Nigeria: 2nd Niger Bridge 'Ll Be Delivered Before May 2023, Says Federal Govt

The Federal Government has restated the commitment of the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari to complete the 2nd Niger Bridge before leaving office on May 29, 2023. Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Ekweremadu Loses Bail Bid, to Spend Christmas in UK Prison

Again, the United Kingdom (UK) Central Criminal Court has turned down the bail bid of former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu. The court hinged its decision on the belief… Read more »

Nigeria: President Muhammadu Buhari Seeks Nass Approval for N1trn Emergency Funding

President Muhammadu Buhari has written a letter to the two chambers of the National Assembly seeking approval for the advance of N1 trillion from the Central Bank of Nigeria… Read more »

Nigeria: APC, PDP At Daggers Drawn Over Plot to Disrupt 2023 Polls

Determined to outwit each other in the ongoing electioneering campaigns, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have again engaged themselves… Read more »

Nigeria: CBN Bows to Pressure, Reviews Cash Withdrawal Policy

Following the ruckus generated by the new cash policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the apex bank has revised upward weekly cash withdrawals for individuals and corporate… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Gave Alms, Not Bribe in Viral Video, APC Campaign Clarifies

Presidential campaign council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has cleared the air on a video showing the party's presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and his running… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Risks Blacklist By Global Finance Bodies Over Allegations Against Emefiele - CSITT

The Center for Financial Surveillance and Illicit Transaction Tracking Group (CSITT) has raised the alarm of looming consequences over unprovoked attack on the Central Bank of… Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - South East Governors' Silence Not Golden

The growing insecurity in the South East is worrisome and calls for urgent action to stem the tide before it consumes the entire region. The insecurity has risen to a level that… Read more »

Nigeria: Benue South - Agbese Challenges Moro, Opponents to Drug Test

The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Ado/Okpokwu/ Ogbadibo federal constituency of Benue State in the 2023 elections, Chief Philip Agbese, has dared his opponents to… Read more »

Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Launches Senseable Lab At Isimi Lagos Tech Valley

Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, December 15, 2022, launched the Senseable Lagos Lab, the first MIT Senseable City research facility in Africa at Isimi Lagos,… Read more »

Nigeria: Benin Bronzes - Germany Returns 20 Looted Artefacts to Nigeria

Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has handed 20 artefacts looted in the 19th Century back to the Federal Government of Nigeria at a ceremony in the capital, Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: Withdrawal Limit - Lawmakers Refuse to Shift Ground, Gbajabiamila Meets Buhari

Members of the House of Representatives have stuck to their opposition to the new cash policy introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), with Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila… Read more »

Nigeria: INEC to Use 100,000 Vehicles, 4,200 Boats for 2023 Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that it required over 100,000 vehicles and about 4,200 boats to move personnel and materials for the conduct of 2023… Read more »

Nigeria: World Bank Backs CBN On Naira Redesign, Fears Impact of Short Transition Period

The World Bank has warned that the time and short transition period to the redesigned naira notes will have a negative impact on economic activities and in particular the poorest… Read more »

Nigeria: Flight Delays, Cancellation Loom Over Jet-A1 Scarcity - Airlines

Local airline operators have warned passengers of an impending disruption of flight operations due to persistent aviation fuel scarcity experienced in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Cement - Investing in Host Communities Through Multi-Million Naira CSR Projects

Dangote Cement Plc is well known for its commitment in the Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives for its host communities. Read more »

Nigeria: Orji Kalu's Second Term Bid Suffers Setback

The 2023 re-election bid by senate chief whip, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu may have suffered a blow yesterday following the withdrawal of support by members of his party, the All… Read more »

Nigeria: Don Task Govt to Improve Funding in Tertiary System

The former Dean of Students Affairs, and the current acting Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Benin, Professor Patrick Osarenmwinda Igbinaduwa, tasked government to improve… Read more »

Nigeria: Gbajabiamila Meets Buhari Over Rising Election Violence, Cash Withdrawal Limit Policy

President Muhammadu Buhari and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Tuesday, met to discuss the rising cases of violent attacks at political rallies and… Read more »

Nigeria: Doyin Okupe Resigns As Peter Obi's Campaign DG

The director-general of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Organisation (LPPCO), Dr. Doyin Okupe, has resigned his position in the Campaign Organisation. Read more »

Nigeria: German Museum Returns 92 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

The Rautenstrauch-Joest Museum in Cologne, Germany, has handed over ownership of 92 Benin bronzes to Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Kaduna Govt, CAN, LP Condemn Killing of 28 in Southern Kaduna

Kaduna State government, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Labour Party (LP) has condemned in strong terms the renewed attacks and killings of no fewer than 28 persons… Read more »

Nigeria: I Designed U.S. Trip to Avoid My Birthday Celebrations - Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday expressed appreciation for the many cards and well-wishes he received for his 80th birthday. Read more »

Nigeria: Middle Belt/Southern Caucus Declares Support for Obi Presidency

Members of the Middle Belt/Southern Caucus in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) yesterday declared support for the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi in the… Read more »

Nigeria: Leave Atiku's Wife Alone, Group Cautions Critics

A group, the Atiku Young Entrepreneurs and Professionals (AYEP) has warned opposition political parties to stop spreading rumours against Mrs. Amina Atiku Abubakar, wife of the… Read more »