Nigeria: MDC23 - CJID Set to Host Media Development Conference

"At least 250 delegates, including journalists, media experts, technologists, academics, and policymakers drawn from within and outside Nigeria are expected for the in-person… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate to Probe Alleged Lopsided Recruitment By Federal Civil Service Commission

The Senate noted that the commission has deviated from the federal character principle that ensured equity and fairness to all parts of the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Hilda Baci Dethroned As Record-Holder for Longest Cooking Marathon

This is coming barely five months after Hilda Baci set a new Guinness World Record. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints Three Executive Commissioners for Nigeria's Petroleum Regulator

The new appointees have to be confirmed by the Senate. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Seeks Installation of Cameras, Scanners At Nigerian Borders to Curb Smuggling

The Senate also called for the lifting of the 20 kilometres ban on sales of petroleum products in border communities. Read more »

Nigeria: How I Won 2023 Maltina Teacher Award After Five Failed Attempts - Teacher

Ms Adefemi received a total cash prize of N6.5 million and is also entitled to an all-expense paid capacity development training in the UK. Read more »

Nigeria: Canadian Govt Confirms Fatalities in Fire Incident At Its Nigerian Embassy

"An investigation will be carried out, but at this point everything points to an accident rather than a deliberate act," the statement said. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints National Coordinator for Presidential Healthcare Initiative

President Tinubu said he expects the new appointee to bring to bear his vast experience and academic qualifications in the effective execution of the essential national assignment. Read more »

Nigeria: Fire Guts Samsung Office in Abuja, Official Speaks

The fire, which started at the building house Samsung office in Abuja, continued to rage for over six hours, from 7:38 p.m. on Monday (6 November) until 01:37 a.m. on Tuesday (7… Read more »

Nigeria: Gaza - Nigeria's Senate Calls for Ceasefire in Israel-Palestine War

The lawmakers also called on the Nigerian government to collaborate with other countries to ensure that there is a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Terrorists Attack Katsina Community, Kill Five, Abduct Several

The attack came 23 hours after 14 people were killed in a neighbouring community. Read more »

Nigeria: Another Nigerian Student Found Dead in Her Apartment

The police say they are investigating the incident. Read more »

Nigeria: Obi of Onitsha's Personal Art Collections Featured in New Book 'A King's Passion'

The book underscores the Obi of Onitsha as having one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of African art. Read more »

Nigeria: Mcarthur Foundation, Unodc, ICPC, Others to Headline Conference On Ending Corruption in Nigeria

The conference will be a unifying platform in which participants will be leveraging strategic insights from experts, thought leaders, and stakeholders from the public, private and… Read more »

Nigeria: Apprehension As Residents Brace for Kogi's Three-Horse Governorship Election

Eighteen candidates, including a woman, are on the ballot for Saturday's governorship election in Kogi State Read more »

Nigeria: Bayelsa 2023 - INEC Restores Slyva's Name On Candidates' List

With the second amendment list restoring the name of Timipre Sylva on the list, the number of candidates for the Bayelsa State governorship election has become 16. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Cases Are Not Won On Public Opinion but On Evidence, Law - APC Replies Obi

"Mr Obi, it cannot always be about you. It must always be about our country. Cases are not won on public opinion, they are won on evidence and the law. You failed on both counts,"… Read more »

Nigeria: For the Record - What Peter Obi Said About Supreme Court Judgement On Presidential Election

The Supreme Court, on 26 October, dismissed Mr Obi's appeal challenging the judgement of the Presidential Election Petition Court on the victory of the APC candidate in the… Read more »

Nigeria: Group Asks Appeal Court to Review Judgement Sacking Senate Minority Whip

The court sacked the minority whip from the Senate and declared the PDP candidate as the winner of the Abia central district election in February. Read more »

Nigeria: Appeal Court Affirms Election of Orji Kalu As Abia Senator

The court agreed with the judgement of the tribunal and dismissed the appeals filed by Mao Ohuabunwa of the PDP and Nnamdi Orji of LP for lacking merit. Read more »

Nigeria: UK Govt Delegation, TeTFund Meet to Deepen Transnational Education

The UK delegation said a series of meetings to discuss guidelines on transnational education will be finalised and launched at the end of November. Read more »

Nigeria: Hilda Baci Reacts After Being Dethroned As Record-Holder for Longest Cooking Marathon

Some Nigerians have expressed displeasure over the "quick" dethronment of Hilda. Read more »

West Africa: Violent Extremism Growing in Scope, Impact in West Africa - UNDP

"It was estimated that between 2009 and 2023, Nigeria had suffered no less than 35,000 causalities..." Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Travel Advisory Caused Panic, Adverse Effects On Economy - Nigerian Govt

The federal government said the government had consistently prioritised the safety and well-being of all visitors to the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Court Orders Anti-Graft Agency to Release or Produce Emefiele

The court issued the order on Friday after hearing an ex parte motion, which Mr Emefile filed as part of his broader fundamental rights enforcement suit. Read more »