March 01, 2023
Africa: How Nigeria's Security Sector Reform Impacts On Ecowas Sub-Region - Africa - Parliamentarians
The Network of African Parliamentarians for Defence and Security Committees has commended Nigeria on its security sector reforms to confront growing security challenges in Nigeria… Read more »
February 28, 2023
Nigeria: Elections - 48 Hours After, Business Activities Yet to Pick Up in Jos Metropolis
Business activities have yet to pick up in Jos metropolis 48 hours after the Presidential, Senate and House of representatives elections, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Read more »
Nigeria: Health Implications of Nigeria's High Female Genital Mutilation Rate
In a joint statement to mark the 2023 International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, UNICEF and the United Nations Population Fund said Nigeria accounts for the… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Defeats Tinubu With Over 150k Votes in El-Rufai's Kaduna
Atiku Abubakar, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Saturday's election, has emerged winner in Kaduna State. Read more »
Nigeria: Youths Attack Truck Carrying Rice to Zaria, Steal 29 Bags
Operatives of Kano State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested 19 suspects who allegedly looted a rice truck on Sunday in Kano. Read more »
February 27, 2023
Nigeria: Obasanjo's Call for Election Cancellation Is a Coup - APC
The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council (APC PCC) has condemned the call by former President Muhammadu Obasanjo to cancel the Saturday's elections in areas… Read more »
Nigeria: EU EOM Questions Integrity of Nigeria Polls, Says Ballot Secrecy Not Maintained
The European Union (EU) Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) has raised concerns about the integrity of Saturday's Presidential and National Assembly elections in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Increases Visitor Visa Validity for Nigerians
The United States of America has increased visitor visa validity from 24 months to 60 months for Nigerians who want to enter the U.S. temporarily for business and/or tourism.A… Read more »
Africa: Election Results - AU Mission Urges INEC to Remain Committed to Rule of Law
The African Union (AU) Observation Missions for the Nigerian general elections have urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to remain committed to the rule of… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Elections Generally Peaceful, Transparent - ECOWAS Observers
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Observation Mission deployed to the Nigerian general elections on Saturday has said the exercise was generally peaceful and… Read more »
February 26, 2023
Nigeria: Egg Price Crash - We're Worst Hit - Plateau Farmers
Poultry farmers in Plateau State have raised the alarm over the level of havoc the naira redesign policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has caused their sector, saying the… Read more »
February 25, 2023
Nigeria: Five Factors That Will Shape Today's Polls - Centre of Democracy and Development
Over 87 million voters from different parts of Nigeria are expected to troop out today to elect a new president in what promises to be a historic election and one of the most… Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Orders Manhunt for Killers of Enugu LP Senatorial Candidate
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned what he called the gruesome killing of Chief Oyibo Chukwu, the Labour Party (LP) senatorial candidate for Enugu East and his personal aide. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest PDP Rep Member With $498,100
The Rivers State police command yesterday said its men arrested one Chinyere Igwe, a member of the House of Representatives representing Port Harcourt II, with the sum of… Read more »
Nigeria: First Time Voters Express Optimism
With over 37million youths constituting the highest percentage (33.65%) of registered voters released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), first time voters,… Read more »
Nigeria: Mixed Feelings Trail Flying Eagles 2023 Afcon Performance
The seven-time winners of the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Flying Eagles began the 17th edition on a shaky note losing 1-0 to Senegal last Sunday but revived their title… Read more »
Nigeria: Voting Was More Peaceful in the Past - Binta Zarma
A retired civil servant, Hajiya Bintu Zarma, who was born and brought up in northern Borno, has spent over 40 years voting on every election season in Nigeria. In this interview… Read more »
Nigeria: Beyond Elections, Surveying, Mapping Can Augment Proactive Policy
There are always disparate feelings of apprehension each time we head towards elections in Nigeria because of violence and electoral malpractices and its concomitant effects. These… Read more »
Nigeria: Elections - No Pardon for 'Accidental Discharge, NSCDC Cg Warns
The Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has charged officers and men of the corps on election duty to avoid… Read more »
February 24, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Banks Face Credit Risks From Regional Expansion - Fitch
Nigerian banks will face near-term execution and credit risks from their presence in other Sub-Saharan African (SSA) markets, depending on the degree of operating environment… Read more »
Nigeria: Biafran Agitator, Simon Ekpa, Released After Grilling in Finland
Self-acclaimed pro-Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, was released yesterday after his arrest and grilling by Finnish police. Read more »
Nigeria: How Digital Surveillance Threatens Press Freedom in Nigeria, Other W/African Countries
State agents in Nigeria and other West African countries are exploiting weak laws and employing advanced technology to spy on and harass journalists. Read more »
February 23, 2023
West Africa: Nigeria's Presidential Election Result Must Reflect People's Will - ECOWAS
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has warned that the result of Nigeria's presidential election must reflect the will of the people. Read more »
Nigeria: Strong Force Will Be Used Against Those Planning to Destroy Saturday Poll - Military
The Military High Command has said security agents will not hesitate to use "strong force" against any element who plans to destroy the presidential election billed to hold on… Read more »
February 22, 2023
Nigeria: What Are Presidential Candidates Bringing to the Peacebuilding Table?
A few days to their election, the presidential candidates are still criss-crossing the country demanding for Nigerians' votes through open and media campaigns, and even engaging in… Read more »