Nigeria: NADF, Ospre Partner to Provide Early Warning Information for Farmers, Policymakers

The National Agricultural Development Fund, NADF, and the Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience, OSPRE, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, to deploy an… Read more »

Nigeria: Oyetola, Others to Discuss Green Ports, Dockworkers' Welfare At 2026 Scan Day

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, immediate past President-General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria(MWUN), Adewale Adeyanju, and President of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Igbobi At 80 - FG Seeks Private Sector Lifeline for Orthopaedic Healthcare

The Federal Government has called for stronger private-sector participation and increased investment in Nigeria's healthcare sector, as the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi,… Read more »

Nigeria: Varsity Gets Full NUC Accreditation for Academic Programmes

The National Universities Commission, NUC, has granted full accreditation to all academic programmes currently run by KolaDaisi University. Read more »

Nigeria: ADC Built On Principles, Not Personalities - - David Mark

National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Senator David Mark, has said the party is offering Nigerians a political alternative founded on principles rather than… Read more »

Nigeria: Enugu APC Elects, Issues Cert of Return to 17 Council Chairmanship Candidates

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State has elected 17 candidates to fly the party's flag in the forthcoming Local Government elections across the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, May 28, 2026

The Nigerian naira traded within a relatively stable range against the United States dollar on Thursday, May 28, 2026, across both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market… Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku Clinches ADC Ticket After Defeating Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen

Atiku Abubakar has been announced as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress for the 2027 elections following a decisive victory in the party's primary poll. Read more »

Nigeria: Children's Day - Can Decries Attacks On Schools

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, warned yesterday that Nigeria was endangering its future, following attacks on schools and kidnap of children by terrorists, while… Read more »

Nigeria: 30,000 Armed Fulani Militants Driving Nigeria's Insecurity - U.S. Report

A report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, USCIRF, has revealed that an estimated 30,000 armed Fulani militants are currently operating across… Read more »

Nigeria: Nollywood Actor Emeka Ike Declares Bid for House of Reps Seat

Veteran Nollywood actor Emeka Ike has officially declared his intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections. Read more »

Nigeria: Edo Govt Clears Air On Children's Day Chaos At Stadium

The Edo state government on Wednesday cleared the air on the chaos that happened at the Samuel Ogbemdia Stadium during the Children Day celebration leading to students being rushed… Read more »

Nigeria: ADC Primary - Atiku Polls Over 1.4m Votes in 24 States, FCT, Floors Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar took a commanding early lead in the African Democratic Congress presidential primary on Tuesday night, polling more than 1.4 million votes… Read more »

Nigeria: Eid-El-Kabir - Tight Security in Jos As Muslims Celebrate

Security was beefed up across major prayer grounds and mosques in Jos metropolis on Wednesday as Muslim faithful in Plateau State celebrated the Eid al-Adha festival. Read more »

Nigeria: ADC Postpones Presidential Primary Results Collation

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has postponed the collation of its presidential primary election results. Read more »

Nigeria: FG Approves 50 Percent Discount On NRC Train Fares for Eid-El-Kabir

The Federal Government has approved a 50 per cent reduction in fares on all passenger train services operated by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) as part of efforts to ease… Read more »

Nigeria: Eid-El-Kabir - Obi Urges Nigerians to Embrace Unity, Hope

As Muslims in the country join the rest of the world to mark this year's Eid-El-Kabir, the sole presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027… Read more »

Nigeria: Eid-El-Kabir - NLC Blasts Govt Over Hunger, Insecurity, Poverty

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has accused the government at all levels of failing Nigerians through policies that have worsened hunger, poverty and insecurity across the… Read more »

Nigeria: Eid-El-Kabir - Sacrifice Must Not Be Left for Ordinary Nigerians Alone - Can Tells Leaders

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, on Wednesday told political, business and religious leaders that sacrifice 'must not remain a burden carried only by ordinary citizens',… Read more »

Nigeria: Giant Messi Statue in India to Be Removed Over Safety Concerns

A giant statue of football superstar Lionel Messi erected in India to mark his visit last year is "swaying in the wind" and will be removed, a lawmaker told AFP on Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Brother, Fellow Patriot' - Atiku Celebrates Amaechi On Birthday

Former Vice President and former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, on Wednesday celebrated former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi… Read more »

Nigeria: Eid-El-Adha - FG Urges Nigerians to Embrace Unity, Sacrifice, Pray for Nation

The Federal Government has felicitated with Muslim faithful across Nigeria and the world on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, urging citizens to uphold the virtues of sacrifice,… Read more »

Nigeria: Eid-El-Kabir - CDS Urges Unity, Salutes Troops' Sacrifices

The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has called on members of the Nigerian Armed Forces to continue to embrace sacrifice, unity and patriotism as the world marks the… Read more »

Nigeria: Eid-El-Kabir - Peter Obi Urges Nigerians to Embrace Unity, Sacrifice, Hope

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to embrace the virtues of faith, sacrifice, unity and compassion as Muslims across the country and… Read more »

Nigeria: Abia - Otti Coasting Home Already? By Ochereome Nnanna

What is the opposition in Abia State really up to? I have never seen such a confused lot. Just a little while ago, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and Deputy Speaker of the House of… Read more »