November 14
Nigeria: Before 'Lakurawa' Snowballs
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Monday Philips EKPE writes that federal and state governments cannot afford to repeat past mistakes in confronting terrorism Read more »
Nigeria/Benin: Benin 1-1 Nigeria - Osimhen Heads Late Equaliser As Eagles Finish Top of Group D
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The Eagles needed a late goal from Osimhen to eke a draw against Benin in Cote d'Ivoire on Thursday night Read more »
Africa: Super Eagles Qualify for 2025 Africa Cup Nations
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The 35th Africa Cup of Nations scheduled for Morocco will take place from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026. Read more »
Africa: Nigeria Secure TotalEnergies CAF Afcon Spot With Draw Against Benin, Senegal Edge Burkina Faso
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Nigeria's 1-1 draw against Benin and Senegal's narrow 1-0 win over Burkina Faso marked a significant day in the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Thursday. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire/Nigeria: Benin Vs. Nigeria Preview - Super Eagles Eye Afcon Qualification in Abidjan
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Historically, Nigeria has dominated this fixture, winning seven of the last nine meetings and 12 of the overall 18 head-to-head matches since 1977. Read more »
November 13
Nigeria: Infrastructure Takes 50% As Makinde Presents 2025 Budget to Assembly
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The Speaker of the state's assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, praised Mr Makinde for presenting "a comprehensive and forward-thinking budget proposal for 2025". Read more »
Nigeria: 'Why I Can't Apologise to You' - VDM to Falana, Falz Ahead of Court Hearing
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"I have tried to respect them (Mr Falana and Falz), but it didn't work because I went to prostrate, and they said I must go and apologise." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Medical Consultants Declare Seven-Day Warning Strike
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MDCAN is an association of medical and dental consultants who are specialists in various fields of medicine and dentistry, holding the highest qualifications in their professions. Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Subsidiary Signs Gas Sale, Supply Agreement With Dangote Refinery
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The NNPC Gas Marketing Limited (NGML), a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has successfully executed a Gas Sale and Purchase Agreement (GSPA)… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Signs 10-Year Deal to Supply 100 (MMSCF/D) Gas to Dangote Refinery
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The NNPC Gas Marketing Limited (NGML), a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC Ltd.), has executed a Gas Sale and Purchase Agreement (GSPA) with Dangote… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmakers Pressure Officials to Manipulate Budgets for Their Gains - Jega
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Mr Jega alleged that some legislators attempted to influence budget allocations and secure contracts, undermining public officials' efforts to maintain integrity. Read more »
Nigeria: We're Working to Fulfil All Agreements With Labour - Govt
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-- Pleads for time and patience Read more »
West Africa: Pandemic Preparedness in West Africa - Multiplayer Collaborative Solutions for a Changing Climate [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified climate change as one of humanity's most significant health threat, with significant impacts across Africa. Rising temperatures… Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Assembly Confirms Okpebholo's Nominee As Attorney-General
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Governor Monday Okpebholo announced Mr Osagie as his nominee for the office shortly after taking the oath of office as governor of the state on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Immigration Raises Alarm Over Increasing Irregular Migrants Entering Nigeria
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The Controller of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Edo State Command, Martins Moye, has raised alarm over the rising number of irregular migrants entering Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Asset Recovery Is Crucial to Fight Against Corruption - EFCC Chair
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"If you allow the corrupt or those that you are investigating to have access to the proceeds of their crimes, they will fight you with it," EFCC chair Olukoyede said. Read more »
Nigeria: Oshiomhole's Son, Eight Other Children of Nigerian Politicians Embarking On Public Service
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In Nigeria, the children of prominent politicians are increasingly stepping into governance, securing key roles at both state and national levels across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: WTO to Hold Special Meeting for Next DG Selection - Okonjo-Iweala
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The World Trade Organization has announced it will hold a special meeting of its General Council to move forward with the selection process for the next Director-General. Read more »
Nigeria: High Interest Rates, Insecurity Lead to Business Constraints in Nigeria - CBN Survey
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Additional constraints identified by the survey include multiple taxation, unreliable power supply, and an unfavourable economic climate. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria to Launch Lithium, Rare Earth Processing Plants
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The move is part of the government's strategy to diversify the economy away from oil and capitalise on the growing demand for lithium, a key component in rechargeable batteries. Read more »
Nigeria: Dasuki Money Trail - How Ex-NSA Approved Suspicious Billions for Family Friends
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Over the three years of Mr Dasuki's tenure, his office made several transfers of millions of dollars to the couple's bank accounts. Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Lawmakers Fret Over Influx of Bandits in Rafi Local Government Area
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Lawmaker says bandits killed seven people, injured four and abducted 21 others during an attack on 5 November Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian University Awards $20,000 Prize to Best-Graduating Student
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During the convocation, the university graduated 749 students, including 30 who graduated with a First Class. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Returns From Saudi Arabia
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The president arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at about 8. 00 p.m. and was welcomed by members of his administration. Read more »
Nigeria: Channel Funds to Industrialisation, Not Palliatives, Anglican Primate Tells Govt
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The cleric commended the government for ensuring that the scope of intervention of TETFund expanded from building infrastructure to carrying out research programmes. Read more »
