Nigeria: Nigeria's Public Debt Rises By N8.02trn to N142.3trn in Q3 2024

Nigeria's total public debt rose to N142.3 trillion as of September 30, 2024, representing an increase of 5.97% (N8.02 trillion) compared to N134.3 trillion in June 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: Saudi Arabia Sponsors 20 Nigerians for Umrah

As part of its dedication to promoting Islamic unity and facilitating access to Islam's most sacred sites for Muslims around the world, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Embassy in… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Damagum Can't Be Removed Until December'

The crisis rocking the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took a new turn on Wednesday with elected deputy national officials declaring their support for the Acting… Read more »

Nigeria: 15 Years Later, Air Sierra Leone Resumes Lagos-Freetown Flights

Air Sierra Leone has resumed its operations after over 15 years of inactivity, even as it partnered with a Nigerian private airline, XEJet to commence scheduled flights between… Read more »

Nigeria: Organ Harvesting - Ekweremadu's Wife Returns to Nigeria After UK Jail Sentence

Beatrice, wife of former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, has returned to Nigeria after being released from a UK prison. Read more »

Nigeria: Anti-Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing - Nigeria to Exit Grey List By May - Govt

The federal government, through the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has kick-started an initiative… Read more »

Nigeria: Out-of-School Children - We Have Met With Govs to End Trend - Govt

The Minister of Education, Dr Olatunji Alausa, has said the federal government is collaborating with state governors to tackle the menace of out-of-school children in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Over 5,000 Nigerian Women Stranded in Iraq - Govt

Over 5000 Nigerian women are currently stranded in Iraq, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has said. Read more »

Nigeria: $6bn Mambilla Power Contract Deal - Obasanjo Testifies in Paris Court Today

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo will today testify before the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Paris, France, in connection with the $2.3 billion arbitration proceedings… Read more »

Nigeria: Peter Obi Now With Abure Camp - LP Legal Adviser

The National Legal Adviser to the Labour Party, Barr. Kehinde Edum, has said the party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, is now with the national… Read more »

Nigeria: Argungu - NGF Urged to Leverage Potentials As Unilorin Stages Maiden Play

The Northern Governors Forum (NGF) has been advised to leverage the potentials of the cultural significance of Argungu festival to develop and unite the region. Read more »

Nigeria: UBA Sani Complies With Court Order, Reinstates Chief of Piriga

Governor Uba Sani has reinstated His Highness, Mr. Jonathan Paragua Zamuna, as the substantive Chief of Piriga Chiefdom in Lere local government, in compliance with the judgement… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Confirms Anthrax Outbreak in Zamfara

The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has confirmed the outbreak of anthrax in Zamfara State. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Reserves Judgment in Rarara's Suit Against Kano Censorship Board

The Federal High Court has reserved judgment in a suit filed by Dauda Adamu Kahutu, popularly known as Rarara, against the Kano State Films and Printing Censorship Board. Read more »

Nigeria: $6bn Mambilla Power Contract Deal - Sunrise CEO Testifies in Paris Court Today

The Chairman/CEO of Sunrise Power, Leno Adesanya, will today testify before the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Paris, France, in connection with the $2.3 billion… Read more »

Nigeria: Low Turnout As NAHCON Announces 2025 Hajj Fare

The announcement of the 2025 Hajj fare by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) was yesterday greeted with mixed reactions from stakeholders and intending pilgrims,… Read more »

Nigeria: 3 Die As Boat Capsizes in Rivers

Tragedy struck on Sunday as a passenger boat travelling from Port Harcourt to Bonny in Rivers State capsized, resulting in the loss of three lives. Read more »

Nigeria: Interior Minister Urged to Address Passport Crisis in U.S.

The Organisation for the Advancement of Nigerians (OAN), in collaboration with its partner organisations, has expressed disappointment over the continued lack of response from the… Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Film Censorship Board Bans Singer, Actresses Over Immorality

The Kano State Film Censorship Board has banned Kannywood singer Usman Sojaboy and actresses Shamsiyya Muhammad and Hasina Suzan from participating in any activities within the… Read more »

Nigeria: Count Us Out of Negotiations With Bandits - Katsina Govt

The Katsina State Government has denied participating in any peace negotiations with bandits, following reports of an alleged peace deal involving bandit kingpins in the Batsari… Read more »

Nigeria: Niger Residents Scoop Oil From Another Faulty Tanker Days After Explosion Killed 96

Just two days after over 90 people were burnt to death in a tanker explosion that also left scores injured in Niger State, residents massed around another fallen truck in another… Read more »

Nigeria: JJ Okocha Speaks On Assignment Where He Failed Woefully

Former Super Eagles captain, Jay Jay Okocha, has said he failed woefully as the chairman of the Delta State Football Association (DSFA). Read more »

Nigeria: UK-Based Nigerian Taunts Badenoch, Replaces Shoes, Wristwatch She Claimed Police Stole From Brother

A United Kingdom based Nigerian, James Akinwande, has joined the list of Nigerians who have defended the country against the consistent outburst of the British conservative party… Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria's First AfCFTA Consignment Arrives Kenyan Port

The first shipment from Nigeria under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has successfully arrived at the Mombasa Port in Kenya. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Detty' December - Lagos Generates $71.6m From Tourism, Entertainment

Lagos State government says over $71.6 million revenue was generated across tourism, hospitality and entertainment sectors during the yuletide in the state. Read more »