Nigeria: 27 Years After, Sokoto Govt Exonerates Late Sultan Dasuki of Wrongdoings

Twenty-seven years after being accused of insubordination by the military regime of late General Sani Abacha , Sokoto state government has exonerated late Sultan Ibrahim Dasuki of… Read more »

Nigeria: Bola Ahmed Tinubu Sworn in As 16th President of Nigeria

The swearing in ceremony which took place at Eagles Square Abuja, was done by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. Read more »

Nigeria: Gowon, IBB, Jonathan Advise Tinubu to Be President for All Nigerians

Nigeria's former leaders, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida and ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday advised Nigeria's President-elect, Bola Tinubu, to become… Read more »

Nigeria: Reposition Oil, Gas Industry to Attract More FDIs, Improve Revenue, Analysts Tell Tinubu

As Nigeria's president-elect, Senator Bola Tinubu, readies to be inaugurated today as the country's 16th president, some economic policy analysts and oil and gas operators have… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Spent $894m to Service Foreign Debts From January to April 2023 - Central Bank

Data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed that the federal government spent $894 million to service foreign debt obligations from January to April 2023. Read more »

Nigeria: As Tinubu Takes Oath As Nigeria's 16th President Today...

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu will today make history as he will be sworn-in as the 16th president of Nigeria in Abuja. In this report, Adedayo Akinwale takes another look at Tinubu's… Read more »

Nigeria: CBN Vows to Promote Adoption of E-Naira, Sensitises Women On Benefits At Unilag

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken the sensitisation drive of e-Naira to women during the Law Ladies Day programme at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Yaba Lagos. Read more »

Nigeria: We've Laid Groundwork for Sustainable, Inclusive Economic Growth - Ahmed

Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, declared at the weekend that the outgoing administration tackled numerous challenges, implemented… Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Confers Special National Honours On 340 Nigerians, Bestows GCON On Anyaoku

As a parting gift, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the conferment of the 2023 special national awards on 340 Nigerians and friends of the country in various categories. Read more »

Nigeria: Like Senate, House Amends CBN Act, Raises Advances to Govt From 5 to 15%

In an emergency plenary session on Sunday, the House of Representatives passed a Bill which seeks to amend the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act regarding the Ways and Means… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria to Showcase Cultural Heritage Worldwide

Director General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Otunba Segun Runsewe has said Nigeria's diverse cultural heritage is ready to be showcased to the rest of the world… Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorists Kill 22 Farmers in Zamfara

Gunmen suspected to be terrorists have massacred no fewer than 22 farmers in Gidan-Goga community in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Read more »

Nigeria: The Akpabio Syndrome, Yet Again

In the light of the individual and collective experience of Nigerians in the past several weeks, it is probably a shared experience that I have not been sleeping well in as many… Read more »

Nigeria: Edo Deputy Governor to Flag Off Okpekpe Race On Saturday

*Dan Oil partners organisers for a world-class event this weekend Read more »

Nigeria: Despite Several Moves to Defend His Action, Criticisms Trail Aviation Minister's Last Minute Appointments

Players in the aviation industry have excoriated the last minute appointments of the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, for removing top aviation agency functionaries and… Read more »

Nigeria: Neiti - Oil, Gas , Mining Reports On 168 Extractive Firms, Agencies Ready in June

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) yesterday announced its readiness to release the three reports on the oil, gas, mining and sectors by June. Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Malami Distances Self From Illegal Sale of 48 Million Barrels of Crude, Insists Allegations False

The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, has once more disassociated himself from the allegation of illegal sale of 48 million barrels… Read more »

Nigeria: Brain Drain - New Report Puts Percentage of Professionals Willing to Leave Nigeria At 52%

A new survey, carried out by Phillips Consulting, has indicated that over half (52%) of Nigerian professionals are considering leaving their current jobs and moving abroad within a… Read more »

Nigeria: Flying Eagles Land in Buenos Aires As Bosso Insists Brazil Beatable

Nigeria's Flying Eagles flew into Buenos Aires ahead of their last FIFA U20 World Cup Group D clash with Brazil at the Estadio Unico Diego Maradona in La Plata this weekend. Read more »

Nigeria: Issues in Border Security

Porous borders are posing big problems for the nation Read more »

Nigeria: Bauchi Governor Backs Media's Role in Building Nigeria's Democratic Culture

The Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has commended the role played by the Nigerian media in building democratic culture, institutions and practices in… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Air - Aon Condemns Sirika's Alleged Flagrant Disregard for Court Order

*Tells minister not to blackmail in-coming government with proposed airline Nigeria Air, AON tells Sirika Read more »

Nigeria: CJN Swears in 39 Additional Election Tribunals Judges

Thirty-nine newly appointed members of the 2023 election tribunals were on Thursday administered the oath of office. Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Confers GCFR, GCON On Tinubu, Shettima, Hands Over Transition Documents to President-Elect

President Muhammadu Buhari has conferred the two highest National Honours on the President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Vice President-elect, Kashim Shettima, at a ceremony… Read more »

Nigeria: ActionAid Decries Surge in Insecurity, Tasks Govt to Do More

ActionAid Nigeria has expressed worries over the surge in insecurity in the country after the end of the election, insisting that government at all levels must wake up to their… Read more »