Nigeria: CSO Urges Tinubu Not to Assent 'Statute-Barred Bill'

He said Section 58(4) of the 1999 Constitution as amended, of the Federal Republic of Nigeria provides in clear terms that the president shall within 30 days of receiving a bill,… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Seeks Senate's Approval for Fresh $6bn Loans From UAE, UK

President Tinubu said the loans from UAE and UK would be used to support budget implementation, fund priority infrastructure projects, and refinance relatively expensive domestic… Read more »

Nigeria: 'I Joined a Cult and Worked With Demons,' Tonto Dikeh Says

"God said He would take me back, clean me up, and place me on altars to preach His gospel," Tonto Dikeh says. Read more »

Nigeria: 'I Joined a Cult and Worked With Demons,' Actor-Turned Evangelist Tonto Dikeh Confesses

"...God has transformed me into someone He can trust." Read more »

Nigeria: National Assembly to Convene Policy Dialogue On Planning, Budgeting Reforms

The dialogue which will address gaps between Nigeria's development plans and budget implementation, is part of efforts to strengthen economic growth and achieve a $1 trillion… Read more »

Nigeria: 'NDC Not a Proxy of APC' - Dickson

The NDC founder said the party is an ideological platform established to bring together Nigerians who shared similar democratic values. Read more »

Nigeria: Lirs Extends Deadline for Filing Individual Income Tax Returns

An official noted that the extension is intended to provide individuals with additional time to complete and submit accurate tax returns. Read more »

Nigeria: Ebonyi Stakeholders Adopt Unified GBV Referral Framework

The stakeholders also resolved to conduct regular training for relevant actors to ensure effective, survivor-centred responses and improve the capacity of institutions handling GBV… Read more »

Nigeria: El-Rufai Back in Court After Mother's Burial

ICPC reportedly released Mr El-Rufai on Friday on compassionate grounds to enable him to mourn his mother's passing and be part of her funeral rites. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Voids Edo Traditional Ruler's Removal, Says Governor Abused Office

Delivering judgement on 26 March, Justice O.A. Otamere ruled that the state government's decision to depose the traditional ruler without affording him an opportunity to respond to… Read more »

Nigeria: Just in - NBMA Orders Suspension of New GM Cotton Varieties in Nigeria

Nigeria's biosafety regulator has ordered the suspension of four newly registered genetically modified cotton varieties over regulatory breaches, raising fresh concerns about… Read more »

Nigeria: El-Rufai Withdraws N1 Billion Rights Suit Against FCT Magistrate, Legal Action Remain

Mr El-Rufai filed the N1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit on 20 February following his detention and the search of his Abuja home by the ICPC. Read more »

Nigeria: Defections Hit House of Reps As 26 Lawmakers Switch Parties

The lawmakers cited internal crises, uncertainty and irreconcilable differences ahead of the next election cycle as reasons for defecting from their former parties. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Proposes N9.3 Trillion Increase to 2026 Budget, Now N67.7 Trillion

The request was conveyed in a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary on Tuesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Charts Path to Health Sovereignty, Strengthens Global Partnerships - Minister

You can not outsource the delivery of your health system or the treatment of diseases like malaria, HIV, and TB to taxpayers in other countries. Read more »

Nigeria: Amnesty International Urges Tinubu to End Bloodshed

"The almost daily nationwide bloodshed must end now," Amnesty International says Read more »

Nigeria: Kano APC 2023 Governorship Candidate Resigns From Party, Visits Kwankwaso

Mr Gawuna visited former Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso and a chieftain of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) following his resignation from the APC. Read more »

Nigeria: Pope Appoints Bishop Kukah to Top Vatican Role

By his appointment, Mr Kukah "joins other prominent Cardinals, Archbishops and Bishops from all over the world to serve a five-year term on the Council." Read more »

Nigeria: Nelfund Says Students' Upkeep Allowance Remains N20,000

According to her, the approved upkeep allowance for beneficiaries remains N20,000 monthly. Read more »

Nigeria: Uac Foods' Profit Reduces By 39 Percent in 2025

UAC Foods' profit before tax also fell by 36 per cent to N16.43 billion from N25.55 billion in the previous year. Read more »

Nigeria: Tony Elumelu Foundation - the African Entrepreneurial Revolution

The Foundation's success also shines a spotlight on the vital importance of global collaboration. Read more »

Nigeria: Injury Update - Boniface Set for Late-Season Comeback to Rescue Bremen

On Monday, Werder Bremen confirmed that Boniface has returned to the club to complete the final stages of his recovery Read more »

Nigeria: New Okwaraji U-16 Tournament Set to Discover Nigeria's Next Football Talents

Mr Izunaso described FirstBank Sam Okwaraji U-16 tournament as a structured pathway for nurturing disciplined young players across the country Read more »

Nigeria: Maduka University Matriculates 967 Students, Reinforces Focus On Innovation and Sustainability

The ceremony, held at the university's international stadium, drew dignitaries, academics, and stakeholders from across the South-East and beyond. Read more »

Nigeria: Cross River ADC Rejects Interim Caretaker Committee

The State Vice Chairman (Central), MacFarlane Ejah, stated this at a press briefing in Calabar on Tuesday. Read more »