Nigeria: Naira Redesign - Police, Soldiers Intervene in Lagos Unrest

Many commuters on the Lagos-Ikorodu expressway had to flout traffic laws to reroute their movement. Read more »

Nigeria: Supreme Court Affirms Catholic Priest Alia's Nomination As Benue APC Governorship Candidate

The Court of Appeal in Makurdi had in January nullified Mr Alia's nomination as the APC governorship candidate in Benue State. Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari, Emefiele and the Assault On the Rule of Law

"In extreme cases, deaths of members have occurred where families could not have access to their money in banks to buy drugs or pay hospital bills." Read more »

Nigeria: Naira Redesign - Kano Governor Says Buhari Destroying APC, Democracy

Mr Ganduje, a Tinubu loyalist, said the policy is hurting the APC and may truncate democracy. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Foil Gunmen Attack On INEC Officials

The incident occurred on Thursday. Read more »

Nigeria: What Catholic Church Told Mbaka to Do to Avoid Another Disciplinary Action

It's unclear if the outspoken priest would abide by the condition given him by the Catholic authorities. Read more »

Nigeria: CBN's Poorly Thought-Through Currency Redesign and Monetary Policy

The CBN's new currency redesign programme is a poorly thought-out approach that fails to take into account the realities of the Nigerian economy. Read more »

Nigeria: Naira Redesign - Emefiele Urges Compliance With Buhari's Directive

The new directive is expected to increase the circulation of the N200 note and simplify business transactions Read more »

Nigeria: Court Stops PDP From Suspending, Expelling Gov Ortom

Mr Ortom had sued the PDP urrging the court to stop the party from expelling him. Read more »

Nigeria: UK Concerned About Voter Suppression, Post-Election Violence - Official

"It is really important for Nigeria's democracy that people respect the results... and if you feel for any reason the election in your area was not credible or transparent, there… Read more »

Nigeria: Naira Redesign - El-Rufai Accuses Buhari's Cabal of Instigating Military Takeover

He said the naira redesign policy was designed to cause chaos which could lead to a military takeover. Read more »

Nigeria: Naira Scarcity - Full Text of What El-Rufai Told Kaduna Residents

On behalf of the government of Kaduna State, I wish to express my deepest regret at the needless suffering you are enduring. Read more »

Nigeria: Jigawa Declares 1000 and 500 Old Naira Notes Legal Tender, Threatens Anyone Rejecting Notes

People are advised to report any traders or business organisation that refuses to accept the now-old N200, N500 and N1000 notes as legal tender in Jigawa State to the nearest… Read more »

Nigeria: El-Rufai Confronts Buhari, Says Old Naira Notes Remain Legal Tender in Kaduna

The governor ordered residents of the state to continue accepting the old naira notes as legal tender. Read more »

Nigeria: NNPC to Begin Oil Drilling in Nasarawa - Official

"We have seen a great potential for finding hydrocarbon in Nasarawa State and to confirm this, we are going to start drilling on March 21. Read more »

Nigeria: Central Bank Could Delay Repayment On $10.4 Billion Forex Loan - Moody's

The money the CBN owes the banks are funds in the form of derivative transactions comprising forward contracts and swaps. Read more »

Nigeria: Amid Naira Scarcity, CBN Launches Portal to Deposit Old Notes

Customers are required to provide their bank verification number, email address, phone number, bank account details, depositor information (including house address), and the total… Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Returns $1 Million Stolen By Ex-Bayelsa Governor Alamieyeseigha

The United States ambassador to Nigeria said it took her country 15 years to recover the stolen assets from Mr Alamieyeseigha, a former governor of Bayelsa State. Read more »

Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Absent Again As Governorship Candidates Speak On Plans for Lagos

Five of Governor Sanwo-Olu's challengers speak on their work plans if elected at a public debate on Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria: I Do Not Believe in Decisions That Come Out of Buhari's Circle - El-Rufai

"Yes, I believe in Buhari, I still do and I will never stop believing in him. But I no longer believe in the circle around him and the quality of decisions and actions coming out… Read more »

Nigeria: Naira Redesign - Nigerians Lament As Banks, Motorists, Others Reject Old Notes

Millions of Nigerians continue to grapple with hardship amid the cash crunch. Read more »

Nigeria: How Big Is the Nigerian Music Industry?

The Nigerian music industry is an expansive and ever-evolving industry that provides a unique outlet for the country's creative talents Read more »

Nigeria: Currency Crisis - Buhari Insists Policy Aimed At Boosting Economy

Mr Buhari said in 2015 when his administration commenced its first term, currency outside banks was 78 per cent but grew to 85 per cent in 2020. Read more »

Nigeria: mPox Remains Public Health Emergency - WHO

Mpox was declared a global health emergency by the WHO in July 2022. Read more »

Nigeria: New Naira Policy Already Influencing 2023 Elections - Buhari

Mr Buhari says the new naira policy has contributed immensely to the minimisation of the influence of money in politics. Read more »