May 28, 2023
Nigeria: Buhari Commends Atiku, Peter Obi for Believing in Nigerian Judiciary
Mr Buhari also urges aggrieved political actors to accept whatever the outcome of the cases in court will be. Read more »
Nigeria: In Farewell Speech, Buhari Hails Administration's Victory Over Covid-19
Nigeria recorded its first case of COVID-19 on 27 February 2020 and has subsequently suffered four distinct waves of the pandemic. Read more »
May 27, 2023
Nigeria: At Inauguration Lecture, Tinubu Affirms Importance of Democracy to Nigeria
Uhuru Kenyatta charges President-elect Tinubu to unite Nigeria. Read more »
May 26, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Supreme Court Dismisses Landmark Election Case
The suit at the Supreme Court sought to stop Messrs Tinubu and Shettima from being sworn in as president and vice president on 29 May. Read more »
Nigeria: Gender-Based Violence Worsened Under Buhari Despite President's Limited Efforts
One of President Buhari's campaign promises during the 2015 elections, and reiterated 100 days after he assumed office, was that he would "ensure the rights of women are protected… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity Heightens in Imo As Gunmen Kill Local Leaders
The victims were killed in separate attacks. Read more »
Nigeria: Infant Mortality, Poverty Worsen, Igr Improves Under Ikpeazu in Abia
Mr Ikpeazu made many promises in his first and second terms as governor, but the question is: has he been able to live up to his promises and the people's expectations? Read more »
Nigeria: Inauguration Judgement - Asari Dokubo Leads Pro-Tinubu Group to Supreme Court
The Supreme Court will Friday deliver a judgement seeking Mr Tinubu's disqualification as a presidential candidate and his scheduled swearing-in as president on 29 May. Read more »
Nigeria: NUPRC Issues New Laws to Regulate Nigeria's Oil Sector
An official said twelve (12) regulations have so far been concluded and issued by the commission Read more »
Africa: African Operations Contribute 50% to UBA's Earnings - CEO
"As of last month, none of our African subsidiaries is making a loss," she said. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Clean Up Your Environments or You'll Be Sacked', Gov Umahi Orders School Officials
The governor says grasses have overgrown some schools in Ebonyi State. Read more »
Nigeria: IMF, Stakeholders Task Tinubu On Revenue Generation, Debt Reduction
IMF also advises the incoming government of President-elect Tinubu to drastically reduce dependence on debt to fund expenditure. Read more »
Nigeria: Education, Infant Mortality, Poverty Worsened in Zamfara Under Matawalle
Governor Matawalle promised to tackle unemployment and poverty as well as revamp the education and health sectors Read more »
Nigeria: Taraba Community Lauds Unicef for Providing Motorcycle to Boost Vaccination
The motorcycle was given to the community by UNICEF in collaboration with Global Alliance for Vaccines Initiative (GAVI) as part of its health interventions in rural communities. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Inauguration - Govt Restricts Movement Around Eagle Square
The Federal Secretariat Complexes Phases I, II, III and Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be cordoned off from Friday. Read more »
Nigeria: 70% of National Assembly Members Lost Reelection, Lawan Laments
Ahmad Lawan laments the high turnover rate at the National Assembly. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Administration's Scorecard On Tackling Gender-Based Violence
One of President Buhari's campaign promises during the 2015 elections, and reiterated 100 days after he assumed office, was that he would "ensure the rights of women are protected… Read more »
Nigeria: Hrw Urges Tinubu to Improve On Human Rights
The global human rights watchdog urges the incoming Tinubu administration to protect civilians, respect media freedom, prioritise social security. Read more »
Nigeria: Sports Sector to Get N80 Billion Under National Development Plan - Minister
Mr Dare said that a percentage of the NDP fund for the sports sector would go directly to sports federations. Read more »
May 25, 2023
Nigeria: I Have Run a Good Race As Nigeria's President - Buhari
Outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari advises Messrs Tinubu and Shettima to lead with wisdom, courage and compassion. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku, Peter Obi, Tinubu Risk Jail Terms Over Religious, Ethnic-Motivated Campaigns
It's unclear if INEC will prosecute Atiku, Tinubu, and Peter Obi for violating sections of Nigeria's Electoral Act in their campaigns. Read more »
Nigeria: Women Decision-Makers Can Improve Conservation and Agriculture, Study Shows
The findings complement a growing body of research that highlights the important influence women can have in effective and efficient management of both natural resources and… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Soludo Writes Buhari, Seeks Release of Nnamdi Kanu Before 29 May Handover
This is not the first time Gov Soludo would be appealing for Mr Kanu's release. Read more »
Nigeria: How Tourism, AfCFTA Can Boost Nigeria's Economy - Minister
The minister spoke at the National Tourism Transportation Summit and Expo in Abuja Read more »
Nigeria: Inauguration - Appeal Court Awards Heavy Fine Against Ex-Presidential Candidate Over 'Strange' Suit
The ex-presidential candidate in the 2019 election case weaved a "strange" suit out of his old case, calling on the court to inaugurate him as president instead of Tinubu. Read more »