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 »

Nigeria: UK Boosts Efficiency Rice Production in Nigeria

The United Kingdom (UK) has assisted in the introduction to Nigeria Systems of Rice Intensification (SRI), a climate smart agricultural practice that would lead to efficiency rice… Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari, Finishing Strong, Seeks Support for APC, Tinubu

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed eager anticipation for his exit as Nigeria's president in the next five days, even as he sought support for his party, the APC and the… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Will Get Seamless Handover Ceremony, Aso Rock Emptied Already - Presidency

The presidency, yesterday, said a 'perfect' arrangement had been put in place to ensure a seamless handover ceremony for the incoming Bola Tinubu's administration, assuring that… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Bill Seeking Compensation for #EndSARS Victims Scales Second Reading

The Senate yesterday passed for second reading, a bill seeking to compensate victims of #EndSARS protests in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Adoption of Blockchain Policy Will Boost Innovation, Create Job Opportunities, Drive Economic Growth - Govt

Following the approval of Nigeria's Blockchain Policy that was recently signed by President Muhammadu Buhari, the federal government (FG) has said the policy, which has become a… Read more »

Africa: Taming Illicit Financial Flows in Africa

It is estimated that about $90 billion is lost annually to illicit financial flows in Africa, enabled by trade mis-invoicing, tax evasion among others, and Nigeria alone reportedly… Read more »

Nigeria: State Govt Urged to Unlock Digital Economy With Startup Act

The ONE Campaign, in collaboration with the Nigeria Startup Act Secretariat, has called on various state governments to embrace the Nigeria Startup Act and harness its provisions… Read more »

Nigeria: Adeyemi - Only Sound Pro-Business Policies Can Revitalise Nigeria's Ailing Economy

The Executive Chairperson of Still Earth Holdings, Oyindamola Adeyemi, has urged the incoming administration to as a matter of urgency, formulate and implement sound pro-business… Read more »

Nigeria: Flying Eagles Beat Italy to Leave 'Group of Death' Precarious

Nigeria's Flying put out a brilliant show at the Mendoza Stadium last night as they defeated Italy 2-0 in their Group D second game of the FIFA U20 World Cup in Argentina. Read more »

Nigeria: Border Closure Aimed At Stimulating Local Consumption - President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday insisted that his 2019 closure of the country's land borders was due to his administration's conscious efforts to encourage Nigerians to eat… Read more »

Nigeria: Solving the Out of School Problem in Nigeria

Cristian Munduate canvasses more investment in education. Read more »