February 20, 2023
Nigeria: Allow Commercial Banks Process Old Note Deposit, CPPE Urges Buhari
There is only one branch of the CBN office in each state of the federation and the FCT, it said. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Charges 18 Nigerian Nurses With Certificate Forgery
The alleged selling and purchasing of nursing diplomas and transcripts to willing but unqualified individuals is a crime that potentially endangers the health and safety of… Read more »
Nigeria: NigeriaDecides2023 - Canadian University to Hold Roundtable On Nigeria's Elections
The event has the theme: Nigeria's 2023 Elections: A ray of hope or a dead-end. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Redesign - APC Backs Governors Against Buhari, Emefiele
"We asked the Attorney General of the Federation and the CBN to respect the Supreme Court injunction which is still existing," APC national chairman said. Read more »
Nigeria: Banknotes Swap and the Challenge of Good Governance
Good governance is set back when the populace loses confidence in government. It is worsened when key institutions of government lose all credibility. Read more »
Nigeria: NPFL - Nasarawa United Pip Remo Stars As Gombe Win Derby Clash Against Plateau United
Monday's fixtures were the last set for games before the league proceeds on a three-week break as a result of the General Elections Read more »
Nigeria/Senegal: Afcon U-20 - Nigeria's Flying Eagles Lose Group-Opener Against Senegal
First half strike from Soumare Faye for the Young Teranga Lions gave the Senegalese the all-important victory. Read more »
February 19, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria 2023 - a Poll Like No Other
This the first election in Nigeria in which the military will not be on the ballot or in the background as such. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeriadecides2023 - NIS to Fast-Track Visa Processing for International Election Observers
The Presidential and National Assembly Elections have been slated to hold Saturday, 25 February 2023. Read more »
Africa: Wanted - an African As World Bank Chief
While all our attention is focussed on the forthcoming Nigerian presidential elections, events of global proportions are shaping up elsewhere in the world. Since time will not wait… Read more »
Nigeria: Who Wins Nigeria's Presidential Election?
The normal excitement about who may win is being overtaken by a fear that the election may not hold due to the ongoing cash swap crisis across Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Soyinka Disowns Political Quotes Attributed to Him
The playwright said he "did not at any time or on any occasion issue such a statement." Read more »
Nigeria: Police Officer, Six Suspected IPOB Members Killed in Fresh Attack On Police Facility
This is the latest in the string of attacks on police facilities in South-east Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: SERAP Sues Buhari Over 'Unlawful Ban' On Old N500, N1,000 Notes
Joined in the suit as Defendants are the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Read more »
February 18, 2023
Nigeria: 2023 - in Final State Rally, Atiku Pledges to Deliver Quality Education, Buoyant Economy
The former Vice President said he would ensure good governance and a peaceful country if elected. Read more »
February 17, 2023
Nigeria: Health Experts Advocate Free Maternal Health Services in Nigeria
The experts believe that placing health as a priority on government agenda will go a long way to reduce the challenges in the sector Read more »
Nigeria: Currency Crisis - Rioters Block Lagos-Ibadan Expressway As Protest Rocks Lagos
The rioters, who are raining curses on the Nigerian government, said the currency crisis currently rocking the country is biting harder. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Federal Lawmaker Replaces Umo Eno As Akwa Ibom PDP Governorship Candidate
The lawmaker, Mr Enyong, 54, is currently doing a second term as member representing Uyo Federal Constituency in the National Assembly. Read more »
Nigeria: Social Media and the 2023 Election Campaigns
Clearly, we must all be careful about what we see and hear on the social media. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Redesign - Police, Soldiers Intervene in Lagos Unrest
Many commuters on the Lagos-Ikorodu expressway had to flout traffic laws to reroute their movement. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Affirms Catholic Priest Alia's Nomination As Benue APC Governorship Candidate
The Court of Appeal in Makurdi had in January nullified Mr Alia's nomination as the APC governorship candidate in Benue State. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari, Emefiele and the Assault On the Rule of Law
"In extreme cases, deaths of members have occurred where families could not have access to their money in banks to buy drugs or pay hospital bills." Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Redesign - Kano Governor Says Buhari Destroying APC, Democracy
Mr Ganduje, a Tinubu loyalist, said the policy is hurting the APC and may truncate democracy. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Foil Gunmen Attack On INEC Officials
The incident occurred on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: What Catholic Church Told Mbaka to Do to Avoid Another Disciplinary Action
It's unclear if the outspoken priest would abide by the condition given him by the Catholic authorities. Read more »