Nigeria: U.S. Increases Visa Application Fees

The U.S. government has announced an increment for its non-migrant visa application fee effective from March 30. Read more »

Nigeria: Oil Producing Communities Protest Pipeline Leakages, Pollution in Delta

The people of oil-bearing Kantu and Odidi communities in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State yesterday protested against frequent pipeline leakages, destruction… Read more »

Nigeria: One Killed, Many Declared Missing As Suspected Herdsmen Attack Edo Community

A popular driver and businessman, Mr. Omen Osesa has been reportedly killed while many were injured as suspected herdsmen invaded Sobe community in Owan Local Government Area of… Read more »

Nigeria: Kogi Vs EFCC - Court Adjourns Ruling On Asset Forfeiture Till April 20

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Tuesday fixed April 20 to rule on a Kogi State Application seeking to vacate an interim order of court freezing 14 properties linked to… Read more »

Nigeria: Oil Exploration in Middle Benue Trough Will Lead to Greater Prosperity, Energy Security - Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that the discovery and drilling of oil in Nasarawa State will lead to greater prosperity for Nigerians, as well as enhance overall energy… Read more »

Nigeria: Abductors Demand N50m Ransom for INEC Officials Kidnapped in Kogi

The abductors of six ad-hoc staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kogi State have demanded N50 million before they would release their kidnap victims. Read more »

Nigeria: Group Vows to Resist Attempt to Foist Interim Government On Nigeria

A group, The Natives, has vowed to resist any attempt to foist an interim government on the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Boris Johnson to Nigeria's Leaders - Allow People Freely Choose Those to Lead Them

·Stop undermining the country, Sanwo-Olu cautions Nigerians Read more »

Nigeria: To Boost Credit Economy, Govt Moves to Address Lapses in Bankruptcy Act

·Templates for free trade, mutual recognition agreements ready Read more »

Nigeria: Trade Facilitation Agreement Increased Commerce By Over $230 Billion - WTO Report

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) has led to a $231 billion increase in trade, particularly in agriculture. Read more »

Nigeria: 51,828 Boko Haram Fighters, Family Members Surrender in 18 Months - Army Chief

The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, has disclosed that between July 2021 and May 2022, about 51,828 Boko Haram fighters and their family members had surrendered to the… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians Tasked to Embrace Blue Economy for Job Creation

Nigerians have been urged to embrace blue economy as it remains the available option that can address the problem of unemployment in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Trade Essential to Develop New Economics of Water to Reduce Waste, Says Okonjo-Iweala

The World Water Conference came to a close in New York, U.S.A at the weekend, with a call on the global community to develop a new economics of water to reduce waste, increase… Read more »

Nigeria: Reimagining African Folktales Through the Lens

In 2021, young filmmakers received some good news. Netflix and UNESCO had launched a short film competition named 'African Folktales, Reimagined' to support young African… Read more »

Nigeria: Navy's Role in Safeguarding Maritime Domain Yielding Positive Results - Govt

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said that the role of Nigerian Navy in securing the Nigerian maritime domain was yielding positive results. Read more »

Nigeria: Many Benefits of CBN's Cash-Less Policy

Obinna Chima writes that the cash-less policy will contribute in the drive to formalise economic activities and reduce drastically the prevalence of cash in the economy, which has… Read more »

Nigeria: Tony Elumelu - Giving Young African Entrepreneurs Wings to Fly

Obinna Chima extols the Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Mr. Tony Elumelu, who recently turned 60, with highlights of his contribution towards the development of entrepreneurship in… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians Grieve As General Oladipo Diya Passes At 78

*Buhari, Obasanjo, Jonathan, Tinubu, Atiku, governors, others pay tribute Read more »

Nigeria: Deregulation - Brace for N750/Litre Petrol When Subsidy Is Removed, Stakeholders Tell Nigerians

As the federal government prepares to completely deregulate the downstream sector of the Nigerian oil and gas industry in the coming months, stakeholders in the sector have told… Read more »

Nigeria: Ramadan Kareem!

Restraint, perseverance and kindness should be practiced at all times Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Women's Cricket Coach Confident of Good Outing

Nigeria's National Female Cricket Team Coach, Leke Oyede, has assured stakeholders that the team is filled with confidence going into their first match at the 3rd NCF Women's T20i… Read more »

Nigeria: World Leaders, Presidents, Family, African Entrepreneurs, Others Eulogise Elumelu

Some world leaders, Presidents of African countries, business moguls in Nigeria, beneficiaries of the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP) and his family… Read more »

Nigeria: Shell Reports Sharp Fall in Nigeria Oil Spills After Shutdown

Shell reported a sharp fall in oil spilled as a result of sabotage in Nigeria's oil-rich Delta in 2022 reflecting closure of operations for six months in the wake of attacks. Read more »

Nigeria: As Tinubu's Hints of Govt of National Competence

Unlike what transpired during the almost eight-year rule of President Muhammadu Buhari where nepotism and incompetence appear to be the order of the day, the President-elect,… Read more »

Nigeria: INEC, Security Agencies Frustrating Our Target of Winning 20 States, Ayu Cries Out

National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Iyorchia Ayu, yesterday, alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the security agencies… Read more »