West Africa: You Can't Restore Genuine Democracy in Niger With Military Force, CSO Tells ECOWAS

The United Action Front of Civil Society said it is disappointing for the Economic Community for West African States (ECOWAS), to create the impression that genuine diplomacy can… Read more »

Nigeria: Pfizer Rallies Stakeholders for Fight Against Illicit Drug Trade in Nigeria

The world's premier innovative biopharmaceutical company, Pfizer, has reiterated the need for industry players to join forces in creating awareness around the dangers of… Read more »

Nigeria: Asari-Dokubo - Tinubu Bars Niger Delta Ex-Agitators From Aso Rock

There are strong indications that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has barred all ex-Niger Delta militant leaders from visiting him in the presidential villa, Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: NAF Helicopter On Evacuation Mission Crashes in Shiroro

A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) helicopter evacuating the bodies of 12 security operatives killed by bandits in Niger State has crashed in Chukuba, Shiroro local government area of… Read more »

Nigeria: Shell Confirms Crude Export Resumption At Forcados

Exports of Nigeria's Forcados grade of crude oil resumed on Sunday, said Shell on Monday. Read more »

Nigeria: Niger Coup - NLC Advises Against Military Force

in the wake of the recent coup d'état in Niger Republic, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly cautioned against the use of military force to restore democracy in… Read more »

Nigeria: Niger - Get Ready for War, Army Chief Tells Troops

Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, yesterday told troops of the country's armed forces to disregard rumours being peddled around that the… Read more »

Nigeria: Decade of Gas - 'Speedy Implementation Required Amid $20bn Annual Investments Needs'

With the dwindling international funding support and the expulsion of foreign interests from some parts of the continent stakeholders have made renewed calls for implementation of… Read more »

Nigeria: Central Bank Moves to Clamp Down On Forex Speculators

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken proactive measures to counteract the depreciation of the naira, with imminent interventions set to be unveiled within the coming days. Read more »

Nigeria: Job Racketeering - Reps, JAMB Clash Over 300 'Lopsided' Employment Slots

The House of Representatives Committee on Job Racketeering and Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) on Monday vehemently disagreed on the lopsided employment of 300… Read more »

Nigeria: Wizkid's 'Made in Lagos' Album Reaches 1.02 Billion U.S. Streams

Wizkid's album titled 'Made in Lagos' has reached a phenomenal milestone of 1.02 billion on-demand streams in the United States. Read more »

Nigeria: NJC Dismisses Letter Surrendering Own Powers to State Governors

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has disowned a letter purportedly emanating from it and surrendering its statutory powers and functions on judges' appointments and promotions… Read more »

Nigeria: Niger - Tinubu, APC Have Ulterior Motive for Insisting On Military Option - PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday said the President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have an ulterior motive for insisting on dragging the military… Read more »

Nigeria: Group Wants Tinubu to Reward Grassroot Politicians in Kwara

Members of the Kwara Progressive Squad have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to address the matter of appointing grassroots politicians who played a pivotal role in ensuring the… Read more »

Nigeria: Kill Corruption Not Nigerians, Bakare Tells Tinubu

As the negative effect of the fuel subsidy removal bites harder on the people, overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, formerly known as the Latter Rain Church, Pastor… Read more »

Nigeria: Concern Mounts Over Akpabio's Utterance On 'Senate Bonanza'

Concern over Senate President Godswill Akpabio's comments on token for senators' holiday is yet to abate as indications have emerged that the presidency is miffed at the… Read more »

Nigeria: Construction Firm to Fix Damaged Bauchi-Gombe Highway in 3 Days

The construction firm engaged by the Federal Government to fix the damaged Kaljanga Bridge on the ever-busy Bauchi-Gombe highway, Anaco Nigeria Limited, has pledged to reactivate… Read more »

Nigeria: Commonwealth Games - Govt Extols Team Nigeria's Athletes for Clinching Medals

With the successes recorded on the conclusion of the 2022-23 season in August, the Nigeria National League (NNL) has set September or the the first week in October as the kickoff… Read more »

Nigeria: Eviction - BBNaija Unveils Ex-Housemates, Teddy A, Diana, Laycon As Members of Jury

The organisers of Nigeria's biggest reality TV show, Big Brother Naija All-Stars edition, have unveiled three former housemates, Teddy A, Laycon, and Diana as members of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Uriel Evicted From BBNaija All-Stars House

BBNaija All-Stars edition housemate, Uriel, has been evicted from the reality TV show on Sunday night. Read more »

Nigeria: Meet the Nigerian Violinist Who Played On Set of Bridgerton - Queen Charlotte

Nigerian violinist, Jennifer Rebecca Obaze is on her way to stardom. The actress who just came off her first huge project this year playing alongside Alicia Keys and other notable… Read more »

Nigeria: 5 Die, 75 Injured in 2023 Flooding - NEMA

National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said five persons have died while 75 others have been injured in 2023 flooding so far across the country. Read more »

Nigeria: NSCDC Destroys 100 Illegal Refineries, Steps Up Vigilance

As part of its mandate to protect critical national infrastructure, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) said it has uncovered and destroyed over 100 illegal… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria, Others' Output Disruptions Drag OPEC+ Crude Production to 2-Year Low

Crude oil production by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies have hit a two-year low on the back of the latest cut by the Kingdom of Saudi… Read more »

Nigeria: Only 25% of Nigeria's Primary Healthcare Centres Functioning - Investigation

Six years after immediate past president, Muhammadu Buhari, kicked off a scheme to revitalise over 10,000 Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) across Nugeria, only less than 25 per… Read more »