disconnected from the national grid due to the activities of Boko Haram insurgent, an official said. Read more »
Nigeria: Central Bank Amends Cash Withdrawal Policy, Raises Weekly Limits
The upward review comes after the National Assembly asked the bank to considerably adjust the withdrawal limits in response to public outcry on the policy. Read more »