February 16, 2023
Nigeria: UK Concerned About Voter Suppression, Post-Election Violence - Official
"It is really important for Nigeria's democracy that people respect the results... and if you feel for any reason the election in your area was not credible or transparent, there… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Returns $1 Million Stolen By Ex-Bayelsa Governor Alamieyeseigha
The United States ambassador to Nigeria said it took her country 15 years to recover the stolen assets from Mr Alamieyeseigha, a former governor of Bayelsa State. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Approves Continued Use of Old N200 Notes
The old N200 notes will co-exist with the new N200 notes, the Nigerian leader said. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Redesign - Nigerians Lament As Banks, Motorists, Others Reject Old Notes
Millions of Nigerians continue to grapple with hardship amid the cash crunch. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Redesign - Emefiele Urges Compliance With Buhari's Directive
The new directive is expected to increase the circulation of the N200 note and simplify business transactions Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC to Begin Oil Drilling in Nasarawa - Official
"We have seen a great potential for finding hydrocarbon in Nasarawa State and to confirm this, we are going to start drilling on March 21. Read more »
Nigeria: Central Bank Could Delay Repayment On $10.4 Billion Forex Loan - Moody's
The money the CBN owes the banks are funds in the form of derivative transactions comprising forward contracts and swaps. Read more »
Nigeria: Amid Naira Scarcity, CBN Launches Portal to Deposit Old Notes
Customers are required to provide their bank verification number, email address, phone number, bank account details, depositor information (including house address), and the total… Read more »
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Absent Again As Governorship Candidates Speak On Plans for Lagos
Five of Governor Sanwo-Olu's challengers speak on their work plans if elected at a public debate on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: I Do Not Believe in Decisions That Come Out of Buhari's Circle - El-Rufai
"Yes, I believe in Buhari, I still do and I will never stop believing in him. But I no longer believe in the circle around him and the quality of decisions and actions coming out… Read more »
Nigeria: How Big Is the Nigerian Music Industry?
The Nigerian music industry is an expansive and ever-evolving industry that provides a unique outlet for the country's creative talents Read more »
Nigeria: Currency Crisis - Buhari Insists Policy Aimed At Boosting Economy
Mr Buhari said in 2015 when his administration commenced its first term, currency outside banks was 78 per cent but grew to 85 per cent in 2020. Read more »
Nigeria: mPox Remains Public Health Emergency - WHO
Mpox was declared a global health emergency by the WHO in July 2022. Read more »
Nigeria: New Naira Policy Already Influencing 2023 Elections - Buhari
Mr Buhari says the new naira policy has contributed immensely to the minimisation of the influence of money in politics. Read more »
Nigeria: Though Nigerians Are Suffering, Currency Redesign Achieving Its Aim - Buhari
The Nigerian leader, in a national broadcast, said he was aware of the setbacks of the policy, including the scarcity of the new naira notes. Read more »
Nigeria: NigeriaDecides2023 - How Leading Presidential Candidates Plan to Reform Nigeria's Health Sector
The four leading candidates have listed their priorities for fixing Nigeria's failing health sector. Read more »
Nigeria: Bayelsa Not Part of 10 States Opposing Naira Redesign Policy - Official
Bayelsa State alongside Edo State, on Wednesday, identified with the Naira redesign policy by joining the side of the federal government to oppose 10 other states who are… Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Can APC's Omo-Agege End PDP Rule in Delta State?
Ovie Omo-Agege was for many years a member of the PDP in Delta State but is now running to break the 24-year hold of the party on the oil-rich state as the governorship candidate… Read more »
Nigeria: In Direct Affront to Supreme Court, Buhari Insists Old N500, N1,000 Notes No Longer Valid
The Nigerian leader, in a national broadcast Thursday morning, admitted the 'difficulties' the new currency policy is causing Nigerians. Read more »
February 15, 2023
Nigeria: Poll Shows Peter Obi Remains Top Pick for Nigerian President
In the latest poll, 21 per cent of participants said they've decided to vote Mr Obi of the Labour Party over 13 per cent proposing to vote Bola Tinubu of the ruling All… Read more »
Nigeria: Linking Nigeria's Stagnant Anti-Corruption War With Growing Insecurity
There have even been instances where victims of kidnap spoke of collaboration between the state security agencies and the kidnappers. Read more »
Nigeria: TotalEnergies Says It's Ended Routine Gas Flaring in Nigeria
"TotalEnergies is also playing active role in marketing and production as it has 550 filling stations in Nigeria," he said. Read more »
Nigeria: Hope Dashed As Supreme Court Adjourns Naira Redesign Suit
Many Nigerians believe a further adjournment of the case would deepen the hardships the naira redesign policy by the CBN is causing them. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Gains At Official Market As New Notes' Scarcity Bites Harder
Naira closed at N461.50 per $1 at the spot market on Wednesday, appreciating by 0.04 per cent. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Redesign - Why We Rejected Buhari's Out-of-Court Settlement - El-Rufai
"The terms they proposed were to allow only the old N200 note to remain legal tender and be circulated by the CBN till 10 April 2023." Read more »