April 15
Nigeria: I Have More Support Base in the North Than Kwankwaso, Tambuwal - Atiku
Leadership
Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, has said that he commands a stronger political support base in northern Nigeria than other prominent northern politicians, including Senator… Read more »
Nigeria: Flood Alert - NCDC Warns of Cholera, Disease Outbreaks in 10 States
Leadership
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a public health advisory warning of a heightened risk of cholera and other disease outbreaks following… Read more »
Nigeria: Jonathan's 'Inexperience' Led to His Struggles in Office - Atiku
Leadership
Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, has attributed leadership failures in Nigeria to inexperience, citing former President Goodluck Jonathan as an example of how a lack of… Read more »
Nigeria: Oyo Govt Confirms Lassa Fever Case, Activates Emergency Response
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The commissioner said the Incident Management System (IMS) for Lassa Fever had been initiated to coordinate all response activities. Read more »
Nigeria: Airlines Warn of Possible Flight Suspension Over Fuel Hike
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Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has warned that domestic flights may be suspended from April 20 over the persistent rise in the price of Jet A1, also known as aviation fuel. Read more »
Nigeria: World Bank Rolls Out Initiative to Enhance Water Security for 1 Billion People
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One in every four people worldwide lacks access to safe drinking water, according to a report launched by the World Health Organisation and the United Nations Children's Fund… Read more »
Nigeria: Group Warns of National Emergency As Insecurity, Hardship Deepen in Nigeria
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CHRICED said rising violence, unemployment, inflation and shrinking civic space are eroding the country's foundations, urging government and institutions to act decisively to avert… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Our Officials Were Present At ADC Convention - British High Commission
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Although diplomatic missions often maintain contact with multiple political stakeholders, including opposition politicians, it is not common for foreign envoys to attend partisan… Read more »
Africa: Africa CDC Reports 95% Budget Use, Grants $463m
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Ms Edwin said that African heads of state and government recognised Kaseya for the achievement and leadership in advancing health security across Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Steel Minister, Audu Signs $1bn Investment MOU With Rashmi Steel Group in India
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Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian conglomerate, Rashmi Metaliks Group, in Kolkata, India, for a… Read more »
Nigeria: I Was Only a Rubber Stamp, Diezani Tells London Court, Says She Had No Control Over Oil Contracts
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The trial of former Nigerian Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, continued on Day 18 at the Southwark Crown Court, where she mounted an extensive defence of her tenure,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Receives Civil Aviation Master Plan From ICAO At Global Symposium in Morocco
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Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has officially received Nigeria's Civil Aviation Master Plan (CAMP) from the International Civil Aviation Organization… Read more »
Nigeria: Chibok Abduction Has Become Blueprint for Mass School Kidnappings in Nigeria, Says BBOG
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The #BringBackOurGirls (BBOG) Movement has declared that the 2014 abduction of schoolgirls from Government Secondary School, Chibok, has evolved into a "blueprint" for mass school… Read more »
Nigeria: We Will Not Abandon You, Shettima Assures Families of Fallen Heroes
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Vice President Kashim Shettima assured families of military and police officers killed during a recent attack in Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State of federal government's… Read more »
Nigeria: Experts Highlight Bottlenecks, Opportunities in Nigeria's Agribusiness, Food Systems
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Stakeholders in Nigeria's agrifood sector have identified persistent structural and financing challenges hindering agribusiness growth, urging stronger alignment between policy… Read more »
Nigeria: National Assembly, Executive Move to Fix Budget-Planning Gaps, Pledge Stronger Coordination
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Lawmakers and top government officials say improved coordination is key to achieving sustainable economic growth. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Coup - Timipre Sylva's Domestic Workers, Aides Seek Release From SSS Custody
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Detained domestic workers and aides to former Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva have urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to order their release from custody, where they have… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Food Inflation Drops to 14.31%
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Food price growth slowed compared to last year, but continued monthly increases show households are still under pressure. Read more »
Nigeria: Tears, Tributes As Nigeria Buries Brigadier General Braimah, Other Fallen Soldiers
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Brigadier General Braimah's death and those of his compatriots happened against the backdrop of Nigeria's prolonged battle against insurgency in parts of the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Inflation Rises to 15.38% in March
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Although inflation remains far below last year's level, a sharp monthly increase suggests price pressures are still building. Read more »
Nigeria: 3rd Term Imposition Will Backfire in Zango/Jaba Federal Constituency, Group Warns
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A political pressure group, the Zango-Kataf/Jaba Coalition for All Progressives Accountability, has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) against alleged moves to impose the… Read more »
Nigeria: 14,000 Communities At 'High Risk' As Severe Flooding to Hit Abia, Anambra, 32 Others
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The federal government has warned that severe flooding would hit at least 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) between April and November this year, placing over… Read more »
Nigeria: Ezekwesili Urges Nigerians to Take Charge of Governance Reform
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Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, on Wednesday criticised Nigeria's political leadership, calling on citizens to take greater responsibility for improving governance… Read more »
Nigeria: Jilli Airstrike - NHRC Demands Command-Level Accountability, Independent Probe Over Civilian Killings
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a forceful demand for full accountability following a deadly airstrike on a civilian market along the Borno, Yobe border town… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Artists Hide Their Real Ages to Get Record Deals - Odumodublvck
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Popular rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, also known as Odumodublvck, has claimed that many Nigerian musicians lie about their age to help their careers. Read more »
