Nigeria: Akpabio Urges Patience, Says Tinubu's Reforms Will Deliver Economic Prosperity

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called on Nigerians to exercise patience with the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying that the current reforms will soon… Read more »

Nigeria: Centre Condemns Alleged 'Sinister Plot' Against Women's Affairs Minister

The Centre for Accountability and Public Engagement (CAPE) has declared its support for the minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, following protests recently… Read more »

Nigeria: Stakeholders Target 17m Citizens Abroad for Rebranding Nigeria Project

The Unveiling and Rebranding Nigeria Initiative (URNI) has partnered with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) to mobilise an estimated 17 million of the country's… Read more »

Nigeria: Man Arrested With Rifle, Fake Police ID in Katsina

The Katsina State Police Command has apprehended a 38-year-old man for alleged illegal possession of a firearm (rifle) and impersonation. Read more »

Nigeria: BBNaija10 - Denari Evicted Week After Girlfriend Doris

Housemate Denari has been evicted from the 10th season of the Big Brother Naija reality TV show, dubbed 10/10 edition. Read more »

Nigeria: Ogun, Lagos, Investment in Building Materials Aligns With Govt's Manufacturing Hubs Initiative - Minister

The minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Rt Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, has commended the large-scale Investments in local building materials in Nigeria, saying they… Read more »

Nigeria: Unions Withdraw From Planned Labour Strike in Akwa Ibom

Ahead of the planned strike called by the Akwa Ibom State chapter of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) slated to begin tomorrow, affiliate unions including the National Union of… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt, EU, Governors Launch New Initiatives for IDPs

The federal government, European Union (EU), state governors and other stakeholders have taken significant steps to assist Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in parts of the… Read more »

Nigeria: NAFDAC Intercepts Fake Malaria Drugs Worth N1.2bn in Lagos

As part of the efforts to combat the influx of fake, adulterated and expired drugs in the country, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has… Read more »

Nigeria: Blocking Akpoti-Uduaghan's Return, Assault On Democracy, NLC Slams Senate

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the continued barring of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, from resuming her legislative duties. Read more »

Nigeria: New Tax Act - Fresh Airfare Hike Looms Over Levies On Aircraft, Tickets, Others

Airfares in Nigeria are set to rise further from January 1, 2026, when the new Tax Act, which imposes import duties and Value Added Tax (VAT) on aircraft, aircraft parts and… Read more »

Nigeria: NUPENG Threatens to Resume Suspended Strike Over 'Breach of Agreement' By Dangote

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has threatened to resume its suspended nationwide strike, accusing the Dangote Group of reneging on a recent… Read more »

Nigeria: Qatar Denies Visa Restrictions On Nigerians

The government of Qatar has dismissed reports suggesting that it has introduced new visa restrictions on Nigerian passport holders. Read more »

Nigeria: UK Lifts Travel Restrictions of Citizens to Kaduna

The United Kingdom has lifted its travel restrictions on Kaduna State, upgrading it from the "Red" to the "Amber" category in its foreign travel advisory, a move that signals… Read more »

Nigeria: First Lady, Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun, Fashola, Alake, Soyinka, Others Pay Tributes to Doyin Abiola

Eulogies were poured on the late Dr. Doyin Abiola, the first female editor of a national newspaper in Nigeria, former Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of the National Concord, and… Read more »

Nigeria: Higher Pass Rate As Kwara Releases 2025 Bece Results

The Kwara State government has released the results for the 2025 BECE with pass rates in core subjects like Mathematics and English surging by many points among the students. Read more »

Nigeria: Women, Youth Mentor Gets Doctorate Degree At 30

The president of the Women Mentorship Forum (WMF), Ebosetale Okhueleigbe, has earned a Doctorate Degree in Philosophy from an institution in the United States (US) at 30. Read more »

Nigeria: Over 100 Dignitaries, Others Listed for Diaspora Returns Initiative

Organisers of the Diaspora Returns Initiative have said the eight-day programme will reconnect global changemakers of African descent with opportunities for impact, investment and… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Expresses Concern Over Israeli Airstrike in Qatar, Calls for Restraint

The Federal Government pf Nigeria has expressed "deep concern" over reports of an Israeli airstrike in Doha, Qatar, on September 9, 2025, allegedly targeting senior members of… Read more »

Nigeria: Real Reasons I Won't Honour Visa Invitation Re-Interview By U.S. Consulate - Soyinka

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, on Wednesday, stated that he will not honour an invitation by the United States Consulate in Nigeria for a visa re-interview scheduled for… Read more »

Nigeria: DR Congo Ebola Outbreak - Lagos Activates Response System, Tightens Screening At Airport

Lagos State government on Wednesday activated the Incident Management Structure (IMS) of the Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) as part of measures to strengthen… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu to Address Nigerians On Independence Day

President Bola Tinubu will deliver a nationwide broadcast on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, as part of activities marking Nigeria's 65th Independence Anniversary. Read more »

Nigeria: Women Affairs Minister Locked Out By Workers Over Alleged Poor Working Conditions

Staff of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs on Wednesday, September 10, locked out the Minister, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, in Abuja over what they described as prolonged neglect… Read more »

Nigeria: National Grid Collapses Again

The national grid on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, has collapsed. Read more »

Nigeria: Resident Doctors Mull Nationwide Strike As Ultimatum to Federal Government Expires

The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) will this Wednesday decide whether to embark on a nationwide strike as its ultimatum to the Federal Government over outstanding… Read more »